How Do I Arm Away My 2GIG Edge?

You can arm your 2GIG Edge in Away Mode from the panel, by using a keypad or key fob, or remotely through Alarm.com. No matter which method you use, the result is the same. All zones with burglary zone types will be active and monitored once the system arms unless they are manually bypassed.

When you arm away your 2GIG Edge, all perimeter and interior protection zones become active. This mode should only be used when nobody will remain inside the building. Arm Away should not be confused with Arm Stay, which is used when one or more people will remain inside.

The main difference between Arm Away and Arm Stay is that interior zones are automatically bypassed when you arm stay. These interior zones usually include motion sensors and sometimes interior doors. When you arm away, those zones remain active. If an interior zone is faulted while the system is armed away, the system may go into immediate alarm or begin an entry delay countdown, depending on the sensor programming.

If a perimeter zone or an interior follower zone is faulted while the system is armed away, the system may go into immediate alarm, depending on sensor programming. If an entry/exit zone is faulted, then you must disarm the system before the entry delay expires, or an alarm will occur.

If there are any non-life-safety sensors you want to leave inactive for a single arming session, then you can bypass those sensors. For example, if you have an interior door protected by a contact sensor, and you want to leave that door open while arming away, then you can bypass that zone. The rest of the non-bypassed system will remain active.

Steps to Arm Away the 2GIG Edge:

1. Secure the premises. Arm Away is used when everyone is leaving the building. Make sure all doors and windows are closed. If any doors or windows need to remain open, bypass those sensors first. You may also want to confirm that exterior doors and windows are locked. If pets will remain inside, make sure they are properly situated. If you have a garage, make sure it is closed or will be closed before the exit delay expires. If someone will remain inside, use Arm Stay instead.
2. Arm the system in Away mode. Once the premises are secure, select Arm Away at the panel to begin the exit delay countdown. You can also choose the muted Arm Away option for a silent exit. When silent exit is used, the exit delay is automatically doubled:
   • Using the panel or touchscreen keypad: If you are using the 2GIG Edge Remote Touchscreen Keypad, you can arm away using the same process as the main panel.
   • Using the PAD1-345 keypad: Press the Away button on the 2GIG PAD1-345 Touchpad Keypad. If Quick Arm (Q113) is enabled, no code is required. Quick Arm is enabled by default.
     Please note that the PAD1-345 sends information to the system unencrypted. Because of this, it is not recommended to use a 4-digit code with this keypad. For better security, use the touchscreen keypad, a key fob, or Alarm.com when a code is required.
   • Using a key fob: You can arm away using a programmed key fob. Compatible options include the 2GIG KEY2e, the KEY2-345, the Honeywell 5834-4, and the Honeywell 5834-2. Press and hold the Arm Away button. The panel will emit a confirmation beep to verify the command.
   • Using Alarm.com: If your system is monitored with a compatible monitoring plan, you can arm away remotely using the Alarm.com mobile app or website. Log in with your username and password and complete two-factor authentication if enabled.
3. Leave the building. After arming away, everyone must exit before the exit delay expires. If pets are being left behind, make sure any motion sensors are pet-immune and properly installed. This can help prevent false alarms. If you find, after using the system for a while, that the exit delay is too short, you can edit the exit delay time through panel programming using Q201.
4. Disarm when you return. When you re-enter through an entry/exit door, the system will usually begin an entry delay countdown, depending on how it's programmed. You must disarm the system before the countdown expires to avoid an alarm. You can disarm using the panel, a keypad, a key fob, or Alarm.com. Make sure that anyone who uses the system knows how to properly disarm it. This is important for preventing false alarms.