Android Quick Access Device Controls

Android Quick Access Device Controls

Android Quick Access Device Controls provides Android users with seamless control of their smart devices from the Quick Settings panel.

Requirements

  • An Android device using version 11+
  • The Alarm.com app version 5.7+
  • An Alarm.com account with at least one supported device
  • Customers must use Keep Me Logged In in order to use Quick Access Device Controls

Features

  • Activate Scenes 
  • Control lights, locks, and garage doors
  • View thermostat statuses

To enable Quick Access Device Controls:

  1. Log into the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap More.
  3. Tap App Settings.
  4. Tap Device Controls.
  5. Tap the toggle switch next to the desired systems and devices.

To configure Quick Access Device Controls:

Note: The user interface may vary between device manufacturers.

  1. Using the Android device, swipe down twice to fully expand the Quick Settings panel.
  2. Tap Device Controls.
    • A drop down menu may need to be used to toggle between apps.
  3. Tap Edit or Options.
  4. Tap Add app, then select Alarm.com from the list of eligible apps.
  5. Select the desired commands to be included in the Device Controls menu.
  6. Tap Save.

Note: Once configured, you can swipe down from the top of the phone screen to reveal the Quick Settings panel. From the Device Controls tile, you can use, one-tap Device Controls.

To edit Quick Access Device Controls: 

Note: The user interface may vary between device manufacturers.

  1. Using the Android device, swipe down twice to fully expand the Quick Settings panel.
  2. Tap Device Controls.
    • A drop down menu may need to be used to toggle between apps.
  3. Tap  icn-edit.svg or Options.
  4. Tap Edit Controls.
  5. Tap Add controls.
  6. Select or de-select the desired commands to be included in the Device Controls menu.
  7. Tap Save.

To use Quick Access Device Controls:

  1. Using the Android device, swipe down from the home screen.
  2. Tap Device Controls.
  3. Send a command or access the desired section within the Alarm.com app.
    • Tap to send the desired command.
    • Tap and hold the device tile to go directly to the device page in the Alarm.com app.

Frequently asked questions

Can I control devices while my device is locked?icn-chevron-up.svg

Yes. Android devices using version 13+ allow certain device types to be controlled without unlocking the device. The ability to control devices while the device is locked is enabled by default and allows non-secure actions to be controlled from the lock screen.

Caution: Enabling control for secure actions (e.g., controlling locks, garage doors, etc) may create security vulnerabilities for their property.

To enable or disable Device Controls from the lock screen:
  • Log into the Alarm.com app.
  • Tap More.
  • Tap Device Controls.
  • Tap to select the desired linked system (if applicable).
  • Use the toggle switches to enable or disable control for the desired devices from the lock screen.
Can I use Quick Access Device Controls alongside linked systems or Enteprise systems?icn-chevron-up.svg

Yes. Logins with access to multiple systems can enable Quick Acess Device Controls with up to five systems or up to 5 Enterprise systems.