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

To add an outdoor 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. Notifications appear in the app only.

How Outdoor 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 outdoor cameras through the Alarm.com app. Compatible models include the ADC-V729 4MP Outdoor Floodlight Camera and the ADC-V731B Wire-Free Battery Spotlight Camera. Since the IQ5 NS has no display, Live View is not available on the panel — all camera feeds, motion clips, and notifications are managed through the Alarm.com app on your smartphone or tablet.

You need an Alarm.com monitoring plan that includes video features. Cameras connect to your home WIFI and register with Alarm.com — not directly to the IQ5 NS panel.

How to Add the Camera to Alarm.com

1. Install the outdoor camera and connect it to your home WIFI. Follow the manufacturer's installation guide. A stable WIFI connection is required for the camera to communicate with Alarm.com.

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 your Alarm.com app. You can view the live feed, receive motion notifications, and manage clip recording directly from the app.

Managing Outdoor Cameras on the IQ5 NS

All outdoor camera management on the IQ5 NS happens through the Alarm.com app. View live feeds, review motion-triggered clips, adjust camera settings, and set up notification rules from your phone or tablet. You can also create home automation rules in Alarm.com — for example, triggering a floodlight camera recording whenever the front door motion zone is active, or activating outdoor lights when the system arms away. The ADC-V731B solar bundle is a good wire-free option for locations where running power is not practical.

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