2GIG GC2: Arm Go!Control in Stay 1 Away Mode

Looking to remain protected while you’re at home with your 2GIG GC2 alarm control panel? Learn to arm your system in Stay 1 Away Mode.

Most alarm system users are looking for the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re protected by your system, even when you’re staying in for the night. This is easy to do with the 2GIG GC2. Arm in stay 1 away mode, and you’ll be able to move freely throughout your home, while the perimeter of your home remains protected against break ins. This short video from Alarm Grid will walk you through the process of arming your 2GIG GC2 control panel in stay 1 away mode.

As you’ll see in the video, arming your 2GIG GC2 is easy to do. With just a few quick steps performed on the 2GIG GC2’s color keypad, you’ll be able to arm your home without leaving. To accomplish this, the 2GIG GC2 maintains coverage of the perimeter of your home. This ensures that your entrances and windows are still being protected by the monitoring service. Meanwhile, the motion detection inside the home is turned off. This allows you to move freely inside of your home without worrying about triggering your alarm by moving around.

With the 2GIG GC2, arm in stay 1 away mode is most useful for users who are going to bed, staying in for the night but looking to maintain alarm protection. It’s also useful for houses with pets who are permitted to move freely throughout the home. This way, you won’t have to worry about your dog or cat triggering the motion sensor and setting off your alarm.

The 2GIG GC2 is a cutting edge control panel for a home or business security system that possesses a number of useful features. The first thing you’ll notice about the control panel is it’s large, full color touch screen display. This control panel uses GSM cellular communications to ensure reliable operation. There is an integrated 2 way radio which allows the home or business owner to communicate with the central station when a call is received.

In addition to these features, the 2GIG GC2 features the Z-Wave RF protocol built right into the system. This allows users to control smart devices in their home such as an HVAC system, smart lighting, or other Z-Wave enabled appliances with a computer or mobile device.

There are also conveniences like current weather and temperature information for your area. The GC2 is compatible with many industry standard security sensors and accessories as well. All these features make the 2GIG GC2 a popular choice for 21st century home security applications.

Under the hood of this easy to use control panel, there are 60 wireless zones and 2 hardwired zones available. There are 64 different user codes, and the system’s computer can be upgraded to accommodate new features that 2GIG rolls out as soon as they are available.