How to Set Up Cameras to Record on Disarm or Arm Events in Alarm.com

[tyler (Tyler G)]

This guide covers how to set up your cameras to record during Disarm events through Alarm.com.

1. Start by logging in to the Alarm.com Website

2. Click on Video
   

3. In the Video tab, click on Recording Rules
   

   

4. Next click on the Add Rule button.
   

5. From the Video Recording Rule page, select System Armed or Disarmed
   

   

6. From here, select the panel and arming status to trigger the recording, in this case you’ll want to choose Disarmed.

   • You can choose Armed Stay or Armed Away to set up a different recording type as well.

7. Next choose a time from for the recording, either at All Times or during select days and hours.

8. Click the check box next to each camera tied to your account you would like to record.

9. Now choose who gets notified of the recording by clicking on the Add Recipient button.

10. You can select from existing recipients or click New to create a new recipient. Click Add Contact when done creating a new recipient.

11. A list of all recipients selected will be shown at the bottom of the rule’s page.
    

    

12. When done setting up the rule, click Save Rule

13… Once the recording rule is active, you will see it in a list of all rules on the Record Rules page. From here you can toggle the rule on/off, edit the rule, or delete the rule from the Trash Icon.