Arming
Arming in Stay mode
In Stay mode, you arm all doors and windows (securing the perimeter of your home) without activating interior motion detectors.
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Press the Doors + Windows button. The touchscreen displays a countdown exit timer.
Arming in Away mode
In Away mode, you arm all exterior doors and windows as well as interior motion detectors.
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Press the Motions button. The touchscreen displays a countdown exit timer.
Disarming
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When entering the premises, enter your user code before the entry delay expires.
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If the system is armed in Stay mode while inside the premises, press Disarm then enter your user code.
Emergency panics
You can use emergency panic buttons to notify the Bell Smart Home central monitoring station of different emergencies in your location. Emergency panics are used when you need immediate assistance. Below are the types of panics, an example of when you may want to use them and what each of them does.
Police: Use when you need police assistance
When someone is attempting to break in.
By selecting police emergency panic, you’ll set off the alarm (perhaps scaring away the potential intruder) and notify us that you’re in an emergency that requires police response. We’ll contact you by either two-way voice or phone. We’ll also notify police of the emergency at your home and request immediate response.
Fire: Use when you need assistance from the fire department
If your home is on fire, gather everyone up to exit immediately. Don’t even take time to look for your mobile phone. On the way out, trigger a Fire emergency with two quick taps on your panel.
By selecting the Fire emergency panic, you’ll set off the alarm (perhaps alerting someone who is still inside your home) and notify us that you’re in an emergency that requires a response from the fire department. We’ll contact you by either two-way voice or phone. If you do not respond, we’ll attempt to reach one of your key contacts. We then notify the fire department of the emergency at your home and request immediate response.
Emergency: Use when you need medical assistance
When you’re hurt and unable to call out and alert others that you need help. Go to your system panel and set off the Auxiliary/Medical emergency panic.
By selecting Auxiliary/Medical emergency panic, you’ll set off the alarm (alerting others of an emergency) and notify us that there is a medical emergency at your home. We’ll contact you by either two-way voice or phone. We then notify the proper authorities of the situation at your home and request immediate response.
NOTE: Life Safety detectors have an expiry date
Most smoke detectors expire 10 years after the manufacturing date, and most carbon monoxide detectors expire after 6 years. Ensure all of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are up to date as they may not function correctly once expired. To check your detectors, look for an expiry date listed on the back or side of the device.
When you need to replace a detector, contact Bell Smart Home to learn about your options. If you choose, or have already chosen, to purchase a replacement smoke or carbon monoxide detector from another provider, please be aware that the device will not be monitored as part of your Bell Smart Home service.
To bypass a sensor means to deactivate a security sensor (or zone) on your security system. If someone enters a bypassed area, the alarm will not sound off. You can still arm and secure your system in other areas.
There are a number of reasons to use the bypass function. You may want to leave a specific door or window open. It can also be useful when a sensor is not working (i.e., low battery). You could still arm the rest of your system until a technician can come fix the malfunctioning sensor.
To bypass a sensor:
There are two ways to Bypass a sensor on your SimonXT panel
Indirect method:
During the entry delay, the panel announces the open sensor. Press the Bypass button and the panel will announce which sensor is bypassed (e.g., back door bypassed). The panel will then arm everything else. You will be able to open and close the door or window as many times as you want without setting off the alarm. To cancel a bypass, simply disarm the panel.
Direct method:
If your system is already armed and the entry delay has finished, follow the steps below to bypass a sensor.
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Press the Bypass button.
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Enter your master code.
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Find the sensor (Sn) you wish to bypass and press OK. The screen display will indicate which sensor is bypassed.
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Wait five seconds and the system display will return to the home screen.
