Alarm.com Prism Series PoE Cameras
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- Configure a Video Analytics ruleAlarm.com Video Analytics continuously scans a property and sends a notification when a person, vehicle, or animal is identified. Advanced detection rules enhance perimeter security by sending alerts when someone is coming or going, or even loiterin
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- Adjust how long to request clip uploads during an alarmVideo devices can be configured to upload back-to-back clips during an alarm for 1 to 15 minutes using the website.
- Adjust saved video resolution, image quality, or frame rateVideo settings can be customized for each camera and video device.
- Adjust the live image quality of a cameraLive video image quality can be changed to improve either motion clarity. Increasing the video image quality improves the fine details in the picture — decreasing the video image quality reduces the amount of bandwidth the video device needs.
- Alarm.com video ports and protocols requirements
- Can a video device use both an Onboard (SD card) and SVR recording schedule simultaneously?Yes. A video device can record continuously to an Onboard recording schedule and SVR recording schedule at the same time.
- Change the video alert format
- Connect a video device using Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)
- Create/edit a camera group
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) for video devices
- How does Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) work with Alarm.com video devices?
- How much Onboard Recording footage can be stored on a microSD card?
- How often does Alarm.com check the connectivity of the video cameras?Video camera connectivity is verified every 8 hours.
- How well can Alarm.com cameras see in the dark? (night vision, infrared)
- Onboard Recording (SD card) with Smart View for video devices
- Perform an Internet speed testAn Internet speed test can help determine if a network has the bandwidth required to support Alarm.com video devices.
- Two-Way Audio Installation and User GuideTwo-Way Audio lets users talk and listen remotely through compatible video devices and hear recorded audio in saved clips. It works in the Customer app, Customer website, and on some supported panels when live video streaming is enabled. Supported cameras use either Half-Duplex audio, which requires pressing and holding to talk, or Full-Duplex audio, which allows simultaneous speaking and listening.
- View continuously recorded video using Smart ViewStream footage is recorded using a Stream Video Recorder (SVR) or an Onboard Recording rule at any time using Smart View. Playback of continuously recorded video is available using the Customer website or Customer app. This article details how to view, navigate and download clips from the Smart View timeline.
- What are the internet service and bandwidth requirements for Alarm.com video devices?The upload speed bandwidth requirements for Alarm.com video devices. The network requirements can vary based on the model or camera type.
- What internet browser software is needed to use Alarm.com video devices?The Alarm.com Customer website supports most popular desktop and laptop browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari version 10.1 or later, and Mozilla Firefox.
- What is WebRTC end-to-end video streaming?WebRTC is one type of technology that Alarm.com uses to establish a connection between a camera and a customer device. It is supported by all major browsers and is widely used in real-time communication applications, including Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.
- What is the difference between Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex audio?♦ Half-Duplex audio allows only one communication channel to be used at a time, similar to a walkie-talkie or traditional two-way radio. These devices require the user to manually enable and disable the camera's microphone and speaker. ♦ Full-Duplex audio allows both communication channels to speak and listen simultaneously, similar to a telephone call. These devices require the user to tap or click the microphone icon once to toggle on microphone and speaker functionality during a stream.
- What is the maximum distance of Power-over-Ethernet (POE)?
- When does live or saved video contain audio?
- Which wireless protocols do Alarm.com video devices support?