topic Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent in Arlo

Motion Detection is Inconsistent

ArloUserNY — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:37:30 GMT

Noticing there is a significant absence of movement detection from my cameras. Even with adjusting the angle and sensitivity. Anyone else experiencing this issue?

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

WJ_Birmingham — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:40:34 GMT

Yes, very much so. For me, it seems the color "brown" doesn't register at all. The camera gets me coming/going, the USPS carrier, but when Big Brown (UPS) shows up, it never detects his truck nor him walking to the door.

The oddity is that the darn thing will pick up bugs, humming birds, and even the bushes moving... But a big brown truck and a guy in a brown uniform... Not a chance.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

WJ_Birmingham — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:45:51 GMT

Here's a photo of my camera.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

Str8key — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:23:29 GMT

Same issue; at times I get 20 seconds of nothing, or I can bring the dogs outside, it will record me leaving, but not coming back. 3 Dogs and a person should register every time. I pick up wasps, birds, other bugs even in the dark.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

JamesC — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:56:21 GMT

It can sometimes take some trial and error to find optimal conditions for your Arlo system.

Take a look at the tips in this article to be sure your cameras are positioned for best performance: How do I position my Arlo Wire-Free or Arlo Pro Wire-Free camera?

JamesC

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

WJ_Birmingham — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:28:47 GMT

You can see my camera's field of view above. It is aimed properly, unless you have a suggestion.

Mail lady just rang the doorbell, and the camera never tripped. Of course, it tripped when I walked outside to pick up the package, and she was already back in the truck. Go figure.

Not impressed with Arlo's motion detection at all.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

Patrik_S — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:13:00 GMT

Same feeling here .... to even call it motiondetection is not correct.

All feedback with all issues is .. "adjust the cameras position".

Well, the camera migh just can be placed in one spot in one direction.

Bought this soultion to my fathers cabin and im ashamed by my poor choise as he don't got a system that works.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

jguerdat — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:14:59 GMT

Any PIR detector device is going to have positioning issues, whether Arlo or a motion detection light. If you're not going to follow the suggestions and directions for best placement then I agree - it's not the system for you.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

WJ_Birmingham — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:11:26 GMT

You would think a "superuser" (whatever that means) would have some actual valuable input when a picture of what the camera sees is posted. But, I guess the title is relevant to the post count, and not actual assistance.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

aahigh — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:00:59 GMT

This is a niche area of knowledge, and I'm not a "superuser" but I am very experienced at offending people unintentionally.

https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruits-raspberry-pi-lesson-12-sensing-movement

If you truly want to learn, I advise the use of Google, and I further advise to not place blame on others who are attempting to help.

I agree that Arlo could be better. But I also suggest that Arlo Pro, specifically, is among the very best with motion detection.

I have cameras that cost $1,000 and up and don't offer better motion detection solutions. This problem is not limited just to Arlo Cameras.

Also, if you learn about triggering recording, you may find that you can wire up your own motion detection hardware and link it in with the Arlo software. I have not done this, but again, Google is your friend.

Let me know if you become more experienced with what can reasonably be expected with motion detection hardware. But I have found Arlo Pro to work very competitively for the price against all other solutions. Just my perspective.

That being said, I think that Arlo could make more product offerings (and should) being the leader, right now, in the products that perform well for their intended purposes.

Re: Motion Detection is Inconsistent

RegieH — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 23:59:23 GMT

I spend more time adjusting than enjoying its benefits.

Not only is it is inconsitent. When it captures movement sometimes the person is almost gone from the camera's scope. I think its a waste of money.