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How Can I Increase Outdoor Camera Motion Activation Distance? Tried Many Variables!
Recently installed outdoor camera. Problem is motion activates camera recording at a maximum distance of only 20 feet from camera. Camera is set up outside one end of house, to view end portion of deck, walkway, and our parking area-total distance about 80-90 feet from camera.
QUESTIONS:
1) Re SimpliSafe outside camera capability, What is maximum distance at which motion can activate recording?
2) Please review the following list of all the variables I have addressed and tested. Is there anything else for me to try?
3) Could the camera be defective?
4) Should it be replaced by SimpliSafe?
VARIABLES I’VE ADDRESSED AND TESTED:
1) Mounted 7 feet above deck;
2) Excellent image quality out to about 100 feet in live recording mode, or once a recording has been ACTIVATED by motion (motion picked up only at 20 feet or less);
3) Installed a WiFi range extender (TP-Link AC70 sold by SimpliSafe) with 2.4 GHz on, and 5GHz off);
4) Ran camera WiFi connection tests, getting Good strength (-44 to -49 dBM) and Good speed (17-18 mb/sec);
5) Tested 1080p and 720p—no difference in motion activation distance;
6) Tested medium vs. high sensitivity—no difference;
7) Using “People Only” setting.
Thoughts? Advice?
lance843
1K Messages
2 years ago
I believe the max distance is around 25 feet or so but if you want try putting it on all motion then it might be better. I have 4 of them and the one st my driveway will pick up people or cars on the road and it's about 30 feet or so away. Just remember if you have it on high sensitivity and all motion you will get alerts all day for nothing, also check the angle of the camera as it plays a big role as well. If you have the camera mounted upside down it will decrease the distance up to 50 percent
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fschwartz72
10 Messages
2 years ago
I would appreciate answers to my questions from one of the admin experts, thanks.
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alexandria_c
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242 Messages
2 years ago
Hi @fschwartz72
The Outdoor Camera has a 140-degree field of view and can detect motion up to 30 ft of distance. Based on your description, it does sound like the camera is operating within expected parameters. It also looks like the camera is installed correctly based on your notes. We generally recommend 6-8 feet up, and you also have it in the original orientation so the activation distance wouldn't be decreased.
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