Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App and navigate to the “My System” gear on the bottom of the screen. Select “Device Settings”. Choose the Motion Sensor you wish to customize. Here, you can turn Instant Trigger on or off, and change the Motion Sensor's alarm settings for Off, Home, and Away Mode.
Where should I place my motion sensor? Mount the motion sensor in the corner, 6 ft from the floor for maximum room coverage.
SimpliSafe's® Motion Sensors have been designed to avoid false alarms. However, if you've experienced one, there are a few potential issues that may cause them: Direct sunlight hitting the sensor can trigger a false alarm. Heating vents located in the room.
Tame a Hyperactive Motion Detector
Shorten the sensor's detection zone by adjusting the “range” dial. Start with the dial set to “max” and turn down until the range is correct.
Slide the “On-Time” switch to your preferred amount of minutes, such as one, five or 10 minutes. You may also program the motion sensor light settings from dusk to dawn as needed, or set them to stay illuminated for a certain timespan after dark if your device has a “Dual-Bright” setting.
Login to the SimpliSafe® Online Account using the browser of your choice. On the left-hand side of the screen, click “Devices”. Select the Motion Sensor you wish to customize. Here, you can turn Instant Trigger on or off, and change the Motion Sensor's alarm settings for Off, Home, and Away Mode.
Direct sunlight hitting the sensor can trigger a false alarm. Heating vents located in the room. If they are located within the sensor's field of vision, they may cause false alarms. Curtains moving in front of a warm radiator in the sensor's field of view.
Motion sensors often react to heat, which means that even slight environmental changes can mistakenly be interpreted as movement. This issue is more prevalent in spaces with poor insulation or frequent temperature swings.
Low sensitivity is less responsive, so a larger amount of heat or motion are needed to cause a notification. The highest setting may cause alerts from blowing leaves or even shadows. If you are receiving too many notifications with nothing interesting, try reducing the Motion Sensitivity down two levels.
Quickly Switching the Motion Sensor On and Off
One of the quick tricks you can try is to quickly turn the motion sensor ON, OFF, ON to override the motion detection and make the light stay on. To go back to motion detection mode, turn the motion sensor off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.
Motion Sensors: Press the Test Button on the top of the Motion Sensor. For an accurate test, leave the room for the sensor you are testing then wait 15 seconds. Re-enter the room and the Base Station will say “Motion Sensor.”
SimpliSafe cameras don't record 24/7. The video footage is limited to short clips recorded when motion is detected.
What are Secret Alerts? Secret Alerts* are private notifications sent to you by specific sensors you designate to be on a special “alert-only” setting.
You can usually adjust the detection sensitivity of passive infrared sensors to make sure it meets personal preference of security needs. The idea behind adjustment is to alter the circuit parameters or sensor settings in order to modify the sensor's estimated trigger amount for variations in infrared radiation.
When you turn on Instant Trigger, your Entry Sensor will sound your alarm right away when it is moved or opened. This feature can be helpful for doors and windows that you don't use as often—like a cellar door, basement window, or skylight.
The key distinction between these two features is that motion detection is the underlying technology that recognizes movement, while motion alerts are the notifications that inform users of such detections.
Why Ring Camera Not Detecting Motion? Weak or unstable Wi-Fi signals can be a primary cause of a Ring camera's failure to detect motion. If the signal strength is poor or there are connectivity problems, motion detection may be compromised. Incorrect motion settings can also lead to issues.