USER GUIDE
Welcome to enhanced security for
your home. Whether you’re at
home or away, at your desk or on
the go, the Cox Homelife
SM
system
makes it simple to monitor your
property, keep your loved ones
safe, and stay connected to home
and family from anywhere.
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CONTENTS
Components and Operation ......................................................................................3
Passcodes and Passwords ..........................................................................................4
4-Digit Keypad Codes .............................................................................................4
Secret Word ..............................................................................................................4
Web Portal Username and Password .....................................................................4
Touchscreen Control Panel .........................................................................................5
Home Screen ...........................................................................................................5
Security Status Header ............................................................................................5
System and Zone Trouble Header .......................................................................... 6
Arming and Disarming with the Touchscreen .....................................................7
Quickarm .................................................................................................................. 7
Disarm ....................................................................................................................... 7
Emergency ...............................................................................................................8
Settings .....................................................................................................................8
Home Management ................................................................................................ 9
Information, Media and Entertainment .............................................................. 10
Key Fob Keychain Remote ...................................................................................... 13
Checking System Status ....................................................................................... 13
Arming the System ................................................................................................ 13
Web Access ............................................................................................................... 15
Signing In ................................................................................................................15
Security ....................................................................................................................16
Saved Videos and Pictures ................................................................................... 18
History .................................................................................................................... 18
Cameras ..................................................................................................................19
Thermostats............................................................................................................ 20
Lights ....................................................................................................................... 20
Manage Contacts ...................................................................................................21
Rules (Alerts, Automations and Schedules) ........................................................21
Manage Touchscreen Widgets ............................................................................ 23
Mobile App Access .................................................................................................. 25
Security ....................................................................................................................25
Cameras ..................................................................................................................26
Lights ....................................................................................................................... 27
Thermostats.............................................................................................................27
History ..................................................................................................................... 28
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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 the system remotely — from a laptop or tablet computer, key fob or
smartphone.
If you have any questions, please email or call us for technical support 24/7:
Email: www.cox.com/homelifesupport
Phone: 1-877-404-2568
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COMPONENTS AND OPERATION
Depending on what you have ordered, your security system may include the following:
Touchscreen
control panel
Glass break sensors
Cameras
A wireless keypad
Window/
door sensors
A dedicated router
Motion sensors
Smoke detectors
Key fob
Yard sign/
window decals
The Cox HomelifeSM 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.
TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
The Security Status Header is used to arm and disarm the system.
The System and Zone Trouble Header displays only when there
is a connectivity or power problem with the touchscreen, or when
a sensor goes down or is being tampered with.
The Touchscreen contains all of your apps and widgets for
customizing and managing your system. To manage your widgets,
go to the Settings widget, enter your four-digit Keypad Code and
select the Widgets menu.
Press the Quick Arm button to arm your system in Arm Away mode.
Press the Emergency Alarm (panic) button to send a fi re, medical
or police alarm signal.
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PASSCODES AND PASSWORDS
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asscodes and Passwords
There are three pieces of confidential information that you must create to use the system.
Write them down on something other than this User Guide (or your Quick Start Guide or
your wallet card), and keep them in a safe, secure place.
Keypad Codes. You enter a 4-digit Keypad Code to arm and disarm the system via the
touchscreen control panel, optional wireless keypad, web portal or mobile app. In addition,
there are three other kinds of codes you can use:
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uest codes can arm or disarm the system but do not have access to full system functionality.
• Arm Only codes can arm the system but cannot disarm it or perform any other function.
• A Duress code disarms the system similar to the master Keypad Code, but sends a silent
alarm to the Central Monitoring Station for immediate police dispatch.
Go to the Settings
delete any of these codes.
Secret Word (Central Monitoring Station Passcode). Y
a dispatch by the Central Monitoring Station in case of a false alarm.
and select Advanced Settings > Central Station Passcode to enter or edit your Secret Word.
Note: Make your Secret Word easy to remember, pronounce and spell.
Subscriber Portal/Mobile Username and Password. Manage your system from the online web
portal or mobile app for iPhone,® iPod touch,® iPad® or Android®-powered device.
Go to https://portal.coxhomesecurity.com to set up or change your username and password.
Note:
You are required to update your information in the Cox HomelifeSM subscriber portal with
your permit number. Here is how to do this:
• Go to https://portal.coxhomelife.com and log in.
• Select Security, then Emergency Dispatch Setup.
• At the bottom of this screen is the “Alarm Ordinance
Permit Registration” section.
and
• Enter your Alarm Permit Number and expiration
date.
widget, select Security and select Manage Keypad Codes to add, edit or
our Secret Word is used to cancel
Go to the Settings widget
• Click on save.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
Touchscreen Control Panel
The interactive touchscreen control panel is the brain that enables you to operate your
security system and interact with your home at the touch of a button. Depending on the
options you have, 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. (Note: Your touchscreen should not be moved
once it has been installed.) The following section provides an overview of your touchscreen
and offers tips on how to use its range of features.
HOME SCREEN
The Home screen is the main display that provides quick
access to all touchscreen features. 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. It displays whether the
system is armed or disarmed. 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 and
replaces the Security Status Header altogether.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
SYSTEM STATUS COLORS AND ICONS
The Security Status Header can display different colors and icons that give you a
quick overview of your system’s status.
A red bar with the locked padlock icon
displays when the system is armed.
A green bar with the unlocked padlock
icon displays when the system is
disarmed.
When you arm the system, an exit delay
period begins. The System Status Header
indicates the number of seconds
remaining before the system is armed.
You must leave the home and secure the
door before the exit delay period ends.
When someone enters the home
when the system is armed, an entry
delay period starts (usually around
30 seconds). You have to disarm
the system before the entry delay
period expires.
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.
No Cell Signal No Connectivity
No Wi-Fi Signal Power Failure
Critical Sensor Failure Multiple Troubles
When a System & Zone Trouble Header is displayed, tap it to get more information.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
ARMING THE SYSTEM
The touchscreen is used to arm and disarm the system.
1. Touch the Disarmed - Press to Arm button on the
Home screen.
2. S elect Arm Stay to arm the sensors on your doors and
windows only with a 30-second exit delay, or Arm Night
to arm the system with no delay. Or select Arm Away to
arm all sensors including the motion detectors.
3. Press the Turn Zone Off button next to each security
zone that you want to bypass.
4. Enter your 4-digit Keypad Code to arm the system.
Note: The touchscreen generates short, audible alerts while
arming, indicating 60 seconds for exit. When you enter
your home when the system is armed, you will hear audible
alerts for 30 seconds.
You can also arm and disarm your system from an optional
wireless keypad, which can be installed near your entrance
and exit door. However, the wireless keypad does not
sound audible alerts or give visual confirmation that the
system is armed or disarmed.
Press the Quickarm button in the lower middle of
the touchscreen to arm the system immediately in
Arm Away mode.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
1. Press the Armed – Press to Disarm button on the
Home screen.
Enter your 4-digit Keypad Code.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
EMERGENCY
Sends an immediate alarm to the Central Monitoring Station,
indicating an emergency of a specific type — medical, fire
or police.
1. Press the Settings widget and enter your Keypad Code.
2. Touch the Shield icon on the bottom of the
touchscreen to display the individual emergency buttons.
3. Press the applicable button — Medical, Fire or Police — to
alert the proper authorities.
Note: Enter your 4-digit Keypad Code to cancel the alarm.
SETTINGS
Displays a list of options to customize your touchscreen
control panel’s settings. Categories include:
1. T ouchscreen — Change your screen, screensaver, sound
and button configurations.
2. Security — Manage Keypad Codes, default arming
widget configuration, alarm test.
3. Sensors and Zones — Change zone order.
4. Home Devices — Add, edit and delete devices that
control lighting, cameras, thermostats, key fobs
and more.
5. Widgets — Add, remove and reorder widgets.
6. A dvanced Settings — Account information, Central
Station Passcode, security Secret Word, connectivity
and touchscreen reboot features.
7. About — Detailed touchscreen information.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
HOME MANAGEMENT
View live video from in-home cameras, adjust lighting and
thermostat settings, and darken the touchscreen display
CAMERAS
View live video from cameras installed on your system.
1. Touch the Cameras widget.
2. Touch the camera image to view live video from that
camera. If only one camera is connected to the system,
live video will automatically appear.
THERMOSTATS
Adjust settings for thermostats installed in your home.
1. Touch the Thermostats widget.
2. Change mode to Cool, Heat or Off.
3. When in Cool or Heat Mode, use the slider or - + toggles
to change the setpoint.
4. Touch Hold to maintain the mode and ignore any other
programming configured on the Thermostat device.
LIGHTS
You can adjust settings for lights throughout your home.
1. Touch the Lights widget to display a list of the lighting
modules installed in your home, as well as the current
setting of each.
2. Change the current setting to the ON or OFF position.
3. For lamps equipped with a dimmer function, use the
slider bar to adjust the brightness level.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
CLOCK
Touch the clock widget icon to display the current time in
several formats.
1. Touch the Clock widget.
2. Touch to add seconds to the digital time display.
3. Touch to change to an analog clock.
INFORM AT ION, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Customizable information at your fingertips.
TRAFFIC
Displays a map of your area with live traffic data.
Green patterns indicate no traffic delays;
patterns indicate slightly delayed traffic; red patterns
indicate stop-and-go traffic.
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1. Touch the Traffic widget.
2. Press the Settings icon to add a location.
3. Use the - + buttons to zoom in and out of the map.
4. Touch single right arrow to change location map.
5. Use the four directional arrows to pan map.
NEWS AND SPORTS
Displays headlines and brief stories in a slide show format.
1. Touch the News or Sports widget.
2. Use tabs at top and thumbnails at bottom to scroll
through stories.
TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
WE ATHER
Displays the current weather conditions and a four-day
forecast.
1. Touch the Weather widget. The current conditions and
four-day forecast will appear.
2. Touch Local Radar for a weather radar view of your location.
3. Touch the location button to view weather for different
locations.
WORD OF THE DAY
Displays the word of the day and its definition.
SUDOKU
Challenge your mind and have fun at the same time.
1. Touch the Sudoku widget.
2. Choose the level of difficulty — easy, medium or hard.
3. Play the game.
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TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
PHOTOS
Displays photos from your Yahoo! fl ickr® account in full-screen
mode on the touchscreen. A sample photo set will appear
when the Yahoo! fl ickr feature is not enabled.
Note: You need a Yahoo! fl ickr account with at least one
photo set to personalize this feature. If you do not have a
Yahoo! fl ickr account, you can sign up for one free at
www.fl ickr.com and upload the photos you want to view on
your touchscreen.
Once your touchscreen is set to display photos from your
Yahoo! fl ickr account:
1. Touch the Photos widget.
2. Answer YES to the Widget Needs Permission page
if presented.
3. Touch the display.
4. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to scroll through your photos.
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5. Touch the Photos button at the bottom to choose a new
photo album.
CALCULATOR
Performs basic mathematical functions similar to a handheld
or desktop calculator.
SLEEP
Touch the Sleep widget to darken the touchscreen and
eliminate the light. Touch the screen or press the Sleep
icon when you want to wake it up.
KEY FOB KEYCHAIN REMOTE
The wireless Key Fob Remote gives you additional access
to your system in or near your home, enabling you to:
or Not Ready).
Introduction
The wireless Key Fob Remote gives you additional access
to your system in or near your home, enabling you to:
• Check the current system status (Armed, Disarmed,
or Not Ready).
• Arm the system in Arm Away mode or Arm Stay mode.
• Disarm the system before entering the premises.
• Send a silent Panic Alarm for police assistance.
CHECKING SYSTEM STATUS
1. Press the button to light the LED to show the current
status of the security system.
2. The LED fl ashes red once to indicate that it has contacted
the system, then:
o Lights green for three seconds if the system is Disarmed
o Lights red for three seconds if the system is Armed.
o Lights orange for three seconds if the system is Not
Ready to be Armed (for example, if a door is open).
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
Press the button for about two seconds to arm the
system in Arm Away mode if the home will be unoccupied.
The LED fl ashes red once to indicate that it has contacted the
system, then lights red for one second. The exit delay starts.
Arm Stay
Press the
in Arm Stay mode if there will still be people in the home.
The LED fl ashes red once to indicate that it has contacted the
system, then lights red for one second. The exit delay starts.
button for about two seconds to arm the system
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KEY FOB KEYCHAIN REMOTE
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
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.
SENDING AN EMERGENCY POLICE ALARM
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 widget, you
can see that an alarm was sent. Additionally, any contact
persons that you have identied receive email and SMS
(text) notications.
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WEB ACCESS
Introduction
You can also access your Cox HomelifeSM system through a personal, secure web page. 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, change settings and do much more from anywhere
you have Internet access.
SIGNING IN
ou will need to sign in each time you access the website.
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1. Go to http://portal.coxhomelife.com
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Click Sign In.
WEBSITE SUMMARY TAB
The Summary tab provides a snapshot of your entire system.
From this page, you can view general status information
about your home and security system, and access various
tabs to change the system settings.
See Pages 16–17
See Page 18
See Page 18
See Pages 21–24
See Page 20 See Page 20
See Page 19
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WEB ACCESS
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SECURITY
The website Summary tab indicates the overall status of
your security system.
To arm a disarmed system:
1. Click the Security Status header when it is in the
Disarmed state. Or select Security > Arm on the toolbar.
2. I f 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
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arming the system.
3. Select the Arming Mode.
o Arm Away — Everyone is leaving the home.
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o Arm Stay — There are still people in the home.
o Arm Night — Everyone is going to bed. This mode
works the same as Arm Stay except that there is no
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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 4-digit Keypad Code.
5. Click Arm Now.
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To disarm the system:
1. Click the Security Status Header when it is in the Armed
state. Or select Security > Disarm on the toolbar.
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2. Enter your 4-digit Keypad Code, and click Disarm. To manage
other security settings, click Security on the toolbar.
Managing 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, select Security > Keypad
Codes on the toolbar to add a new access code or modify
current access codes.
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WEB ACCESS
Manage Security Zones
To manage Security Zones, select Security > Security Zones
on the toolbar. From this screen you can modify the names
of the zones used by the Subscriber Portal and turn zones
off and on.
Setting Up Your Emergency Dispatch Contacts
The Emergency Dispatch contacts are the persons contacted
by the Central Monitoring Station when an alarm is tripped.
To manage Emergency Dispatch contacts, select Security >
Emergency Dispatch Setup on the toolbar.
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Zone Activity
The current state of all security devices connected to your
system appears here. Click the device number to see the
recent history.
1. Click the Clock icon next to the sensor name to see the
recent history.
2. Click Manage Zones to edit zone names and to turn
zones off.
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WEB ACCESS
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SAVED VIDEOS AND PICTURES
View pictures and video clips that were captured via a rule
or manually.
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1. View any of the four most recent pictures or video clips
by clicking the respective thumbnail image.
2. Click View Saved Pictures and Videos to view all
captured pictures and video clips.
HISTORY
View recent security device activity, alarm events and more.
1. Use the scroll bar to view all of the 30 most recent events.
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2. Click View History or click the History tab to view all
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events or to sort by date and event type.
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WEB ACCESS
CAMERAS
This feature displays live video and enables you to capture
manual pictures or video clips from cameras installed in
your home.
Viewing and Capturing Live Video and Snapshots
To view live video from the cameras attached to your
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system and take snapshots or videos, click View Live Video
or click Cameras > Live Video on the toolbar.
One of the cameras is displayed as live video. The other
camera views (not live video) are arrayed over it.
1. Click on any camera view to see live video from that camera.
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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.
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4. To delete snapshots or video clips, select one or more
cameras and click the Trash Can.
Viewing Captured Pictures and Video Clips
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To view captured images:
1. S elect Cameras > 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.
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3. I mages 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.
4. I mages that were captured manually have a Camera icon
in the right-hand corner.
5. To delete images, select the check box for each captured
image and click the Trash Can.
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WEB ACCESS
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THERMOSTATS
The current states of your thermostats are displayed on the
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Main screen. To manage your thermostats:
1. On the Main screen, in the Thermostats tool, click Manage
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Thermostats or click the Thermostats Tab. The current
temperature appears in the middle of the screen. The
Unit of Measure button on the right indicates whether
the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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2. You can click on the Unit of Measure button to toggle
the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
3. On the left side of the screen, you can click Cool, Heat,
or Off to set the mode.
4. You can click Fan to turn on the fan continuously,
regardless of whether the heat or air conditioning is active.
Click Fan again to change it back to auto, so the fan
comes on only when the heat or air conditioning is active.
5. You can click Hold to maintain the mode and temperature
settings and ignore any programming configured on the
thermostat device.
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LIGHTS
The current state of your light settings is displayed on the
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Main screen. To manage your lights:
1. On the Main screen, in the Lights tool, click Manage
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Lights or click the Lights Tab.
2. I n the Lights tool, you can turn the light on or off and set
the dimming percentage.
WEB ACCESS
MANAGE CONTACTS
Your contacts are the persons available for notification by
Emergency Dispatch. Not all contacts need to be added
as Emergency Dispatch contacts. 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. To manage your contacts:
1. Click Contacts on the toolbar.
2. Click Add Contact to add a new contact.
3. Click to modify a contact.
4. Click to remove a contact from the list.
RULES (ALERTS, AUTOMATIONS 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.
To manage rules, click the Rules Tab. The Rules screen
is displayed.
To add a rule, click Add Rule and determine which type of
rule you’d like to configure:
o Schedule — Actions occur regularly on specified
times, dates and date ranges without regard to
an additional event.
o Event — Actions occur when a specified event occurs
at a security zone such as a door, window, motion
detector or smoke alarm.
o 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.
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WEB ACCESS
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To set a Schedule rule:
1. D etermine the Start Time for your Schedule. Check the
box if you would like to add an End Time. Determine if
you want the Schedule to repeat during the set times
and then click the applicable Days.
2. D etermine the action the rule will take. Depending on
the action, you may have additional items to select.
3. Select the arming mode that the rule will apply.
4. Describe the rule.
5. Click Save.
To set an Event rule:
1. S elect a specific security zone that will trigger the action,
or select the entire system.
2. D etermine what happens at the security zone or the
security system to trigger the action.
3. S elect the action the rule will take. Depending on the
action, you may have additional items to select.
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4. D etermine 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.
7. Click Save.
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WEB ACCESS
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To set a Nonevent rule:
1. Select a specific security zone to monitor.
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2. D etermine the event that fails to occur during the
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specified time range.
3. Determine the time/day range when the rule is applicable.
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4. Select the action to be taken if the specified conditions
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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.
MANAGE TOUCHSCREEN WIDGETS
You can manage which touchscreen widgets are displayed
on your touchscreen, configure them, and determine how
they are displayed. To perform these actions, you need to
log in to the Subscriber Web Portal on the secure website.
Once you are logged in:
Click Widgets on the toolbar.
The widgets at the top of the screen are those available
to be added to the touchscreen. The widgets displayed in
the touchscreen image are those apps currently displayed
on the touchscreen, and the widgets are positioned in the
image just as they are on the actual touchscreen.
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WEB ACCESS
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Adding Touchscreen Widgets
1. Click on the Touchscreen widget you want to add from
the top menu bar.
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2. Click Add Widget. The Subscriber Portal pushes the
widget to the touchscreen. An “updating” message is
displayed while the widget is being added.
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Several touchscreen widgets can be personalized.
1. From the Manage Widgets screen, hover your cursor
over the widget you want to edit. A label is displayed
over the widget.
2. Click Edit.
3. Each widget will have a different edit menu.
Deleting Touchscreen Widgets
Editing Touchscreen Widgets
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1. From the Manage Widgets screen, hover your cursor
over the widget you want to delete. A label is displayed
over the widget.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click Delete Widget in the displayed confi rmation
dialog box.
Repositioning Touchscreen Widgets
You can change the order in which touchscreen widgets
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are displayed on the touchscreen. All widgets, except the
Security, Settings and Cameras widgets, can be moved to
your preferred locations on the touchscreen.
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1. Click Reposition Widgets to rearrange the widgets.
2. Drag and drop the widgets to the preferred location on
the touchscreen.
3. When all the widgets are repositioned to your satisfaction,
click Update.
MOBILE APP ACCESS
Introduction
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 in the
Apple® App Store.
To launch the application, tap on the Home screen of
your mobile app.
Note: This application requires your Android,™ iPhone,®
iPod touch® or iPad® to be connected to the Internet. If you
have never set up the Wi-Fi connection for your device,
refer to your Apple documentation for instructions.
SECURITY
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Remotely control your security system and view current
arm/disarm status.
To arm your security system:
1. On the Home screen, tap Security.
2. To bypass any Home Security Zone, tap that zone and
use the On/Off toggle.
3. On the Security screen, tap Disarmed – Press to Arm.
4. Tap Arm Stay to arm the sensors on your doors and
windows with a 30-second exit delay, or Arm Night
with no delay. Or select Arm Away to include the
motion detectors.
5. Enter your 4-digit Keypad Code to arm the system.
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6. Once activated, your system’s arming countdown will
begin, and its new status will be indicated once the
system is armed.
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MOBILE APP ACCESS
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To disarm your security system:
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1. On the Home screen, tap Security.
2. On the Security screen, tap Armed – Press to Disarm.
3. Enter your 4-digit Keypad Code to disarm the system.
CAMERAS
View live video or captured pictures and video clips.
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To view live video from your cameras:
1. On the Home screen, tap Cameras.
2. Tap the camera you’d like to access. To view live video,
press the Video button in the top right corner.
To view captured video clips or pictures from your cameras:
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1. On the Home screen, tap History.
2. Use the menu at the top of the screen to fi lter the History:
• All — View images captured manually from the
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Subscriber Portal or as a result of a Schedule rule
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confi gured in the Subscriber Portal.
• Alarm — View images captured as part of an alarm.
• Arm — View images captured as part of an arming event.
• Zone — View images captured as part of a zone event.
3. Tap the listing to view the captured images and videos.
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MOBILE APP ACCESS
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LIGHTS
Adjust all lights connected to your system via the
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plug-in modules.
1. On the Home screen, tap Lights.
2. If the light is on, tap Off to turn it off.
3. If the light is off, tap On to turn it on.
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4. If the light includes the dimmer function, you can adjust
its brightness by sliding the slide bar. Slide to the left to
make the light dimmer. Slide to the right to make the
light brighter.
THERMOSTATS
Adjust all thermostats connected to your system.
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1. On the Home screen, tap Thermostats.
2. Tap the name of any thermostat to control that thermostat.
3. Tap to turn off the thermostat.
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4. Tap to set the thermostat to Cool mode.
5. Tap to set the thermostat to Heat mode.
6. Using the hash marks, drag the temperature curve to the
desired temperature setting.
7. Tap Settings to view your current settings. Here you can:
• Turn on Hold to maintain the Heat/Cool/Off mode
and temperature you have set for the device from
the iPhone® app or Subscriber Portal, and ignore
any other programming confi gured directly on the
Thermostat device.
• Turn on Fan auto mode 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.
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MOBILE APP ACCESS
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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.
• Zone — Events related to security zones.
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NOTES
Important
Notes About Your
Cox Homelife System
Home Security Permit
Remember to secure a home security permit. Emergency services won’t be deployed unless
the home security permit is submitted. You can update the Cox Homelife subscriber portal
with your permit number.
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 Communications.
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