# Santa Security

**GoSafer Security Knowledge Base**

*This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.*

## Overview

Catch Santa visiting your home this year with the Alarm.com Santa Security feature. For a limited time, you can take snapshots using compatible cameras, insert an image of Santa, and send the …

<table id="bkmrk-platformmobile-app-c"><tbody><tr><th>Platform</th><td>Mobile App</td></tr><tr><th>Content type</th><td>How-to / Configuration</td></tr><tr><th>Source last updated</th><td>2025-12-18</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Procedure

**Step-by-step guide:** Screenshots and videos are placed with the instruction they illustrate.

Make holiday memories extra magical this year with Alarm.com's Santa Security feature. For a limited time, you can capture the wonder by snapping enchanting photos of Santa making a special visit to your home. Choose your favorite festive sticker from the expanded image gallery, move it around so it's just right, and share the evidence with your loved ones. Spread holiday cheer and boost engagement with this fun, interactive feature!

Between December 1–31, 2025 you will be able to:

<div class="gosafer-inline-media" id="bkmrk-select-a-live-video-">- Select a Live Video feed and tap the Santa icon to take a snapshot
- Add a Santa, resizing or moving him as needed
- Select from day (full color) or night version Santa options
- Share the image with friends and family

<div>  
</div></div>Note: The first time you tap on a Live Video feed, a pop-up window will explain how to catch Santa on camera.

### What is required to use Alarm.com Santa Security?

<div class="gosafer-inline-media" id="bkmrk-the-alarm.com-alarm."><div>- The Alarm.com Alarm.com app on app version 4.17+ for iOS or 4.15.1+ for Android.
- A service package that supports Video Analytics other than *Single Doorbell with Video Analytics*.
- One of the following compatible video devices installed on your account: 
    - ADC-V515
    - ADC-V516
    - ADC-V520
    - ADC-V521IR
    - ADC-V522IR
    - ADC-V523/523X
    - ADC-V622
    - ADC-V622-WELL
    - ADC-VC726
    - ADC-VC736
    - ADC-VC826
    - ADC-VC836
    - ADC-V722W
    - ADC-V723/723X
    - ADC-V724/724X
    - ADC-V729/V729AC/VC729P
    - ADC-V730
    - ADC-VC827P
    - ADC-VC838PF
    - ADC-VC847PF
    - ADC-VC727P
    - ADC-VC728PF
    - All Sercomm cameras
    - ADC-VDB750\*
    - ADC-VDB755P\*
    - ADC-VDB770\*
    - ADC-VDB775\*
    - ADC-VDB780B\*

</div></div>**\*Important**: Customer accounts with only Video Doorbells enrolled do not support Santa Security because the Video Card does not display on the Alarm.com app dashboard for those accounts. Video Doorbells are only compatible with Santa Security if the customer account has an additional video device other than a doorbell installed on the account.

### How to use Santa Security

### **Santa Security interface example video**

<div class="gosafer-inline-media" id="bkmrk-"><div><div><div class="gosafer-step-video" style="width: 100%; max-width: 760px; margin: 1em 0 1.25em; background: #111;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="428" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/306278696" style="display: block; width: 100%; height: 428px; max-height: 56.25vw; border: 0; background: #111;" title="Santa Security" width="760"></iframe>

</div></div></div></div>If this video is blocked by the publisher's privacy settings, [open it on the original Alarm.com article](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Live_Video/Santa_Security).

### **To catch Santa using the Alarm.com app:**

<div class="gosafer-inline-media" id="bkmrk-log-in-to-the-alarm."><div><div>1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
2. Tap **Video**.
3. Select the Live Video feed of a compatible camera, and then tap the **Santa** icon to take a snapshot.  
      
    <figure class="gosafer-step-image" style="margin: 1em 0 1.25em; padding: 0.75em; text-align: center; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; border-radius: 6px;">![V3 Video Live](https://answers.alarm.com/@api/deki/files/27250/V3_Video_-_Live.png?revision=1&size=bestfit&width=316&height=562)<figcaption style="margin-top: 0.55em; color: #555; font-size: 0.92em;">V3 Video Live</figcaption></figure>  
    <div>**Note**: A pop-up window will explain how to catch Santa on camera the first time you tap on a live video feed.</div>
4. Select a Santa to add, and then resize and/or move him as needed. Santa options include day (full color) and night (black/white) versions.  
      
    <figure class="gosafer-step-image" style="margin: 1em 0 1.25em; padding: 0.75em; text-align: center; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; border-radius: 6px;">![santa security 2022](https://answers.alarm.com/@api/deki/files/27168/santa_security_2022.png?revision=1&size=bestfit&width=288&height=563)<figcaption style="margin-top: 0.55em; color: #555; font-size: 0.92em;">santa security 2022</figcaption></figure>
5. Share or download the image: 
    - Tap ****<span style="display: inline-block; padding: 0.05em 0.4em; margin: 0 0.1em; background: #eef4f7; border: 1px solid #c9d7df; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: 600;">Upload</span>**** to share the image using text, e-mail, or any other native sharing app on the mobile device (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Slack, etc.).
    - Tap <span style="display: inline-block; padding: 0.05em 0.4em; margin: 0 0.1em; background: #eef4f7; border: 1px solid #c9d7df; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: 600;">Download</span> to download the image.  
          
        [<figure class="gosafer-step-image" style="margin: 1em 0 1.25em; padding: 0.75em; text-align: center; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; border-radius: 6px;">![V3 Email](https://answers.alarm.com/@api/deki/files/27251/V3_Email.png?revision=1&size=bestfit&width=316&height=562)<figcaption style="margin-top: 0.55em; color: #555; font-size: 0.92em;">V3 Email</figcaption></figure>](https://answers.alarm.com/@api/deki/files/27251/V3_Email.png?revision=1)

</div></div></div>## Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit [gosafersecurity.com](https://gosafersecurity.com/).

Original Alarm.com reference: [https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website\_and\_App/Video/Live\_Video/Santa\_Security](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Live_Video/Santa_Security)

<small>Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.</small>