Summary of Contents for A3 Smart Home Virtual Pro Install Kit
- Page 1 Security Devices at a Glance Get your home protection up and running. Virtual Pro Install Kit Quick Start Guide Installation Support: (877) 998-1457 a3smarthome.com/install We’re available 7 days a week, 8 am - 8 pm PST...
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Page 3: We're Here To Help
Welcome to A3 Smart Home! This guide covers the basics of getting your security system’s control panel and 7 main security devices up and running. The instructions provided here are customized and abridged for this install process, and are not meant to be a full device guide. - Page 5 Table of Contents 1. Security Device Overview 2. Setting up Your Control Panel 3. Installing Your Security Devices A. Door & Window Sensors B. Motion Detector C. Smoke and Heat Detector D. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector E. Glass Break Sensor F.
- Page 6 (877) 998-1457 Security Device Overview virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Below are all the security devices available in our Virtual Pro Install Kit, and covered by our basic monitoring package. Their installation is covered in this guide. You may have some or all of the devices shown below in your order.
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Page 7: Installation Parts
Setting Up Your Control Panel Installation parts: • Your touch-screen panel • A power supply plug, already wired into the back of the panel • Long outlet screw, to help secure your power supply plug • Detachable table stand for placing your panel Choose your location. - Page 8 Need Help? a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 Setting Up Your Control Panel virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Follow these steps to plug in and power up your panel. Using a screwdriver, carefully Take your power supply, which is Plug your power supply into your remove the existing screw from already wired into your panel, and chosen outlet.
- Page 9 Installing Your Door & Window Sensors Installation parts: Contact • A sensor, consisting of a magnet (smaller piece) and contact (bigger piece) • Adhesives on the back of the magnet and contact, for placing Magnet • Alcohol wipes to wipe down surfaces See where to place sensors on a door: The best way:...
- Page 10 Need Help? Installing Your Door a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 & Window Sensors virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Where to place sensors on a window: The sensor location on windows will be similar to that of doors. Place on a window inside your home, with the contact going on the window frame and the magnet going on the window itself.
- Page 11 Installing Your Door & Window Sensors Placing your sensors: Prep your surfaces. With the wipes provided, wipe down the areas of doors and windows that you’ll place the sensors on. Then wait until they’re dry. If you need to remove existing sensors from a previous security system, call (877) 998-1457 to get assistance from a Smart Home Pro.
- Page 12 Need Help? a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 Installing Your Motion Detector virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Installation parts: Corner Mount Flat Mount • Your motion detector sensor Backplate Backplate • 2 different backplates, one for a flat surface install and one for a corner install • Screws to secure your backplate Choose your location.
- Page 13 Installing Your Motion Detector Mount your backplate. Flat Mount Place your chosen backplate (flat or corner), against your chosen surface, following the positions in the example photos on the right. Make sure that the mounting hook (circled in green) is facing the right-hand side, like in the photos, otherwise your motion detector will be upside down.
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Page 14: Insert Batteries
Need Help? Installing Your Smoke and a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 Heat Detector virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Installation parts: • Round faceplate, which holds your detector • Flat backplate for mounting to surface • 2 screws to secure the backplate • 3 AAA batteries Insert batteries. Open the back of your smoke and heat detector, and insert the provided batteries. -
Page 15: Mounting Instructions
Installing Your Smoke and Heat Detector Choose your location. Your smoke and heat detector should be mounted high on a wall or ceiling. The most common areas are in hallways near bedroom doors. If mounting on a wall, the detector should be about 6 inches from the ceiling. Avoid placing your detector in: •... - Page 16 Need Help? Installing Your Carbon Monoxide a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 (CO) Detector virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Installation parts: • Round faceplate, which holds your detector • Flat backplate, which will be mounted to a surface • Screws to secure the backplate • 1 lithium battery Insert batteries Place your provided battery into the battery compartment.
- Page 17 Installing Your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Choose your location. Your CO detector can either be mounted: • On the ceiling, at least 12 inches away from any wall • On a wall, at least 6 inches from the ceiling but no lower than a light switch Avoid placing your detector: •...
- Page 18 Need Help? a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 Installing Your Glass Break Sensor virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Installation parts: • The faceplate, which includes the sensor • A backplate for mounting • Screws to secure the backplate • 2 batteries, already inside Choose your location. Your glass break sensor can be mounted on a ceiling or a wall that face the protected window(s) of your choice.
- Page 19 Installing Your Temperature Sensor Installation parts: • Sensor, with adhesive pack on the back • Alcohol wipe to wipe down surfaces Choose your location. Temperature sensors are most commonly placed on the wall baseboards in bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements. Just avoid areas that may retain heat, such as furnace rooms or near hot water pipes.
- Page 20 Need Help? Setting Up Your Medical a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 Panic Button virtualpro@a3smarthome.com Installation parts: • Medical panic button, with batteries already inside • Device holder • Keychain loop Choose your location. The panic button can be: • Carried with a keychain •...
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Page 21: Add Users
Configuring Your Panel Settings Once you’ve installed your security equipment, go to your control panel and run the on-screen setup wizard, where you’ll connect to WiFi, run a system test, enable bluetooth, and add users. Your security devices have already been connected to your panel. -
Page 22: Testing Your System
Activation Once you and your Smart Home Pro ensure your devices are working properly, they will activate your 24/7 professional monitoring during your call. Set up your online A3 Smart Home account and mobile app. Next... -
Page 23: Download The App
Create your account. You will have received, either by email or in your box, a welcome message with instructions for creating your A3 Smart Home online account. Follow the instructions to set up your username and password. Download the app. - Page 24 Need Help? Enhance your home security and a3smarthome.com/install (877) 998-1457 automation with smart devices. virtualpro@a3smarthome.com From cameras to lighting controls, we carry a variety of smart home automation devices to easily install and pair seamlessly with your system. To add these devices to your system, you’ll need to have our smart monitoring plan. Device Name Features Great For...
- Page 25 That's it! Your A3 Smart Home security system is up and running. If you need anything, we're here to help.
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