How Do I Add a PowerG Door/Window Sensor to the IQ5 Hub?

To add a PowerG door or window sensor to the IQ5 Hub, swipe down, touch Settings, Advanced Settings, enter the Installer Code (1111 by default), go to Installation, Devices, Security Sensors, and touch Auto Learn. Trip the sensor, set Sensor Type to Door/Window, and select a Sensor Group.

Compatible PowerG Door and Window Sensors

The IQ5 Hub (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) supports PowerG door and window contacts natively. A compatible model is the DSC PGP9945E PowerG Door/Window Contact, which includes a wired input for connecting a hardwired device. The standard PG9945 and slim PGP9303 vanishing contact are also compatible. No daughter card required. The PGP9945E shows an additional Sensor Input field during enrollment — set this to Reed Switch for standard door/window use.

The Sensor Group controls how the sensor behaves when the security system is armed. Group 10 (Entry-Exit Normal Delay) is the standard choice for a main entry door. Group 13 (Instant Perimeter D/W) triggers instantly — the right choice for windows and secondary doors. Choose the correct group before completing enrollment.

Steps to Add the Door or Window Sensor

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch Settings. The Settings page opens.

IQ5 Hub Settings Tray opened by swiping down from the top of the screen

2. Touch Advanced Settings and enter the Installer Code (1111 by default). The Advanced Settings menu opens. If you see Master Settings instead of Installation, you entered the Master Code — go back and re-enter the Installer Code.

IQ5 Hub Advanced Settings highlighted on the Settings page

3. Touch Installation, then Devices, then Security Sensors. The Security Sensors menu opens.

IQ5 Hub Advanced Settings installer menu categories

4. Touch Auto Learn Sensor. The panel enters listening mode.

IQ5 Hub Auto Learn Sensor mode waiting for a device signal

5. Trip the sensor to send a signal. Open and close the door or window. For newer PowerG sensors, pull the battery tab to power on. For older models, press and hold the enroll button until the LED flashes. The panel chimes and displays the DL ID.

6. Touch OK, set Sensor Type to Door/Window, choose a Sensor Group and Name, then touch Add New. Use Group 10 for a main entry door, Group 12 for a longer-delay entry, or Group 13 for windows. Add a name like Front Door or Kitchen Window and touch Add New.

IQ5 Hub sensor type selection screen showing Door/Window option

Sensor Groups for Door and Window Sensors

Group 10 gives your main entry door a delay period before alarming. Group 12 provides a longer delay for garage or secondary entries. Group 13 triggers instantly for windows and doors that should never open while armed. Add a monitoring plan and expand coverage with additional PowerG sensors at every entry point around your home.

Adding a PowerG door or window sensor to your IQ5 Hub gives you encrypted wireless protection at every entry point with full supervision on the IQ5 Hub. For help with PowerG sensor enrollment or other configurations or other configurations on your IQ5 Hub, 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.