# pod - alarm system control — Alarm system and IoT control.

> Alarm system and IoT control. (iPhone/iPad app by Sentian (Pty) Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-alarm-system-control/id6467009164 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sentian (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/975573904)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-alarm-system-control/id6467009164/reviews.md

## What is pod?

Supercharge your home and business security system with pod. It integrates seamlessly with your existing or new alarm system elevating its capabilities and simplifying your life. Take charge and stay informed about activity at all your property(ies), even when you're away. Pod collaborates with your current armed response provider, ensuring added protection for your family and colleagues, while you receive crucial alerts and notifications directly to your mobile device. The app integrates arming and disarming, zone bypassing, home automation, and more, all in one system. You can conveniently monitor and control your home, granny flat, business, and holiday home all from the palm of your hand. Elevate your security experience with pod now. Requires a RDC GTXi alarm communicator to be installed.

ALARM SYSTEM CONTROL
Control and monitor your alarm system with ease using the pod app.

ARM DISARM
Easily arm (in stay, away or sleep mode) and disarm different areas of your properties as set up by the installation technician.

INTELLIGENT BYPASSING AND FORCED ARMING
Bypass specific zones to prevent triggering an alarm. Bypass multiple zones at once for convenience.

MULTIPLE SITES
Manage and monitor multiple properties such as a home, business and holiday home from a single app, including the ability to use different armed response providers in different areas.

MULTIPLE PARTITIONS
Independently control different areas, of each site, such as a granny flat or office department, all within the same app.

POWER MONITORING
Stay informed about load shedding and low battery levels. View the history of power-related events.

ADVANCED STATUS MONITORING
Easily understand system connections and statuses through a simple graphic display. Review history logs for Wi-Fi outages and other status events.

USER PERMISSION CONTROL
Set and control household or employee user permissions to manage access to multiple properties, including adding and removing sub-users and controlling access rights.

CONTROL HOLIDAY HOME ACCESS
Allow safe and controlled access to cleaners or contractors. Limit alarm control by area and automation control by selected function. Limit the days of the week or month and the time of day, or simply allow access only once.

MANAGE EVENT ACCESS
Allow temporary access to guests attending an event. Invite them in a WhatsApp group. Limit access automation to a close proximity with geofencing limits.
AUTOMATED ZONE NAMING
Fetch zone names from the panel remotely or name and rename zones using a live status walkthrough.

INEXPENSIVE AUTOMATION
Upgrade your home to a smart home with pod's affordable automation controls for gates, garage doors, lights, locks, sprinklers, and pool pumps etc.

EVENT HISTORY
Access a live log detailing alarm triggers, home or business access instances, and automation routines. Gain valuable insights into the performance of your security systems, load shedding history and Wi-Fi or internet connection disruptions.

SMART ALERTS
Customize push notifications and email messages to receive alerts according to your preferences.

SILENT PANIC
Use the in-app panic button to silently alert other app users and summon help from the armed response provider in panic or duress situations.

EASY SETUP AND ARMED RESPONSE LINK
Contact your security company to request a GTXi communicator to utilize the pod app. pod seamlessly connects with a variety of alarm panels, eliminating the necessity for any system upgrades. The security company will handle the installation and configuration, granting full access to the app's features.

Elevate your security experience with pod now. 

Requires a RDC GTXi alarm communicator to be installed.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.226.259 — 2026-08-03

Updated Angular, Ionic and Capacitor packages

### 1.0.224.257 — 2026-07-01

Removal of us-used permissions

### 1.0.223.256 — 2026-06-22

Sync your alarm panel code in-app — You can now update and align your panel code directly from the app. Just enter your 4-digit code, confirm, and you'll get instant feedback once it's saved. Available during site setup for supported users and devices.
Smoother experience when you're offline or out of range — We've improved how the app behaves when a controller isn't reachable, so navigation stays reliable and screens load more gracefully across home, private, and public network connections.
More stable connections — Better handling of tricky network conditions for a steadier experience.
Performance improvements and behind-the-scenes refinements.

### 1.0.222.255 — 2026-04-01

Conditional support messaging and UI improvements
Offline InTouch sites - handle card click and load device data
Internal testing tools

### 1.0.220.253 — 2026-01-21

Angular Packages upgraded

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