Arlo cameras need start recording before the person causing the motion detection is gone

[PapabearPhoenix]

Why doesn't the Arlo cameras start recording before the person causing the motion detection is gone from view.  The 8-10 second delay makes the cameras useless.  I have one camera that requires someone to be within 12" of the camera waving and jumping up and down to get the motion detection to work.  Overall, I give the Arlo cameras (scale of 1 to 10) a '1', with one being the lowest ranking.  The batteries are used up attempting to record passing cars, but never catches anyone approaching the house.  I can walk out get in my truck and start to drive away before it starts recording.

[manfredz]

Battery operated cams use the PIR system, which started recording shortly after an infrared signature is noted; mains operated cams use a pixel change system so actually internally are constantly recording.

Best solution to maximize use of battery operated cam is to have a cam watch for motion earlier in the path and create a rule that starts the second cam recording when the first cam notices motion.  e,g cam one on the walkway and cam 2 watching the door.