LifeShield home security system Setup Manual
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- Page 1 Setup Guide...
- Page 2 This guide will walk you through the easy set up of your LifeShield system. We’ve already customized and tuned your system to your specifications, so everything should be ready to go when you open the box.
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Page 3: System Components
Component Placement Suggestions: The LifeShield home security system you are about to set up is wireless. To maximize wireless coverage, plan to place the components throughout your home. Ideally, these components will be in different rooms on interior walls. A key consideration is making sure that all Sensors are within approximately 30 feet of one or more of the main components (base/cellular gateway, console). - Page 4 If you ordered the Home Essential Kit start here, then proceed to Step 2. Connect Base (Home Essential Kit) (Optional) Phone Cord Put the Base near your Modem/Router Remove the stand by sliding the Table Stand downward from the main body of the Base Modem/Router Insert the battery, then replace the Table...
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Page 5: Wall Mounting
Connect Console Put the Console near a frequently used door, ideally in a different room than the Base/Cellular Gateway *BUT NO MORE THAN 100 FEET FROM THE BASE/CELLULAR GATEWAY Remove the battery compartment door Battery Compartment Plug the battery pack into the plug receptacle and insert the battery into the battery compartment Snap on the battery compartment door Console Back View... - Page 6 Place Preprogammed Sensors Double-Hung Window There are up to 3 preprogrammed sensors:* • Main Door • 2 Door • Window 1 (if included) Once you have determined the appropriate location and orientation for the Bracket and magnet, attach them with double-sided tape *NOTE: WHEN POSSIBLE, PLACE THE BRACKET ON THE STATIONARY FRAME OF DOOR OR WINDOW, AND PLACE THE MAGNET ON THE DOOR OR WINDOW ITSELF.
- Page 7 Change Preprogrammed Sensors or Add Additional Sensors If you would like to change any of your preprogrammed sensors you can. Just follow the steps below. TO CHANGE PREPROGRAmmED SENSORS Press MENU on Console Scroll to Security Setup on the screen, press SELECT Enter master Code* (found in the front cover of this book) Scroll to Sensors Select sensor to be modified...
- Page 8 NOTE: Your Keychain Remote is ready to go and preprogrammed for a master User. If you have more than one Remote, you must create new User Codes before those keychains can be added. The LifeShield system can support up to 8 Users—1 master Scroll Ready To Arm...
- Page 9 When the Motion sensor has successfully been added you will hear 4 fast confirmation beeps from the lifeshield system. if there are no confirmation beeps, remove the battery from the Motion sensor then re-insert the battery into the Motion sensor to cause another power-up registration message to be sent.
- Page 10 LifeShield system will not permit the Siren Detector to be added Once the Siren Detector has been added to the LifeShield system, use the Edit feature to rename the device (optional) NOTE: PRESS DELETE TO ERASE TExT AND USE THE KEYPAD KEYS TO TYPE IN A NEW NAME. ONCE YOU ARE SATISFIED...
- Page 11 WiFi* information must be verified. Repeat step D if necessary. NOTES Must be on same router as your LifeShield Base to setup. After setup, plug into power where you like Setup WiFi using camera Settings in LifeView, Wifi antenna must be installed...
- Page 12 DO NOT use the WPS Button, Micro SD Slot, or green wire NOTES connector Must be on same router as your LifeShield Base to POWER POWE setup. After setup, plug into power where you like Setup WiFi using camera Settings in LifeView,...
- Page 13 INCLUDE RING TONES, RING VOLUME, DISTINCTIVE RINGING, DISPLAY CONTRAST, ETC. ADD THE HANDSET TO YOUR LIFESHIELD SYSTEm Follow these steps for adding an additional Handset to a LifeShield system. Handsets packed with kits are pre-registered and do not require these steps.
- Page 14 (c) selecting the location and (d) mounting the device prior to moving on to the next step involving integration of this device with your LifeShield system. Please note that it is not necessary to “Enroll” the device at this time.
- Page 15 Follow these steps for adding an additional device to an existing system. Devices packed with kits are pre-registered and do not require these steps. After the initial installation of the LifeShield System, components may be added to enhance access or performance. The maximum number of devices...
- Page 16 When the Smoke Sensor has successfully been added you will hear 4 fast confirmation beeps from the LifeShield system. If there are no confirmation beeps, check to make sure that the battery insulator tab has been removed, re-attach the Smoke Sensor to the mounting bracket and repeat the steps above Once the Smoke Sensor has been added to the LifeShield system: Use the Edit feature to rename the device (if desired).
- Page 17 Once the Temperature and Flood (Water) Sensor is installed it must be “added” to the LifeShield system in order to function. You will need a Handset (or Console) to add it. Enter the Security menu on the Handset (or Console) On the Handset (or Console), Press MENU.
- Page 18 If the Sensor test is successful, the LCD screen will display “Sensor xxx Passed”. If Battery cover until you have these words do not appear, return to “Add the Sensor to the LifeShield System”. added this device to the LifeShield System...
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Page 19: Setup Complete
To complete the activation process please call 888-387-8521. Using Your LifeShield Security System Now that you’ve set up and activated your system, you have a chance to find out how LifeShield can fit into your everyday life. You can access your security system from your Console, Keychain Remote, LifeView web application or LifeView mobile applications. -
Page 20: Arming Your System
Stay Arming—Home During the Day Maybe you work at home, or you’re taking care of the kids during the day. This is the setting you want to use on your LifeShield system. By activating Stay Arming, the system will ignore certain Sensors, like the motion Sensor and Sensors on interior doors. -
Page 21: Disarming Your System
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM CONTINUED: Instant Arming—Staying Home for the Evening When you and the family are in for the night—watching movies or TV or going to bed—arm the system using the INSTANT key. You want to use this when you’re not expecting anyone to enter the house, and when you’re not planning on going out. With INSTANT arming, No Exit or Entry Delay is provided, and opening a door that’s armed will generate an immediate alarm. -
Page 22: Responding To An Alarm
It’s very important to obtain permits and/or registration if required in your municipality. Many municipalities will not allow LifeShield to begin monitoring your home without a permit. In the event of a false alarm, municipalities can charge fines to consumers who do not obtain the required permits/registration. Also, some police agencies will not dispatch to a home that isn’t registered/permitted. - Page 23 If they sign up they will get their First Month FREE and a $100 LifeShield coupon*! *LifeShield coupon good towards any LifeShield accessory purchase. Offer does not apply to monthly monitoring. Shipping and other accessories purchased charged at point of sale.
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Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions
LifeShield is DSL compatible. An Ethernet cable may be connected between your LifeShield system and your home router, which in turn connects to your DSL modem. A telephone cord may then be connected between a telephone jack in your home and your LifeShield system, so long as a DSL filter is installed into this connection.