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title: Can I set up the unit for my loved one, or does it need to be professionally installed?
description: Learn whether you can set up your loved one’s INS LifeGuard alarm yourself or if professional installation is required, with guidance to ensure it works correctly.
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December 18, 2025

# Can I set up the unit for my loved one, or does it need to be professionally installed?

INS LifeGuard units are easy to install, so you can save money by setting it up yourself. Detailed instructions are included in your **Welcome Pack**, and you can also access them below for your specific unit.

- [SmartHome LGX](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/en/knowledge/how-to-install-your-smarthome-lgx?hsLang=en)
- [SmartLink Medi-Guardian MKII](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/en/knowledge/how-to-install-your-smartlink-medi-guardian-mkii-4g?hsLang=en)
- [SmartHome IP Dialler (V2)](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/en/knowledge/how-do-i-self-install-the-ipd-v2?hsLang=en)
- [SmartHome IP Dialler (V1)](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/en/knowledge/how-do-i-self-install-my-v1-unit?hsLang=en)

If you prefer, we can arrange for a **qualified technician** to handle the installation for you, ensuring everything is set up correctly and ready to protect your loved one.

- [In-Home Alarm Systems](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/knowledge-base/in-home-alarm-systems?hsLang=en)
- [Mobile Alarm Systems](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/knowledge-base/mobile-alarm-systems?hsLang=en)
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    - [SmartHome LGX FAQs](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/knowledge-base/faq?hsLang=en#smarthome-lgx-faqs)
    - [Mobile Alarm FAQs](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/knowledge-base/faq?hsLang=en#mobile-alarm-faqs)
    - [LifeGuard Managers Portal FAQ](https://help.inslifeguard.com.au/knowledge-base/faq?hsLang=en#lifeguard-managers-portal-faq)
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