diff --git a/packages/security/security.yaml b/packages/security/security.yaml
index 2b63648..5d3660b 100644
--- a/packages/security/security.yaml
+++ b/packages/security/security.yaml
@@ -289,6 +289,36 @@ automation:
           topic: frigate/doorbell/detect/set
           payload: 'ON'
 
+  - alias: Pause Backyard Event Detection when Garage Door Open
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.garage_door
+        to: 'on'
+    condition:
+      condition: state
+      entity_id: alarm_control_panel.ha_alarm
+      state: disarmed
+    action:
+      - service: mqtt.publish
+        data:
+          topic: frigate/backyard/detect/set
+          payload: 'OFF'
+
+  - alias: Start Backyard Event Detection when Garage Door Closes
+    trigger:
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.garage_door
+        to: 'off'
+      - platform: state
+        entity_id: alarm_control_panel.ha_alarm
+        not_to: disarmed
+    action:
+      - delay: 60
+      - service: mqtt.publish
+        data:
+          topic: frigate/backyard/detect/set
+          payload: 'ON'
+
   - alias: Reset Doorbell Camera Online Mode
     trigger:
       - platform: state