How to migrate settings from my old Olarm device to a new one?

How to migrate settings from my old Olarm device to a new one?

Use the Settings Migration feature in the Olarm APP to quickly transfer configuration settings from one Olarm device to another. This is useful when replacing or upgrading an existing device.

If you are installing a new Olarm device and want to apply the same settings from a previous device, the Settings Migration tool allows you to do this directly from the Olarm APP. This ensures a faster setup with minimal manual input.

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Ensure both the old and new devices appear in your device list on the Home screen

  • Navigate to your new Olarm device in the Olarm APP

  • Tap the Menu (☰)

  • Select Device Setup

  • Scroll down and select Settings Migration

    • Choose the device to migrate settings from (old device)

    • Select a reason for migration

  • Tap Continue

  • Tap Migrate



What settings are migrated to the new device?

  • Device subscription (the old device will not have a device subscription after the migration)

  • Area labels

  • Zone labels

  • Users

  • PGM Settings

  • Master/UDL code

  • Activity log

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