# iPhone's Home Screen Quick Actions feature for the Alarm.com app

**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

The Alarm.com app takes advantage of Apple's Home Screen Quick Actions and gives you access to various Quick Actions right from the home screen. Important: Home Screen Quick Actions are only available on iPhones with iOS version 13.0+.

<table id="bkmrk-platformmobile-app-c"> <tbody> <tr><th>Platform</th><td>Mobile App</td></tr> <tr><th>Content type</th><td>How-to / Configuration</td></tr> <tr><th>Source last updated</th><td>2025-06-04</td></tr> </tbody></table>

## Procedure

Quick Actions available

Arm Away

Arm Stay

Disarm

Lock or Unlock Locks

1. Open or Close Garage Doors

View Cameras

View Thermostats

View Lights

View Doorbells

### How to configure Home Screen Quick Actions

### Note: Up to four items can be added to the Home Screen Quick Actions.

1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
2. Tap \[Menu\].
3. Tap App Settings.
4. Tap Home Screen Quick Actions.
5. Tap Edit.

A prompt to enter your password may appear if Keep me logged in was not selected at login. This is required for Home Screen Quick Actions features to work.

### In More Items, perform any of the following

1. Tap \[Add\] to add items to the Home Screen Quick Actions list.
2. Tap \[Remove\] to remove items from the Home Screen Quick Actions list.

Drag \[Menu\] on the right side of the Home Screen Quick Actions list to reorder items.

### Note: To configure arming settings, tap \[Settings\] on the desired arming setting.

\[Home Screen Quick Actions\]

When finished, tap Done.

### How to use Home Screen Quick Actions

From the home screen, press and hold the Alarm.com app icon to reveal the Quick Actions.

\[Quick Action Menu\]

1. Tap the desired Quick Action.

There may be a prompt to enter an app PIN or provide a Touch ID, if applicable.

Important: The Thermostat, Light, Doorbells, and Camera Quick Actions will open the app to the corresponding view, where it is possible to view or control the desired item.

## 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/User\_Management/Web\_App\_Users/iPhone's\_Home\_Screen\_Quick\_Actions\_feature\_for\_the\_Alarm.com\_app](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/User_Management/Web_App_Users/iPhone's_Home_Screen_Quick_Actions_feature_for_the_Alarm.com_app)

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