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Renaming a Sensor

Written by Naomi Ramirez

Updated at August 20th, 2025

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Renaming a Sensor with an Android Phone Renaming a Sensor with an iPhone Renaming a Sensor with The Alarm Panel

Renaming a Sensor with an Android Phone

If you are using Android, please follow these instructions: 

  1. Log into your app. Click on the 3 bars at the top left, then navigate to the security menu. 
  2. Click on the 3 dots next to the sensor you wish to rename. 
  3. Click on the option “Rename”. 
  4. A pop-up will appear with the existing name in the text box. Click on the Text box and type in the new desired name for the sensor. Once entered click “OK” to save your changes. 

Renaming a Sensor with an iPhone

If you are using iOS, please follow these instructions:

  1. Log into your app, then navigate to the security menu. 
  2. Click on the arrow next to the sensor you wish to rename. 
  3. Click on the option “Zone name”. 
  4. A new page will appear with the existing name in the text box. Click on the Text box and type in the new desired name for the sensor. Once entered click on the floppy disk icon at the top right to save your changes. 

Renaming a Sensor with The Alarm Panel

If you are using the Alarm Panel, please follow these instructions:

  1. Navigate to the security menu. 
  2. Click on the 3 dots next to the sensor you want to rename.
  3. Click on the sensor you wish to rename. 
  4. Click on the pencil icon at the top right of the screen.  
  5. A pop-up will appear with the existing name in the text box. Click on the Text box and type in the new desired name for the sensor. Once entered click “OK” to save your changes. 

If your sensor is causing you any trouble, please reach out to our support team for further assistance.

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