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jerryh1987
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I am setting up 2 cameras opposite one another (more or less facing one another) in a large space. I would like both cameras to record if one of the cameras senses motion. This will give me to 2 angles and greatly reduce blind spots.

 

This seems like a simple software modification. Allow rules whereby IF [select camera] senses motion THEN [select camera(s)] record. Then you specifiy the recording length and other parameters.

 

I think this would greatly improve the usefulness of this system.

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JamesC
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jerryh1987,

 

This can be done by setting up a custom mode.

 

If you have cameras A and B your rules within the custom mode would look like this:

 If camera A detects motion, record on camera A

 If camera A detects motion, record on camera B

 If camera B detects motion, record on camera B

 If camera B detects motion, record on camera A

 

For more information on creating cusom rules, see here: What are Rules and how do I create them?

 

JamesC

 

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jerryh1987
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The custom rule does not work for me. Never does it give me an option to record on a different camera from the triggering camera. In other words, when I do it, Step 9 from the linked instructions for creating custom rules (the step that allows you to activate a camera different than the triggering camera) does not exist.

Is this because I am using Arlo Qs?

JamesC
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jerryh1987,

 

This feature currently is only available for use with Arlo Wire-Free devices. It is not a feature available for Arlo Q or Arlo Q Plus.

 

JamesC

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