My cameras don’t start recording until the object is half way ,through the field I have set up.

[meadsnake]

We have the new cameras set up 

[JamesC]

It's important to make sure your camera is positioned correctly for the environment in which it is placed. If the motion you're trying to detect is beyond the cameras detection range, this could result in the symptoms you describe. For more information on positioning your camera for best performance, take a look here: How do I position my Arlo wire-free camera?