In a few simple steps, your system will be ready to use! The video below is a walkthrough of our complete installation process.
If needed, we also have instructional articles and videos for installing individual sensors, these are linked below. Click camera installation for help installing cameras.
Once the security system is installed, you can install the Alder Appfor your mobile phone
Sensor Install Guide
Door Sensor
Step by Step Guide
If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added this Door Sensor to your alarm system before you install this piece of equipment.
Common Installation Locations
Swinging Door
Sliding Door
Double Door
Avoid
Do not install sensors:
In a non-climate controlled area
On the same side as your door hinge
On a metal or aluminum surface
More than 1" apart
Best Practice
Swinging door - place the magnet on the door in the top corner opposite the hinges. Place the contact sensor either on the molding above or the molding next to the door.
Sliding door - place the magnet on the sliding door in the top corner opposite the window. Place the contact sensor either on the molding above or the molding next to the door.
Double door - place the magnet on the central mullion and the contact sensor on the primary door
Align the two semi-circles from the contact sensor and magnet with one another
If you have crown molding or other decorative moldings, it may be better to reverse the sensors (magnet on molding, contact sensor on the door)
If needed, place either piece at a 90-degree angle as long as the pieces are less than 1" apart
Installing Door Sensor
Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions
Clean surfaces of the door and molding before mounting the sensor
Remove the adhesive backing
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds
Window Sensor
Step by Step Guide
if you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added this Window Sensor to your alarm system before you install this piece of equipment.
Common Installation Locations
Avoid
Do not install sensors:
In a non-climate controlled area
On a metal or aluminum surface
More than 1" apart
Best Practice
Place the magnet on the window that opens or slides. Place the contact sensor on the frame.
Align the two semi-circles from the contact sensor and magnet with one another
If your window frame is too narrow it might be better to reverse the sensors (magnet on the frame, contact sensor on the window)
If needed, place either piece at a 90-degree angle as long as the pieces are less than 1" apart
Installing Door Sensor
Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions
Clean surfaces of the window and molding before placing the sensor
Remove the adhesive backing
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds
Motion Sensor
Step by Step Guide
If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added the Motion Sensor to your alarm system before you install this piece of equipment.
Motion sensors have a 90º field of view and detect motion up to 45 feet away. They detect movement across a room or hallway and should be used to secure high traffic areas. To preserve battery life, Motion sensors will become inactive for 3 being triggered and during that time will not trigger again.
Common Installation Locations
Hallway
Living-room
Basement
Stairway entrance
Avoid
To reduce false alarms, do not install sensors:
In a non-climate controlled area
Near or in the way of air vents
In areas of the home that your pets are most active when you are not home
Pointing directly at windows
Best Practice
Sensors are recommended to be aimed at high traffic areas of the home as well as likely entry points
Corners are the best place to install Motion Sensors but they can also be installed on the flat surface of the wall
Place the sensor 6-8 feet above the floor (Ideally 7 feet)
Sensor orientation is critical, pay attention to the "TOP" sticker on the back of the sensor for proper placement
Installing Motion Sensor
Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions.
Make sure the wall surface is clean and dry
Remove the adhesive backing
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds
Glass Break
Step by Step Guide:
If you are installing new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added this Glass Break Detector to your alarm system before you install this piece of equipment. You may also have received our updated Glass Break detector, which will look like the sensor in the image below.
Common Installation Locations
In a room with three or more windows
Within 15 feet of all windows that you want to be protected
Avoid
Avoid installing the sensor in a room with sound dampening objects:
Heavy drapes/blinds
Partitions
These and other objects will shorten the effective range of detection.
Best Practices
Ceiling Mount - Place the detector within 15 feet of all windows that you want to be protected
Wall Mount - Place the detector within 15 feet of an adjacent or opposing wall of the window(s). The detector is not designed to provide coverage to windows located on the SAME wall as the sensor.
Installing Glass Break Sensor
Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions.
Remove the adhesive backing
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds
Carbon Monoxide (CO2)
Step by Step Guide
If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added the Carbon Monoxide Detector to your alarm system before you install the piece of equipment.
Common Installation Locations
Hallway
Utility Room
Rooms with gas appliances
Avoid
Do not install the sensor in the following areas:
Next to a door or window that would be affected by drafts
In or below a cupboard
Outside the home
Where airflow would be obstructed by curtains or furniture
Where dirt or dust could collect and block the detector
Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed
Best Practices
Within 10 feet of sleeping areas and in bedrooms that contain fuel-burning appliances
If the appliance or room is not normally used, such as a boiler room, the detector should be placed just outside the room so the alarm can be heard
Ceiling Mount - place the detector at least 12 inches from any wall (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates proper placement.
Wall Mount - place the detector at least as high as a light switch and at least 6 inches from the ceiling (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates proper placement.
Installing the Carbon Monoxide Detector
Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions.
Remove the adhesive backing
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds
Smoke Heat Freeze
Step by Step Guide
If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added the Smoke Heat Freeze Detector to your alarm system before you install the piece fo equipment.
Common Installation Locations
Bedroom
Hallway
Main Living Spaces
Avoid
Do not install Smoke Heat Freeze Detectors in the following areas:
Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance
Next to a door or window that would be affected by drafts
In or below a cupboard
Outside the home
Where airflow would be obstructed by curtain, partition or furniture
Where dirt or dust could collect and block the detector
Where it could be knocked, damaged or inadvertently removed
Best Practice
The detectors should only be mounted in climate-controlled areas.
Ceiling Mount - place the detector no closer than 4 inches to any wall (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates the proper placement.
Wall Mount - place the detector no more than 12 inches from the ceiling but no closer than 4 inches (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates the proper placement.
Installing Smoke Heat Freeze Detector
Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions
Remove the adhesive backing
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds
Flood & Freeze
Step by Step Guide
If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added this Flood/Freeze Sensor to your alarm system before you install this piece of equipment.
Common Installation Locations
Behind a toilet
Under a sink
Under a fridge
Beside or behind a washing machine
Near a water heater
In a basement
Avoid
Avoid placing in a location where a child can easily access the sensor
Do not place on metallic surfaces or aluminum trays
Do not place where water can condense on the sensor
Installing Flood Sensor
Place the Flood/Freeze sensor in the desired area as per the recommendations listed above with the four copper contacts facing down.
Using Flood/Freeze Sensor
The Flood/Freeze sensor is designed to detect pooling water as it makes contact across the copper contacts on the bottom of the sensor. It also detects temperatures below 41 degrees that could cause water pipes to burst. These features are designed to provide early detection in the case of a water leak or freezing temperatures.
Key Remote
Adding Remote
Click "Settings" on the top right-hand corner of the panel touch screen
Click "Sensors"
Click Remotes this will be the last button on the top row
Click "Add New Sensor"
Trigger the Remote by pressing and holding any button for three seconds (The panel will indicate the sensor has successfully been added)
Press Continue
Select the name of the Remote
Select Next
If you have additional Remotes to add select "Add more Remotes" otherwise select "Done Adding Remotes"
Door Sensor
Motion Sensor
Glass Break
Carbon Monoxide (CO2)
Smoke Heat Freeze
Flood & Freeze
Key Remote