Step 5: Test Mode - How to Opt-in for Professional Alarm Monitoring

2 min. readlast update: 08.21.2025

How to Opt-in for Professional Alarm Monitoring (5 of 6)

Step 5: Test Mode

This six-part video series is designed to help you get started with professional alarm monitoring using the OSI Smart Alarm System Gen 2 (4G).. 

In this step, we’ll guide you through how to schedule a time with us using the Test Request Form to perform quick monitoring tests. These tests include, arming, disarming, triggering sensors and all SOS button functions including Medical, Fire, Police and Police (silent).🕒 For busy schedules, we’ll also show you how to perform a self-test at your own convenience — so you don’t need to wait for an appointment.

⏳ Quick Jump Menu:

  • 0:00 – Intro 0:17 – Testing
  • 0:26 – Test Request Form
  • 1:28– Customer Information
  • 1:38– Alarm Panel Setup Confirmation (How to get Alarm Account Number)
  • 2:10– What if there is no account number in SIA settings?
  • 2:33– What if i lost the letter which contains the account number that came with my SIM Card?
  • 3:07 – How to Schedule a test session with an agent
  • 3:31 – Complete the test yourself
  • 3:32 – Self Test Monitoring Instructions
  • 5:44 – SIgnal Review Process
  • 5:51 – SIgnal Issues
  • 6:05 – Email Reminders when scheduling test with agent
  • 6:17 – what happens when the Monitoring Test Passes all checks?
  • End

 

All 6 STEPS of the How to opt-in to Professional Alarm Monitoring

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