Acknowledging And Clearing Alerts - Vivint SkyControl Panel Getting Started

Acknowledging and
Clearing Alerts
The Vivint SkyControl system continually monitors
sensors, devices, and the panel itself to ensure optimal
performance. If the panel detects trouble, it will display
an Alert icon and beep until the alert is acknowledged.
The following components and conditions are monitored and can trigger an alert:
• Input power to the panel
• Panel communications
• Panel/sensor batteries
Acknowledging Alerts
When the Alert icon
After acknowledging the alert, the panel will stop beeping.
Clearing Alerts
You must resolve an alert situation in order to completely clear the notification. For
example, you must replace a sensor's batteries in order to clear that specific alert.
Viewing System Messages
In addition to alerts, the panel can receive system messages about software updates,
regional severe weather reports, etc.
When the Message icon
message is critical, such as a severe weather alert, the panel will display the details
and beep to further alert you of possible danger.
displays, press the icon and read the alert to acknowledge it.
displays, press the icon and read the message. If the
• Panel tampering
• Sensor communications
• Sensor tampering
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