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Perimeter Guard™ for video devices

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Stop intruders in their tracks with Perimeter GuardTM proactive defense. Perimeter GuardTM uses Alarm.com's advanced Video Analytics to sound an alert and flash the camera's status LED when unwanted visitors are detected. Cameras with a built-in spotlight or floodlight can additionally have that light enabled along with their status LED.

Compatibility requirements

  • A service package that supports Video Analytics
  • The Audio for Non-doorbell Cameras service package add-on
  • A Video Analytics recording rule enabled on a compatible video device
  • For Audio Alerts, the camera's microphone and speaker must be enabled
     

    Important: The Audio recording Agreement needs to be accepted in order for the camera's microphone and speaker to be enabled.

    The Audio for Non-doorbell Cameras add-on still needs to be added to the service package to use Perimeter GuardTM lights, even if audio is not going to be used in the rule.

     
  • One of the following Alarm.com video cameras:
Camera model Status LED Alert Audio Alert Spotlight/Floodlight Activation
ADC-V515 Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-V516 Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-V523/523X Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-V530 Compatible Compatible Compatible
ADC-V723/723X Compatible Incompatible Incompatible
ADC-V724/724X Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-V730 Compatible Compatible Compatible
ADC-V731B Compatible Compatible Compatible
ADC-VC727P  Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-VC827P Compatible Incompatible Incompatible
ADC-VC847PF Compatible Incompatible Incompatible
ADC-VC728PF Compatible Compatible* Incompatible
ADC-VC838PF Compatible Incompatible Incompatible
ADC-V729/V729AC/VC729P Compatible Compatible Compatible
ADC-VDB770 Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-VDB775 Compatible Compatible Incompatible
ADC-VC7398PA Compatible Compatible** Incompatible
ADC-VC8498PA Compatible Compatible** Incompatible
ADC-VC8498P Compatible Compatible** Incompatible

*Note: The ADC-VC728PF is equipped with a buzzer device, which does not support volume adjustments. This hardware variation may result in noticeably different sound compared to other camera models that have a speaker.

**Note: External speaker connection required for audio output at camera.

Feature Details

Protect the property with Perimeter Guard'sTM loud whistles, beeps, flashing red lights, and spotlight or floodlight activation. An attention-grabbing combination of audio alerts and blinking red LED ensures people are fully aware of a camera's presence.

Cutting edge person detection and response with Video Analytics

Differentiate between people, animals, and vehicles. Perimeter Guard™ intelligently identifies when individuals linger in a specified location and responds accordingly.

Avoid false alarms

System does not annoy the neighbors with false alerts due to pets or passing pedestrians.

Enable Perimeter GuardTM

Perimeter GuardTM is configured using the Alarm.com customer website or Alarm.com app as part of the Video Analytics rules for the camera of interest. Once set up, the new feature is fully proactive, responding to visitors and potential intruders without further action from the customer.

Note: Perimeter GuardTM follows any schedule on the Video Analytics rule (e.g., if the rule has a schedule for 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, Perimeter GuardTM will also follow the schedule). The only exception is the ADC-VDB770, which is able to set a Perimeter GuardTM schedule to work independently within the Video Analytics rule's schedule. For more information, proceed to Set up a Perimeter GuardTM schedule.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. Click Recording Rules.
  4. Click Edit on an existing Video Analytics rule, or create a new one. For more information about creating a Video Analytics rule, see Configure a Video Analytics rule.
  5. Verify the initial Video Analytics settings are configured as desired, and then click Next.
  6. Click the Perimeter Guard toggle switch to enable the feature for the rule.
     
    Note: Some camera models do not have a separate Perimeter Guard toggle switch that needs to be enabled. If the individual toggle switches mentioned in the following steps are toggled on, that part of the feature is enabled for the given rule.
     
  7. In Perimeter GuardTM - Camera Light & Sound:
    • Click the Camera Status LED or Camera Light Alert toggle switch to enable the LED response and/or spotlight/floodlight activation.
      • Using the Light Duration dropdown menu, select how long the LED response lasts.
      • Using the Spotlight Pattern dropdown menu, select the desired spotlight pattern when activated.
         
        Note: The ADC-V729/V729AC/VC729P will instead display a Light Options dropdown menu that includes settings to activate only its floodlight, only its status LED (i.e., Warning Light), or both, as well as settings to determine the floodlight's behavior once activated.
         
    • Click the Camera Audio Alert toggle switch to enable the Audio Alert (only available on cameras using the Two-Way Audio feature).
      • Using the Audio Sound dropdown menu, select the type of sound the camera makes.
      • Using the Audio Duration dropdown menu, select how long the sound will be sustained.
      • Adjust the volume using the Volume slider.
         
        Note: The ADC-VC728PF does not support volume adjustments for this feature.
         
  8. Using the Set Minimum Delay Between Alerts dropdown menu, select the desired amount of time the camera should wait to start a new alert after a previous alert has completed.
  9. Make any additional changes to the Video Analytics rule as desired.
  10. Click Save.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Video camera.
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. Tap Recording Rules.
  5. Tap Edit on an existing Video Analytics rule, or create a new one. For more information about creating a Video Analytics rule, see Configure a Video Analytics rule.
  6. Verify the initial Video Analytics settings are configured as desired, and then tap Next.
  7. Tap the Perimeter Guard toggle switch to enable the feature for the rule.
     
    Note: Some camera models do not have a separate Perimeter Guard toggle switch that needs to be enabled. If the individual toggle switches mentioned in the following steps are toggled on, that part of the feature is enabled for the given rule.
     
  8. In Perimeter GuardTM - Camera Light & Sound:
    • Tap the Camera Status LED or Camera Light Alert toggle switch to enable the LED response and/or spotlight/floodlight activation.
      • Using the Light Duration dropdown menu, select how long the LED response lasts.
      • Using the Spotlight Pattern dropdown menu, select the desired spotlight pattern when activated.
         
        Note: The ADC-V729/V729AC/VC729P will instead display a Light Options dropdown menu that includes settings to activate only its floodlight, only its status LED (i.e., Warning Light), or both, as well as settings to determine the floodlight's behavior once activated.
         
    • Tap the Camera Audio Alert toggle switch to enable the Audio Alert (only available on cameras using the Two-Way Audio feature).
      • Using the Audio Sound dropdown menu, select the type of sound the camera makes.
      • Adjust the volume using the Volume slider.
         
        Note: The ADC-VC728PF does not support volume adjustments for this feature.
         
  9. Using the Set Minimum Delay Between Alerts dropdown menu, select the desired amount of time the camera should not start a new alert after a previous alert has completed.
  10. Make any additional changes to the Video Analytics rule as desired.
  11. Tap Save.

Set up a Perimeter GuardTM schedule

Important: This feature is only available for the ADC-VDB770.

A Perimeter GuardTM schedule can be configured to work only during specified times using the Alarm.com customer website or Alarm.com app.

Note: Perimeter GuardTM can only be scheduled to be active when the Video Analytics rule's schedule is active.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. Click Recording Rules.
  4. Click Edit on an existing Video Analytics rule, or create a new one. For more information about creating a Video Analytics rule, see Configure a Video Analytics rule.
  5. Verify the initial Video Analytics settings are configured as desired, and then click Next.
  6. In Perimeter GuardTM - Camera Light & Sound, click the Camera Status LED and/or Camera Audio Alert toggle switch as desired to enable Perimeter GuardTM for the Video Analytics rule.
    • In This Alert Will Be Active...:
      • Click to select Only during the following times when the Rule is active.
      • Click to select the days of the week the Perimeter GuardTM schedule should be active.
      • Using the Starting at dropdown menu, select a start time for the Perimeter GuardTM schedule.
      • Using the Ending at dropdown menu, select an end time for the Perimeter GuardTM schedule.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Video camera.
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. Tap Recording Rules.
  5. Tap Edit on an existing Video Analytics rule, or create a new one. For more information about creating a Video Analytics rule, see Configure a Video Analytics rule.
  6. Verify the initial Video Analytics settings are configured as desired, and then tap Next.
  7. In Perimeter GuardTM - Camera Light & Sound, tap the Camera Status LED and/or Camera Audio Alert toggle switch as desired to enable Perimeter GuardTM for the Video Analytics rule.
    • In This Alert Will Be Active...:
      • Tap to select Only during the following times when the Rule is active.
      • Tap to select the days of the week the Perimeter GuardTM schedule should be active.
      • Using the Starting at dropdown menu, select a start time for the Perimeter GuardTM schedule.
      • Using the Ending at dropdown menu, select an end time for the Perimeter GuardTM schedule.

Audio Sound Samples

Tone Dropdown Option Command Duration

Whistle

Standard

1.2 seconds

3 seconds

3 seconds
30 seconds

30 seconds

Short Beep*

Standard

2.5 seconds

3 seconds

3 seconds
30 seconds 30 seconds

Long Beep*

Standard

5 seconds

3 seconds

3 seconds
30 seconds 30 seconds

Warning Sound

Note: For the ADC-V729/V729AC/VC729P, this option will appear as Warning Sound 1.

Standard

2.5 seconds

3 seconds

3 seconds
30 seconds 30 seconds

Warning Sound 2

Note: This option is only available for the ADC-V729/V729AC/VC729P.

Standard

2.5 seconds

3 seconds

3 seconds
30 seconds 30 seconds

*Note: The Short Beep and Long Beep Tones produce the same sound, but have a different default duration.

Troubleshooting

Unable to enable Camera Audio Alert

If Camera Audio Alert cannot be enabled, verify Turn off the camera's microphone and speaker is deselected in the camera's Video Settings page. For more information, see Configure a camera's microphone and speaker.

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