How Do I Add a Doorbell Camera to the IQ5 NS Security System?

To add a doorbell camera to the IQ5 NS, connect the camera to your Alarm.com account through the Alarm.com website or app. Cameras connect via WIFI and are managed through the Alarm.com app on your phone. The IQ5 NS has no display, so doorbell notifications appear in the app only.

How Doorbell Cameras Work With the IQ5 NS

The IQ5 NS (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) is a screenless security system panel that supports Alarm.com doorbell cameras through the Alarm.com app. Since the IQ5 NS has no screen, Live Answer notifications do not display on the panel — they appear only in the Alarm.com app on your smartphone. You can view the live feed, speak with visitors, and manage the camera entirely through the app. The Alarm.com ADC-VDB770 is a compatible doorbell camera model.

To use a doorbell camera with the IQ5 NS, you need an active Alarm.com monitoring plan that includes video features. The camera connects to your home WIFI and registers with Alarm.com — not directly to the IQ5 NS panel.

How to Add the Camera to Alarm.com

1. Install the doorbell camera and connect it to your home WIFI. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. The camera needs a stable WIFI connection.

2. Log in to your Alarm.com account and navigate to Video. Select Add Camera or follow the in the app prompts in the Alarm.com app to add a new video device.

3. Follow the Alarm.com setup wizard to complete enrollment. Once complete, the camera appears in your Alarm.com video device list. You can view the live feed, receive doorbell notifications, and manage clip settings from the Alarm.com app.

Doorbell Notifications on the IQ5 NS

Because the IQ5 NS has no display, all doorbell camera interactions happen through the Alarm.com app. When someone rings the doorbell, a push notification appears on your phone. Open the notification to view the live feed and speak with the visitor using two-way audio. You can also configure motion alerts, set up clip recording, and create automation rules in Alarm.com — for example, triggering a recording whenever the front door motion zone is active. For expanded home automation features, Alarm.com allows you to create rules that combine doorbell events with other actions like turning on lights or unlocking the front door.

Adding a doorbell camera to the IQ5 NS lets you see and speak with visitors through the Alarm.com app from anywhere on the IQ5 NS. For help with doorbell camera setup or other configurations or other configurations on your IQ5 NS, contact the Alarm Grid support team. We are here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Email us at support@alarmgrid.com, call us at 888-818-7728, or visit our website and chat with a live support agent.