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Configure a Video Analytics rule for the ADC-V731B

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It is now easier than ever for customers to create, edit, and customize their recording rules. First, the screens for individual recordings rules now include collapsible cards for each sub-section (e.g., Perimeter Guard™, lighting automation). The Ground Zone is also displayed on the individual rules page for a single-page viewing experience. On the Recording Rules page, Video Analytics rules are grouped by camera and each rule includes a thumbnail of the configured Ground Zone.

ADC-V731B's Video Analytics means less noise and more relevant recordings. Customers select the event types they are interested in (e.g., Person, Vehicle, Animal) and the ADC-V731B will not record when Other event types occur.

ADC-V731B additional considerations

PIR sensor overview

The V731B uses a PIR motion sensor to conserve battery resources. Before the Video Analytics object detection process starts, the V731B must first detect motion using the PIR sensor.

When the V731B detects motion using its PIR sensor, it wakes up the device fully and allows it to use Video Analytics to detect a Person, Vehicle, or Animal.

  • If Video Analytics detects a Person, Vehicle, or Animal, the device records and uploads the clip and sends any notifications the customer has configured.
  • Otherwise, the device goes back to sleep without recording a clip or notifying the user.
Duration Inside Area of Interest

This Video Analytics setting for Ground Zones is always set to .5 seconds, and is not adjustable for the ADC-V731B. This helps reduce missed detections of objects moving quickly across the Ground Zone area, since the device first wakes on PIR motion detection in order to run Video Analytics.

Ground Zone shape creation

Ground Zones created for the ADC-V731B can use up to 6 points to shape the Ground Zone area so that it fits the desired trigger space.

Additional Video Analytics Best Practices for the ADC-V731B
  • Install the device 6-9 feet (1.8-2.7 meters) above the ground
  • Angle the camera with a downward tilt and keep the horizon line level
  • Objects should be within ~16 feet (5 meters)

Note: For additional information and steps regarding physical installation of the ADC-V731B, see the Camera mounting overview section of the V731B's Installation Guide.

Live video streaming limitation

If a user is viewing the live video stream for an ADC-V731B, the camera will not be able to trigger Video Analytics rules.

Create a Video Analytics rule

Important: The ADC-V731B only supports one Video Analytics rule, and the rule must be a Ground Zone.

Alarm.com customer website steps
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. In Video, click Recording Rules.
  4. Click Add New Rule.
  5. In New Video Rule, click Video Analytics.
  6. In Select Camera, click the desired device to use for the recording rule.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Enter a name for the rule.
  9. In Motion Area, use the corners of the shape to select the desired area for motion detection.
    • Click Clear Ground Zone to remove the existing shape and click to place up to six corners to create a new Ground Zone area.
  10. In Detection Type, click to select the desired object(s) to be detected:
    • Person
    • Vehicle
    • Animal
  11. In Timeframe, click to select the desired timeframe:
    • All Times - This will detect motion every time the tripwire is crossed.
    • Custom - Select the desired days of the week and times for motion to be detected.
    • While on vacation - Select the desired dates for motion to be detected.
  12. In Except When..., use the Panel and Geo-Fence dropdown menus to set recording rule exceptions as desired.
  13. Use the Minimum delay between clips dropdown menu to select the desired time to pass before a new clip is recorded.
  14. If desired, click the Perimeter Guard toggle switch to enable a light and/or audio alert when motion is detected.
    1. If desired, click the Camera light alert toggle switch to enable camera lights when motion is detected.
      1. Use the Duration dropdown menu to select the amount of time the light alert should be active.
      2. Use the Spotlight Pattern dropdown menu to select how the camera's spotlight will react if Perimeter Guard is triggered.
    2. If desired, click the Camera audio alert toggle switch to enable an audio alert when motion is detected.
      1. Use the Audio Sound dropdown menu to select the desired sound to play.
      2. Use the Volume slider to select the desired volume for the audio alert.
    3. Use the Set minimum delay between clips dropdown menu to select the desired time to pass before a new clip is recorded.
  15. If desired, click the Light Automation toggle switch to enable light automation actions for when the recording rule is triggered.
    1. In Select Lights, click to select all applicable lights to trigger when the rule triggers.
    2. Use the Duration dropdown menu to select the amount of time the selected light(s) should be active.
    3. Click the desired Detection Type checkboxes (i.e., Person, Vehicle, Animal) for the event(s) that should trigger the light automation.
    4. In Timeframe, click to select the desired timeframe (i.e., At all times, Only during the following times, Only after Sunset).
  16. If desired, click the Notifications toggle switch to enable notifications when motion is detected.
    1. In Detection Type, click to select the desired object(s) to be notified about:
      • Person
      • Vehicle
      • Animal
    2. In Recipients, click to select the desired recipient(s) for the notifications.
      • Use the Attach a Thumbnail dropdown menu to select whether or not a thumbnail is sent with the notifications.
  17. Click Save.
Alarm.com app steps
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Video .
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. Tap Recording Rules.
  5. Tap Add.
  6. In New Video Rule, tap Video Analytics.
  7. In Select Camera, tap the desired device to use for the recording rule.
  8. Tap Next.
  9. Enter a name for the rule.
  10. In Motion Area, use the corners of the shape to select the desired area for motion detection.
    • Tap Clear Ground Zone to remove the existing shape and tap to place up to six new corners to create a new Ground Zone area.
  11. In Detection Type, tap to select the desired object(s) to be detected:
    • Person
    • Vehicle
    • Animal
  12. Use the Minimum delay between clips dropdown menu to select the desired time to pass before a new clip is recorded.
  13. In Timeframe, tap to select the desired timeframe:
    • All Times - This will detect motion every time the tripwire is crossed.
    • Custom - Select the desired days of the week and times for motion to be detected.
    • While on vacation - Select the desired dates for motion to be detected.
  14. In Except When..., use the Panel and Geo-Fence dropdown menus to set recording rule exceptions as desired.
  15. If desired, tap the Perimeter Guard toggle switch to enable a light and/or audio alert when motion is detected.
    1. If desired, tap the Camera light alert toggle switch to enable camera lights when motion is detected.
      1. Use the Light Duration dropdown menu to select the amount of time the light alert should be active.
      2. Use the Spotlight Pattern dropdown menu to select how the camera's spotlight will react if Perimeter Guard is triggered.
    2. If desired, tap the Camera audio alert toggle switch to enable an audio alert when motion is detected.
      1. Use the Audio Sound dropdown menu to select the desired sound to play.
      2. Use the Volume slider to select the desired volume for the audio alert.
    3. Use the Set minimum delay between clips dropdown menu to select the desired time to pass before a new clip is recorded.
  16. If desired, tap the Light Automation toggle switch to enable light automation actions for when the recording rule is triggered.
    1. In Select Lights, tap to select all applicable lights to trigger when the rule triggers.
    2. Use the Duration dropdown menu to select the amount of time the selected light(s) should be active.
    3. Tap the desired Detection Type checkboxes (i.e., Person, Vehicle, Animal) for the event(s) that should trigger the light automation.
    4. In Timeframe, tap to select the desired timeframe (i.e., At all times, Only during the following times, Only after Sunset).
  17. If desired, tap the Notifications toggle switch to enable notifications when motion is detected.
    1. In Detection Type, tap to select the desired object(s) to be notified about:
      • Person
      • Vehicle
      • Animal
    2. In Recipients, tap to select the desired recipient(s) for the notifications.
      • Use the Attach a Thumbnail dropdown menu to select whether or not a thumbnail is sent with the notifications.
  18. Tap Save.
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