What are Notifications?

Notifications keep you informed of events in your system.

In this context, event means a change in the condition of the system's sensors and other devices, including the control panel itself. This includes Open/Close and Trouble conditions in sensors, changes to automation Devices and video recordings (also still-image captures) triggered by your system's sensors and devices.

For more information on Events, see the FAQ What does "Activity" mean? What is an Event?

The Remote Service can issue three kinds of Notification:

By email
By SMS/text message
Push notifications. These notifications occur as a sound or vibration on the mobile device running the app, whether or not the app is currently being used. Push notifications are set up on each individual mobile device connected to your account.

For more information, see the FAQ What's the difference between Email/SMS Text Notifications and Push Notifications?

The other FAQs in this section explain how to set up Notifications on the Remote Service website, on the Android app and on the iOS app.

These FAQ topics may also be helpful:
- What can I do in the Notifications List on the Remote Services website?
- What are Notification Groups?
-What are Notification Schedules?