# DIY security install ## Smart home security improvement ## Have Homelife Automation? Visit the Automation DIY Install page to learn about installing your devices. [Learn more](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/automation/diy-installation.html). ## Add more smart to your home With smart devices 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 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](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#smartledlight). - **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](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#smartplugspod). - **Smart Door Locks** - Lose your keys? No big deal. Now you can lock or unlock your doors wherever. [How to install Smart Door Locks](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#smartdoorlocks). - **HD Cameras** - Keep an eye on your home and everything in it with these crystal-clear indoor HD Cameras. [How to install HD Cameras](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#hdcameras). --- ## Installing smart lights ### How to install Smart LED light bulbs Follow these steps to shed a little light on installation. [Check requirements](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#smartlights) before you begin: 1. Turn off the lightbulb you want to replace, then replace the new bulb 2. Turn on the light. When it begins pulsing, it's in pairing mode. You'll have 3 minutes to complete the pairing 3. On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press **Settings** and enter your 4-digit master keypad code 4. From the **Settings** menu, select **Home Devices** > **Lighting** > **Add Lights** 5. Press **Next** to begin the pairing process. Once the Smart Bulb is found, the light on the screen will become solid 6. 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](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#smartplugs) before starting: 1. On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press Settings and enter your 4-digit master keypad code 2. From Settings, select **Home Devices** > **Lighting** > **Add Lights**, then press **Next** 3. Once the Smart Plug is found, the blue light on the plug will become solid 4. When the On/Off light icon appears, pairing is complete and press **Done** Learn more [troubleshooting tips for installing Smart Plugs](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/troubleshooting-tips-for-easy-connect-of-the-automation-smart-plug.html). --- ## Installing smart door locks ### How to install Smart Door Locks Get full control of your door locks in a few steps. [Check the requirements](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#smartdoorlocks) and [door compatibility](https://www.cox.com/content/dam/cox/residential/documents/homelife/Smart_Door_Locks_Compatibility_Checklist.pdf) before you begin: 1. On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press **Settings** and enter your 4-digit master keypad code 2. From the **Settings** menu, select **Home Devices** > **Door Locks** > **Add Door Lock**, then press **Next** 3. Press the **A** button on your door lock four times to put it into pairing mode 4. When the Door Lock icon appears on the Touchscreen, pairing is complete and press **Done** Learn more [troubleshooting tips for installing Smart Door Locks](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/program-and-operate-your-cox-homelife-door-locks.html). --- ## Installing HD cameras ### How to install HD Cameras For detailed camera installation instructions [click here](https://www.cox.com/content/dam/cox/residential/flex/documents/homelife/hd-camera-installation-instructions.pdf). Want to keep an extra eye on home? [Check requirements](https://www.cox.com/residential/homelife/learn/security/diy-installation.html#hdcameras) and start setting up a new camera: 1. On your Touchscreen Control Panel, press **Settings** and enter your 4-digit master keypad code 2. From the Settings menu, select **Home Devices** > **Cameras** > **Add a Camera**, then press **Next** 3. Follow the prompts to conduct a network test, and press **Next**. Then press **Next** again 4. On the *Locating Camera* screen, the connected camera will appear 5. Press **Accept** to begin pairing and press **Next** when pairing is complete 6. On the Edit New Camera screen, tap the **Camera Name** field and enter a new name. Then press **Done** Learn more [troubleshooting tips for installing cameras](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-homelife-troubleshooting-tips.html). --- ## Personalized support ### The fastest, easiest way to get support Easily resolve unexpected service and device issues with **SmartHelp**, your personalized support tool included in your account. Try it anytime you sign in to our website or the Cox app. [Fix my problem](https://www.cox.com/coxapp/smarthelp) ## Looking for more? - [More self-installation user guides](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/easy-connect-kits-and-user-guides.html) - [Manage your services](https://www.cox.com/coxapp/myservices) - [Cox Hotspot map](https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/learn/cox-hotspots.html#coxHotspotMap) ## Alarm Licenses Cox Homelife service provided by Cox Advanced Services: Arizona, LLC–ALARM Lic. #18141–0, ROC Lic. #310876; Arkansas, LLC–Lic. 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