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Alarm.com for Fire TV App: Stream Security Cameras on Your TV
The Alarm.com for Fire TV app delivers a video-focused experience optimized for viewing from the couch. Customers can view up to four camera streams at once on a large screen, with the option to rotate feeds automatically for accounts with more than four cameras.
Overview
- Up to four simultaneous camera streams.
- Automatic feed rotation every 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds.
- Optimized high-definition display for Fire TV and Fire Stick devices.
Compatibility
- Fire TV and Fire Stick: All versions supported.
- Supported Cameras: Most Alarm.com cameras, except doorbell cameras.
- Two-Way Audio: Not supported. If port forwarding is enabled for a Two-Way Audio camera, disable the microphone and speaker.
- The app can be installed on multiple Fire TVs or Fire Sticks under the same account.
- If cameras are port forwarded, they don’t need to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the Fire TV. Otherwise, both must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Installing the App
From a Fire TV or Fire Stick
- Plug the Fire TV Stick into a compatible TV and complete the setup wizard.
- From the Home Screen, press left on the remote to highlight the Search (spotlight) icon and press Select.
- Type Alarm and select Alarm.com from the results.
- Under Apps & Games, select Alarm.com Video.
- Press Select to download, then launch the app once installed.
From a Web Browser
- Plug in the Fire TV Stick and complete setup.
- Log into the user’s Amazon account on a computer.
- Go to Departments → Appstore for Android → All Apps and Games.
- Search for Alarm.com Video and select it.
- Choose the correct Fire TV device in the Deliver to: dropdown, then click Get App.
- The app installs automatically on the Fire TV device.
Note: If the app doesn’t appear in the Fire TV App Library, sync Amazon content via Menu → Settings → My Account → Sync Amazon Content.
Logging Into the App
- Launch the Alarm.com Video app from the App Library.
- On a mobile device or computer, go to alarm.com/ActivateTV or scan the QR code provided.
- Log in with your Alarm.com credentials.
- Enter the 6-digit activation code displayed on the TV and click Submit.
Changing App Settings
Refresh a Timed-Out Feed
- Press the Menu button on the remote.
- Select Refresh streams to reload all camera feeds.
Adjust Camera Rotation Frequency
- Press Menu on the remote.
- Select Settings → choose desired rotation frequency (10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds).
Switch Between Linked Accounts
- Press Menu on the remote.
- Select Select Account and choose the desired account.
Lock/Unlock a Camera Feed
- Navigate to the desired feed and press Menu.
- Select Lock frame. Repeat to Unlock.
Log Out of the App
- Press Menu on the remote.
- Select Log Out.
Need More Help?
Visit our Support Center for troubleshooting guides, review User Guide Documents, or Contact True Protection. For expanded monitoring solutions, explore our Video Surveillance options.
FAQs
Does the Fire TV app support doorbell cameras?
No. Doorbell cameras are not supported on the Alarm.com for Fire TV app.
Can I use Two-Way Audio with Fire TV?
No. Fire TV and Fire Stick do not support Two-Way Audio. If your camera supports it, disable the microphone and speaker when using this app.
