You can create Custom Alerts Rules to notify you when a condition you are monitoring has reached a specific threshold. For example, you may want to know when the outdoor temperature sensor in your backyard has reported a reading above a specific degree.
The Alert Builder guides you through creating a Custom Alert - including setting the condition that results in an alert, assigning the sensor that is located in the area you are monitoring, and selecting the contacts that are to receive a notification when an alert is activated.
NOTE: To create an alert for a sensor, the sensor must be linked to a Connection Device.
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From the tab/navigation bar, tap
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Select Manage Alerts.
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From the upper right corner, tap the
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Scroll to select an Alert Type and select Select Alert.
Alert Type - select the type of condition to be monitored by the Alert Rule. Custom Alert Types and requirements can be reviewed here.
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Select the sensor the alert applies to - be sure the sensor is located in the area you are monitoring.
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Enter the conditions that are to result in an alert. The conditions vary by the alert type selected. If you do not have a sensor required for the alert type selected, you are notified.
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Delivering alert to - all of your alert contacts are listed. Select who alert notifications are to be delivered to. A checkmark appears next to the name of each contact that will receive alert notifications. By default, alerts are sent to your Default Contact.
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Push Notifications - set to OFF by default.
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Select Save Alert.
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From the menu, select Settings > Alert Rules.
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From Alert Rules, select + Add.
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Provide the setting.
If <Alert Type > is <Condition> on <Sensor>.
Alert Type - select the type of condition to be monitored by the Alert Rule. Custom Alert Types and requirements can be reviewed here.
Condition- set the conditions that activate the alert.
Sensor - select the sensor that is located in the area you are monitoring.
Silence notifications for this alert - when enabled (a checkmark appears in setting), you can only view active alerts from the Alerts menu. If this alert is not that critical, you may choose to silence its notifications.
Send Alert to - select the Alert Contacts that are to receive a notification when an alert is activated. A checkmark indicates the contact is set to receive a notification.
To add a new contact, select Add a Contact Method and add a contact.
To remove a contact, select the check box to remove the checkmark.
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Select Save.