September 22 2025

The Right Way to Test Your Alarm Monthly (Without a Dispatch)

Quick intro: A quick monthly check builds confidence and catches issues before they matter.

Step‑by‑step

  1. Call the monitoring center and put the system on test for 60 minutes (have your verbal passcode ready).

  2. Arm Stay. Open a few protected doors—confirm the keypad chimes and identifies zones correctly.

  3. Arm Away. Walk past a motion in a non‑pet area. Disarm when prompted.

  4. Press the Test button on a smoke detector (if applicable). You’ll hear a local alarm; we’ll see a test signal, not a dispatch, while on test.

  5. Call the monitoring center back to confirm exactly what they received and restore from test.

 

What to look for

  • Zones named clearly (e.g., “Back Door” vs. “Zone 7”)

  • No mystery beeps after testing

  • Date/time in the event log looks right

 

If anything feels off: Don’t ignore it—we’ll get you squared away.

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