Create/edit a Video Motion Detection recording rule
Notice: Beginning February 2023, newly created video accounts will no longer have the option to create Video Motion Detection (VMD) recording rules. This change comes as we confidently move forward with Video Analytics as our premiere motion recording solution.
This change will not affect any accounts created prior to this date. Alarm.com camera models that only support VMD recording will continue to be able to use VMD recording rules after the cutoff date. For assistance with the implementation and troubleshooting of the VMD solution on older accounts, contact your service provider.
A Video Motion Detection recording rule records video when a camera detects motion. For more information about how to configure VMD settings, see How should I configure Video Motion Detection (VMD) settings for a video device?.
Note: The SkyBell Doorbell Camera uses passive infrared (PIR) motion detection instead of Video Motion Detection.
To create a Video Motion Detection recording rule:
- Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
- Click Video.
- Click Recording Rules.
- Click Add New Rule.
- Click to select Video Motion Detection (VMD).
- Enter a name for the recording rule.
- Select which camera records when it detects motion.
- Click to select any existing VMD windows using the in these VMD windows dropdown menu (if applicable).
Note: This option is not available for '25, '26, and '36 series cameras. - In During this time frame, select the times when the rule can be triggered.
- In Minimum delay between camera-triggered clip uploads, select the desired minimum time between when the rule can be triggered.
- If desired, click to select any of the options in the At home settings. The options include:
- Do not record when the system is Disarmed.
- Do not record when the system is Armed Stay.
- Do not record when any of the Geo-Devices are inside the Geo-Fence.
- In Video Clip Recipients, click Add to select who should receive notifications.
- Select any entries in the Address book to be notified, or click New to add a new Address Book entry.
- Click Close.
- Verify the recording rule is configured with the desired settings.
- Click Save Rule.
To edit a Video Motion Detection recording rule:
- Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
- Click Video.
- Click Recording Rules.
- Click the
for the Video Motion Detection recording rule.
If you do not see the Video Motion Detection recording rule, it has not been created yet.