Automation: Features, Use Cases, and Protocols
Get a practical overview of automation for residential and commercial use in the Alarm.com ecosystem. Explore features, benefits, and real-world use cases, then compare Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Z-Wave LR, and Matter to choose the right fit by device and scenario. Learn setup and support practices that streamline installation, reduce truck rolls, and improve reliability.
In this session, you'll:
- Define key automation features and benefits for residential and commercial
- Map devices and use cases to Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Z-Wave LR, and Matter
- Apply enrollment best practices to speed setup and reduce truck rolls
- Troubleshoot interference, mesh health, and compatibility issues
Suggested Roles: Technician, Sales, Support
Customer Engagement and Retention
From Customer Connections to Revenue Retention Services, Alarm.com provides a suite of tools, with select AI-powered capabilities, to sharpen targeting, automate outreach, and surface actionable insights across the customer lifecycle. Join us as we put these tools, resources, and data into action to drive engagement and retention.
In this session, you’ll:
- Understand the stages of the customer life cycle
- Familiarize yourself with tools that support marketing and sales
- Identify ways to keep customers engaged during all portions of their life cycle
Suggested Roles: Sales, Marketing
The Partner Portal: Your Gateway to Remote Support 
Dive into the Partner Portal and learn successful strategies for gathering and interpreting the information within. We’ll show you where to go to diagnose and resolve issues remotely.
In this session, you'll:
- Learn about tools for isolating customer issues and remote commands for resolving the concerns
- Understand how to read and analyze the History page
- Practice using the Equipment Pages to gain insight and efficiently troubleshoot
Suggested Roles: Support
The Power of Proactive Video Deterrence 
Discover the power of Proactive Video Deterrence in enhancing security and peace of mind. You'll learn the impact of each video deterrence solution and how to position them in a tiered offering. Gain the skills to assess customer needs and identify the most effective layer of deterrence for various scenarios, ensuring tailored and optimal solutions. Perfect for those aiming to elevate their expertise in modern video surveillance strategies!
In this session, you’ll:
- Discover the advantages of proactive video features and their impact on deterrence
- Understand how to position Proactive Video Deterrence solutions in a tiered offering
- Assess customer needs to identify effective layers of deterrence
Suggested Roles: Technician, Sales
The Solution-Based Selling Method
Learn the art of Solution-Based Selling from the Alarm.com sales team. This method flips the script and gets your customers talking so you can easily identify their needs to deliver a personalized offer they can't ignore.
In this session, you'll:
- Identify the needs of residential and business customers
- Practice using probing and key questions to better understand a customer's needs
- Uncover sales secrets that help you sell the Alarm.com Platform
Suggested Roles: Sales