Santa Security

GoSafer Security Knowledge Base
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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 …
Platform
Mobile App
Content type
How-to / Configuration
Source last updated
2025-12-18
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:
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
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?
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*
*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
 
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To catch Santa using the Alarm.com app:
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap Video.
Select the Live Video feed of a compatible camera, and then tap the Santa icon to take a snapshot.
V3 Video Live
 
Note: A pop-up window will explain how to catch Santa on camera the first time you tap on a live video feed.
 
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.
santa security 2022
 
Share or download the image:
Tap Upload 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 Download to download the image.
V3 Email
Source and support
For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.
Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Live_Video/Santa_Security
Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.