Create/edit a Video Motion Detection recording rule

A Video Motion Detection recording rule records video when a camera detects motion.                       

To create a video motion detection recording rule using the website:

1. Log into the website.
2. Click Video.
3. Click Recording Rules.
4. Click + Add Rule.
5. Click to select Video Motion Detection (VMD).

Important: If you do not see Video Motion Detection (VMD) as an option, consider creating a Video Object Detection rule instead.

6. Enter a name for the recording
7. Select which camera records when it detects
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
9. In During this time frame, select the times when the rule can be
10. In Minimum delay between camera-triggered clip uploads, select the desired minimum time between when the rule can be
11. 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 Away
    • Do not record when any of the Geo-Devices are inside Geo-Fence.
12. In Video Clip Recipients, click + Add Recipient to select who should receive
13. Select any entries in the Address book to be notified, or click + New to add a new Address Book
14. Click Close.
15. Verify the recording rule is configured with the desired
16. Click Save Rule.