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Take a video recording

Users can record on-demand video clips from cameras and video devices that get uploaded to their accounts. For more information about how to view the clip once it is recorded and uploaded, see View saved video

Alarm.com video cameras can record video in response to motion or a system event (e.g., a door is opened or the system is disarmed, etc.) using recording rules. For more information about recording rules and how to create them, see Recording video.

Note: The SkyBell Doorbell Camera cannot manually record clips.

Take a video recording

Video recordings can be taken using the Alarm.com app or Alarm.com customer website.

Note: The Alarm.com Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB770) can only take recordings using the Alarm.com app.

  1. Log into the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Video.
  3. On the desired video device, tap Play .
  4. Tap Record video.
  1. Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. Mouse over the desired video device view, then click Request recording.

 

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