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Uniview Geofencing Not Working? A Step-by-Step Fix

Is Uniview Geofencing not working? Our step-by-step guide helps you troubleshoot location permissions, app settings, and background activity to fix the issue.

Is this your issue?

  • The system does not automatically arm when you leave the geofence area
  • The system fails to disarm upon returning to the geofence area
  • You receive notifications that the geofence is unavailable
  • The app shows your location inaccurately or not at all
  • The feature works intermittently without any clear pattern
  • Changes to the geofence radius or location do not seem to take effect

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, the guide below will help you resolve them.

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Uniview Geofencing Not Working? Here's How to Fix It

Geofencing is a powerful feature in the Uniview system (often managed through the EZLive app), designed to automatically arm or disarm your security system based on your smartphone's location. When it works, it's incredibly convenient. When it fails, your system may not arm when you leave home, leaving your property vulnerable. This guide will help you troubleshoot the common reasons why Uniview geofencing isn't working.

### Why Geofencing Fails: The Core Issues

Geofencing relies on constant communication between your phone's GPS and the Uniview app. The feature can break down due to:

  • Incorrect App Permissions: The app doesn't have the constant access to your location that it needs.
  • Aggressive Battery Optimisation: Your phone is putting the app to "sleep" in the background to save power.
  • Inaccurate Location Settings: The "home" location in the app is not set correctly.
  • Network Issues: Poor cellular data or Wi-Fi can prevent your phone from reporting its location.

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting for Uniview Geofencing

Follow these steps on the smartphone that you have configured as the geofencing device.

### Step 1: Grant "Always Allow" Location Permissions

This is the most common cause of geofencing failure. The app needs to know your location even when it's not open on the screen.

  • For iOS (iPhone):

    1. Go to your iPhone's "Settings".
    2. Scroll down and tap on the Uniview/EZLive app.
    3. Tap on "Location".
    4. You must select "Always". If it's set to "While Using the App," geofencing will not work correctly.

  • For Android:

    1. Go to your phone's "Settings".
    2. Tap on "Apps", then find and tap the Uniview/EZLive app.
    3. Tap on "Permissions".
    4. Tap on "Location".
    5. Select "Allow all the time". This is essential for background location tracking.

### Step 2: Disable Battery Optimisation for the App

Modern smartphones are very aggressive in closing background apps to conserve battery. You need to exempt the Uniview app from this.

  • For Android (steps may vary slightly by manufacturer):

    1. Go to Settings > Apps > Uniview/EZLive app.
    2. Tap on "Battery" or "Battery saver".
    3. Set the permission to "Unrestricted" or "Don't optimise". This ensures Android doesn't shut the app down.

  • For iOS:

    1. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
    2. Make sure Background App Refresh is turned on for the Uniview/EZLive app.

### Step 3: Check Your Geofence Configuration in the App

An incorrectly set home location can cause issues.

  1. Open the Uniview/EZLive App: Navigate to the geofencing setup section.
  2. Verify the Home Location: Check the pin on the map. Is it placed accurately over your home address? If not, edit and move it to the correct spot.
  3. Adjust the Radius: The radius defines the boundary. If it's too small (e.g., 50 metres), minor GPS inaccuracies can cause the system to think you're home when you're not, and vice versa. Try increasing the radius to 150 or 200 metres for better reliability.
  4. Ensure it's Enabled: Double-check that the geofencing feature is actually toggled on.

### Step 4: Ensure Stable Connectivity

Your phone needs a data connection (Wi-Fi or cellular) to report its location to the Uniview servers. Ensure that you have a reliable data plan and that mobile data is enabled for the app.

By ensuring the app has the correct permissions and is exempt from battery-saving features, you can solve the vast majority of Uniview geofencing problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is often due to incorrect location permissions for the app on your smartphone. The app needs 'Always Allow' access to your location to know when you enter or leave the geofence. Battery optimisation settings can also prevent the app from running in the background.

On iOS, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > [Uniview App] and set it to 'Always'. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > [Uniview App] > Permissions > Location and select 'Allow all the time'. This is crucial for geofencing to work reliably.

Yes. Modern smartphones try to save battery by putting apps to sleep. You must disable battery optimisation for the Uniview app. On Android, this is usually in Settings > Apps > [Uniview App] > Battery. Set it to 'Unrestricted'. This allows it to run in the background.

Ensure your home location is set accurately on the map within the Uniview app's geofencing setup. Also, make sure the radius of the geofence is not too small. A larger radius (e.g., 150-200 metres) can provide more reliable results as GPS can drift slightly.

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