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Create/edit an event-triggered automation rule

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

Event Triggered Automation rules can automate specific devices based on system events.

PlatformCustomer Website
Content typeHow-to / Configuration
Source last updated2025-09-17

Procedure

To create or edit an event-triggered automation rule

  1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
  2. Click Automation.
  3. Click Add New Rule, or click [Edit] on the automation rule to be updated.
  4. Click Event-triggered Rule.

In the Name of rule field, enter the name of the rule.

In Automate My, select the device to be automated.

In When this event occurs, click to select the device that will trigger the rule and use the dropdown menus to specify the conditions of the action.

In Perform this action, use the dropdown menus to specify the automated action to be completed.

In Select Devices, click to select the devices that will follow the rule.

In During these time frames, click to select when the rule will be active.

At All Times means the rule will be carried out any time of day.

Only during the following times allows you to choose specific days and times that selected devices are automated by the rule.

Only after Sunset (if applicable) means the rule will be carried out only after sunset time until sunrise time.

Note: Sunset and sunrise are determined by the system's installation address.

  1. Verify the rule 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/Home_Automation/Rules/Create_edit_an_event_triggered_automation_rule

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