Configure Alarm.com Video for Apple TV
Overview
The Alarm.com for Apple TV app brings a video-focused user experience to the TV. Users can view all of the cameras on the high-definition screen on a user interface optimized for use from the couch. Up to four simultaneous streams can be viewed on the screen at one time. If a user has more than four streams, the feeds will rotate out every 10, 20, or 30 seconds, depending on the user's preferences.
Compatibility
- The Alarm.com for Apple TV app requires tvOS 11.0 or later.
- Almost all Alarm.com cameras, with the exception of doorbell cameras, can be viewed through the Apple TV app.
- The Apple TV app supports streaming live video directly from compatible cameras.
- Third-party cameras can be viewed on Apple TV but will time out after 10 minutes.
- The Apple TV app does not support Two-Way Audio.
Note: Apple TV does not support Two-Way Audio. When port forwarding a device that has Two-Way Audio while using Apple TV, disable the microphone and speaker for the camera.
Installing the app
- Download the Alarm.com app from the Apple TV App Store.
- Log into the Alarm.com app.
Changing app settings
To change the camera view rotation frequency time:
- Swipe up on the remote's touchpad.
- Click Settings.
- Click Switch in new camera after.
- Click the desired camera rotation frequency.
To switch between linked accounts with video devices:
- Swipe up on the remote's touchpad.
- Click Settings.
- Scroll to Select Account, then click.
- Click the desired account.
To lock a camera into position:
- Scroll to the camera feed to be locked.
- Click and hold until the option to lock appears.
To log out of the app:
- Swipe up on the remote's touchpad.
- Click Settings.
- Click Log Out.