Key Remotes

These sensors use radio signals to disarm or arm the system within a range of 100-120 feet from the panel indoors, or 300 feet if you are outdoors. Remote FAQ How do I use my Remote? Buttons must be held down for 3 seconds to trigger a function SOS: In order to trigger an SOS Alert you must hold the 'Stay' and 'Away' buttons together and must be held down for 3 seconds twice within 10 seconds to trigger a panic alert.…

The SOS panic alert sends an emergency signal to the monitoring station whether your alarm is armed or not. Disabling the SOS button in the panel settings will turn this feature off. How to Use the SOS Panic Alert Press and hold the SOS button for three seconds twice within a 10-second window This will trigger the alarm siren and send an emergency signal to the central monitoring station. How to Disable the SOS Panic Alert Button Go to "Settings" Enter your "4-digit Master Passcode" Select "Sensors" Select "Remotes" Tap EDIT next to the Remote you wish to change On the SOS Button row tap "ON or OFF". New Generation Key Remote SOS The new generation of the Key Remote does not have a dedicated SOS Panic Alert Button to help prevent accidental pressing. To trigger the Panic Alert on newer generation Key Remotes you must Press both the Arm "Away" and Arm "Stay" buttons at the same time and hold it for 3 seconds.…

If you have received a Key Remote Low Battery message on your panel, you will need to replace the battery promptly to ensure the device continues to function properly. Information to order replacements can be found in our article, How to Order Replacement Batteries. How to Replace Battery Disarm your Cove system before you begin this process Remove the screw on the back of the remote Open the cover Pay close attention to the orientation of the (+) of the battery in the remote Remove the old battery by sliding it out of the battery clip Slide new battery into place Put your remote back together To ensure that your Key Remote is functioning properly, run a Complete Sensor Signal Test.…

When the system is armed your panel screen will read either “I’m armed in stay mode” or “I’m armed in away mode.” When armed, all intrusion sensors are actively monitoring the home and will alert the system if a sensor is triggered. Disarming the alarm system disables this intrusion feature. The Key Remote has an approximate range of 100 feet from the Cove Touch panel. How to Disarm System Via Key Remote You can disarm your system before or after you enter your home with the Key Remote. If you choose to enter your home first before disarming your system, the alarm will begin a 30-second audible entry delay countdown before triggering the alarm. To disarm while the system is in a way or stay mode, press and hold the "Disarm" button for three seconds until the blue LED light blinks at the top of the Key Remote. You can also disarm your system via the Cove Touch panel or via the Cove Mobile App.…

Select this mode when the house will be unoccupied. This mode will arm all intrusion sensors, including any motion sensors. Large pets that are free to roam the home while you are gone could trigger the alarm system in away mode! The motion sensors are designed to overlook movement from pets that are smaller than 40 lbs. How to Arm System in Away Mode via Key Remote To arm in away mode, press and hold the "Away" button for three seconds until the blue light blinks at the top of the Key Remote Your system will announce “Arming Away” and the countdown screen will appear You have the option to cancel arming by pressing the "Disarm" button on the Key Remote for three seconds until the blue light blinks at the top of the Key Remote.…

When arming the system, select this mode when people will be staying inside the home. Arming in stay mode activates your door, window, and glass break sensors, but leaves the motion sensors disarmed. Arming System in Stay Mode via Key Remote To arm in stay mode, press and hold the "Stay" button for three seconds until the blue light blinks at the top of the remote. The panel will announce “Arming Stay” and the countdown screen will appear. You may cancel the arm stay command by pressing the "Disarm" button on the key remote until the blue light blinks at the top of the remote.…

Key Fobs do not require installation however, you will need to add your remote to your system. The video above will show you how. When using your remote, remember: Remotes have an operating range of approximately 100ft from the Cove Touch panel Adding Remote Click "Settings" on the top right-hand corner of the panel touchscreen Enter your four-digit Master code Click "Sensors" Click Remotes this will be the last button on the top row Click "Add New Sensor" Trigger the Remote by pressing and holding any button for three seconds (The panel will indicate the sensor has successfully been added) Press Continue Select the name of the Remote Select Next If you have additional Remotes to add select "Add more Remotes" otherwise select "Done Adding Remotes"…