topic Re: Monitoring pets in Arlo

Monitoring pets

T-Bo — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:39:32 GMT

We purchased these cameras specifically to monitor pets (cats) when we're not home for extended time. I'm very disappointed with how seldom it's picking up their activity. i've adjusted the sensitivity to 100%, and still, not reliable. my main issue is to see that they're being fed, so one camera is pointing to their feeder, from about 15 feet away. They run to it when food dispenses. it never picks it up. Any tips on getting better results? (and yes, I adjusted the sensitivity within the mode, not just the test area)

Re: Monitoring pets

TomMac — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:19:12 GMT

I use my cameras the same way when away for my elderly cat ( now 18+ ) ( wifes cat really 😞 )

the camera settings at 85% with the camera only about 12" off the floor using a cheap mini tripod...

Cats are hard to get at range due to small size and lower ir source... had to bring it down to their level

But the text messgs made my wife happy .... " I'm alive ! "

along with the clips.

Re: Monitoring pets

manfredz — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:34:12 GMT

i use the cams to monitor stray/outdoor cats that use the feed bowls and heated cathouse on my deck. The cam I have mounted on a pole about 6 ft above ground looking down on the deck will never be set off my a cam but only by a person. The other three that are at floor level or short mounts are set off every time a visting cat comes (rocky raccoon also sets it off). hopefully that can help with positioning

Re: Monitoring pets

T-Bo — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:39:20 GMT

I moved the camera to a few feet away, closer to floor level. The real tests will be their next couple feed times. thanks

Re: Monitoring pets

manfredz — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:54:30 GMT

btw, you'll find the motion detector works better if the cats are walking across the camera than if they're walking into the camera.