Arming The Security System - Vivint SkyControl Panel Getting Started

Arming the
Security System
Arming your system activates monitoring of the security
sensors (doors, windows, motion). If a sensor is triggered
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when the system is armed, an alarm will result and a
monitoring representative will contact you through Vivint
Live , the two-way voice communication on the panel.
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When the panel's Home button is green
Arm your system in Staying mode by dragging the icon to the left. The Exit Delay
timer will count down after 60 seconds. Do this when you want to be able to stay
inside your home. This activates all perimeter sensors but not interior sensors and
motion detectors.
OR
Arm your system in Leaving mode by dragging the icon to the right. The Exit
Delay timer will count down after 60 seconds. Do this when you want to leave
your home unoccupied. This activates all sensors including interior sensors and
motion detectors.
Sensor Bypass—Use this option if you want to arm your system without
monitoring a specific sensor. For example, you can leave a window open
while your system is armed.
Silent Exit—Use this option to mute all sounds during your exit this time.
Note that more detailed instructions can be found at support.vivint.com.
Some 24-hour sensors such as smoke detectors, panic pendants, flood sensors, and CO detectors are always
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active and monitored and can trigger an alarm 24x7x365.
, press the Arming icon, and
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