Alarm & Zone Management
Olarm APP is Stay arming instead of Arming
If you try to Full Arm your alarm system but it goes into Part-Arm (Stay Arm) instead, it may be due to a panel setting that changes the arming mode based on whether the system thinks you are still inside the premises. This setting is usually off by ...
Why a zone would not be bypassing in the Olarm APP
If the Olarm APP is not bypassing a zone, it could be caused by either the alarm system settings or a problem with the detector in that zone. Bypassing allows you to exclude a zone from triggering alarms when the system is armed, so if it fails, the ...
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 ...
Understanding Stay/Part/Night arming in the Olarm APP
Olarm supports many different alarm panel brands. Each brand uses its own terms for partial arming/setting - the feature that allows you to arm only certain zones while leaving others disarmed or unset Depending on your alarm system, you may see ...
Pulling Area/Zone labels from the alarm system
You can retrieve your alarm panel’s programmed zone labels directly into the Olarm APP for quick setup and accurate zone naming. This function is available only for supported alarm panel models. Paradox Texecom (Elite only) Orisec Honeywell If your ...
How to change Area/Zone labels in the Olarm APP?
Only the Primary User can update Zone Labels in the Olarm APP. Customising zone names helps you easily identify different areas of your property. Tap the menu icon (≡) in the top-right corner Select Device Setup Select Areas/Zones Tap the edit icon ...
What the Force Arm Prompt does in the Olarm APP
Force Arm allows you to arm your alarm system even when some zones - like doors, windows, or motion detectors - are open or active. This ensures your property stays protected, even if part of the system isn’t ready. Using Force Arm, the system ...
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. ...
Can’t arm/disarm your alarm system in the Olarm APP
If you are unable to arm/disarm your alarm system via the Olarm APP, follow the steps below to troubleshoot the issue. Check the Area/Partition Status In the Olarm APP home screen, confirm that the area/partition shows Disarmed. If the partition ...
How to Part Arm a Texecom Elite
When using the Olarm APP with a Texecom Elite alarm system, the home screen provides quick access to each area of your system. Each area is represented as an Area Card, giving you real-time status updates and control options. Area Cards Overview Each ...
How to show more zones and areas in the Olarm APP
Only the Primary User can change the number of Areas or Zones linked to your Olarm device. This setting should match your alarm system’s configuration for correct operation. Should you not be seeing all your alarm system’s zones in the app, use the ...
Bypassing zones not working in the Olarm APP
Bypassing zones using the Olarm APP depends on the programming and settings of your alarm panel. If you’re unable to bypass zones through the app, follow the steps below to troubleshoot. Check physical keypad bypass functionality Attempt to bypass ...