What is Auto Re-Arming and how is it set up?
Auto Re-Arming allows the customer to program their system to arm automatically if there is no system activity for a certain amount of time, during a specified time frame. The user can have it automatically switch to arm stay or arm away from disarmed status, but disarming is not an option. For example, customers can set up a schedule to automatically re-arm the system in stay mode after one hour of system inactivity every day between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Service package requirements
Auto Re-Arming is part of the Scheduled Arm/Disarm add-on for Remote Monitoring & Control in the customer's Service Package.
- For the Commercial and Commercial Plus service package, Scheduled Arm/Disarm is included.
- For all other service packages, the Scheduled Arm/Disarm add-on can be added for an additional charge.
Note: The Wireless Signal Forwarding service package does not have the option to add on interactive features, like Scheduled Arm/Disarm.
For more information about how to adjust the service package, see Change or adjust the service package on a customer account.
Create an Auto Re-Arming schedule
Auto Re-Arming schedules can be created using the Alarm.com customer website.
Note: If an Auto Re-Arming schedule needs to be adjusted, click Delete for the current schedule that needs adjustments, and then create a new Auto Re-Arming Schedule with the adjustment.
To create an Auto Re-Arming schedule:
- Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
- Click Automation.
- Click Auto Re-Arming.
Note: If business hours are set up, the user can choose to Use business hours in Choose Schedule Type to auto re-arm the system after a specified timeframe of inactivity outside of business operating hours.
- In Create Auto Re-Arming Schedule, use the dropdown menus to select the automated system action and the desired duration of inactivity.
- If business hours are not used for the Auto Re-Arming schedule, use the dropdown menus to select what days and hours of the day the re-arming schedule is active.
- Verify the Auto Re-arming schedule is configured as desired.
- Click Save.
Frequently asked questions
Can Auto Re-Arming be used with a partitioned system?
Yes. Auto Re-Arming supports multiple partitions. When an auto re-arming schedule is created, a schedule is created for each partition. The user can then delete the re-arming schedules for individual partitions that do not need the schedule.
What is considered as no system activity?
Auto Re-arming takes into consideration all sensors in all partitions when looking for no activity before auto re-arming the partition.
Only security sensors affect auto re-arming system activity. Activity on other types of equipment (e.g., Z-Wave lights turning on/off, door locks locking/unlocking, etc.) are not considered as system activity for Auto Re-arming.
Can more than one Auto Re-Arming schedule be set up?
Yes. Multiple Auto Re-Arming schedules can be set up for various times throughout the day.
Can the system be configured to Auto Re-Arm to arm away from arm stay?
No. The system can only be configured to arm stay or arm away from disarmed status. It cannot be configured to arm away from arm stay.