Installation guides
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IQ Panel 4
Wall-mount or tabletop the panel, connect it to Wi-Fi and cellular backup, and finish the initial pairing screen.
20 minutes
Door / window sensor
Two-piece magnetic sensor. The larger transmitter mounts on the frame, the small magnet on the moving panel.
5 minutes per opening
Motion sensor
Passive-infrared sensor. Covers up to 35 ft at ~90° when mounted in a room corner.
10 minutes
Glass-break sensor
Audio sensor that listens for the frequency of shattering glass within a room.
10 minutes
Smoke detector
Wireless photoelectric smoke sensor that reports to the panel and monitoring center.
15 minutes
Carbon monoxide detector
Wireless CO sensor that alerts on rising carbon monoxide levels.
15 minutes
Flood / leak sensor
Detects water contact under sinks, water heaters, and washing machines.
5 minutes
Indoor camera
Wi-Fi camera with two-way audio and motion-based recording to the Alarm.com cloud.
15 minutes
Outdoor camera
Weather-rated Wi-Fi camera for driveways, side yards, and back doors.
30–45 minutes
Doorbell camera
Wired doorbell with HD video, motion zones, and person detection.
30 minutes
Smart lock
Z-Wave deadbolt that pairs to the panel and unlocks with codes, the app, or automation rules.
20 minutes
Garage door controller
Adds smart control and status to most standard garage door openers.
30 minutes