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Motion Detection Tips
Placement of the cameras
1.
Keep cameras 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4 metres) away from heating vents, where the sunlight shines in, and radiators.
If a camera detects a swift change in motion, even that of a cloud passing quickly over direct sunlight shining into
your living room, motion detection could be activated.
2.
Place cameras in areas where people have to walk through, like the stairwell, main hallway or entry door. That
way, an intruder will activate motion detection regardless of where they are headed. Intruders usually go right for
the master bedroom, so put a camera near that room or other rooms where you have valuables, like the study.
3.
Walk through your house and assess where intruders are most likely to enter, and what path they would take.
Most burglars enter the home through a front or back door, so it’s advisable to place the cameras near those areas.
4.
When installing cameras outside, it’s important to keep your front and backyard well-lit for ideal night vision and
motion detection. It’s common for intruders to enter a home through an unlocked garage or by using a garage door
opener in an unlocked car located in the driveway.
Avoiding False Triggers
1.
A flag or foliage that is blown by the wind - angle the camera so wind-blown objects are out of the camera’s view.
2.
Pets moving in front of the camera - lower the sensitivity level and/or point the camera into areas that are not
particular high-traffic for your pets.
3.
Vehicles moving in the background - angle the camera so as to avoid movement in the background.
4.
Moving air from a heater or air conditioner - angle the camera away from these sources.
5.
Movement reflected off smooth surfaces - lower the sensitivity level and/or avoid pointing the camera directly at
glass surfaces.
Motion Detection is an essential part of your security system and is the main method used to detect when someone is in your home. When motion
has been detected, a signal is sent to your DVR that alerts you to a potential threat in your home. It does this in several ways such as activating its
internal buzzer, sending an email and sending an alert to your mobile device or computer. You can also trigger the other cameras to start recording.
Bedroom
Backdoor
Hallways
Frontdoor
