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How to catch Santa on video for a holiday surprise

Ever wondered how to Catch Santa in the act this holiday season? Imagine the joy on your family’s faces when you capture Santa on video, delivering gifts and spreading holiday magic! With a few clever tricks and simple tools, it’s easier than ever to create a magical moment. Ready to make this Christmas unforgettable? Let’s dive into some fun and easy ways to Catch Santa on video!


How to Set Up Alarm.com's Santa Security To catch Santa in your home, you'll need the latest version of the Alarm.com app, and a compatible Alarm.com home security camera.

1: Open your Alarm.com app and select a live video feed.

Choose a compatible Alarm.com security camera. 

2: Tap the Santa icon in the video feed. 

This will get a still image from your security camera. 3: Choose a Santa from the menu to add to your snapshot.

You'll see full-color images of the real Santa for a daytime snapshot, and black and white options for the night. You can resize and move Santa if you need to. 4: Share or download the image:

- Tap Share icon  to share the image using text, e-mail, or any other native sharing app on the mobile device (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Slack, etc.).

- Tap Download icon to download the image. 5: Share the magic! Share your Santa snapshots with family and friends by email, text , and social media (hashtag: #SantaSecurity).

We’re excited to share that we’ve added more festive sticker options to the image gallery, along with expanded camera compatibility that now includes select ‍Alarm.‍com‍ video doorbells.

Why Capturing Santa on Video is a Holiday Must Catching Santa on video is more than just a fun activity—it’s a new holiday tradition that brings families together. It allows you to create magical moments that become part of your family’s holiday history. Each year, you’ll be able to relive the excitement, adding to the growing list of Christmas memories that will last a lifetime. Santa Security will be available for all customers starting ‍December‍ ‍2‍ - 31, unless you have opted out of this feature previously.



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