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Camera motion alerts fire constantly

Motion notifications trigger on swaying trees, headlights or rain instead of real events.

Applies to
  • Wi-Fi cameras
  • Battery cameras
  • Doorbells with PIR
Last verified2026-10-14
Quick answerTroubleshooting · last verified 2026-10-14

Motion notifications trigger on swaying trees, headlights or rain instead of real events. Most common cause to check first: Detection zones covering roads, trees or reflections

Applies toWi-Fi cameras, Battery cameras, Doorbells with PIR
CategorySecurity Cameras
Escalate whenIf alerts only stop when detection is disabled entirely, the camera is mounted facing a trigger you cannot mask: move the camera or narrow the detection area rather than turning detection off.
Last verified2026-10-14
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Likely causes

  • Detection zones covering roads, trees or reflections
  • Sensitivity left at maximum
  • PIR sensor aimed at a heat source or moving shadow
  • Notification schedule disabled so alerts fire all day
  • Person detection not enabled where available

Quick checks

  • Review the detection zone drawing in the app
  • Check sensitivity level
  • Look at the alert thumbnails to spot the trigger
  • Confirm whether person or vehicle detection is available

Step-by-step fix

1

Redraw the detection zone to exclude the trigger

2

Lower sensitivity one step at a time

3

Enable person or vehicle filtering if the model supports it

4

Set an alert schedule for the hours you care about

5

Test for two days before adjusting again

Frequently asked questions

Why does this happen: Camera motion alerts fire constantly?

Motion notifications trigger on swaying trees, headlights or rain instead of real events.

What is the most likely cause?

Detection zones covering roads, trees or reflections; Sensitivity left at maximum; PIR sensor aimed at a heat source or moving shadow.

What should I check first?

Review the detection zone drawing in the app; Check sensitivity level; Look at the alert thumbnails to spot the trigger; Confirm whether person or vehicle detection is available.

How is it fixed?

Redraw the detection zone to exclude the trigger; Lower sensitivity one step at a time; Enable person or vehicle filtering if the model supports it; Set an alert schedule for the hours you care about; Test for two days before adjusting again

When should the case be escalated?

If alerts only stop when detection is disabled entirely, the camera is mounted facing a trigger you cannot mask: move the camera or narrow the detection area rather than turning detection off.