# What is a Geo-Fence?

**GoSafer Security Knowledge Base**

*This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.*

## Overview

A Geo-Fence is a circular area defined by the user. This area is used as a reference to determine if a Geo-Device (e.g., a mobile device associated with the account) is inside or outside this area. Based on this, it is possible to create automation rules, reminders, and notifications. For example, a thermostat can be set to specific temperatures based on whether the Geo-Device is inside or outside the radius of the Geo-Fence. \[Geo Fence\]

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## Procedure

<div class="gosafer-inline-media">**Step-by-step guide:** Screenshots and videos are placed with the instruction they illustrate.

A Geo-Fence is a virtual geographic boundary that by default, is set up around your installation address. This feature allows you to create location-based alerts and rules based on the location of one or more phones (Geo-Devices). A Geo-Fence can only be deleted using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

For more information about what Geo-Fences are, see <u>[What is a Geo-Fence?](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Mobile_Features/Geo-Fences/What_is_a_Geo-Fence)</u>.

**Important**: Deleting a Geo-Fence also deletes any rules or notifications that are dependent on the Geo-Fence.

<div><span></span>### **To delete a Geo-Fence using the Alarm.com app:**

**Note**: The default Geo-Fence cannot be renamed or deleted.

1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
2. Tap <span style="display: inline-block; padding: 0.05em 0.4em; margin: 0 0.1em; background: #eef4f7; border: 1px solid #c9d7df; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: 600;">Menu</span>.
3. Tap **Places**.
4. In **Places**, tap the name of the Geo-Fence to be deleted.
5. Tap **Edit Place**.
6. Tap ****Delete Place****.
7. Tap ****Delete Place**** when prompted to confirm that you want to delete the Geo-Fence.

</div><div><span></span>### **To delete a Geo-Fence using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com):**

**Note**: The default Geo-Fence cannot be renamed or deleted.

1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
2. Click **Settings**.
3. Click **Places**.
4. In *Manage Places*, click the name of the Geo-Fence to be deleted.
5. Click <span style="display: inline-block; padding: 0.05em 0.4em; margin: 0 0.1em; background: #eef4f7; border: 1px solid #c9d7df; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: 600;">Delete</span>.
6. Click Ok when prompted to confirm that you want to delete the Geo-Fence.  
       
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</div></div>## Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit [gosafersecurity.com](https://gosafersecurity.com/).

Original Alarm.com reference: [https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website\_and\_App/Mobile\_Features/Geo-Fences/What\_is\_a\_Geo-Fence](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Mobile_Features/Geo-Fences/What_is_a_Geo-Fence)

<small>Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.</small>