If your Motion Sensor Gen 2 is not detecting motion, it's likely the result of the placement of the Sensor itself. We recommend mounting the Motion Sensor Gen 2 in the corner of your room. For optimal performance, the sensor must be mounted 6 feet from the ground.
When a sensor is displayed as ``Not Responding'', it could either be a battery or connection issue. I would first replace the batteries in your sensors that give you this error message to see if that resolves the issue. If it does not, there may be a weak connection between your sensors and the Base Station.
Inconsistent motion detection may be due to fluctuating Wi-Fi connectivity, outdated software, or incorrect sensitivity settings.
To troubleshoot your two Motion Sensors, I would first replace their batteries to ensure this isn't a battery issue. You can do this with new batteries, or swap out the batteries in your older Motion Sensors into your new ones.
The Entry Sensor takes a single (1) CR-2032 Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 5 years depending on placement and usage.
Simply unplug the power cord to your Base Station and, while unplugged, remove a battery (you'll need a screwdriver to get to the battery compartment). Wait a few seconds, and then put the battery back in and plug in the power cord - the Base Station will then come back on.
Test Your Motion Detector
Arm your system to Away. Before the exit delay expires, open and close an exit door. Wait five minutes. Confirm that the system panel's LED light turns on or that the keypad displays the zone as faulted.
Sensor failures can be caused by mechanical damage, environmental factors, electrical interference, or calibration errors.
Most models perform as intended, but power outages, inclement weather and age can cause them to fail. Use these tips to reset your motion sensor lights, and in most cases, they'll be working correctly again in a matter of minutes.
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.
Also, they only switch on when needed, so you can minimise your energy consumption, especially if you have a spacious outdoor area. However, while motion detector lights are designed to work smoothly, they can fail sometimes. They also have a limited lifespan.
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.
This issue is generally caused by one of the following: The battery or batteries in the device issuing the error need to be replaced. The device is too far away from your Base Station and is unable to communicate from its current location.
The sensors can go bad, and movement detection will no longer work. The bulbs might stop working and no longer emit light even though the device works properly. Electrical issues, such as a damaged power cord or faulty battery from solar motion lights, can prevent the device from working correctly.
A multimeter is a device used to measure voltage, current, and resistance. It is an essential tool for checking if a sensor is working correctly. To use a multimeter, you need to connect it to the sensor and check if the readings are within the expected range. The expected range can be found in the sensor's datasheet.
Motion Detectors have a built-in function called "dwell time." Dwell time means that after the device is tripped it will need a three-minute period in which it detects no motion in order to "reset" back to its default detection mode.
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.
SimpliSafe sensors won't work correctly if the battery is too low, they're still in the box from your order, or the device is too far from the base station. Just like SimpliSafe's sensors, the keypad won't work if it's too far from or isn't paired with the base station.
If you're at home during a break-in, pressing the Panic Button instantly triggers your alarm. With professional monitoring, our monitoring center will call and check if you're okay. If you don't answer your phone or give the “safe word,” we will alert the police that you're in danger.
Press menu on your Keypad, enter your Master PIN, and navigate to “System Settings” then to “WiFi.” contacts the monitoring center. 1. When your alarm is on and one of your sensors is triggered, the Keypad will start beeping and prompt you for your PIN.