EFFICIENT INSTALLS
This is the minimum sustained recommended number of bars for a panel to communicate.
2 bars
Alarm.com requires an indefinite broadband connection of at least _______ Mbps of dedicated upload speed per video device.
0.5 Mbps
This is the minimum recommended transformer voltage for powering an Alarm.com video doorbell.
16–24 VAC
This wireless protocol is most commonly used by Alarm.com to communicate with smart locks, lights, and thermostats.
Z-Wave
At the end of a job, technicians can use this tool to ensure all required actions are complete.
On-Site Wrap Up
This metric compares the level of the Wi-Fi signal to the level of background interference.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
If you are going to add two Alarm.com Doorbell Cameras to a network, this is the required minimum upload bandwidth.
5 Mbps
This Alarm.com feature uses a customer's phone location to automatically arm or disarm their system.
Geo-Services
This is the ideal mounting height and angle for an Alarm.com camera using Video Analytics.
8–16 feet / 30–60 degrees
This Alarm.com tool responds to any custom questions with easy-to-understand AI-powered answers.
Gopher
How would a Normalized Signal Strength reading of 70% be classified?
Good
Does a network with less than 1 Mbps upload speed have enough bandwidth for an Alarm.com Doorbell Camera?
No
A customer wants their porch light to turn on every time their system is disarmed after sunset. A technician sets this up using this Alarm.com feature.
Automation Rules
This Alarm.com feature allows a technician to draw specific zones within a camera's field of view to only alert on motion in targeted areas — including a ground zone and a trip wire.
Activity Zones
This tool allows technicians to quickly access the overall health of a security system and help identify potential issues or areas that may require troubleshooting.
System Check
How would a Signal-to-Noise reading of 20 dB be rated?
Poor
This is the Wi-Fi frequency band recommended for connecting an Alarm.com video doorbell for the most reliable connection.
2.4 GHz
When a Z-Wave smart lock is installed far from the panel and has a weak signal, a technician can improve the connection by doing this.
Adding a Z-Wave Repeater
When an Alarm.com camera detects a person using Video Analytics, it can trigger this automated response to actively discourage suspicious activity.
AI Deterrence
This number, unique to each Alarm.com communication module, is required to activate a new residential account.
IMEI
You are calculating the total upload speed needed to livestream all cameras on an account at once. After adding the default upload speed of all cameras, this is the next step.
Multiply by the expected number of remote viewers
This Alarm.com video doorbell feature allows a homeowner to see, hear, and speak to a visitor at their door — even when they are not home.
Two-Way Audio / Live View with Two-Way Talk
This is the maximum number of Z-Wave devices that can exist on a single Z-Wave network.
232 devices
This type of Alarm.com camera stores footage locally without requiring cloud storage or an internet connection for recording.
SVR (Secure Video Recorder)