Create/edit a Video Motion Detection 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 Video Motion Detection recording rule records video when a camera detects motion.

Procedure

To create a Video Motion Detection 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 to select Video Motion Detection (VMD).
6. Enter a name for the recording rule.
7. Select which camera records when it detects motion.
8. Click to select any existing VMD windows using the in these VMD windows dropdown menu (if applicable).

Note: This option is not available for '25, '26, and '36 series cameras.

In During this time frame, select the times when the rule can be triggered.

In Minimum delay between camera-triggered clip uploads, select the desired minimum time between when the rule can be triggered.

If desired, click to select any of the options in the At home settings. The options include

Do not record when the system is Disarmed.

Do not record when the system is Armed Stay.

Do not record when any of the Geo-Devices are inside the Geo-Fence.

In Video Clip Recipients, click Add to select who should receive notifications.

1. Select any entries in the Address book to be notified, or click New to add a new Address Book entry.
2. Click Close.
3. Verify the recording rule is configured with the desired settings.
4. Click Save Rule.

To edit a Video Motion Detection recording rule

1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
2. Click Video.
3. Click Recording Rules.
4. Click the [Edit] for the Video Motion Detection recording rule.

If you do not see the Video Motion Detection recording rule, it has not been created yet.

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_or_edit_a_Video_Motion_Detection_recording_rule

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