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Associate a video device to an Alarm.com Stream Video Recorder

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Associate a video device with an Alarm.com Stream Video Recorder (SVR) so that the SVR can start recording footage. Video devices can be associated at any time using the Partner MobileTech app, Alarm.com customer website, or Alarm.com app, or during installation using the Partner MobileTech app.

A video device can only record video to a single SVR at a time. The video device's existing SVR recording schedule must be deleted before the video device can be associated with a different SVR.

Important: Deleting a video device's existing SVR recording schedule disassociates the video device from the SVR and deletes the video device's recorded footage from that SVR. Make sure to export any desired recorded footage from the device before deleting its SVR recording schedule.

For more information about when recorded footage can be deleted from an SVR, see Can video be deleted from an SVR?.

For steps and information about exporting recorded footage from an SVR, see Export saved video from an SVR/CSVR.

The process to associate video devices to an SVR varies depending on the model of SVR being used. Select the SVR from the following options:

ADC-SVR100/ADC-SVR122/ADC-SVR210/ADC-CSVR126

  1. Verify that all of the video devices for the SVR to record from are enrolled on your account.
  2. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  3. Click Video.
  4. Click Recording Rules.
  5. Click Local.
  6. Click Add New Schedule.
  7. Click SVR if there are multiple options to choose from.
  8. Click the desired SVR if there are multiple enrolled on the account.
  9. Configure the schedule:
    1. In Record from this camera, click to select the camera to record to the Streaming Video Recorder.
    2. Using the Resolution dropdown menu, select the resolution if the camera supports it.
    3. Using the Frame Rate dropdown menu, select the frame rate.
    4. Using the Quality dropdown menu, select the quality.
    5. In Time Frame, select a time frame for the rule to be active.
    6. To limit the number of days to record:
      1. Click Advanced Options.
      2. Click the Limit the number of days to record toggle switch to enable the limit.
      3. Using the dropdown menu, select the number of days to record.
         
        Note: Recorded video will still be automatically overwritten if you reach your local storage capacity prior to the day limit.
         
      4. Click Save.
  10. Click Save.
  1. Verify that all of the video devices for the SVR to record from are enrolled on your account.
  2. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  3. Tap Video.
  4. Tap Configure.
  5. Tap Recording Rules.
  6. Tap Local.
  7. Tap Add.
  8. Tap SVR if there are multiple options to choose from.
  9. Tap the desired SVR if there are multiple enrolled on the account.
  10. Configure the schedule:
    1. In Record from this camera, click to select the camera to record to the Streaming Video Recorder.
    2. Using the Resolution dropdown menu, select the resolution if the camera supports it.
    3. Using the Frame Rate dropdown menu, select the frame rate.
    4. Using the Quality dropdown menu, select the quality.
    5. In Time Frame, select a time frame for the rule to be active.
    6. To limit the number of days to record:
      1. Click Advanced Options.
      2. Click the Limit the number of days to record toggle switch to enable the limit.
      3. Using the dropdown menu, select the number of days to record.
         
        Note: Recorded video will still be automatically overwritten if you reach your local storage capacity prior to the day limit.
         
      4. Tap Save.
  11. Tap Save.

Recommendations for associating Wi-Fi devices to an SVR

Use an ADC-SG130 in the wireless connection configuration to significantly improve the experience when using wireless devices in conjunction with the Stream Video Recorder.

When connecting a wireless device (i.e., Alarm.com wireless cameras and/or POE to Wi-Fi bridges) to a compatible SVR, it is recommended to enroll these devices to an SG130 for their network connection. The SG130 is designed to internally handle DHCP leases for its attached devices as well as the routing required to allow them to successfully stream to the SVR.

For more information about the SG130, see Smart Gateway (ADC-SG130).

Pro Series ADC-CSVR20XXP/ADC-CSVR21XXP

  1. Verify that all of the video devices for the CSVR to record from are enrolled on your account.
  2. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  3. Click Video.
  4. Click Recording Rules.
  5. Click Local.
  6. Click Add New Schedule.
  7. Click SVR if there are multiple options to choose from.
  8. Click the desired CSVR if there are multiple enrolled on the account.
  9. Configure the schedule:
    1. In Record from this camera, click to select the camera to record to the Streaming Video Recorder.
    2. Using the Resolution dropdown menu, select the resolution if the camera supports it.
    3. Using the Frame Rate dropdown menu, select the frame rate.
    4. Using the Quality dropdown menu, select the quality.
    5. On compatible cameras, High-Efficiency Recording can be toggled on or off.
      • When High-Efficiency Recording is enabled, recordings will be recorded at a higher resolution during periods of activity and recorded at standard resolutions continuously.
    6. On compatible cameras, Audio can be selected to Record to SVR or Don't record to SVR.
      • The recording of audio and video is subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, which may require, for example, you to provide notice to others that audio and video recording is occurring. It is your responsibility to ensure your use of these devices complies with applicable law.
  10. Click Save.

Important: On compatible devices, People & Vehicle Motion detection mode is enabled by default. This mode disables local display options in order to conserve device resources. Motion detection modes can be configured after the schedule is created. For more information about configuring motion, see Configure motion detection modes on a CSVR.

  1. Verify that all of the video devices for the CSVR to record from are enrolled on your account.
  2. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  3. Tap Video.
  4. Tap Configure.
  5. Tap Recording Rules.
  6. Tap Local.
  7. Tap Add.
  8. Tap SVR if there are multiple options to choose from.
  9. Tap the desired CSVR if there are multiple enrolled on the account.
  10. Configure the schedule:
    1. In Record from this camera, click to select the camera to record to the Streaming Video Recorder.
    2. Using the Resolution dropdown menu, select the resolution if the camera supports it.
    3. Using the Frame Rate dropdown menu, select the frame rate.
    4. Using the Quality dropdown menu, select the quality.
    5. On compatible cameras, High-Efficiency Recording can be toggled on or off.
      • When High-Efficiency Recording is enabled, recordings will be recorded at a higher resolution during periods of activity and recorded at standard resolutions continuously.
    6. On compatible cameras, Audio can be selected to Record to SVR or Don't record to SVR.
      • The recording of audio and video is subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, which may require, for example, you to provide notice to others that audio and video recording is occurring. It is your responsibility to ensure your use of these devices complies with applicable law.
  11. Tap Save.

Important: On compatible devices, People & Vehicle Motion detection mode is enabled by default. This mode disables local display options in order to conserve device resources. Motion detection modes can be configured after the schedule is created. For more information about configuring motion, see Configure motion detection modes on a CSVR.

Recommendations for associating Wi-Fi devices to a 20XXP or 21XXP series CSVR

Use an ADC-SG130 in the wireless connection configuration to significantly improve the experience when using wireless devices in conjunction with the Stream Video Recorder.

When connecting a wireless device (i.e., Alarm.com wireless cameras and/or POE to Wi-Fi bridges) to a compatible SVR, it is recommended to enroll these devices to an SG130 for their network connection. The SG130 is designed to internally handle DHCP leases for its attached devices as well as the routing required to allow them to successfully stream to the SVR.

For more information about the SG130, see Smart Gateway (ADC-SG130).

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