Yes—Veno Pro can switch between configured modes automatically through geofencing when you leave or arrive home. In the Veno Pro User Manual V1.2, Lockin describes Mode Settings as the place to decide whether motion-detection recording, motion alerts, and remote camera live view are enabled for each mode, then states that geofencing can switch modes as you leave or return.
That is different from automatic locking. Geofencing changes the camera and notification policy you assign to a mode; it does not by itself prove that the door is locked, that every resident has left, or that the camera captured every event.
How Veno Pro’s automatic Home and Away mode works
Think of the setup as two parts:
- Define the modes. In the Lockin Smart App, choose what Veno Pro should do in each mode—such as whether motion recording, motion alerts, and remote live view are enabled.
- Turn on the location trigger. Enable automatic mode switching through geofencing so the app can use your arrival or departure from the home area to select the relevant mode.
The manual documents the capability as automatic switching by geofencing, but it does not promise a fixed delay, a guaranteed boundary distance, or a “last person leaves” decision. Treat the result as a location-based convenience, then test it at your own door.
Set up automatic switching in the Lockin app
App labels can change with the current app release, so use the Veno Pro manual’s path as the starting point:
- Open Lockin Smart App and select your Veno Pro.
- Open Settings → Mode Settings.
- Review the available modes and decide what you want each one to do.
- In the mode you use while away, choose whether motion detection recording, motion alerts, and remote camera live view should be enabled.
- Configure the home or arrival mode with the less intrusive recording and notification policy you prefer.
- Enable automatic mode switching by geofencing, if the control is shown in your current app version.
- Allow the phone’s location access required by the app, keep the correct home location configured, and check that the phone is signed in to the household that owns the lock.
- Save the settings, then manually select each mode once to confirm that the recording and alert choices are correct before relying on automation.
If you manage the lock from more than one phone, make sure the location trigger is configured on the phone or household account that the current app uses for the geofence. The manual confirms the geofencing feature, but does not specify how multiple residents or multiple phones are prioritized. Do not assume that one person’s departure means the home is empty.
Choose the recording policy before choosing the trigger
Veno Pro’s Power Manager controls the camera’s recording behavior separately from the geofence trigger. The manual lists four choices:
| Power Manager choice | What the manual says | Useful starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Battery Life | Records when the doorbell is pressed; remote camera viewing remains available | A lower-activity home mode or a battery-first setup |
| Balanced Surveillance | Motion-triggered clips last up to 20 seconds, with intervals managed automatically | A practical everyday baseline |
| Optimal Surveillance | Motion-triggered clips can last up to 60 seconds and may use more battery | An away mode when more event coverage matters |
| Custom Mode | Lets you set maximum recording duration, intervals between events, and active motion-detection periods | A schedule or entryway with specific traffic patterns |
The exact setting path in the manual is Settings → Power Manager. Set the policy first, then use Mode Settings to decide which policy and related alerts apply at home or away. A geofence is the switch; it is not the recording policy itself.
Test the automation before trusting it
- Start at home and note the active mode in the app.
- Confirm whether motion recording, notifications, and live view match the home policy you intended.
- Leave the geofenced area with the phone whose location access is enabled.
- Allow time for the app to update, then check the active mode and test a harmless motion event at the entry.
- Return home and verify that the mode changes back and that the home policy is restored.
- Check the Events log for the expected recording or alert. The manual says the Events area can show lock-event history and that motion records remain in the event log even when a related push notification is turned off.
If the mode does not change, check location permission, the selected home location, phone connectivity, app sign-in, and whether the app is allowed to run location updates. If the mode changes but recordings do not match, review both Mode Settings and Power Manager; changing one can affect the other.
Important limits
- Geofencing is not occupancy detection. It should not be treated as proof that the last resident has left or that nobody is home.
- It is not auto-lock. Veno Pro has separate auto-lock and scheduled auto-lock controls. Use those only for the locking behavior you actually want, and verify that the door closes and the deadbolt can move freely.
- Location updates can be delayed or unavailable. A phone can lose connectivity, pause location activity, or be left at home while a resident leaves.
- Motion recording depends on the selected policy. Optimal Surveillance can use more battery; Balanced and Custom settings trade event length or frequency against power use.
- A mode change does not guarantee a recording. Door position, motion settings, detection zones, battery state, network conditions, and the selected recording policy still matter.
- Keep a manual fallback. The manual’s Mode Settings path lets you select and review modes directly. Use that option when you are testing, traveling, or need a predictable temporary privacy setting.
Bottom line
Veno Pro can automatically switch Home and Away-style recording policies through geofencing, provided you configure the modes and the app’s location-based automation. Start with a conservative home policy, choose a recording level that fits your battery expectations for away periods, and verify an actual departure and return. For current controls and model-specific setup, check the Veno Pro product page, the Lockin FAQ, and the Veno Pro user manual.
If you are still deciding whether this behavior fits your routine, compare it with the separate Veno Pro camera and local-storage explanation and review the Lockin user-manual library before installation.