How Do I Add a PowerG Motion Sensor to the IQ5 Hub Panel?

To add a PowerG motion sensor to the IQ5 Hub, swipe down, touch Settings, Advanced Settings, enter the Installer Code (1111 by default), and go to Installation, Devices, Security Sensors. Touch Auto Learn Sensor, activate the PGP9914, set Sensor Type to Motion, and select a Sensor Group.

Before You Begin

The IQ5 Hub (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) does not include a built-in motion sensor, so external PowerG motion detectors are the primary source of interior motion protection. The DSC PGP9914 PowerG PIR Motion Detector connects natively over PowerG wireless — no daughter card required. Mount the detector before enrollment and confirm it is within PowerG range of the panel.

The Sensor Group controls when the motion sensor is active. Group 17 (Away-Instant Motion) activates only when armed to Away and trips instantly when motion is detected — the most common choice for interior rooms. Group 15 (Stay-Instant Motion) keeps the sensor active in both Stay and Away modes for areas you want to monitor even when home. Choose the group that matches your needs before enrolling.

Steps to Add the Motion 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. Activate the PGP9914 to send a signal. Walk in front of the detector or press the tamper button on the back. The panel chimes and displays the DL ID.

6. Touch OK, set Sensor Type to Motion, choose a Sensor Group and Name, then touch Add New. Group 17 (Away-Instant Motion) is the standard choice. Choose a name such as Living Room Motion and touch Add New to save.

IQ5 Hub sensor type selection screen showing Motion option

Motion Sensor Groups Explained

Group 17 (Away-Instant Motion) activates only when armed to Away — the right choice for most interior rooms. Group 15 (Stay-Instant Motion) activates in both Stay and Away modes for areas you want protected when home. Group 20 (Away-Delay Motion) gives an entry delay when motion is detected. Group 25 (Safety Motion) never triggers an alarm and is used for activity monitoring only. For complete protection, add a monitoring plan and expand coverage with additional PowerG sensors throughout your security system.

Adding a PowerG motion sensor to your IQ5 Hub provides interior motion detection coverage throughout your home on the IQ5 Hub. For help with PowerG motion 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.