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When does live or saved video contain audio?

Live video contains audio in the Alarm.com app. Saved and downloaded video contains audio when the video device records a clip based on a cloud (i.e., camera- or event-triggered) recording rule. A cloud recording rule is any rule that records and uploads an individual video clip to the customer's account to view later.

When is audio recorded?

All video device audio requires the Audio for non-doorbell cameras service package add-on and a video device that is compatible with Two-Way Audio. 

 

Recording method Audio recorded
Camera- or event-triggered clips Yes*
SVR/CSVR

Yes**

Onboard Recording Yes

*Note: Video files received from an email or MMS notification do not contain audio.

**Note: The ADC-SVR210, ADC-CSVR20XXP Pro Series, and ADC-CSVR21XXP Pro Series support recorded audio. For more information about CSVRs, see Commercial Stream Video Recorder (CSVR).

Audio playback support by platform

Platform Live video Saved video clips 24/7 recording
Alarm.com app Check Check Check
Alarm.com customer website Check** Check Check
TV app - N/A N/A
Downloaded clip N/A Check* -

*Note: Video files received from an email or MMS notification do not contain audio.

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