How Do I Add an Indoor Camera to the IQ5 NS Security System?

To add an indoor camera to the IQ5 NS, connect the camera to your home WIFI and add it to your Alarm.com account through the Alarm.com website or app. The IQ5 NS has no display, so all camera viewing and management is done through the Alarm.com app. Camera notifications appear in the app.

How Indoor 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 indoor cameras through the Alarm.com app. Compatible models include the ADC-V530 4MP Indoor Camera and the ADC-V523X Indoor Camera with Night Vision. Since the IQ5 NS has no display, Live View is not available on the panel itself — all camera feeds, motion clips, and notifications are managed through the Alarm.com app on your smartphone or tablet. Cameras connect to your home WIFI and register with Alarm.com, not directly to the panel.

You need an Alarm.com monitoring plan that includes video features. Indoor cameras are useful for monitoring pets, family members, entry points, and package delivery areas, all managed remotely from your phone.

How to Add the Camera to Alarm.com

1. Place the indoor camera and connect it to your home WIFI. Follow the manufacturer's setup guide. A stable WIFI connection is required.

2. Log in to your Alarm.com account and navigate to Video. Select Add Camera or follow the prompts in the Alarm.com app to register the camera.

3. Follow the Alarm.com setup wizard to complete registration. Once complete, the camera appears in the Alarm.com app. View the live feed, receive motion notifications, and manage clip recording from the app.

Managing Indoor Cameras on the IQ5 NS

All indoor camera management on the IQ5 NS happens through the Alarm.com app. View live feeds, review motion-triggered clips, configure motion detection zones, and adjust privacy settings from your phone. With two-way audio capable cameras, you can also speak through the camera remotely. Create home automation rules in Alarm.com such as triggering clip recording when a door sensor opens or sending a push notification when motion is detected in a specific zone.

Adding an indoor camera to your IQ5 NS gives you remote home monitoring managed entirely through the Alarm.com app on the IQ5 NS. For help with indoor 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.