With the addition of new response configuration options and voices, there are several ways to customize AID responses. Below is a guide that walks through a number of use cases and the best ways to configure your system to react in these scenarios.
Driveway
Suggested Rule Configuration
In the case of a residential driveway, you may want to configure AID to react to suspicious individuals approaching your property or vehicle, especially at night.
Suggested Message Type: Deterrence
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: Everyday 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Users may consider configuring privacy zones to cover areas outside of the driveway to improve the accuracy of responses.
Backyard
Suggested Rule Configuration
Back yards are often considered a private area and you may never expect to have visitors. Given the extremely low likelihood of activity, this is one scenario where it would be appropriate to have AID running 24/7.
Suggested Message Type: Trespassing
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: At all times
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It is recommended that you pause this rule when increased backyard activity is expected (e.g., during a party or event) or when there may be scheduled landscaping work.
Back Alley-way
Suggested Rule Configuration
A back alleyway or commercial loading dock is another example of a restricted area where a customer may want to deter activity. Here using a warning to deter visitors from rummaging through trash or causing damage is recommended.
Suggested Message Type: Property Closed - Normal
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: At all times
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Notes
It is recommended that you pause this rule when increased activity is expected such as deliveries or trash pick up.
Business Closed - After Hours
Suggested Rule Configuration
For a camera located at the front entrance of a business after hours, AID can be used to discourage loitering or inform visitors that the business is closed and to come back another time.
Suggested Message Type: Property Closed - Normal, Trespassing
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: At all times
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Business Closed - Lunch Break
Suggested Rule Configuration
Businessess may occasionally be open but only to a select group of visitors or for private events and they may also close during lunch hours. In this situation, using the not accepting visitors message type would be the best option for a camera located at the front entrance of the business.
Suggested Message Type: Not accepting visitors
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: Monday through Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Parking Lot - Night
Suggested Rule Configuration
It is common for individuals to linger in parking lots or garages, especially at night. Using a strong warning on a garage camera with AID would effectively discourage inappropriate behavior and prompt unexpected visitors to leave the area.
Suggested Message Type: Property Closed - Normal, Trespassing
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: Everyday 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Property Owner Busy
Suggested Rule Configuration
When a property owner is busy or unable to answer the door, using the leave a message mode on the camera is a quick way to interact with visitors or delivery drivers.
Suggested Message Type: Leave a Message
Suggested Recording Rule Time Frame: Custom (i.e., Turn on the rule when busy as needed)
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