To arm your First Alert Professional alarm system, you typically use your security code followed by a specific command key depending on whether you are leaving the premises or staying home.
Arming Your First Alert Professional Alarm
Arming your alarm system is a crucial step in protecting your property. First Alert Professional systems offer different arming modes to suit your needs when you are either leaving or remaining inside the protected area.
Based on common procedures and the provided reference, here are the primary ways to arm your system:
Away Mode
Use this mode when everyone is leaving the premises. This mode typically arms all sensors, including motion detectors.
- To arm all sensors in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [2].
This sequence tells the system to activate full protection, assuming the property will be empty.
Stay Mode
Choose this mode when you are staying inside your home. This mode usually bypasses certain interior sensors like motion detectors while still arming perimeter sensors (doors and windows).
- To arm in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [3].
This allows you to move freely inside your home while the exterior remains protected.
Disarming Your Alarm
It's also essential to know how to disarm your system upon returning or when needed.
- To disarm, enter your [security code] + [1].
Entering your valid security code followed by the disarm command will turn off the alarm system.
Quick Reference Table
Here is a summary of the key commands for arming and disarming:
| Action | Mode | Command | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm | AWAY | [security code] + [2] | When leaving the premises |
| Arm | STAY | [security code] + [3] | When staying inside the premises |
| Disarm | N/A | [security code] + [1] | To turn off the alarm / upon returning |
Remember to always use your specific, valid security code when performing these actions on your keypad. If you enter the wrong code or command, the system may indicate an error.
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