Alarm.com ADC-V730 Spotlight Camera Brings AI to the Curb

With the new ADC-V730 Wi-Fi spotlight camera, Alarm.com is clearly aiming at that messy gap between basic smart cameras and full-blown pro surveillance systems. This compact unit packs 4MP video, onboard AI, and a built-in spotlight so it can watch over the driveway, front yard, or side alley and actually react to what it sees, not just dump more clips into the cloud.

AI spotlight built for the first line of defense

At the core, the ADC-V730 records in 4MP resolution and uses a bright integrated spotlight to unlock color night vision, so you are not stuck guessing from grainy grayscale silhouettes. The camera covers a wide 129 degree horizontal field of view, giving enough spread for a typical driveway or yard without having to stack multiple units.

The spotlight is not just cosmetic lighting. When the system decides something matters, it can blast the scene with light and pair it with automated audio warnings and visual LED alerts, creating a very clear signal that the area is being watched and any nonsense is not going unnoticed.

Video Analytics, Perimeter Guard, and AI Deterrence

Built-in Video Analytics let the ADC-V730 distinguish between people, vehicles, and animals, so a cat on the fence does not trigger the same workflow as a stranger pacing near the back door. That classification powers the rules that decide when the spotlight fires, when notifications go out, and which clips deserve long-term storage.

When potential trouble shows up, Perimeter Guard activates LED flashes and loudspeaker alerts, while AI Deterrence adds AI generated voice responses that sound like a live operator talking back. The idea is simple: make the camera feel less like a passive sensor and more like an active guard that calls people out before they decide to test the lock.

Installer friendly, but still DIY capable

On the deployment side, the ADC-V730 leans on Bluetooth Enrollment so technicians can bring it online directly from a phone, using saved networks and built in error handling. That means fewer trips up the ladder and less time fighting Wi-Fi passwords, which is exactly what pros want when they are rolling out multiple cameras in one visit.

The same streamlined setup also helps DIY users who prefer to mount their own hardware. Dual band Wi-Fi connectivity gives more freedom in placement, and once the camera is live, all the AI rules, alerts, and monitoring features are managed from the familiar Alarm.com platform instead of a random standalone app.

Pro grade spec sheet for connected properties

For everyday use, the ADC-V730 offers two way audio for quick door step conversations plus microSD support up to 1TB for local, continuous 24/7 recording. That local storage pairs with cloud services, including Visual Verification of intrusion alarms and Proactive Remote Video Monitoring when the system is tied into professional monitoring.

The camera is NDAA compliant, which makes it viable for commercial and government installs where sourcing rules are strict. That fits the broader picture of Alarm.com as a platform that has to serve both residential users and serious enterprise deployments without changing hardware families every time the building type changes.

In short, the ADC-V730 takes the features people actually care about in 2025, mixes them with the monitoring infrastructure that integrators already trust, and wraps it in a spotlight form factor that feels natural at the edge of a property. Pricing is handled through service providers, but the camera is available now across North America, with international availability to follow, as part of the larger Alarm.com video security ecosystem.