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Create an arming event notification

An arming event notification can notify users when and who is arming and disarming the system.

For more information about how to add users, see Create a new login.

For more information about how to associate a cellphone number with a user, see Add a mobile phone number to receive SMS notifications.

To create an arming event notification using the Alarm.com app:

  1. Log into the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Menu.
  3. Tap Notifications.
  4. Tap Configure.
  5. TapAdd.
  6. Tap to expand Create Your Own.
  7. Tap Arming Event.
  8. Name the new notification rule.
  9. Using the When dropdown menu, select either of the following:
    • Any User or Keyfob to be notified about any user arming/disarming.
    • Select Users and Keyfobs for specific users.
  10. In Perform and of these system actions, tap to select any of the following: 
    • Disarm to notify you when the panel is disarmed.
    • Arm Stay to notify you when the panel is set to Arm Stay.
    • Arm Away to notify you when the panel is set to Arm Away.
  11. In During this time frame, tap to select either of the following:
    • At All Times to receive a notification anytime an arming event occurs.
    • Only during the Following Times to configure specific days and times to receive notifications. 
  12. In Notification Filtering, tap to select the desired notification filtering. 
  13. To choose notification recipients, tap Add.
  14. Tap the entries in the Address book that are to be notified, or tap Add Contact to add a new Address Book entry.
  15. Tap Close.
  16. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
  17. Tap Save.

To create an arming event notification using the Alarm.com customer website:

  1. Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Notifications.
  3. Click New Notification.
  4. Click Business.
  5. Click Employee arming activity.
  6. Name the new notification rule.
  7. Using the When dropdown menu, select either of the following:
    • Any User or Keyfob to be notified about any user arming/disarming.
    • Select Users and Keyfobs for specific users.
  8. In Perform and of these system actions, click to select any of the following: 
    • Disarm to notify you when the panel is disarmed.
    • Arm Stay to notify you when the panel is set to Arm Stay.
    • Arm Away to notify you when the panel is set to Arm Away.
  9. In During this time frame, click to select either of the following:
    • At All Times to receive a notification anytime an arming event occurs.
    • Only during the Following Times to configure specific days and times to receive notifications. 
  10. In Notification Filtering, click to select the desired notification filtering. 
  11. To choose notification recipients, click Add.
  12. Click the entries in the Address book that are to be notified, or click New to add a new Address Book entry.
  13. Click Close.
  14. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
  15. Click Save.

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