Request a video device's wireless signal strength
Video device wireless signal strength can be checked remotely at any time using the Alarm.com customer website. It is generally recommended for video devices to have at least 66% wireless signal strength.
Request a video device's Wi-Fi signal strength
To request Wi-Fi signal strength during camera installation:
A camera's Wi-Fi signal strength can be tested through the Alarm.com app during the installation process. To use this feature, you will need one of the following compatible Alarm.com cameras:
- ADC-V515
- ADC-V523/523X
- ADC-V723/723X
- ADC-V724/724X
- ADC-VDB750
- ADC-VDB770
How to request a video device's Wi-Fi signal strength during installation:
- Log into the Alarm.com app.
- Tap
. - Tap
. - Tap Add Device.
- Tap the specific device or enter the MAC address to start the installation wizard.
- Enter a name for the device.
- Tap Next.
- In Configure Device, tap Next after the device is installed.
- Tap Request Signal Strength to request an updated Wi-Fi signal strength.
- Tap Next to continue and configure the camera as desired.
To request a video device's Wi-Fi signal strength using the Alarm.com app:
- Log into the Alarm.com app.
- Tap
. - Tap .
- Tap to select the desired video device.
- Tap the Wi-Fi signal strength card.
Note: The online status and Wi-Fi signal strength cards automatically display the date and time of the most recent check-in. - Tap Request Signal Strength.
To request a video device's Wi-Fi signal strength using the Alarm.com customer website:
- Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
- Click Video.
- Click Settings.
- Using the Video Device dropdown menu, select the desired video device.
- Click Video Device Info.
- In Normalized Wireless Signal Strength, click
to display the video device's Wi-Fi signal strength.
