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CONTENTS

Contents

Components and Operation .......................................................................................... 7

Touchscreen Control Panel .......................................................................................... 8

About the Touchscreen Display ................................................................................ 8

Home Screen .......................................................................................................... 8

Security Status Header ........................................................................................... 8

System and Zone Trouble Header ......................................................................... 9

Arming and Disarming the System .......................................................................... 10

Arming the System ................................................................................................ 10

Bypassing Zones .................................................................................................... 10

Disarming the System ........................................................................................... 11

Panic Alarms ......................................................................................................... 11

Dashboard View .................................................................................................... 12

Event History ......................................................................................................... 12

Passcodes and Passwords ........................................................................................ 12

Central Station Passcode ....................................................................................... 12

Keypad Codes ........................................................................................................ 13

Touchscreen Settings .............................................................................................. 14

Screen Brightness .................................................................................................. 14

Automatic Screen Dimming .................................................................................... 14

Screen Nighttime Settings ..................................................................................... 15

Screensaver Configuration ..................................................................................... 15

Clean Screen .......................................................................................................... 15

Sound Configuration ............................................................................................... 16

Audible Feedback ................................................................................................... 16

Sensors and Zones .................................................................................................. 17

Change Zone Order................................................................................................ 17

Touchscreen Apps ..................................................................................................... 18

Installing Touchscreen Apps .................................................................................. 18

Reordering Apps on the Home Screen ................................................................... 18

Uninstalling Touchscreen Apps .............................................................................. 19

Home Device Management Apps ............................................................................. 20

Cameras ................................................................................................................. 20

Thermostats ............................................................................................................ 20

Door Locks .............................................................................................................. 20


CONTENTS

Lights ...................................................................................................................... 21

System Testing & Verification .................................................................................... 22

Account Information ................................................................................................ 22

Alarm Test .............................................................................................................. 22

Testing Connectivity ............................................................................................... 22

WI-FI and Cellular Signal Strength ......................................................................... 23

Reboot Touchscreen .............................................................................................. 23

Keypads and Key Fobs ................................................................................................. 24

Wireless Keypad ........................................................................................................ 24

Checking System Status ......................................................................................... 24

Arming the System ................................................................................................. 24

Arm Away Mode ..................................................................................................... 24

Arm Stay ................................................................................................................. 25

Disarming the System ............................................................................................. 25

Sending A Panic Alarm .......................................................................................... 25

Guest Key Fob .......................................................................................................... 26




Sending a Panic Alarm ........................................................................................... 27

Extended Range Key Fob .......................................................................................... 27




Sending a Panic Alarm ........................................................................................... 28

Door Locks .................................................................................................................... 29

Setting User Codes .................................................................................................... 29

Locking the Door ........................................................................................................ 29

Unlocking the Door .................................................................................................... 29

Web Access .................................................................................................................. 30

Signing In/Out ............................................................................................................ 30

Navigating the Portal .................................................................................................. 30

Main Page............................................................................................................... 30

My Account ............................................................................................................. 32


CONTENTS

Security ...................................................................................................................... 32

Arming & Disarming ................................................................................................ 32

Security Zones ........................................................................................................ 33

Keypad Codes ........................................................................................................ 33

Central Station Passcode ....................................................................................... 33

Emergency Dispatch Contacts ............................................................................... 34

Alarm Ordinance and Permit Registration ............................................................ 35

Door Locks.............................................................................................................. 35

Cameras ................................................................................................................ 35

Devices ...................................................................................................................... 36 Thermostats ........................................................................................................... 36

Lights ..................................................................................................................... 37

Rules (Alerts, Notifications and Schedules) ............................................................... 37

Managing Touchscreen Apps .................................................................................... 41

Mobile Apps .................................................................................................................. 42

Important Notes ............................................................................................................. 46


Advanced Security for what you want to protect

This User Guide is designed to help you learn how to take full advantage of your

new system and protect the people and things that matter most in your life. The

guide covers the components of your system; describes how to program, arm and

disarm it; and discusses the ways you can control your system remotely—from a

laptop or tablet computer, key fob, smart phone or tablet.

If you have questions, please visit us online or call us 24/7.

Online Support: www.cox.com/homesecuritysupport

Online Subscriber Portal: https://portal.coxhomesecurity.com

Toll-free: 1-877-404-2568


COMPONENTS AND OPERATION

Components and Operation Depending on what you have purchased, your installed system may include the following components:

The Cox Home Security system uses a dedicated router and your data modem to communicate with the Central Monitoring station, backed up by an advanced cellular communications network.

The router included in your system should not be changed, including factory settings and cable configuration, nor disconnected unless you’re advised by Cox Communications.

In case of a power outage or loss of broadband services, the touchscreen will continue to communicate with the Central Monitoring Station using cellular backup. The touchscreen also includes a battery backup that will last for about 24 hours.


HOME SCREEN The Home screen is the main display that provides quick access to all touchscreen features and apps. In addition to the icons that make it easy to navigate, this screen provides a visible and audible alert if a sensor is triggered when the system is armed or if an environmental sensor, such as a smoke detector, is activated.

Press the Home button on the touchscreen at any time to return to the Home screen.

SECURITY STATUS HEADER The Security status of your security system is displayed in the large Security Status Header in the upper left-hand corner of your touchscreen. It displays whether the system is armed or disarmed, and provides a countdown timer for exit delays during system arming. During an alarm, the Security Status Header changes to show an Alarm state.

When a condition such as an open door prevents the system from being armed, the condition is displayed in the Security Status Header.

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL

Touchscreen Control Panel

The interactive touchscreen control panel enables you to operate your security system and interact with your home at the tap of a button. Depending on the options you have purchased, you can use it to arm and disarm your system, view live video from cameras placed in your home, change light and thermostat settings, and view real-time web content — all from the full-color display.

Warning: Do not move your touchscreen once it has been installed. This can cause the system to lose connectivity and malfunction during an emergency.



SYSTEM AND ZONE TROUBLE HEADER The System and Zone Trouble Header displays in the upper-right-hand corner of the touchscreen (and in the same position on the subscriber Web Portal). It displays when there is a connectivity or power problem with the touchscreen. It also displays when a sensor is inoperable (such as due to a battery failure), or is being tampered with.

SECURITY STATUS HEADER


ARMING THE SYSTEM The touchscreen is used to arm and disarm the system.

1. Tap the Disarmed - Press to Arm button on the Home

screen or tap the Security App.

2. Select Arm Stay, Arm Away, or Arm Night mode.

3. Enter your 4-digit keypad code to arm the system - the countdown to arming (exit delay) will begin.

The touchscreen generates short, audible alerts while arm-ing, indicating, for example, that you have 60 seconds to exit the premises when arming your system in Arm Away mode. When you enter your home when the system is armed, you will hear audible alerts for 30 seconds (default entry delay) while you disarm your system.

Note: You can also arm and disarm your system from optional key fobs or wireless keypads, which can be installed near your entrance and exit doors. However, the wireless keypad does not sound audible alerts or give visual confirmation that the system is armed or disarmed.

BYPASSING ZONES

All zones must be cleared, bypassed, or trouble acknowledged before arming.

1. During the arming process, select the zones you wish to bypass.

2. Press the Turn Zone Off button next to each security zone that you want to bypass.

3. Enter your 4-digit keypad code to confirm and continue the arming process.

Note: Bypassed zones will return to their “on” state each time your system is disarmed.


Arming

Mode

Used When Zones Armed

Arm Away When EVERYONE

leaves the home

Perimeter (doors, windows)

Interior (motion detectors)

Arm Stay When SOMEONE

stays home Perimeter (doors, windows)

Arm Night When household has

gone to bed

Perimeter (doors, windows)

Interior (zones set for arm

night)


DISARMING THE SYSTEM

If disarming your system when armed in either Arm Stay or Arm Night mode, follow this step:

1. Tap the Amed – Press to Disarm button on the Home screen

or tap the Security App.

2. Enter your 4-digit keypad code.

Note: When entering the home and the system is armed in Arm Away mode, the keypad is already displayed and ready for you to enter your 4-digit keypad code.

PANIC ALARMS

Initiating a panic alarm sends an immediate alarm to the Central Monitoring Station, indicating an emergency of a specific type — medical, fire or police.

To initiate a panic alarm:

1. Press the red panic button on the lower front of the touchscreen to display the individual emergency options.

2. Tap the applicable emergency panic icon - Medical, Fire or Police - to alert the proper authorities.

Important: When tapping the Police panic, it defaults to a si-lent panic alarm. However, you will have five seconds to tap the screen again to initiate an audible alarm.

3. Enter your 4-digit code to silence the alarm. However, note that the Central Monitoring Station has already received the alarm signal and may be contacting you or your Emergency Dispatch Contacts to verify the emergency.

Panic Alarm

Type

Touchscreen

Response

Central Monitoring

Station Response

Fire Repeating high-

pitched siren

Calls first “call to verify” number

before dispatching Fire

Medical Repeating triple

beep

Calls both “call to verify” numbers

before dispatching Medical

Police -

Audible

Repeating high-

pitched siren

Calls both “call to verify” numbers

before dispatching Police

Police - Silent No indication

given

Calls first “call to verify” number

before dispatching Police



DASHBOARD VIEW The Dashboard on your touchscreen allows you to quickly view your cameras and zone activity.

1. Tap the Security app.

2. Tap the Dashboard tab.

3. If there are multiple cameras, tap Next Camera to cycle through the other cameras.

4. Tap the Turn Zone Off button for the zone to turn off the zone. Tap the Turn Zone On button for the zone to be monitored for alarms.

EVENT HISTORY When something occurs at a zone, whether or not the system is

armed, or the zone is turned off, the security system logs an

event.

If you want to view the history of events on your system, follow

these steps:

1. Tap the Security app on the Home screen.

2. Tap the History tab.

3. View all zone events for your system.

CENTRAL STATION PASSCODE Your Central Station Passcode (or ‘Secret Word’) is used to cancel a dispatch by the Central Monitoring Station in the event of a false alarm. Please make sure your passcode (word) is easy to remember, pronounce and spell.

1. Tap the Settings App.

2. Select the Advanced Settings category and then select

Set Central Station Passcode

3. View your current passcode, or set a new one.

4. Tap the Return to Menu button to save or exit.



KEYPAD CODES

System setup, arming and disarming functions are

controlled by your 4-digit keypad code. These codes

are chosen by you and can be shared with household

members and trusted guests or service professionals.

1. Tap the Settings App.

2. Select the Security category and then select Manage

Keypad Codes.

Tap the Add Keycode button to create a new code.

Create a name for the code, such as “Babysitter”.

Enter your 4-digit keypad code.

Select the level, or type of code desired (see below).

Select the days it should be active.

Tap Save.

3. Tap the Edit button next to existing keypad codes to make changes and tap Save.


Code Level Used For

Master Code Arming, disarming and configuring system settings

Guest Code Arming and disarming the system

Standard Code Arming, disarming and bypass zones

Arm Only Code Arming the system

Duress Code Disarm only—silent panic sent to Central

Monitoring Station for immediate police dispatch


Touchscreen Settings

SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Adjust the touchscreen’s brightness to your needs.

1. From the Settings app, select Touchscreen and then

select Screen Configuration.

2. Tap Screen Brightness.

3. Use the arrows to set the brightness level from 1-10 (default is 10).

4. Tap the Return to Menu button to save your changes or exit.

AUTOMATIC SCREEN DIMMING You can choose to have the screen dim to a set level after

a period of inactivity (this can be used instead of a

screensaver or in conjunction with a screen saver).

To configure the screen to dim after a period of inactivity:

1. From the Settings app, select the Touchscreen

category and then select Screen Configuration.

2. Select Automatic Screen Dimming.

3. Choose how long your touchscreen is idle before the screen with automatically dim, from 5 to 30 minutes.

4. Then choose the desired screen brightness the touchscreen should dim to (1 – 10, 10 being brightest and 1 being least bright).


To have the screen never dim due to inactivity, set the

Dimming Level to 10. This also requires that the

Backlight off at night setting is set to No (refer to Screen Nighttime Settings).

Note: When a user touches the screen, it will brighten to its default brightness level.

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL—SETTINGS

You can customize your touchscreen using the various settings available.


SCREEN NIGHTTIME SETTINGS You can choose to have the screen dim completely during

configured hours, called Night Mode. During this time, the buttons on the front of the touchscreen darken completely.

The touchscreen will not enter Night Mode when your

system is armed.

To configure the screen to dim completely during a set time

period (Night Mode):


category and then select Screen Configuration.

2. Select Screen Nighttime Settings.

3. Next to Backlight off at night, select Yes.

4. Enter the time you want the backlight to turn off at night, and on in the morning.

5. Tap the Return to Menu button to save your changes or exit

Note: When a user touches the screen, it will brighten to its default brightness level.

SCREENSAVER CONFIGURATION The screensaver feature lets you choose an app or widget

to display on your touchscreen after a predefined period of

time.


category and then select Screensaver Configuration.

2. Use the arrows to set the time you want to start the screensaver, from 5 – 30 minutes of inactivity.

3. Select a widget to display by scrolling through available apps on the right hand side of the screen.


CLEAN SCREEN Temporarily make the touchscreen inactive for easy

cleaning.


category and then select Clean Screen.



2. Tap Clean Screen for 30 seconds button to clean your screen without accidentally pressing any touchscreen controls.

3. Tap the Return to Menu button to exit.

Note: Please use a soft cloth, slightly-dampened with water only. SOUND CONFIGURATION You can configure the sound of the chime that alerts you to

a perimeter zone faulting (i.e., door/window opening and

closing) as well as the volume.


category and then select Sound Configuration.

Hometone Configuration

1. Select the Hometone Configuration option to change the chimes for each perimeter zone.

2. For each zone, select the desired sound for when the zone is opened or closed.

3. Press the Silence button to silence it altogether.


Volume Configuration

1. Select the Volume Configuration option to change the volume of the chimes.

2. Select a volume setting from 1 – 7. You will hear a chime as you press the arrow keys, indicating the set volume.

AUDIBLE FEEDBACK Configure audible feedback when buttons or other actions

are pressed on the touchscreen.

1. Select the Touchscreen category and then select tap

Audible Feedback.

2. To turn off Audible Feedback, change Provide Audio

Feedback to No.

3. To turn on Audible Feedback, change Provide Audio

Feedback to Yes.




CHANGE ZONE ORDER

1. From the Settings app, select the Sensors & Zones

category and then tap Change Zone Order.

2. Use the Up, Down or To Top buttons to reorder your zones.


Sensors and Zones

Security zones are defined by sensors that can detect events in the home. Events include

doors or windows opening and closing, motion, glass breaking, smoke or carbon monoxide.

You may change the order that your zones are displayed throughout your security system using

your touchscreen.

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL—SENSORS & ZONES


INSTALLING TOUCHSCREEN APPS To install an app to the touchscreen:

1. From the Settings App, select the Apps category and

select Add App.

2. Scroll through the list of available apps.

3. Tap the app to install and then tap Next. The app to be

added is displayed, including a view of the initial screen of

that app.

4. Tap Next to begin installation. Once completed, you will

receive confirmation of its successful installation.

5. Tap Next to again display the list of apps available to be

installed.

Note: Your updates will not be received by the touchscreen if

your device does not currently have broadband access. When

broadband access is restored, the new apps are installed.

REORDERING APPS ON THE HOME SCREEN

System apps and device apps are always displayed in the Home Screen first. The custom apps are displayed — by default—in the order they were installed. The Home screen can only accommodate 10 apps. Additional apps are displayed on subsequent screens. Simply swipe the screen to the left or right to navigate between screens.

To change the order of the apps as they are displayed in the

Home screen:


select Reorder Apps.

2. Tap Up to move the app higher in the sequence of displayed

apps, or Down to move it lower. If you tap To Top, the app

appears first in the list of sortable apps.

3. Tap Return to Menu to save or exit.

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL—APPS

Touchscreen Apps

These are applications running on your touchscreen that enable you to interact with and manage

your system. Similar to apps found on your smart phone.


UNINSTALLING TOUCHSCREEN APPS Important: Custom apps can be uninstalled from your touchscreen. However, system apps (Security and Settings) and apps to support optional home devices (such as Cameras, Lights, or Thermostats) cannot be uninstalled. To uninstall an app from your touchscreen:


select Remove App.

2. Tap the app to uninstall and then tap Next.

3. The app to be removed is displayed. Tap Next to continue

with the uninstallation.

4. The touchscreen displays the following confirmation: The

[name] app has been removed.

5. Tap Next to display the list of installed apps again.



CAMERAS View live video from cameras installed on your system.

1. From the Home Screen, tap the Cameras app.

2. Images of all the camera views are displayed (updated

every five seconds).

Note: If only one camera is connected to the system, live video will automatically appear. THERMOSTATS Adjust settings for thermostats installed in your home.

1. From the Home Screen, tap the Thermostats app.

2. Change mode to Cool, Heat or Off.

3. When in Cool or Heat Mode, use the - /+ toggles to change

the set point.

4. Tap On/Off button under Hold to change the mode and

ignore any other programming configured on the

Thermostat device.

5. Tap On/Off button under Fan to change mode.

DOOR LOCKS The Door Lock icon allows you to view the status of your locks and lock or unlock your doors.

1. Tap the Lock image to lock or unlock the door. NOTE: Door Locks are not currently available in all areas. Please call 1-877-404-2568 for more information.


Home Device Apps

If you have purchased optional home devices such as cameras, thermostats or lighting modules,

you can manage them through your touchscreen control panel.


LIGHTS You can adjust settings for lights throughout your home. 1. From the Home Screen, tap Lights to display a list of the

lighting modules installed in your home, as well as the cur-

rent setting of each.

2. Change the current setting to the On or OFF position. For

lamps equipped with a dimmer function, use the slide bar to

adjust the brightness level. Lights can be dimmed in 20%

increments.

EDITING LIGHTS Each lighting device has a name assigned to it when it is added and is designated as dimmable or not. These properties can be modified via the Touchscreen Settings app.

1. From the Home Devices category, select Lighting.

2. Tap the Edit Lights option. The screen displays each

installed device.

3. Select the desired lighting device to modify.

4. Tap the Light Name field to display a keyboard screen to

change the label of the lighting device. Click Done on the

keyboard when you have finished editing the name.

5. Tap the Dimmable field to choose (Yes or No) to use the

dimming features of the lighting device if available.

6. Tap Next to return to the Edit Lights screen.




ACCOUNT INFORMATION

You can validate your account information directly on the

touchscreen.

1. Go to the Settings app and select Advanced Settings.

2. Select the Account Information option to view your current account information on record.

3. Tap the Return to Menu button to exit.

ALARM TEST It’s important to test your system on a regular basis

(recommended monthly).

Before beginning your test, call 1-855-261-2501 to place your

system in test mode .

1. Go to the Settings app and select Security.

2. Select Alarm Test.

3. Tap the gray Disabled button to enable sending test alarm messages to the Central Monitoring Station.

4. Tap Next to continue and follow the instructions on your screen.

Note: Ensure all the security zones are unfaulted (that is, doors and windows are closed, motion detectors are not showing motion, etc.). When the security zones are ready for testing, “Ready to Arm” is displayed under the Arm button.

TESTING CONNECTIVITY The touchscreen can test its connectivity to the Internet and cellular networks.

To test the touchscreen connectivity:


2. Select Connectivity and then tap Test Connectivity.

3. Tap Next to start the test. This testcan take as little at 30 seconds or as long as 4 minutes.

SYSTEM TESTING

System Testing & Verification

You can test your system, including alarm, broadband and cellular connectivity using your

touchscreen.


WI-FI AND CELLULAR SIGNAL STRENGTH To view the current signal strength of the touchscreen’s Wi-Fi connection to your service provider’s modem:


2. Select Connectivity.

3. Tap Wi-Fi & Cellular Signal Strength.

Result: The Wi-Fi and Cellular Signal Strength screen displays, graphically displaying the detected signal strength of the Wi-Fi connection to the router and the GPRS/EDGE connection to the cellular network.

Note: If your Wi-Fi connection is weak, move the touchscreen closer to the Internet router. If your cellular signal is weak, move the touchscreen to another part of the house where it can obtain a stronger signal.

REBOOT TOUCHSCREEN Occasionally, a problem might arise that could be solved by rebooting the touchscreen.

1. From the touchscreen home screen, tap Settings.

2. From the Settings menu, tap Advanced Settings.

3. From the Advanced Settings menu, tap Reboot

TouchScreen.

4. From the Reboot TouchScreen window, tap Reboot

TouchScreen.

Note: If prompted, re-enter the keypad code.

Result: A message will display confirming reboot. The screen

will take one to two minutes to reboot. Once the reboot is

complete the touchscreen home screen will display.

SYSTEM TESTING


CHECKING SYSTEM STATUS

1. Press the star button to light the LED to show the

current status of the security system.

2. The disarm button lights to show the current status of the

security system.

Green for three seconds if the system is disarmed. Red for three seconds if the system is armed. Orange for three seconds if the system is not ready to be

armed (for example, a door is open).

ARMING THE SYSTEM

Note: From the key pad, you can arm your system in Arm

Away mode or Arm Stay. Arm Night mode must be performed

from the touchscreen or Subscriber Portal.

Arm Away Mode

1. Enter a valid keypad code followed by the button to arm the

system in Arm Away mode.

The button turns red for three seconds to indicate that the Exit

Delay has started (default 30 seconds—touchscreen beeps

during this period). If the system is not ready (because, for

example, a door or window is open) the button flashes orange

seven times.

KEYPADS AND KEY FOBS

Wireless Keypad

A keypad is a wireless peripheral device that lets you perform certain touchscreen functions in

additional locations in your premises. For example, you could have a key pad installed near a less

frequently used entry or in an upstairs bedroom to ensure its Emergency Panic Alarm feature is

always readily accessible. The following touchscreen functions can be performed from the key-

pad:

Check the current system status (armed, disarmed, or “not ready”).

Arm the system in Arm Away mode or Arm Stay mode (see the Touchscreen User Guide

section for an explanation of arming modes).

Disarm the system.


Arm Stay Mode

1. Enter a valid keypad code followed by the to arm the

system in Arm Stay mode.

The button turns red for three seconds to indicate that the Exit

Delay has started (twice as long as the period configured for

Arm Away—up to 120 seconds with no beeping from the

touchscreen). If the system is not ready (because, for example,

a door or window is open) the button flashes orange seven

times.

DISARMING THE SYSTEM 1. Enter a valid keypad code followed by pressing to

disarm the system.

The disarm button turns green for three seconds to indicate that

the system has been disarmed. There is no Entry Delay period.

SENDING PANIC ALARM

1. Press and hold the and for three seconds to send

an audible panic alarm to the central monitoring station for

police assistance.

The LED flashes red to indicate that the alarm has been sent.

Additionally, contact persons will receive email and SMS

notifications if they are configured to do so.



GUEST KEY FOB Arming the System From the key fob, you can arm your system in Arm Away mode

or Arm Stay mode (Arm Night mode must be performed from

the touchscreen control panel or the Subscriber Web Portal.)

Arm Away

1. Press the for about two seconds to arm the system in

Arm Away mode if the home will be unoccupied.

The LED will flash orange seven times if the system is not

ready (i.e., if a door or window is open). The LED flashes red

once to indicate that it has contacted the system, then lights red

for one second. The 30 second exit delay starts.

Arm Stay

1. Press the for about two seconds to arm the system in

Arm Stay mode if there will still be people in the home.

The LED flashes red once to indicate that it has contacted the

system, then lights red for one second. The exit delay starts.

Disarming the System 1. Before entering the home when the system is Armed, press

the button for about two seconds to disarm the system

without entering the premises.

The LED flashes green once to indicate that it has contacted

the system, then lights green for one second indicating that

the system is Disarmed.

Wireless Key Fobs

The wireless Key Fob Remote gives you additional access to your system in or near your home,

enabling you to:

Arm the system in Arm Away mode or Arm Stay mode.

Disarm the system before entering the premises.

Check the current system status (Armed, Disarmed, or Not Ready).



Checking System Status 1. Press the button for two seconds to light the LED to

show the status of the security system. The LED flashes red once to indicate that it has contacted the system, then:

Lights green for three seconds if the system is Disarmed

Lights red for three seconds if the system is Armed

Lights orange for three seconds if the system is Not Ready

to be Armed (for example, if a door is open)

Note: If the key fob is out of range of the touchscreen, the LED

flashes red three times quickly.

Sending a Panic Alarm 1. Press and hold the button for three seconds to send a

silent alarm to the Central Monitoring Station for police assistance.

The LED flashes orange to indicate that the alarm has been

sent.

Note: The touchscreen will not react in any way, but if you

check the History tab on the Security app, you can see that an

alarm was sent. Additionally, any contact persons that you have

identified receive email and SMS (text) notifications.

EXTENDED RANGE KEYFOB

Arming the System Arm Away Press the once for about two seconds until the LED flashes red, then lights red. Arm Stay Press the once for about one second, release the button, then press again for about two seconds until LED flashes amber, then lights red.



Disarming the System Press the for about two seconds until LED flashes green,

then lights green.

Checking System Status Press the once and hold for about two seconds, then press again for about two seconds until LED flashes amber.

If the LED light turns green then system is disarmed

If the LED light turns red then the system is armed

If the LED light turns amber then the system is not ready

Sending a Panic Alarm Press the button for about three seconds until LED light flashes red.



SETTING USER CODES

1. Remove the interior cover using the included hex key. 2. Press and hold the Program Button (5 seconds) until the

keypad flashes green. 3. On the keypad, use the number keys to enter the new 4-8

digit user code. 4. Press the lock button.

Expected result: If the keypad flashes green and beeps once, the programming was successful. Follow the same steps to create additional user codes.

LOCKING THE DOOR

1. Press the lock button. Note: If no user codes are programmed, the lock button will be disabled.

UNLOCKING THE DOOR

1. Press the Lock Button. (optional, but necessary in order to illuminate the keypad)

2. Enter valid user code. Note: if three incorrect codes are entered consecutively, or if three timeouts occur within one minute, the keypad will be locked for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, try again.

DOOR LOCKS

Door Locks

The door lock allows you to enter the home without the use of a key. The following functions can

be performed using the door lock:

Check the current status (locked or unlocked) using the touchscreen, subscriber portal or mo-

bile app.

Lock and unlock your doors using the touchpad on the door, touchscreen, subscriber portal or

mobile app.

NOTE: Door Locks are not currently available in all areas. Please call 1-877-404-2568 for more

information.


SIGNING IN/ OUT

You will need to sign in each time you access the website.

1. Go to http://portal.coxhomesecurity.com

2. Enter your username and password.

3. Click Sign In.

Note: If an incorrect password is entered five times in a row, you will not be able your access your account for 30 minutes.

NAVIGATING THE PORTAL

Main Page The Main overview tab provides a snapshot of your entire system. From this page, you can view general status information about your home and security system, as well as manage or change system settings.

WEB PORTAL

Web Access

You can access your Cox Home Security system through a personal, secure web page called the Subscriber Portal. That means you can check the status of your home, arm and disarm your system, see live video of your home, view video clips and pictures, and change settings from anywhere you have Internet access.

http://portal.coxhomesecurity.com


System Status

The System Status bar tells you whether the system is armed or disarmed and other system information. You can arm or disarm the system by pressing this button.

Door Locks

Shows the current state of all door locks connected to your sys-

tem.

NOTE: Door Locks are not currently available in all areas.

Please call 1-877-404-2568 for more information.

Zone Activity

Shows the current state of all security devices connected to

your system.

Saved Pictures and Videos

Displays the four most recent pictures or video clips.

History

View the 30 most recent security device activity and alarm events.

Cameras

This section of the MAIN page displays live video and

enables you to capture manual pictures or video clips from

cameras installed in your home.

Thermostats

This section of the MAIN page displays whether your system is set to cool or warm and the current temperature in your home and the current set temperature.

Lights

This section of the MAIN page displays the current state of your light settings. If you have a dimmable lighting device, the dimming percentage is displayed.

WEB PORTAL


MY ACCOUNT

Click My Account on the top of the subscriber portal MAIN page to change your username and password and to view the address of the secured home and to view the quotas for pictures, videos, and SMS messages.

SECURITY The website Summary tab indicates the overall status of your security system.

Arming & Disarming

To arm the system:

1. Click the Security Status header when it is in the Disarmed

state. Or select Security > Arm on the toolbar.

2. If any security zones are currently in a fault condition, preventing the system from being armed, you must click the Turn Zone Off button for that zone before arming the system.

3. Select the Arming Mode.

Arm Away — Everyone is leaving the home.

Arm Stay — There are still people in the home.

Arm Night — Everyone is going to bed. This mode works the same as Arm Stay except that there is no entry delay period. If an entry/exit zone is opened after the system is in the Arm Stay mode, an alarm sounds immediately.

4. Enter your keypad code.

5. Click Arm Now.

To disarm the system:

1. Click the Security Status Header when it is in the Armed

state. Or select Security > Disarm on the toolbar.

2. Enter your keypad code, and click Disarm. To manage

other security settings, click Security on the toolbar.

WEB PORTAL


Security Zones To manage your security zones:

1. Select Security > Zones on the toolbar.

2. From this screen you can modify the names of the zones used by the Subscriber Portal and turn zones off and on.

Keypad Codes Keypad Codes are used to arm or disarm the system. Multiple Keypad Codes can be assigned to track who enters and leaves the premises.

To manage keypad access codes:

1. Select Security > Key Pad Codes on the toolbar.

2. From this screen you can view current access codes, add a new access code or modify current access codes.

Central Station Passcode (Secret Word) Your passcode is used to cancel a dispatch by the Central Monitoring station in case of a false alarm.

To Set Up Your Central Station Passcode:

1. Select Security > Emergency Dispatch Setup on the toolbar.

2. Click the Unlock to View/Edit button.

3. Enter your 4-digit keypad code.

4. Edit word and click Save.

Notes:

Make your Secret Word easy to remember, pronounce and spell.

In the event of an alarm the Central Monitoring Station cannot view your passcode; they will simply type it into their console to determine if it matches in order to cancel the alarm.

WEB PORTAL


Emergency Dispatch Contacts The Emergency Dispatch contacts are the persons contacted by the Central Monitoring Station when an alarm is tripped. You can add, modify, or change call order for your Emergency Dispatch contacts.

There are two “verify” contacts who will be contacted first and two optional “notify” contacts who will be contacted secondarily.

To Add Emergency Dispatch contacts:


2. Click Add Contact.

3. Once the Add Emergency Contact window displays, select

the Call Order for the contact.

Note: The call order determines who the central monitoring station contacts first in the event of an emergency. You may list up to four emergency contacts, but only the two mandatory contacts set as “verify alarm before calling police” will be |contacted prior to dispatching the proper authorities. Up to two additional contacts are considered Responding Parties, and will be notified after a dispatch.

1. Enter a First Name, Last Name, and Phone number.

2. Select if the phone number is home, mobile, or other.

3. Click a When to Call option.

4. Click SAVE.

To Modify Emergency Dispatch contacts:

1. Click the pencil icon.

2. Make edits and click SAVE.

To Delete Emergency Dispatch contacts:

1. Click the trashcan icon.

2. Press Yes in the dialog box to confirm the deletion.

WEB PORTAL


Alarm Ordinance and Permit Registration Per your local and state regulations, you are required to update your permit number. We provide this information to cities and municipalities when emergency dispatch is required.


2. Scroll to the bottom of this screen for the “Alarm Ordinance and Permit Registration” section.

3. Enter your Alarm Permit Number and Expiration Date

4. Click Save.

Door Locks

The lock status is displayed in the Door Locks section on the main page of the subscriber portal.

1. To lock or unlock the door, click the toggle switch to the locked or unlocked position.

NOTE: Door Locks are not currently available in all areas. Please call 1-877-404-2568 for more information.

CAMERAS

Viewing and Capturing Live Video and Snapshots

To view live video from the cameras attached to your system and take snapshots or videos, click View Live Video or click

Security > Cameras on the toolbar.

The first camera image is displayed as live video. The other camera views (not live video) are displayed as icons above.

1. Click on any camera icon to see live video from that camera.

2. To take a snapshot with the currently selected camera, click

Take Picture.

3. To take a video clip (about 15 seconds) with the currently

selected camera, click Take Video Clip.

4. To delete snapshots or video clips, select one or more

cameras and click the Trash Can.

5. To download snapshots or video clips, select one or more

cameras and click the circled arrow.

WEB PORTAL


Viewing Saved Pictures and Video Clips To view captured images:

1. Select History> Saved Pictures and Videos on the toolbar. The displayed screen lists the pictures and video clips captured manually and automatically (during alarm events).

2. Click on an image to view the captured images.

Images that were captured automatically during an alarm have an Alarm button in the right-hand corner and display the security zone where the images were taken.

Images that were captured manually have a Camera icon in the right-hand corner.

1. To delete images, select the check box for each captured

image and click the Delete button.

2. To download images, select the check box for each

captured image and click the Download button.

THERMOSTATS The current states of your thermostats are displayed on the Main screen. To manage your thermostats:

1. On the Main screen, in the Thermostats tool, click View Thermostats or choose Devices > Thermostats from the toolbar. The current temperature appears in the box on the screen. The Unit of Measure button on the bottom right cor-ner indicates whether the temperature is displayed in Fahr-enheit or Celsius.

2. You can click on the Unit of Measure button to toggle the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

3. On the top of the screen, you can tap Cool, Heat, or Off to set the mode.

4. You can click the (+) and (-) buttons to adjust the temperature.

5. Turn the Fan on (indicated by I) to turn on the fan continuously. Turn Fan off (indicated by O) to put it back to auto mode, so the fan comes on only when the heat or air conditioning is active.

6. Turn the Hold Temp option on to maintain the mode and temperature settings and ignore any programming configured on the thermostat device.

7. You can click Add Thermostat Schedule to create rules.

WEB PORTAL


LIGHTS The current state of your light settings is displayed on the Main screen. To manage your lights:

1. On the Main screen, in the Lights tool, click Manage Lights

or choose the Devices >Lights Tab from the toolbar.

2. In the Lights tool, you can turn the light on or off and set the dimming percentage.

RULES (Alerts, Notifications and Schedules) Rules are methods for generating a variety of system actions (such as sending an email alert or turning on a light) whenever something happens under specific circumstances.

Contacts for Rules In order to use Rules, you must set up Rules Contacts. These are the contacts that will be notified via text or email when a rule is executed. For example, you can choose to list an adult who lives nearby, but is contacted by the Central Monitoring Station only in the event of an alarm when you are out of town.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Emergency Dispatch contact information used by the Central Monitoring Station when an alarm occurs. Emergency Dispatch contacts are available to view, submit, or edit by selecting Security/Emergency Dispatch Setup.

To manage your contacts:

1. To setup contacts, select Rules> Contacts for Rules.

2. Click the ADD CONTACT button.

3. Enter the contact’s name, email address and mobile

phone number, and click SAVE.

Note: You may add more than one email address and phone number for each contact.

From this screen you can also modify and remove

contacts.

Click the pencil icon to modify a contact.

Click trashcan icon to remove a contact from the list.

WEB PORTAL


Rules Setup

To manage rules, select Rules> Rules.

To add a rule, click Add Rule and determine which type of rule you’d like to configure:

Schedule — Actions occur regularly on specified times, dates and date ranges without regard to an additional event.

Event — Actions occur when a specified event occurs at a security zone such as a door, window, motion detector or smoke alarm.

Nonevent — Actions occur when an expected event does not occur at a security zone. For example, a rule can be to send an SMS notification if the front door does not open between 3:30 pm and 5 pm Monday through Friday, when the kids are expected home from school.

To Set a Schedule Rule

1. Determine the Start Time for your Schedule.

2. Then decide whether you want this rule to repeat.

3. Check the box if you would like to add an End Time.

4. Determine if you want the Schedule to repeat during the

set times and then click the applicable Days.

5. Determine the action the rule will take. Depending on the action, you may have additional items to select.

6. Select the arming mode that the rule will apply.

7. Describe the rule.

8. Click Save.

WEB PORTAL


To Set an Event Rule

1. Select a specific security zone that will trigger the action,

or select the entire system.

2. Determine what happens at the security zone or the security system to trigger the action.

3. Select the action the rule will take. Depending on the action, you may have additional items to select.

4. Determine the time range and days of the week when the rule is applicable. You can select any time to have the rule apply whenever the selected event occurs.

5. Select the arming mode the rule will apply.

6. Describe the rule with a unique name.

7. Click Save.

To Set a Nonevent Rule

1. Select a specific security zone to monitor.

2. Determine the event that fails to occur during the

specified time range.

3. Determine the time/day range when the rule is

applicable.

4. Select the action to be taken if the specified

conditions of the rule are met. Depending on the

action, you may have additional items to select.

5. Select the arming mode the rule will apply.

6. Describe the rule.

7. Click Save.

WEB PORTAL


Set a Thermostat Rule Using the Thermostat Wizard

To create a schedule, select Devices > Thermostats Sched-ules on the toolbar. Then click the Add Thermostat Sched-ules button on the top left of the page. Note: Thermostat Wizard "Let's Get Started" page appears, if a thermostat schedule has not already been entered on the Rules page. If a schedule already exists you will be automati-cally directed to the Rules page.

1. Click Next.

2. Set your schedule by pressing any button to change a time setting. There are four time periods during the day that can be configured: Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Note: To select multiple times at once hold down the Command key on a Mac. On Windows, hold the Control key. To select the entire row or column click the row or column label. For example, you could select Wake or Tuesday.

3. Click Next.

4. Set your cooling temperature by pressing any button to change the temperature setting. Note: To select multiple periods at once hold down the Command key on a Mac. On Windows, hold the Control key. To select the entire row or column click the row or column label. For example, you could select Wake or Tuesday.

5. Click Next.

6. Set your warming temperature by pressing any button to change the temperature setting. Note: To select multiple periods at once hold down the Command key on a Mac. On Windows, hold the Control key. To select the entire row or column click the row or column label. For example, you could select Wake or Tuesday.

7. Click Next.

8. Select the system mode that you want for your thermostat.

9. Click Next.

10. Click Finish.

WEB PORTAL


MANAGING TOUCHSCREEN APPS You can manage which touchscreen apps are displayed on your touchscreen, configure them, and determine how they are displayed.

1. Click Apps on the toolbar.

The apps that appear on top of the screen are those available to be added to the touchscreen. The apps displayed in the touchscreen image are those apps currently displayed on the touchscreen, and the apps are positioned in the image just as they are on the actual touchscreen.

Adding Touchscreen Apps

1. Hover over the touchscreen app you want to add from the top menu bar.

2. Click Install and a popup appears with details of the app.

3. To continue with install click the Install button.

Result: The Subscriber Portal pushes the app to the touchscreen. An “installing” message is displayed while the app is being added.

Removing Touchscreen Apps

1. From the Manage Apps screen on the touchscreen image, hover your cursor over the app you want to delete. A label is displayed over the app.

2. Click Delete.

3. Click Delete App in the displayed confirmation dialog box.

Repositioning Touchscreen Apps You can change the order in which touchscreen apps are displayed on the touchscreen. All apps, except the Security, Settings, Cameras, Thermostats, and Lights apps, can be moved to your preferred locations on the touchscreen.

1. Click Reposition Apps to rearrange the apps.

2. Drag and drop the apps to the preferred location on the

touchscreen.

3. When all the apps are repositioned to your satisfaction, click

Update.

WEB PORTAL


LOGGING IN

1. Open the Cox Home Security mobile app.

2. Enter your Cox Home Security Username and Password on the login screen. This is the same login you use when logging in to the Cox Home Security Subscriber Portal online. Result: The Home screen displays.

SETTINGS

1. Open Settings on the mobile app. Note: Make certain the green checkmark displays next to the Cox Home Security server name and if it doesn’t, then tap Cox Home Security to move it from the Demo server to Cox Home Security server.

2. With the Cox Home Security mobile app, you have the op-tion of logging in with a four-digit PIN. The PIN will allow you to bypass the user name and password while still providing a level of security.

MOBILE APP

Mobile App

The iPhone® and Android™ mobile apps allow you to access a core set of security system functions using your Android device, Apple® iPhone®, iPod Touch® or iPad.® The application contains only the essential functionality available through web access. Download the Android app in the Android Market: http://www.android.com/apps/. Download the iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad® app from Apple App Store.

Note: This application requires your Android, ™ iPhone,®iPod Touch® or iPad® to be connected to the Internet.


SECURITY Remotely control your security system and view current arm/disarm status.

To arm your security system

1. On the Home screen, tap Security-Disarmed.

2. On the Security screen, tap Disarmed – Press to Arm.

3. The Choose How to Arm screen displays. Make a selec-tion based on your present situation.

Tap Arm Stay: Someone is staying in your home. You may want to arm only certain zones.

Tap Arm Away: No one is staying in your home. You may want to arm all zones.

Tap Arm Night: Someone is staying in your home. You may want to arm only certain zones.

4. Enter your 4-digit keypad code to arm the system.

The system will give you a countdown, during which

you may cancel. To cancel arming, you will need to

re-enter your security code.

To disarm your security system

1. On the Home screen, tap the Security—Armed.

2. Or, on the Security screen, tap the red Armed – Press to

Disarm button.

3. Enter your 4-digit keypad code to disarm the system.

Enabling/Disabling Security Zones

Use the following steps to enable or disable security zones:

1. Tap the green Security bar to display the Security screen.

2. In the Home Security area, tap the security zone you want to change.

3. The zone status screen displays. Press the On/Off switch to enable or disable the security zone.

MOBILE APP


DOOR LOCKS The Door Lock icon allows you to view the status of your locks and lock or unlock your doors. pictures and video clips.

1. Tap the Lock image to lock or unlock the door.

NOTE: Door Locks are not currently available in all areas. Please call 1-877-404-2568 for more information.

CAMERAS The Cameras icon allows you to view live video or captured pictures and video clips.

To view live video from your cameras:

1. On the Home screen, tap Cameras.

2. The Cameras screen will display, and you will see the most recently captured images from each installed camera.

3. Tap on a camera to view live images from that camera.

To view captured video clips or pictures from your

cameras:

1. On the Home screen, tap History.

2. Tap the Blue criteria button, which is defaulted to All, at the top of the screen to filter the History.

3. Tap the Pictures/Video option.

MOBILE APP


LIGHTS

Adjust all lights connected to your system via the

plug-in modules.

To manage your home lighting through your device, follow these steps:

1. On the Home screen, tap Lights.

2. If the light is on, tap icon to turn it off.

3. If the light is off, tap icon to turn it on.

4. If the light is dimmable, you may also set the dimmer bar to the desired brightness level.

THERMOSTATS

Adjust all thermostats connected to your system.

1. On the Home screen, Thermostats.

2. Tap the name of any thermostat to control that thermostat.

3. Tap Off to turn off the thermostat.

4. Tap Cool to set the thermostat to Cool mode.

5. Tap Heat to set the thermostat to Heat mode.

6. Using the (+) and (-) arrows, adjust the temperature to the desired temperature setting.

7. Tap the Hold button to maintain the Heat/Cool/Off mode and temperature you have set for the device from the An-droid/iOS app or Subscriber Portal, and ignore any other programming configured directly on the Thermostat device.

8. Tap the Fan Auto mode button to have the system activate the fan only when the Cool/Heat comes on. Turn it off to have the fan run all the time.

HISTORY View a log of events that have occurred in the system.

1. On the Home screen, tap History.

2. Choose to view a history of recent events based on the following criteria:

All — All logged events. Alarm — Alarm events. Arm — Arm/Disarm events. Door Locks—Unlock/Lock Door events.

Zone — Events related to security zones.

Pictures/Video—Saved images from events.

MOBILE APP


IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT YOUR COX HOME SECURITY SYSTEM

Home Security Permit Remember to secure a home security permit. Emergency services may not be deployed if a home

security permit is required by your city but is not on file. Please update the Cox Home Security

Subscriber Portal with your permit number and expiration date.

Passwords Keep your passwords in a safe, secure place other than this User Guide, and be sure your Secret

Word is easy to remember, pronounce and spell.

Touchscreen Don’t move or relocate the touchscreen once it has been installed to ensure proper operation.

Router The router included in your system should not be changed, including factory settings and cable

configuration, nor disconnected unless you’re advised by Cox Home Security support.

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