# Olarm

> Companion app for Olarm device to control and manage home alarm systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Olarm (Pty) Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olarm/id1008427663 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Olarm (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641993829)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olarm/id1008427663/reviews.md

## What is Olarm?

This is the companion app to the Olarm device. Plug and play into your existing home alarm system and you can control and manage your home alarm system from your phone. Please visit our website for more information.

Features:
- Set your alarm system to Arm, Disarm, Sleep or Stay
- Set reminders to arm your system
- Real-time zone activity log and notifications
- Silent Panic
- Cancel Responder
- User management
- Monitor electric fence
- Control gates and lights

## Key features

- Arm, Disarm, Sleep, Stay modes
- Arming reminders
- Real-time zone activity log
- Silent Panic
- Cancel Responder
- User management
- Gate and light control

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olarm/id1008427663/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Lagging is an issue

*2026-07-15*

It will show on my phone alarm is NOT activated, meanwhile it is, when I open door alarm goes off. Diff profiles do not sync you. I constantly have guests so it is an issue

### 4/5 — Ultimate convenience

*2026-05-26*

A convenient and simple way to operate your alarm. Easy to give house guests access by adding them to the app. 
Can’t think of anything missing.

**Developer response:** Appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, Rusbed.

### 4/5 — Works well but slow

*2026-05-15, version 2.0.19*

I have used Olarm for a number of years and is generally very good. Lately it has become very slow. Slow to open with biometrics, and slow to open the screen to set alarms

### 5/5 — Operations Manager & Home Owner

*2026-04-04, version 2.0.19*

I find the App easy to use and notifies me immediately when my office or home alarm is activated, security companies are quick to respond and I am easily able to use the times of alarm triggers to watch CCTV from wherever I am to see what has triggered a zone to go off and respond within minutes.

### 4/5 — Not working - Fixed by updates

*2026-01-22, version 2.0.17*

Later updates fixed all the devices that did not show up. It is a pity that support for JVA energizers are dropped in new hardware devices. There are many out there running on old round OLARM 4G PRO devices with special Firmware.

### 3/5 — Good app but so disparately needs a dark mode

*2026-01-20, version 2.0.17*

For an app that normally gets used a lot during the evenings (i.e turning an alarm on or off middle of the night to take your dogs out)it’s actually shocking that no dark mode is available. You are greeted with a light from a thousands suns each time you need to arm or disarm using this app. Come on gents, you’ve just delivered a successful v2 of the app with refreshed UI - surely dark mode should be a priority!

### 3/5 — Features

*2025-11-07, version 2.0.13*

Honestly great app but seriously why do I have to wait for the previous action to complete and I have to manually disarm everything can you please add a feature that disarms all sections with one click and arm all sections with one click instead of manually clicking every single one

### 3/5 — Older app version was better

*2025-11-05, version 2.0.13*

Ever since they did the app upgrade or re-skin the performance has not been as good

The app has often glitches where the main Home Screen just loads and loads

We had a situation in the middle of the night where we had just armed our house, an alarm was triggered but then we couldn’t disarm for 5 minutes because the app was just unresponsive

### 3/5 — 2.5* because it only works half the time

*2025-10-28, version 2.0.13*

Without a doubt, this is one of the most frustrating apps ever. It serves one purpose - and can’t get it right most of the time. It’s so frustrating that I’m literally looking to change my entire alarm system.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2025-10-25, version 2.0.13*

First I got locked out of the app and hence my house because I couldn’t change my password without changing my login credentials - catch 22 deadlock.

Now the stupid authentication system logs me out every vokn hour so I never get alerts for alarms or notifications.

I tried to push the panic in an emergency and I had to re-login redo OTP’s and change my password in an emergency situation vokn brilliant brain power in building that feature.

Like when tf is your cyber security on your phone more important than the physical security of your physical house even if a hacker gets into my phone how are they gonna break into my vokn house.

Worst case an invader gets access to my Olarm (by simply searching for my house) and disarms the property while I’m sleeping which I wouldn’t even know because I don’t get alerts after the ‘courtesy’ logout.

Property Access Control > App Access control. Clear disconnect between your system designers and developers.

I would say after OTP verification you should just use the device password to optionally unlock app access, but it’s taken almost four years to get to the app to a usable point. Not sure how long that would take

## Frequently asked questions about Olarm

### How do I set my alarm system using Olarm?

You can set your alarm system to Arm, Disarm, Sleep, or Stay modes directly through the Olarm app interface. The app provides easy-to-use controls for managing your system's status remotely.

### Does Olarm offer real-time notifications?

Yes, Olarm provides real-time zone activity logs and notifications. You will receive alerts directly to your phone as events occur within your alarm system's zones.

### Can I manage multiple users with Olarm?

Yes, the Olarm app includes user management features. This allows you to control access and permissions for different individuals who need to interact with your home alarm system.

### What is the Silent Panic feature in Olarm?

The Silent Panic feature allows you to trigger an alarm discreetly without an audible siren. This can be used in situations where you need to alert authorities without alerting the potential threat.

### Does Olarm have ads?

No, Olarm does not contain advertisements. As a free utility app, it focuses on providing core functionality without interruptions from ads.

### What devices is Olarm compatible with?

Olarm is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Olarm updated?

The latest version of Olarm is 2.0.19, last updated on March 2, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, the frequency can vary based on developer releases.

### What is the age rating for Olarm?

Olarm has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for children and adults, with no mature themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.5 — 2026-08-24

Fixes & Improvements:

AI Arm Reminders now show improved information.
Devices show up right away instead of a brief empty screen, and adding a device is easier to follow.
If you're offline, you'll see a clear message instead of a technical error page.
Video is more reliable. The Olarm App no longer gets stuck reconnecting after your cameras have been idle for a while.
Firmware updates are simpler. Your ENTRY, CONNECT, and KEY devices now follow clear on-screen steps with better progress tracking.

For more Olarm news and product releases, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X

### 3.4.0 — 2026-07-22

Version 3.4 - Olarm ONE support
The Olarm APP now works with Olarm ONE — our fully wireless alarm system.
Arm, disarm, and get real-time alerts, all from the app.

Fixes & Improvements:
Faster load times

For more Olarm news and product releases, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X

### 3.2.0 — 2026-06-25

Bug Fixes & Improvements

### 2.16.0 — 2026-06-09

# Improvements
- Panic — Improved layout and button styling on smaller screens.
- UI — Tightened spacing across several screens for a cleaner look.
- UI — Swipe gestures to navigate between screens.

# New
- User types — Added a new View Only user type. View only users can monitor system state without being able to issue any commands.

# Bug Fixes
- Arm / Disarm — Buttons no longer flicker between states.
- Area timestamp — "Time since change" now updates correctly.
- Areas loading — Device Areas load correctly instead of showing a grey screen.
- Areas — change view — Sheet closes immediately after selecting a view.
- Profile / Device Setup — Titles display correctly on narrow screens.

### 2.0.19 — 2026-03-02

- Stay logged in even when your connection drops. The app automatically recovers your session when you're back online.
- Choose from predefined reasons when submitting device diagnostics, helping our support team respond faster.
- Resolved an issue where alarm notification sounds could reset to default or go silent.
- Enhanced error tracking for faster issue resolution.
- Updated AC power icon for better visual consistency.

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