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Create a Wired Input/Output recording rule

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

A Wired Input/Output recording rule records video when a sensor hardwired to the camera is triggered.

PlatformCustomer Website
Content typeHow-to / Configuration
Source last updated2025-06-04

Procedure

To create a wired input/output recording rule

  1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
  2. Click Video.
  3. Click Recording Rules.
  4. Click Add New Rule.
  5. Click Wired input/Output.

Name the new recording rule.

Using the Record a clip when dropdown menu, select which camera should record a clip when its I/O port is triggered.

In During this time frame, select the time frame for the rule to be active.

Using the Minimum delay between camera-triggered clip uploads dropdown menu, select a delay time to limit the number of clips recorded.

In At home settings, select desired settings for the rule to not record when the system is Disarmed, Armed Stay, or a Geo-Device is inside the Home Geo-Fence.

In Video Clip Recipients, click Add Recipients to be notified when the recording rule is triggered.

  1. Click the entries in the Address Book that are to be notified, or click New to add a new Address Book entry.

Once all desired recipients are selected, click Close.

  1. Verify the recording rule is configured with the correct settings.
  2. Click Save Rule.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Recording_Video/Create_a_Wired_Input%2F%2FOutput_recording_rule

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