Which wireless protocols do Alarm.com video devices support?
Wireless connection protocols
The following table outlines the Wi-Fi security protocols that each series of wireless video devices support to connect to a network:
| Device | Standard | Frequency | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| '10 series | 802.11b/g | 2.4GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| '20 series | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| '21 series | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| '22 series | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| '23 series | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 (requires firmware version 0.6.2.548+) |
| '24 series |
802.11b/g/n/ac |
2.4GHz, 5GHz |
WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 (requires firmware version 0.6.2.548+) |
| 1080p Indoor Wi-Fi Camera (ADC-V515) | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz |
WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 (requires firmware version 0.0.5.357+) |
| 1080p Indoor Wi-Fi Camera (ADC-V516) |
802.11/b/g/n |
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
WPA2, WPA3 |
| 4MP Outdoor Floodlight Camera (ADC-V729/V729AC) | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| 4MP Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera (ADC-V730) | 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | WPA2, WPA3 |
| 4MP Indoor/Outdoor Battery Camera with Two-Way Audio and Integrated Spotlight (ADC-V731B) | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | WPA2, WPA3 |
| Alarm.com Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB750) | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 (requires firmware version 02093+) |
| Alarm.com Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB770) | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| Alarm.com Premium Video Doorbell Camera (ADC-VDB775) | 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | WPA2, WPA3 |
|
Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B) |
802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WPA2 |
| SkyBell and Slim Line I Wi-Fi Doorbell Cameras (ADC-VDB101/102/105/106) | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WPA, WPA2 |
| Slim Line II Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera (ADC-VDB105x/106x) | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz, 5 GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| ADC-W110/ADC-W100 | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| ADC-W115C | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WPA2 |
Access point protocols
The following table outlines the Wi-Fi security protocols required for wireless video devices to connect to the listed access point device:
| Device | Standard | Frequency | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADC-SG130 | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| ADC-W115C | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | WPA2 |
| IQ Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/ax | 2.4GHz/5GHz | WPA2, WPA3 |
If the router uses a standard or band not listed above
As long as the router is capable of enabling the wireless networking standards (e.g., 802.11 b/g/n/ac) required by the video device, the router should be able to enroll the camera.
For information about adjusting the router's settings to enable the required network standards, refer to the router's user manual.
Frequently asked questions
Are Wi-Fi 6 routers using 802.11ax backwards compatible with Alarm.com video devices?
While the video devices themselves do not support the 802.11ax standard, most routers can still be set to be backwards compatible with the network standards listed above.
Do any video devices support WPA3?
Yes.
- '23 and '24 series video devices support WPA3 on firmware version 0.6.2.548+
- The ADC-V515 supports WPA3 on firmware version 0.0.5.357+
- The ADC-VDB750 supports WPA3 on firmware version 02093+
- The ADC-V516 supports WPA3 on all firmware versions
- The ADC-V730 supports WPA3 on all firmware versions
- The ADC-V731B supports WPA3 on all firmware versions
- The ADC-V729 and V729AC support WPA3 on all firmware versions