Motion detection on Arlo Essential XL Spotlight

[Akobu]

I have a question about the type of motion detection on the Essential XL Spotlight. Is it based on IR detection. 

I am asking because I have problems with other cameras because they are placed behind a window and so IR does not work.

As I saw that no Arlo Wire-Free Camera offer a simple schedule recording without motion detection, I have to make sure that the motion detection works behind windows.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@Akobu wrote:

I have a question about the type of motion detection on the Essential XL Spotlight. Is it based on IR detection. 

I am asking because I have problems with other cameras because they are placed behind a window and so IR does not work.

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The Essential XL spotlight uses passive IR detection, so going through windows is problematic.

There is an Essential Indoor camera you could use that has pixel-based detection.  It doesn't have a battery, so it does need AC power nearby.

[Akobu]

Thanks a lot for your help and your recommendation.

[StephenB]

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@Akobu wrote:

Thanks a lot for your help and your recommendation.

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Happy to help.

A couple things to add (likely you've already considered them). 

• The area will need to be well-lit at night if you are relying on pixel detection.
• Reflections off the glass can be problematic.

Another way to proceed is to get a third-party camera mount that can be attached to the outside of the glass.