Getting Started With Video Service Through Alarm.com

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General Topics

Which Cameras are Compatible with Alarm.com?

What Cameras can I use with Alarm.com?

What Cameras can I use with Alarm.com? Video through Alarm.com requires an Alarm.com compatible camera. Third party cameras are not supported on Surety plans. All Alarm.com IP cameras, the 2GIG-HD100 and most analog cameras with a BNC connection (when attached to an Alarm.com video server) are compatible. The Alarm.com Video servers do not support the HDCVI (HD over Coax) input type. Alarm.com video devices sold through Surety: Indoor: ADC-V515 ADC-V523 ADC-V622 Outdoor: ADC-V724x Doorbe…

How to enroll a camera or video device to your Alarm.com account

How to enroll a camera or video device to your Alarm.com account

To enroll a camera, connect the camera to the local network, then associate the camera with the Alarm.com account. There are three local options for connecting video devices to the network: Ethernet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Mode, and Access Point (AP) Mode. Some video devices can only be connected using some of those options, so verify which methods are supported before beginning the enrollment process. Pre-enrollment checklist: AC power adapter (required for non-PoE connections) Broa…

What is Video Analytics?

How To Utilize Alarm.com Video Analytics

Video Analytics Overview Video Analytics enables smarter video alerts on what matters most. It actively detects and distinguishes between people, animals, and vehicles to reduce nuisance alerts. Combined with new virtual tripwires and fenced-in activity zones, youcan enhance perimeter security and gain more insight into activity on your property. Once a person, vehicle or animal is detected, you can receive an enhanced alert with a thumbnail image of what was caught on camera. Also control what…

Live Video Streaming

Live video streaming with Alarm.com Video

Live video can stream from the Alarm.com Website or Alarm.com Mobile app to allow greater awareness of property even when you are away. Live video and video recordings happen independently of each other. A camera can take a recording based on recording rules or commands even while a user is streaming live video. For customer privacy, the dealer/service provider does not have access to stream any live or recorded video. Functionality Mobile device compatibility Streaming live video is avai…

Internet service and bandwidth requirements for Alarm.com video devices

What are the internet service and bandwidth requirements for Alarm.com video devices?

Alarm.com video devices have network requirements and recommendations that, when met, provide an optimal experience to the user. The requirements and recommendations include recommended types of internet connections, router compatibility, bandwidth, and Wi-Fi signal strength requirements. Internet service and bandwidth requirements vary by video device model, video device audio integration, and whether or not a Stream Video Recorder (SVR) is in use. Internet connection type compatibility Alarm…

How to Remove a Camera from Alarm.com Account

How To Remove a Camera from Alarm.com

Should you need to remove a camera from your Alarm.com account, this can be done in one of two ways, via the Alarm.com website and via the Alarm.com mobile app. Remove a camera from the Alarm.com Website Login to the Alarm.com Website Navigate to Video then click on the Settings tab. Select the Camera you wish to remove from Video Device drop down Choose Video Device Info At the bottom of the Video Device Info page, click on Delete this Video Device Note If you need to re-add the video devi…