Video Analytics

Alarm.com for Business is compatible with a wide range of third-party IP cameras. Video Analytics can be integrated into your existing camera infrastructure without replacing hardware. Note that Video Analytics alerts for third-party cameras require select Alarm.com service packages. Your local service provider can confirm compatibility before installation.

Standard motion detection triggers on any movement — wind, shadows, passing headlights. Video Analytics classifies what it sees, distinguishing people, vehicles, and animals before generating an alert. The result is fewer false triggers and more actionable alerts.

Yes. Virtual ground zones and tripwires let you define exactly which areas trigger a response. Rule schedules let you control when those zones are active, including options to activate based on your panel arm status.

Video Analytics generates alerts based on detected object type — person, vehicle, or animal — within your defined zones. Alerts can be routed to specific team members by role and location, so the right person is notified every time.

Yes. Detected activity can trigger lights, alarms, recordings, and notifications automatically. When paired with AI Deterrence or Perimeter Guard, Video Analytics becomes the detection layer that drives proactive intervention before an incident escalates.

Security analytics focuses on detecting and responding to threats. Business Activity Analytics applies the same camera infrastructure to operational intelligence — occupancy counts, traffic patterns, crowd alerts, and heat mapping — giving your operations team data they can act on beyond incident response.

Yes. The Alarm.com for Business platform gives you visibility across all your properties from one account. You can monitor camera status, review activity, adjust analytics settings, and route alerts for each location without switching between systems.