Alarm Notifier Use Cases

Situation

John, his partner Emma, and their kids are away for a two week holiday. Their Yale Smart Living Alarm app monitors doors and the garden gate. While checking in one evening, John notices his roaming data is unreliable and push notifications aren't coming through consistently. If a sensor trips, he wants Sally (a trusted family friend who lives nearby) to be alerted immediately.

Solution

John adds Sally to his contact list. Whenever his alarm detects a perimeter breach, both John and Sally receive a phone call and text message at the same time. Even if John's slow data connection delays his notification, Sally gets the call instantly and can respond.

Quick Setup

• Add Sally's number as a secondary contact
• Enable notifications for perimeter breach events
• Test to confirm Sally receives alerts within seconds

Result

Critical alerts reach someone trustworthy, even with unreliable mobile signal abroad. Sally can check the situation, contact their neighbour David, or call the authorities if needed. John has peace of mind knowing nothing important will be missed.

Situation

During night shifts, Sarah keeps her phone on silent and stored in her locker. If her Yale Smart Living Alarm app front door sensor triggers unexpectedly, she won't see push notifications until her break. She needs a reliable way to alert someone immediately if something happens at home.

Solution

Sarah adds her mum Margaret as a backup contact. When her alarm detects a door opening or motion event, both Sarah and Margaret receive phone calls and text messages simultaneously. Even if Sarah can't answer, Margaret can respond right away.

Quick Setup

• Add Margaret's number under contacts
• Enable notifications for door sensors and motion detection

Result

Even when Sarah is unreachable, someone she trusts gets alerted immediately. Margaret can check the alarm app for details, call a neighbour, or contact the authorities if needed. Sarah has peace of mind during her shifts.

Situation

After closing time, any break in or equipment failure at Claire's deli needs immediate action. Her Yale Smart Living Alarm app push notifications alone aren't reliable enough; she needs to be certain that someone will answer the phone and respond.

Solution

Claire adds three contacts: herself, Tom (her manager), and their security provider. When the alarm detects an afterhours incident, all three people receive phone calls and text messages at the same time, ensuring someone responds quickly.

Quick Setup

• Add Claire, Tom, and the security provider as contacts
• Enable notifications for all three numbers
• Test after closing to confirm everyone receives alerts

Result

Afterhours incidents reach multiple people simultaneously, so someone can always respond. Whether it's Claire checking her phone, Tom driving over, or the security team dispatching, the alert gets through.

Situation

Tom keeps two bikes and expensive garden tools in his backyard shed. He has a Yale Smart Living Alarm app door sensor installed, but if someone tries to break in during the evening or weekend, he wants both himself and his neighbour Sam to be alerted immediately so someone can check it out.

Solution

Tom adds Sam as a contact and sets up notifications for the shed door sensor. When the door opens after hours, both Tom and Sam receive phone calls and text messages at the same time.

Quick Setup

• Add Sam's number as a contact
• Enable notifications for the shed door sensor
• Set the afterhours schedule (evenings and weekends)
• Test to confirm both receive alerts

Result

With two people alerted simultaneously, someone can always respond quickly. Whether Tom is home or Sam is in his garden, they'll know immediately if something's wrong with the shed.

Situation

Nina owns a small holiday home near the coast that's empty for most of the year. Yale Smart Living Alarm app motion sensors monitor the property, but during the off season, she needs both herself and her local caretaker to be alerted immediately if anyone enters the property.

Solution

Nina adds her caretaker as a contact and sets up notifications for the living room and hallway motion sensors. When motion is detected out of season, both Nina and the caretaker receive phone calls and text messages at the same time.

Quick Setup

• Add the caretaker's number as a contact
• Enable notifications for motion sensors
• Set the off season schedule
• Test to confirm both receive alerts

Result

Nina has peace of mind knowing the property is monitored. Whether she's at home or travelling, the caretaker can respond locally whilst Nina stays informed about what's happening at her holiday home.