topic Re: Arlo Pro 2 doesn't use PIR for motion detection when plugged into AC and using Activity Zones? in Arlo Pro 2

Arlo Pro 2 doesn't use PIR for motion detection when plugged into AC and using Activity Zones?

VC2017 — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:22:22 GMT

I understood the Pro2 camera did not use PIR for motion detection when plugged into AC and using Activity Zones. If this is true, then shouldn't the motion detection work through a window?

Re: Arlo Pro 2 doesn't use PIR for motion detection when plugged into AC and using Activity Zones?

TomMac — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:22:40 GMT

It still uses PIR on ac.

Re: Arlo Pro 2 doesn't use PIR for motion detection when plugged into AC and using Activity Zones?

VC2017 — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:22:50 GMT

Thanks TomMac. One clarification: Is any other method of motion detection used when the system is connected to Arlo Smart plan? Or, is the Pro2 camera always limited to 20-25 feet for a detection zone? My driveway, for example is 40' across. It appears my camera is not detecting motion on the far side of the driveway.

Re: Arlo Pro 2 doesn't use PIR for motion detection when plugged into AC and using Activity Zones?

JessicaP — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:28:47 GMT

Hey VC2017,

The Arlo Pro camera can detect from up to 23 feet away. You can read this article to learn how to optimize motion detection on your camera: How do I optimize motion detection for my Arlo camera?