Troubleshooting Olarm MAX LED States

Troubleshooting Olarm MAX LED States

If your Olarm MAX is displaying a specific LED state, use the following troubleshooting steps to resolve connectivity and system issues.


Connectivity/Connection Issue States

Two Blue Flashes – Connected to the cloud via cellular but lost Wi-Fi connection.

  • Ensure Wi-Fi is set up in the Olarm APP.

  • Re-enter your Wi-Fi password in the Olarm APP.

  • Check that Wi-Fi is turned on.

  • Ensure your Wi-Fi network is not blocking or disconnecting the Olarm MAX.

Three Blue Flashes – Connected to the cloud via Wi-Fi but lost cellular connection.

  • Ensure the device is in a location with good cellular signal.

  • Avoid placing it inside or against a metal enclosure.

  • Check SIM connectivity availability in your area.

Orange – Connected to the system but cannot connect to the Olarm Cloud.

  • Ensure the device is in a location with good cellular signal.

  • Avoid placing it inside or against a metal enclosure.

  • Verify Wi-Fi setup in the Olarm APP.

  • Re-enter the Wi-Fi password if needed.

  • Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on.

  • Check that the network is not blocking or disconnecting the Olarm MAX.

Red – Connected to the Olarm Cloud but unable to find the system.

  • Check that the alarm system/energizer master or UDL code is correctly entered in the Olarm APP.

  • Ensure you are using the correct adapter board.

  • Verify that the Olarm MAX wiring matches the correct terminals (correct colors to correct terminals).

  • Check that the connector is plugged into the correct port.

  • Ensure the cable from the Olarm MAX is wired into the correct terminals.

Orange & Red – Cannot connect to the Olarm Cloud or the system.

  • Ensure the device is in a location with good cellular signal.

  • Avoid placing it inside or against a metal enclosure.

  • Verify Wi-Fi setup in the Olarm APP.

  • Re-enter the Wi-Fi password if needed.

  • Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on.

  • Check that the network is not blocking or disconnecting the Olarm MAX.

  • Check that the alarm system/energizer master or UDL code is correctly entered in the Olarm APP.

  • Ensure you are using the correct adapter board.

  • Verify that the Olarm MAX wiring matches the correct terminals.

  • Check that the connector is plugged into the correct port.

  • Ensure the cable from the Olarm MAX is wired into the correct terminals.


Firmware Update States

The Olarm MAX will automatically reboot after completing a firmware update. Do not unplug the Olarm MAX at all during the update. The update can take between 1 - 15 minutes, depending on network connectivity.

Purple & Blue – Updating firmware while connected to the system and cloud.

  • Allow the firmware update to complete.

Purple & Green – Updating firmware while searching for the system.

  • Allow the firmware update to complete before troubleshooting.

  • If the device continues flashing green after the update, troubleshoot as if it were in a red LED state.

Purple & Red – Updating firmware but unable to find the system.

  • Allow the firmware update to complete before troubleshooting the red LED state. This may be resolved with a firmware update.

  • If the firmware update does not resolve the red LED state, follow the troubleshooting steps for a red LED state.

By following these steps, you can diagnose and fix connectivity and system issues with your Olarm MAX.

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