Recording rule types

The type of recording rules the user can create depends on the video camera model and what other devices are associated with their system. The user can create camera-triggered or event triggered recording rules. 

SkyBell Doorbell Cameras can have recording rules based on doorbell button presses and doorbell motion detection. Those recording rules cannot be customized to time-of-day or panel arming state.

To create a recording rule using the Customer Website:

Note: The configuration process for a Video Analytics rule is different from other recording rules. 

1. Log into the Alarm.com Customer Login .
2. Click Video.
3. Click Recording Rules.
4. Click + Add New Rule.
5. Click to select the type of rule to create. The rule types made available are based on what is enrolled on their system (e.g., Alarm, Video Motion Detection (VMD), Sensor Opened or Closed, etc.).
6. Enter a name for the recording rule.
7. Configure the rule settings as desired. Rule settings depend on which rule is being created.
8. In Video Clip Recipients, click + Add Recipient if the user wants to receive notifications. 
   1. Click to select the entries in the Address book to be notified, or click + New to add a new Address Book entry.
   2. Click Close.
   3. Using the recipient's dropdown menu, select one of the following: 
      • To receive a notification containing only text, click Text Only.
      • To receive the captured video clip attached in the notification, click Attach a Video Clip.
        
        Note: The ability to receive video clips in an SMS text or email notification depends if the service provider allows video emails. The data charges by the cellular service providers can be significant for using video features on cell phones.
         
      • To receive a thumbnail image of the captured video clip attached in the notification, click Attach a Thumbnail.
9. Verify the recording rule is configured with the desired settings.
10. Click Save Rule.