Alarm.com Flex IO™ sensor - Supported Use Cases
The following table describes some use cases for Alarm.com Flex IO™ sensor.
Note: The Alarm.com Flex IO™ sensor is designed to self-monitor property and assets. The Alarm.com Flex IO™ sensor does not report alarms to a monitoring station.
| How will the Alarm.com Flex IO™ sensor be used? | Example Applications |
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| Contact Sensor allows you to use the Flex and built-in reed switch to monitor if something is opened or closed. |
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| Wired Contact Sensor allows you to wire a contact sensor to the Flex using the loop input terminal. | Install the Flex IO in a discrete and convenient location and wire the sensor to your door, window, or entry point |
| Pull-Apart Sensor allows you to use the Flex with a pull-apart or Magnapull sensor. This could be used to determine if something is moved from its location. |
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| Gate Control allows you to use the Flex with a compatible gate controller. |
Install the Flex IO to allow users to open their gate using Alarm.com. Important: Remote open commands require powered gates in the auto-close configuration. |
| Virtual sensor integrated with an IQ panel | Install the Flex IO to integrate with a Qolsys IQ security panel. |