Remote Control
Remote Control Devices
The installer can pair your system with one or more
wireless key fobs to give you the ability to arm/disarm
your system away from, but within range of, the control
panel using the key fob's buttons. The GC3e Security &
Automation System can be paired to work with a maximum
of 32 wireless key fobs. Depending on your individual
needs, key fobs can also be confi gured by the installer to
activate specifi c alarms.
Operate the System with a Key Fob
The installer can confi gure each key fob to let you perform
up to fi ve (5) remote functions:
»
Arm the System in Stay Mode
»
Arm the System in Away Mode
»
Disarm the System
»
Activate an Auxiliary Function
»
Activate an Alarm
NOTE: Consult your installer to determine how
your keyfob is confi gured to work with the system.
Depending on your key fob's setting, it may or may
not be confi gured to disarm the system.
Arming the System Using a Keyfob
You can arm the system in Stay or Away mode using a key
fob that has been paired with the system.
»
To arm the system in Stay Mode, press the Stay
button on the key fob for two (2) seconds.
»
To arm the system in Away Mode, press the Away
button on the key fob for two (2) seconds.
NOTE: Depending on setup options, if any perimeter
doors or windows are open, the system may not
allow arming to Away mode with a wireless key fob.
Consult your installer to determine how this option is
confi gured on your system.
Disarming the System Using a Key Fob
To disarm the system, press and hold the Disarm button on
the key fob for two (2) seconds.
NOTE: Consult your installer to determine how
your keyfob is confi gured to work with the system.
Depending on the individual key fob settings, it may
or may not be confi gured to disarm the system.
Activating an Auxiliary Function
To activate an auxiliary function, press and hold the
Auxiliary button on the key fob for two (2) seconds.
NOTE: Consult your installer to determine how
your keyfob is confi gured to work with the system.
Depending on the individual key fob settings, it may
be confi gured to set of an external siren/sounder,
control a lock, control a light, or used to activate a
different auxiliary function.
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Activating an Alarm Using a Key Fob
To activate an emergency alarm, press and hold both
the Away and Disarm buttons on the keyfob for fi ve (5)
seconds.
NOTE: Consult your installer to determine what type of
alarm your keyfob is confi gured to activate. Depending
on the individual key fob settings, this function might be
disabled on your key fob, or it might be confi gured to
activate an auxiliary, audible, or silent panic alarm.
NOTE: In order to cancel an emergency alarm activated
with a key fob, you must disarm the system at the GC3e
Panel.
NOTE: If Smart Areas is enabled, a keyfob can be
confi gured to perform Arm/Disarm/Alarm functions on one
Smart Area.
Smart Home Controls
About the Smart Home Controls Menu
The Smart Home Controls menu gives users the ability to
control Z-Wave smart home devices at the GC3e Panel.
The system supports a maximum of 232 Z-Wave devices.
Navigate to the Smart Home Controls Menu
To navigate to the Smart Home Controls menu:
1. At the Home screen, tap Smart Home Controls.
Home > Smart Home Controls
This reveals the Smart Home Controls menu.
Smart Home Controls Menu
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