
This blog was originally published in November 2014. It was updated in May 2020 with new product information.
Geo-services is an incredibly useful feature of the Frontpoint alarm system that’s all about making your life a little bit easier—like automatically turning the lights off for you when you forget. But it does more than that. It can also remind you to arm your system, adjust your thermostat, and control your lights and cameras—or do it for you.
Sounds pretty neat, right? How does it all work?
It starts with the “geofence,” an invisible ring around a location that you designate. Any time you (and your smartphone) enter or exit the geofence, any geo-service rules and settings you have applied will automatically go into effect.
You can have multiple geofences, each with their own set of rules. You could leave your home’s geofence and receive an arming reminder. Or enter the geofence surrounding your home and have your home’s smart lights automatically turn on as you pull in the driveway.
Geo-services also support multiple users, and each individual can have their own rules and settings.
To learn more about geofencing, check out our blog on how geofencing works with smart home security systems.
Enabling geo-services is super easy and can be done in three steps!
*The GPS on your phone must be enabled to use Geo-Services.
And you’re done!
Remember, you don’t necessarily need smart light bulbs to set up geo-services. You can also use wireless light controls that convert lamps and small appliances into smart devices. For example, you can use a wireless light control to turn on a fan or humidifier.
Now that you’ve set up your geofence, there are plenty of rules and settings you can apply to your system. Here are a few of my favorites:
If you have any questions about geo-services, feel free to leave a comment or call 877-602-5276, and a member of our Customer Support Team will be happy to help.
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