AXIS Video Motion Detection 3

Using the Application in an Action Rule

Using the Application in an Action Rule

Using action rules, Axis network cameras and video encoders can be configured to, for example, record video or send a notification when AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 detects a moving object.

The following example shows how to configure the Axis product to record video to an SD card or network share when

AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 detects motion. For detailed information about the different settings, see the Axis product’s online help or User Manual.

1.Insert an SD card in the Axis product, or go to Setup > System Options > Storage in the Axis product’s webpages and configure the product to use a network share.

2.Install and configure AXIS Video Motion Detection 3.

3.Optionally, go to Setup > Video & Audio > Stream Profiles and create a stream profile to use for recording.

4.Go to Setup > Events > Action Rules and click Add to create a new action rule.

5.From the Trigger drop-down list, select Applications and then select VMD 3.

6.Configure other settings as required. For example, to only record video during certain time periods, select a Schedule.

7.Under Actions, select Record Video from the Type drop-down list.

8.Select the stream profile and storage device to use and configure the pre- and post-trigger times.

9.Make sure that the rule is enabled and then click OK.

Note

To appear in the Trigger list, the application must be started and its status must be Idle or Running.

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