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Configure every exam alarm, in plain language

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Shared by Adolfo • July 07, 2026

Until now, alarm settings were rarely adjusted. The configuration relied on granular technical toggles with little guidance on what each one actually protected, so most exams simply ran on the default settings.

That changes today. Every alarm now comes with a plain-language description, so you can see exactly what each setting detects before you turn it on or off.

You can now configure 100% of the alarms included in your plan before each activity — including options that weren't adjustable before, such as LOCK expulsion and evidence thresholds.

These settings are available now in mySmowltech, and they're coming soon to the LTI panel, with the same configuration at institution, course and activity level.

Need to update many exams at once? Apply your settings in bulk to up to 100 activities, choose how many rows you want to see, and rest assured the panel only shows the tools your plan includes.