Create/edit an Alarm.com Places light automation rule

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This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.
Overview
Light Automation rules are used to turn on/off lights automatically at all times of day, on a set schedule, or based on your phone’s location. These location-based alerts can be configured from …
  
    
Platform
Customer Website
    
Content type
How-to / Configuration
    
Source last updated
2025-06-04
  
Procedure
To create an Alarm.com Places light automation rule
Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
Click Settings.
Click Places.
In Set up Geo-Features, click Light Automation Rules.
Enter a name for the new rule.
In Automate My, click to select Lights.
In When this even occurs, click to select People cross a Geo-Fence.
Use the Geo-Device dropdown menu to select the desired Geo-Device.
Use the Enters/Exits dropdown menu to select Enters or Exits.
Use the Geo-Fence dropdown menu to select the desired Geo-Fence.
If you need to update any Alarm.com Places information, click [Edit].
In the Perform this action, use the dropdown menus to select the desired light action and duration.
In Selected Devices, click to select the lights to be automated.
In During these time frames, click to select the time frame the rule is active
At All Times triggers the rule any time based on your Geo-Location.
Only During the Following Times allows you to define specific hours and days of the week you would like to apply the light automation rule.
Only after sunset activates the light automation rule if your Geo-Device crosses the Geo-Fence only after sunset.
Verify the rule is configured with the correct settings.
Click Save.
To edit an Alarm.com Places light automation rule
Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
Click Automation.
Click [Edit] for the automation rule to be updated.
In When this even occurs, verify People cross a Geo-Fence is selected.
Use the Geo-Device dropdown menu to select the desired Geo-Device.
Use the Enters/Exits dropdown menu to select the Enters or Exits.
Use the Geo-Fence dropdown menu to select the desired Geo-Fence.
If you need to update any Alarm.com Places information, click [Edit].
In Perform this action, use the dropdown menus to select the desired light action and duration.
In Selected Devices, click to select the lights to be automated.
In During these time frames, click to select the time frame the rule is active
At All Times triggers the rule any time of day based on your Geo-Location.
Only During the Following Times allows you to define specific hours and days of the week you would like to apply the light automation rule.
Only after sunset activates the light automation rule if your Geo-Device crosses the Geo-Fence only after sunset.
Verify the rule is updated with the correct settings.
Click Save.
Source and support
For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.
Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Mobile_Features/Alarm.com_Places/Create_edit_an_Alarm.com_Places_light_automation_rule
Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.