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Create a scene to: Sync two Gen 2 alarm panels to arm, disarm and alarm simultaneously

9 min. readlast update: 10.19.2026

Update:

The creators of the Smart Life app are continuously updating the app, therefore our video instructions below may not be as straight forward;

Here is a quick reference, updated Oct 19, 2026 to create the scenes, based on your needs:

Note: To create a scene when the 'Home' button is selected. You can select the + sign at the top right and select 'Create Scene'. On some of the Smart Life apps, you will see 'Create Automation' which is the same as create a scene.
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'ARMING AWAY' SCENE

SCENE 1
--Gen 2 Panel #1 panel armed away, then Gen 2 Panel #2 arms away--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation' ,
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
4. Select 'Mode' (Away) select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
8. Select 'Mode' (Away), select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #1 Armed, then Gen 2 Panel #2 Arms'

SCENE 2
--Gen 2 Panel #2 panel armed away, then Gen 2 Panel #1 arms away--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation' ,
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
4. Select 'Mode' (Away) select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
8. Select 'Mode' (Away), select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #2 Arm Away, then Gen 2 Panel #1 Arms Away' 
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'DISARM' SCENE

SCENE 3
--Gen 2 Panel #1 panel is Disarmed, then Gen 2 Panel #2 Disarms--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation' ,
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
4. Select 'Mode' (Disarm) select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
8. Select 'Mode' (Disarm), select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #1 Disarms, then Gen 2 Panel #2 Disarms'

SCENE 4
--Gen 2 Panel #2 panel is Disarmed, then Gen 2 Panel #1 Disarms--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation' ,
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
4. Select 'Mode' (Disarm) select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
8. Select 'Mode' (Disarm), select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #2 Disarms, then Gen 2 Panel #1 Disarms' 
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'ARMING HOME' SCENE

SCENE 5
--Gen 2 Panel #1 panel armed Home, then Gen 2 Panel #2 arms Home--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation',
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
4. Select 'Mode' (Home) select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
8. Select 'Mode' (Home), select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #1 Armed Home, then Gen 2 Panel #2 Arms Home'

SCENE 6
--Gen 2 Panel #2 panel armed Home, then Gen 2 Panel #1 arms Home--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation',
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
4. Select 'Mode' (Home) select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
8. Select 'Mode' (Home), select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #2 Armed Home, then Gen 2 Panel #1 Arms Home'

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'ALARMING' SCENE
Important: Do not use this scene if you have subscribed to our Professional Alarm Monitoring Services

SCENE 7
--Gen 2 Panel #1 panel Alarms, then Gen 2 Panel #2 Alarms--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation',
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
4. Select 'Host State', then below it, select 'Alarm', then select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
8. Select 'Mode', then below it, select 'SOS', then select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #1 Alarms, then Gen 2 Panel #2 Alarms'

SCENE 8
--Gen 2 Panel #2 panel Alarms, then Gen 2 Panel #1 Alarms--

1. After you have selected 'Create Scene' or ' Create Automation',
    select 'When device status changes'
2. Select a single device
3. Select OSI Alarm #2 (select your second device)
4. Select 'Host State', then below it, select 'Alarm', then select confirm
5. Beside Then, select the +
6. Then select 'Device', Select a single device'
7. Select OSI Alarm #1 (select your first device)
8. Select 'Mode', then below it, select 'SOS', then select confirm
9. Then select Save and enter 'Gen 2 Panel #2 Alarms, then Gen 2 Panel #1 Alarms'

 

Previous article before the Smart Life app update:

The Gen 2 alarm systems are standalone alarm panels that do not integrate with one another, however there is a way, by setting up 6 different 'Scenes' on the Smart Life app you can acheive the following.  Please note that both Gen 2 devices must be first added to your Smart Life account.

1. When the Gen 2 alarm panel #1 is armed, the 'Scene' will arm the Gen 2 alarm panel #2  and vice versa.

2. When the Gen 2 alarm panel #1 is disarmed, the 'Scene' will disarm the Gen 2 alarm panel #2  and vice versa.

3. When the garage alarm panel is triggered and sounds the alarm, it will trigger the SOS function, sounding the alarm at your front door entrance alarm panel and vice versa.

Scenes to create

Ensure that you are on the 'Scene' Menu

  1. When Gen 2 panel #1 is Armed -> Gen 2 panel #2 will also be Armed
    SCENE: IF GEN 2 #1 Mode: Away -> Then Gen 2 alarm panel # 2 Mode: Away
    NAME SCENE: Gen 2 Panel #1 Armed, Then Gen 2 Panel #2 Arms

  2. When Gen 2 panel #2 is Armed -> Gen 2 panel #1 will also be Armed
    SCENE: IF GEN 2 #2 Mode: Away -> Then Gen 2 alarm panel # 1 Mode: Away
    NAME SCENE: Gen 2 Panel #2 Armed, Then Gen 2 Panel #1 Arms

  3. When Gen 2 panel #1 is Disarmed -> Gen 2 panel #2 will also be Disarmed
    SCENE: IF GEN 2 #1 Mode: Disarm -> Then Gen 2 alarm panel # 2 Mode: Disarm
    NAME SCENE: Gen 2 Panel #1 Disarmed, Then Gen 2 Panel #2 Disarms

  4. When Gen 2 panel #2 is Disarmed -> Gen 2 panel #1 will also be Disarmed
    SCENE: IF GEN 2 #2 Mode: Disarm -> Then Gen 2 alarm panel # 1 Mode: Disarm
    NAME SCENE: Gen 2 Panel #2 Disarmed, Then Gen 2 Panel #1 Disarms

  5. When Gen 2 panel #1  Alarms -> Gen 2 panel #2 will also Alarm
    SCENE: IF GEN 2 #1 Host Stat: Alarm -> Then Gen 2 alarm panel # 2 Mode: SOS
    NAME SCENE: Gen 2 Panel #1 Alarms, Then Gen 2 Panel #2 Alarms

  6. When Gen 2 panel #2  Alarms -> Gen 2 panel #1 will also Alarm
    SCENE: IF GEN 2 #2 Host Stat: Alarm -> Then Gen 2 alarm panel # 1 Mode: SOS
    NAME SCENE: Gen 2 Panel #2 Alarms, Then Gen 2 Panel #1 Alarms

In this video, I'll show you how to create six separate Smart Life scenes to sync two Gen 2 alarm panels. When one Gen 2 alarm panel is armed, disarmed, or triggered, the second panel will also arm, disarm, and alarm—ensuring they work in sync with each other.

Important:  Please note that if accessories were originally added to Gen 2 Panel # 1, the sensors will only trigger that alarm panel.  The accessories will not be synced with the Gen 2 Panel # 2.  So for example: If a door or window is opened, the Gen 2 Panel # 1 will show the door open warning Icon, it will not display on the Gen 2 Panel # 2.

 

Updated Feb 3 2026:
A controlled test was performed using identical entry sensors and PIR motion sensors

  • Each sensor was paired separately to two different Gen 2 alarm panels

  • Sensors were not shared between systems — each panel had its own independent enrollment

  • When a door is opened, both panels generate an open-door warning

  • This happens because each panel operates independently

  • Upon activation, the sensor sends out an RF (radio frequency) signal

  • That RF signal is received by both panels at the same time

  • As a result, both panels respond simultaneously when the sensor is triggered

If you had previously setup the Arm/Disarm scenes

In your case, for the panel that does not currently have any sensors added, you can add the same sensors that are already enrolled on the other panel. We recommend adding them in the same order.

Important note: Make sure to add the door sensors first, followed by the motion sensors, as motion sensors are always active and can interfere with the enrollment process.

Once completed, you can perform a test by opening a door and checking that the open-door warning appears on each panel.

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