> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.solink.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.solink.com/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/alarm-setup/alarm-setup-overview.md).

# Alarm Setup Overview

Use the reference links in this guide to set up a new Solink alarm system.

Once you have activated a new alarm system, follow the steps listed in this section to set up your alarm system from start to finish.

For reference, the following image shows a newly activated alarm system in Solink without any configuration:

<img src="https://1562067156-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlMN1EUQcXYfv7FYpGJWR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1ea5f068cd00219d79de386566060b17e554d4d7%2F89e97c043e345ec4.png?alt=media" alt="" width="640">

To fully set up your alarm system, ensure to follow the guides below:

* [Alarm Contacts](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/alarm-setup/alarm-contacts.md)
* [Alarm Motion Zones](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/alarm-setup/alarm-motion-zones.md)

Additionally, you can configure the following optional alarm settings:

* [Alarm Schedule](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/alarm-setup/alarm-schedule.md)
* [Alarm Dispatch Instructions](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/alarm-setup/alarm-dispatch-instructions.md)
* [Alarm Guest Access](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/alarm-setup/alarm-guest-access-legacy-feature.md)
* [Arm/Disarm PIN](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/use-and-configure-alarms/arm-disarm-pin.md)

Once you have completed the alarm setup, you can learn how to [use and configure video alarms](/docs/protect-your-locations-with-alarms/use-and-configure-alarms.md).


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