Alarm.com for Android TV App: Setup & Features

The Alarm.com for Android TV app brings a video-first experience directly to your TV. Stream live video from compatible cameras on a large HD display with a user interface designed for viewing from the couch. Up to four camera streams can display simultaneously, with optional automatic rotation for larger camera systems.

Key Features

• View live video from most Alarm.com cameras (doorbell cameras not supported).
• Watch up to 4 simultaneous streams, with rotation every 10–60 seconds.
• Optimized HD interface for TVs with Android TV OS.
• Supports multiple Android TV installations under the same account.
• Note: Two-Way Audio is not supported on Android TV.

Compatibility

• All hardware/software versions of Android TV that support Alarm.com.
• Almost all Alarm.com cameras are supported (except doorbell cameras).
• Cameras can be viewed remotely if port forwarding is enabled. Without port forwarding, the TV and cameras must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Installing the App

Option 1: From Android TV

1. From the home screen, select Apps.
2. Open the Google Play Store.
3. Search for Alarm.com.
4. Select Alarm.com Video and press Install.
5. When complete, select Open and follow login instructions.

Option 2: From a Web Browser

1. On your computer, open a browser and go to the Google Play Store.
2. Search for Alarm.com.
3. Select Alarm.com Video and click Install.
4. Open the app from your Android TV interface and log in with your Alarm.com account.

Changing App Settings

• Refresh streams: Long-press the remote’s middle button → Refresh streams.
• Adjust rotation frequency: Long-press → Settings → choose rotation interval (10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds).
• Switch accounts: Long-press → Select account → choose the desired account.
• Lock a camera view: Navigate to feed → Long-press → Lock frame. Unlock by repeating and choosing Unlock frame.
• Log out: Long-press → Log out.

Need More Help?

For additional setup guidance, explore our Video Surveillance solutions, or visit the Support Center.

FAQs

Can I use Two-Way Audio on Android TV?

No. Two-Way Audio is not supported on Android TV devices.

How many cameras can I view at once?

You can display four streams simultaneously. If you have more than four, feeds will rotate based on your chosen interval.

Do I need port forwarding?

Only if your cameras and Android TV are on different networks. If port forwarded, remote viewing is supported without needing to share the same Wi-Fi.