How to set up Places using the Guardian app

The Guardian Protection Places feature is a virtual boundary that lets you create location-based notifications and rules for your security system based on the location of your mobile device. Follow the steps below to set up Places from the Guardian app.

You’ll need to begin by opting into Location Services on your mobile device. Here’s how:

1. Log in to the Guardian app, then click the Menu icon.
2. Then select Places from the menu.
3. Select Go to Location settings, then toggle on Location services.
4. Tap Enable to confirm.

Once your Location Services is enabled, return to Places in your Guardian app. A one-mile radius is automatically created based on your system address.

How to add a new Place:

1. Tap the + icon.
2. Enter an address or drag the geofence to a specific location.
3. To increase the size of the geofence, use two fingers to pinch and expand out.
4. When you are finished, tap Save.

How to change the distance for a Place:

1. Select the Menu icon.

2. Click Places.

3. Select Home.

4. Press Edit Place.

5. Use the + or – to adjust the radius.

6. Press Save.