Olarm HUB

Datasheet

White Olarm smart home hub device with blue LED indicators for 4G, Wi-Fi, and status on the front.

Important

The Olarm HUB requires an active subscription. You can purchase a subscription through your installer, alarm response company, or directly in the Olarm APP.

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Compliance

Perfect for:

Residential properties

Homes, apartments, estates

Commercial buildings

Offices, retail, warehouses

Industrial facilities

  • For long-range coverage

Your Security Advantage, Simplified:

Fast setup and config

Plug-and-play configuration, QR code pairing via Olarm APP, WPS pairing for WiFi (one-button connection)

Fast installation

Easy wall mounting, no need to dismount for maintenance/service.

Multi-Layer Reliability

  • 4 simultaneous connectivity layers via Ethernet, WiFi, and dual 4G LTE.

2 km Wireless Range

  • Cover large properties with long-range Olarm HALO technology

Enterprise-Grade Security

  • TLS 1.2 / AES-128 encryption with multi-layer tamper protection

Supported products

White Olarm wireless door or window sensor with a blue indicator light.

Olarm ENTRY

Protect your doors, windows and secure areas

White Olarm remote control with illuminated blue cross-shaped buttons and lock, unlock, and alert icons.

Olarm KEY

Arm, disarm and more with programmable buttons

Olarm Connect circuit board with two blue cylindrical batteries attached.

Olarm CONNECT

Integrate Optex wireless detectors

Olarm FlipX front

Olarm FlipX

Wide & narrow mode wireless indoor detector

White electronic door lock with a keypad and a keyhole at the bottom.

Olarm FitX

5° curtain, wireless outdoor detector

White rectangular electronic device with a blank screen and a top section, likely a security or sensor device.

Olarm SnapX

120°, wireless outdoor detector

White rectangular motion sensor with curved front panel and sleek modern design.

Olarm 90XS

90° wireless outdoor detector

White rectangular motion sensor device with a small horizontal indicator near the top.

Olarm 180X

Dual zone, 180° degree, wireless outdoor detector

Tall, white, rectangular pouch with a rounded bottom and resealable top.

Olarm WingX

Dual zone, outdoor curtain detector

System capabilities

Areas / Partitions

8

Part Arming Profiles

4 (per area / partition)

Olarm Wireless Devices

48

Zones

150

Coverage

2 km - Long-range wireless communication via Olarm HALO

Users

Up to 990 users

Signals

Contact ID

Supported

SIA DC09

Coming soon

Third-Party Device / communicator Integration

Via 4 I/O Ports

Gates and garage doors, panic buttons, external LED indicators, other security peripherals

Mechanical specifications

Device Dimensions

238 x 97 x 34 mm

Device Weight

111 g (TBC)

Packaged Dimensions

292 x 152 x 92 mm

Packaged Weight

787 grams

Enclosure Material

ABS - PLA

Status Indicator

6 x RGB LED

Battery Holder

18650 2600mAh 3.7v Lithium ion rechargeable battery

LED Indicators

The Olarm HUB features a comprehensive LED indicator system with 6 RGB LEDs for real-time status monitoring and quick diagnosis. Each LED provides visual feedback about different aspects of the system's operation.

Cellular Signal Strength (3-Bar Display)

Three separate LEDs indicate 4G LTE signal quality for optimal placement and troubleshooting:

LED States

Signal

Insight

🔵 🔵 🔵 3 Solid Blue

Excellent
Optimal location

🔵 🔵 ⚫ 2 Solid Blue

Good
Acceptable location

🔵 ⚫ ⚫ 1 Solid Blue

Poor
Reposition device location for better connectivity

Ethernet Connection LED

Indicates the status of the wired Ethernet connection:

LED States

Status

Insight

🔵 Solid Blue

Connected
Successfully connected to Olarm Cloud via Ethernet

🟠 Solid orange

Connection Failed
Cannot establish connection to Olarm Cloud

⚫ LED off

Not Connected
No Ethernet cable connected or port inactive

Wi-Fi Connection LED

Indicates the status of the wireless WiFi connection:

LED States

Status

Insight

🔵 Solid blue

Connected
Successfully connected to Olarm Cloud

🟡 Solid yellow

Pairing Mode
WPS pairing mode active

🟠 Solid orange

Connection Failed
Cannot connect to Olarm Cloud

⚫ LED off

Not Connected
Wi-Fi not configured

Olarm "O" LED (System Status)

The main system status indicator located in the center of the device. Provides overall system health and operational status:

LED States

Status

Insight

🔵 Solid blue

Connected
Successfully connected to Olarm Cloud

🟠 Solid orange

System Warning
Warning condition detected. Check Olarm APP for specific alert details

⚪ Solid white

Booting
System is starting up or restarting

🟣 🔵 Flashing purple/blue

Firmware Update
Over-the-air firmware update in progress

🔴 Solid red

Critical Error
System error or critical failure detected

Controls

Physical Function Button (WPS mode)

Physical Reset Button

Tamper Detection & Prevention

Multi-Layer Tamper Protection:

Wall Tamper

Breakaway tab on mounting plate for tamper event

Lid Open / Close

Mechanical sensor inside enclosure for lid open event

Cable Management

Physical protection via strain-relief system with secure mounting

Power

AC Fail and Internal Battery Low events

Tamper Response:

Immediate push notification to Olarm APP

Contact ID signal sent to monitoring station where professionally monitored

Event logged in device history

Internal battery

Battery Type

18650 Lithium ion rechargeable battery

Battery Capacity

2600mAh 3.7v

Battery Life

Up to 12 hours

Power Monitoring

Alerts for mains power loss, power connected and low internal battery event

Operating conditions

Temperature

–15 to 60°C

Humidity

0 - 90% RH

Radio / wireless technologies

Olarm HUB communicates across four layers simultaneously:

Ethernet (10/100 Mbps RJ45)

Wi-Fi 2.4GHz

4G LTE (Dual SIM)

Olarm HALO (868 MHz)

Type Approval Note: Type Approval may be required in your country/region. Please contact our sales team to confirm regional support.

Mobile connectivity - 4G/LTE

Olarm HUB M

Regions

South Africa, Africa & Europe

LTE

Category 1

LTE-FDD frequency bands

B1/3/5/7/8/20/28

Dual Managed SIM Cards

South Africa

2 x Olarm managed local SIM cards - Vodacom & MTN

SIM Features:

Online right out of the box

Managed data plans included

No configuration required

Wi-Fi - 2.4GHz

WiFi Standards

2.4GHz only - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

Antenna Type

Tamper resistant internal

Tx Power

13 to 19.5 dB (data rate dependent)

Rx Sensitivity

-69 to -97 dBm (data rate dependent)

Encryption

WPA2-PSK

WPS Setup

Yes

Data Rates - 20MHz

11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps11n: MCS0-7, 72.2 Mbps (Max)

Data Rates - 40MHz

11n: MCS0-7, 150 Mbps (Max)

Olarm HALO - Wireless Protocol

Olarm HALO is the invisible thread that keeps all your security devices connected over long distances with minimal power usage.

Modulation

LoRa

Frequency Range

863-870 MHz


Bandwidth

125 kHz

Range

Up to 2 km (line of sight)

Key Features

Secure, long-range encrypted wireless technology

Continuous device health monitoring

Automatically monitors for tampering, battery, and signal issues

Superior resistance to interference & signal jamming

Dual wireless channels for maximum reliability

Constant connection with reliable check-ins

Security & Encryption

Encryption

TLS 1.2 / AES-128

Cloud Communication

All communications encrypted

Data Transmission

Secure end-to-end

General Purpose I/O Ports

Screw Terminal Ports

6 in total (5-28V)

Configurable I/O Ports

4

I/O Voltage Range

0-20 VDC

Voltage Low

0V - 1V DC

Voltage High

3.3V - 15V DC

Max Open Drain Current

IO Port 1 & 2: 20 mA
IO Port 3 & 4: 134 mA

Power Requirements: For best performance for applications, we recommend utilizing power via the DC power supply with cable provided in the box.

Applications

Monitor & control gates and garage doors

Panic buttons

External LED indicators

3rd party peripheral integration

3rd Party Communicator Integration

Screw terminals for integration

Configurable outputs: Zone in alarm, AC fail, Panic, Open/Closed

Alerting & Audio

Integrated Siren

Output

>85 dB

Features

Configurable audible alerts for enhanced security notifications.
Instant triggering for alarm events.

Mobile Notifications

Push notifications for all events and alarms

Real-time status updates

Multi-user support

Included in the box

1x Olarm HUB

1x 18650 Lithium ion rechargeable battery (2600mAh 3.7v)

1x Tamper-proof wall mount with breakaway tab

1x DC power supply with cable (region-specific)

3x M3.5mm x 25mm mounting screws

3x 5mm Nylon wall plugs

2x Cable ties for strain relief

Quick start guide

QR code for device pairing

Product Variations

HUB M W4NU

Wifi, 4G, Ethernet, USB

HUB M W4N

Wifi, 4G, Ethernet

HUB M W4

Wifi, 4G

Certifications, accreditations & test reports

Type Approval

ICASA TA-2025/1772

Safety & Health

Product Safety Tests

EN IEC 62368-1

SAR Report

EN 62311:2020 (SAR)

Battery Test Reports (18650)

UN38.3, IEC62133

RF Exposure / SAR

EN 62311:2022

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

ETSI EN 301 489-1: V2.2.3 (2019-11)

ETSI EN 301 489-3: V2.1.1 (2019-03)

ETSI EN 301 489-17: V3.2.4 (2020-09)

ETSI EN 301 489-19: V2.1.1

ETSI EN 301 489-52: V1.1.0 (2016-11)

EN 50130-4: 2011+A1:2014

Radio Spectrum Efficiency

ETSI EN 301 511: V12.5.1 (2017-03)

ETSI TS 151 010-1 V12.8.0 (2016-05)

ETSI EN 301 908-1: V15.1.1 (2021-09)

ETSI EN 301 908-13: V13.2.1 (2022-02)

ETSI EN 300 220-1: V3.1.1 (2017-02)

ETSI EN 300 220-2: V3.2.1 (2018-06)

ETSI EN 300 328: V2.2.2 (2019-07)

ETSI EN 303 413: V1.2.1 (2021-04)Alerting & Audio

More info

European Importer

OPTEX Europe B.V.

Henricuskade 17, 2479 NB The Haque, The Netherlands