# Change thermostat overshoot settings

**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

Thermostat overshoot determines the number of degrees the thermostat will keep the system on above (during heating) or below (during cooling) the target setpoint.

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## Procedure

### To change thermostat overshoot settings using the Alarm.com app

1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
2. Tap Thermostats.
3. Tap \[Settings\].

If there are multiple thermostats in the system, tap the name of the thermostat to be adjusted.

1. Tap Device Settings.

In Overshoot, tap \[Add\] or \[Minus\] to adjust the number of overshoot degrees.

1. Tap Apply.

### Note: The minimum overshoot is 0 degrees and the maximum overshoot is 3 degrees.

### To change thermostat overshoot settings using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com)

1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

In the Thermostat card, click \[Details\].

1. Click Advanced Configuration.

In Overshoot, click \[Up\] or \[Down\] to adjust the number of overshoot degrees.

1. Click Save.

### Note: The minimum overshoot is 0 degrees and the maximum overshoot is 3 degrees.

## 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/Home\_Automation/Thermostats/Change\_thermostat\_overshoot\_settings](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Home_Automation/Thermostats/Change_thermostat_overshoot_settings)

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