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2GIG GoControl - Sensor Groups
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2GIG Sensor Types & Groups (GC2/GC3) — What Each Zone Does

Every sensor in a 2GIG system is assigned a sensor number (zone ID) and a sensor type (group). The number uniquely identifies the device in logs and at the panel, while the type tells the panel when and how to react—instantly, with entry/exit delays, 24-hours a day, silently, or audibly.

Third-party notice: These instructions summarize manufacturer documentation and are not maintained by Alarm.com. For installation/usage specifics, contact the device manufacturer. For professional help, contact True Protection.

How Sensor Numbers & Types Work

  • Sensor number (zone): The unique slot you program a wireless or wired sensor into. Used for display, event logs, and monitoring reports.
  • Sensor type (group): Defines behavior—armed states (Stay/Away), delays, local sounder/bell output, reporting, and whether it’s always active.
  • Entry/Exit delays: Entry delay starts on designated doors; you must disarm before it expires or an alarm occurs. Exit delay runs after arming.
  • Always-active (24-hour): Triggers regardless of arming state (e.g., fire, CO, auxiliary, audible/silent panic).

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2GIG Sensor Groups & Types

Group Sensor Type Description & Typical Use
0 Unused For empty zone slots. No panel action or reporting.
1 Exit/Entry 1 Primary entry door. Triggers Entry Delay #1 when opened after arming. Acts instant if entry delay is disabled. Use for main doors.
2 Exit/Entry 2 Same behavior as Group 1 but starts Entry Delay #2 (often longer), e.g., garage entries.
3 Perimeter Doors/windows not used for entry after arming. Instant alarm in Stay or Away.
4 Interior Follower Interior motion/doors. After Exit Delay, trips instant—unless an entry/exit sensor is opened first, in which case it follows the entry delay. Bypassed in Stay.
5 Day Zone Like perimeter, but when disarmed a violation shows a trouble (and may report). Use for sensitive areas needing notification while disarmed.
6 24-hour Silent Alarm Always active. Sends a silent panic code to monitoring—no local sound/visuals for safety.
7 24-hour Audible Alarm Always active. Triggers local alarm and bell output. Typical: audible panic.
8 24-hour Auxiliary Alarm Always active. Triggers alarm and local sounder only (no bell output). No time-out; stops with a valid code. Common: flood/temperature.
9 24-hour Fire † Always active. Triggers fire sounder + bell. Typical: smoke detectors. Cannot be bypassed.
10 Interior with Delay In Away, starts Entry Delay #1 when tripped. In Away-Instant, alarms instantly. Bypassed in Stay.
14 24-hour Carbon Monoxide † Always active. Triggers CO pulse sounder + bell. Typical: CO detectors. Cannot be bypassed.
16 24-hour Fire with Verification † Always active. Requires two trips within 2 minutes or a 30-second continuous trip to alarm. Any other fire zone tripping within 2 minutes also causes alarm.
23 No Response Type Special supervisory/activity zone for monitoring. Does not affect arming state. Note: May display as group 13 on Alarm.com.
24 Silent Burglary Perimeter-style burglary alarm that reports silently (no panel/bell sound). Instant in Stay or Away.
32 Remote Device Designed for the 2GIG Repeater. Supervises tamper, AC loss, low battery, RF jam.

† Fire/CO groups are not allowed on hardwired loops.

Programming Tips

  • Name zones clearly (e.g., “Front Door,” “Kitchen Window Left”).
  • Set the correct loop number for each sensor model; trip to learn where possible.
  • Use Entry/Exit 2 on paths where users need more time (garage). Keep perimeter instant.
  • Keep interior follower for motions so they’re bypassed in Stay but follow entry doors in Away.
  • Test each zone from its installed location after programming.

Related help: smart home automation 

When to Call a Pro

If you’re unsure about life-safety zones (fire/CO), silent vs. audible panic behavior, or reporting formats, talk to a professional.

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