How do multiple partitions work with the 2GIG GC3?
Smart Areas is 2GIG's partitioning solution. The 2GIG GC3 supports up to four Smart Areas (partitions). Once Smart Areas are enabled, zones, keyfobs, keypads, and users can be assigned to Smart Areas (partitions) allowing individual control of each area.
Compatibility
- On panel firmware version below 3.2, the 2GIG GC3 supports one Smart Area (partition).
- On panel firmware version 3.2+, the 2GIG GC3 supports up to four Smart Areas (partitions).
Note: To upgrade to 3.2.0, the panel firmware version must be 3.1.3+. For more information about updating the panel firmware, see Can 2GIG GC3 firmware be upgraded locally? or Remotely upgrade panel firmware.
Configure Smart Area names
The Smart Area (partition) names can be updated locally using the panel or remotely using the Alarm.com customer website.
For more information about remotely updating the Smart Area (partition) names, see Change the name of a system partition.
To configure Smart Area names using the panel:
- Tap System Settings.
- Enter the master or installer code.
- Tap Smart Areas Settings.
- Tap
to update the selected Smart Area's name. - Enter the desired name.
- Tap Done. Continue to update other Smart Areas if desired.
Assign users to Smart Areas
System user codes can be assigned to specific Smart Areas (partitions) locally using the panel, or remotely using the Alarm.com customer website or Alarm.com app.
For more information about remotely assigning user codes to Smart Areas (partitions), see Restrict user code access to a particular security panel partition.
To assign users to Smart Areas using the panel:
- Tap System Settings.
- Enter the master or installer code.
- Tap Users.
- Tap to update the desired user
- Flick to Smart Areas.
- In Smart Areas, select the desired Smart Areas for the user to access.
- Exit the settings. Changes are automatically saved.
Arm a multi-partition system
The following images are examples of the 2GIG GC3 screen when arming a partitioned system:
