How to bypass a zone in the Olarm APP

How to bypass a zone in the Olarm APP

Both Primary Users and Secondary Users can bypass zones directly from the Olarm APP. Bypassing allows you to temporarily exclude specific zones from triggering alarms.

  • Tap Zones in the navigation bar

  • Identify the zone you wish to bypass

  • Tap Bypass.

    • The zone will turn blue, indicating it is bypassed

  • To remove the bypass, tap Reset under the zone

Extra Tips 

  • Bypassed zones will not trigger alarms until the bypass is removed.

  • Use Reset to quickly reinstate normal zone monitoring.

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