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Using the Keypad or Key Fob to Check the System Status with Cox Home Security
Last Updated: Tue, 21 May 2013 > Related Articles
Summary
Learn how to check the status the Cox Home Security System using the keypad and the key fob.
Solution
Keypad
To check the current status of your Cox Home Security System using the keypad, press the System Status 
button.
The 
button lights up to show you the status. The table below describes the meaning of the light configurations.
| Light | System Condition |
|---|---|
| Green for three seconds | System is disarmed |
| Red for three seconds | System is armed |
| Orange for three seconds | System is not ready to be armed. For example, a door or window is open |
Key Fob
To check the current status of your Cox Home Security System using the key fob, press the Status button on the key fob for 1.5 seconds to light the LED.
The LED flashes red once to indicate that it has contacted the system. The table below describes the meaning of the light configurations.
When a key fob button is pressed, the LED flashes red once to indicate that it has contacted the Touchscreen. If the key fob is out of range of the Touchscreen, the LED flashes red three times quickly.
| Light | System Condition |
|---|---|
| Green for three seconds | System is disarmed |
| Red for three seconds | System is armed |
| Orange for three seconds | System is not ready to be armed (i.e., a door or window is open) |
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