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diy security install

Smart home security improvement that’s quick and easy

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Have Homelife Automation?

Visit the Automation DIY Install page to learn about installing your devices.

Add more smart to your home

Shop Homelife for new smart devices and we’ll ship them right to you.  All you have to do is install and pair your devices with the Homelife Hub.  It’s that simple. 

Devices you can install yourself

Make your smart home even smarter with some new gadgets you can set up. Here are a few tips and tricks to make it easier.

Smart LED Light Bulbs

Go ahead, forget to turn the lights off. Now you can dim lights or turn them on/off in a tap from anywhere. How to install Smart LED Light Bulbs.

Smart Plugs

Turn your lamp or small appliance into a smart device just by plugging it in and controlling it with the Homelife app. How to install Smart Plugs.

Smart Door Locks

Lose your keys? No big deal. Now you can lock or unlock your doors wherever. How to install Smart Door Locks.

HD Cameras

Keep an eye on your home and everything in it with these crystal-clear indoor HD Cameras. How to install HD Cameras.

installing smart lights

How to install Smart LED Light Bulbs

Follow these steps to shed a little light on installation. Check requirements before you begin:  

 

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Turn off the lightbulb you want to replace, then replace the new bulb

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Turn on the light. When it begins pulsing, it’s in pairing mode. You’ll have 3 minutes to complete the pairing

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On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press Settings and enter your 4-digit master keypad code

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From the Settings menu, select Home Devices > Lighting > Add Lights

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Press Next to begin the pairing process. Once the Smart Bulb is found, the light on the screen will become solid

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When the Dimmable Light icon appears, pairing is complete and you can press Done

installing smart plugs

How to set up Smart Plugs

Time to get your plugs ready to pair. Check requirements before starting:

 

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On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press Settings and enter your 4-digit master keypad code

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From Settings, select Home Devices > Lighting > Add Lights, then press Next

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Once the Smart Plug is found, the blue light on the plug will become solid

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When the On/Off light icon appears, pairing is complete and press Done

installing smart door locks

How to install Smart Door Locks

Get full control of your door locks in a few steps. Check the requirements and door compatibility before you begin:

 

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On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press Settings and enter your 4-digit master keypad code

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From the Settings menu, select Home Devices > Door Locks > Add Door Lock, then press Next

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Press the A button on your door lock four times to put it into pairing mode

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When the Door Lock icon appears on the Touchscreen, pairing is complete and press Done

Learn more troubleshooting tips for installing Smart Door Locks

installing hd cameras

How to install HD Cameras

For detailed camera installation instructions click here.
Want to keep an extra eye on home? Check requirements and start setting up a new camera:

 

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On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press Settings and enter your 4-digit master keypad code

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From the Settings menu, select Home Devices > Cameras > Add a Camera, then press Next

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Follow the prompts to conduct a network test, and press Next. Then press Next again

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On the Locating Camera screen, the connected camera will appear

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Press Accept to begin pairing and press Next when pairing is complete

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On the Edit New Camera screen, tap the Camera Name field and enter a new name. Then press Done

using the homelife app

Start smart with the app

Open the Homelife app to set up your smart lights, cameras, plugs and more. Just log in with your Homelife Username and Password to pair. See supported devices.

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