Alarm.com Rules & Routine Builder

Simplify Your Routines with Rules

Setting up custom rules is an easy way to simplify your daily routines and preferences while getting the most out of your smart home security system. Create and edit automation rules anytime and anywhere using the app or website. Just follow our easy, step-by-step setup tool to create automatic actions to customize how your home responds to you. Here are just a few ways you can use rules for instant security, convenience, and comfort:

Auto-lock your door when it’s been closed for a period of time so you never forget to lock up again
Trigger doorway video recording when the door is opened so you always know who is coming and going
Automatically close your water valve when a sensor detects a leak to prevent damage

Create an automation rule using the New Rules Builder

To create an automation rule using the New Rules Builder on the Alarm.com app:

Log into the Alarm.com app.
Tap .
Tap Automation.
Tap to create a new rule.
Enter a name for the new rule.
Next to when, tap Select.
Tap the trigger device type, then tap Next.
Select the trigger device(s) and trigger action, then tap Done.
Next to then, tap Select.
Select the automation device, then tap Next.
Select the automation action, then tap Done.
If desired, next to Run at all times, tap Select to edit when the rule will run.
- Tap to select At All Times for the rule will be carried out any time of day.
- Tap to select Only during the following times to determine the specific days and times the rule will be carried out.
  1. In Day(s), tap to select the days the rule will be active.
  2. Using the Starting at dropdown menu, tap the start time for this rule.
  3. Using the Ending at dropdown menu, tap the end time for this rule.
After selecting times for the rule to run, tap Done.
Verify the rule is configured with the correct settings.
Tap Save.

To create an automation rule using the New Rules Builder on the Alarm.com customer website:

Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
Click Automation.
Click Add New Rule.
Click New Rules Builder.
In the Name of rule field, enter a name for the rule.
Click when to select the trigger device and action.
Select the trigger device, then click Next.
Select the trigger action, then click Done.
Click then to select the automation device and trigger.
Select the automation device, then click Next.
Select the automation action, then click Done.
If desired, click Run at All Times to edit when the rule will run.
- Click to select At All Times for the rule will be carried out any time of day.
- Click to select Only during the following times to determine the specific days and times the rule will be carried out.
  1. In Day(s), click to select the days the rule will be active.
  2. Using the Starting at dropdown menu, select the start time for this rule.
  3. Using the Ending at dropdown menu, select the end time for this rule.
After selecting times for the rule to run, click Done.
Verify the rule is configured with the correct settings.
Click Save.

Supported Rules

Note: Available rules depend on the service package and equipment on an account. For more information, contact your service provider.

Arming-Triggered Rules

Access control arming
Access control unlock (disarming)
Light control (on/off/dim)
Color light change
Locks (arming/disarming)
Video (arming/disarming)
Garage door (open/close)
Scenes
Shade control (open/close/position)
Panel image capture (requires a panel with a built-in camera)

Sensor-Triggered Rules

Contact sensor-triggered light (on/off/dim)
Color light change based on contact sensor opening/closing
Motion sensor-triggered light
Motion sensor-triggered color light change
Contact sensor-triggered video
Lock actions based on contact sensor status
Shade control based on contact or motion sensors
Thermostat adjustments when a sensor is left open

Lock-Triggered Rules

Note: Automation rules triggered by unlocking a lock are available only for keypad lock models.

Panel image capture on lock/unlock
Arming/disarming triggered by locking/unlocking
Lock-triggered video
Lock-triggered scene

Access Control-Triggered Rules

Arming/disarming based on credentials
Access control door automation
Video recording triggered by credential scans

Alarm-Triggered Rules

Light control (on/off/dim)
Color light change
Fire/smoke/CO alarm-triggered unlock
Water alarm-triggered valve close
Shade control (open/close/position)
Image capture

Garage-Triggered Rules

Light control based on garage door status (on/off/dim)
Color light change based on garage door status

Gate-Triggered Rules

Light control based on gate status (on/off/dim)
Color light change based on gate status

Location-Triggered Rules

Light control (on/off/dim)
Color light change

Doorbell-Triggered Rules

Light control (on/off/dim)
Color light change
Motion detection-triggered light/color changes

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