Alarm not activating. Cameras are on armed mode so siren should activate upon detecting motion?

[42Belvedere]

When my cameras detect motion, they start recording but the siren doesn’t go on. I have the cameras on “armed” mode, so the siren should activate upon detecting motion, right?

[JessicaP]

Hey 42Belvedere,

Make sure your rule includes the siren trigger. You can read here on how to create that rule (if you don't have it set it up): How do I create a rule that includes a siren trigger?

[dwtucker63]

I am having the same problem. The default Mode (Armed) does not trigger the siren when motion on any camera is detected. When I try to add the Base Station and alarm/Siren to the Armed Mode, it won't allow me to add it.

I did create a new Mode to test if it works and in the new mode I can create a rule to Arm 1 camera and have the base station  alarm sound, so I know I can work.

So my problem is: Why isn't the siren part of the default Armed Mode and why can't I add it?

[JessicaP]

Hi dwtucker63,

Can you provide a screenshot where your default "Armed" mode is not showing where you can activate the siren section?