Create/edit a Sensor Activity notification

GoSafer Security Knowledge Base

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Overview

A sensor activity notification can notify users if a contact sensor is opened or a motion sensor is activated.

PlatformApp + Web
Content typeHow-to / Configuration
Source last updated2025-06-04

Procedure

To create/edit a Sensor Activity notification using the Alarm.com app

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap [Menu].
  3. Tap Notifications.
  4. Tap [Settings].

To edit a notification, tap to select the sensor activity notification to configure.

To create a new notification if there is not an up and about notification yet

  1. Tap [Add].
  2. Tap Use A Template.

In Wellness, tap More.

  1. Tap Sensor Activity.

Name the new notification rule.

In When any of these sensors open or are activated, tap to select the sensors you would like to receive notifications from.

In During this time frame, select either

At All Times to notify you any time of the day when it is triggered.

Only During the Following Times to set up notifications to only take place during certain hours of the day.

  1. Tap Add to select who is notified.
  2. Tap the entries in the Address Book that are to be notified, or tap Add Contact to add a new Address Book entry.

Once all desired recipients are selected, tap Close.

  1. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
  2. Tap Save.

To create/edit a Sensor Activity notification using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com)

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

To edit a notification, click [Edit] for the sensor activity notification to configure.

To create a new notification if there is not one created yet

  1. Click New Notification.
  2. Click Wellness.
  3. Click Sensor Activity.

Name the notification rule.

In When any of these sensors open or are activated, click to select the sensors you would like to receive notifications from.

In During this time frame, select either

At All Times to notify you any time of the day when it is triggered.

Only During the Following Times to set up notifications to only take place during certain hours of the day.

  1. Click Add to select who is notified.
  2. Click the entries in the Address Book that are to be notified, or click New to add a new Address Book entry.

Once all desired recipients are selected, click Close.

  1. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
  2. Click Save.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Wellness/Wellness_Notifications/Create%2F%2Fedit_a_Sensor_Activity_notification

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


Revision #1
Created 2026-09-01 00:30:19 UTC by Jerdenn Calag
Updated 2026-09-01 00:30:19 UTC by Jerdenn Calag