What are active or open zones in the Olarm APP

What are active or open zones in the Olarm APP

In the Olarm APP, each zone of your alarm system is represented by a zone card. These zone cards provide a quick visual indication of the status of that zone, making it easier to see whether there has been any activity.

A zone can either be closed (no activity) or active/open (movement or trigger detected). Knowing the difference helps you better understand what’s happening on your property.


Zone Status in the Olarm APP

  • Closed Zone (Green Zone Card)

    • No movement detected.

    • The door, window, or detector assigned to that zone has not been triggered.

    • This is the normal, inactive state for a zone.

  • Open/Active Zone (Yellow Zone Card)

    • Movement or activity has been detected in the zone.

    • The relevant detector, door, or window has been triggered.

    • The zone card will remain yellow for the duration of the activity or until it resets to closed.

How to Trigger a Zone

To see a zone change from closed to active/open in the app:

  • Walk in front of the motion detector assigned to that zone.

  • Open the door or window linked to that zone.

  • Any action that breaks the beam, opens the contact, or triggers the assigned sensor will mark the zone as active.


Extra Tips

  • Zone colours update in real-time based on the alarm panel’s status.

  • If a zone is showing as active when there is no movement, it may indicate a faulty sensor or incorrect wiring. (Contact your installer or alarm technician)

  • Use the zone status to quickly identify which area of your property has activity, even when the alarm is disarmed.

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