My camera captures some motions but not others, especially the ones where the dog escapes the yard. How can I increase what the camera captures?

@jbrads442 , As @StevenA suggested increase sensitivity. I have a Pan Scan V3 in the backyard. I am able to track the dog from the time she goes through the doggy door and goes into the backyard. The camera can track for about 20-25 feet. Do you have an SD card? If so, you may have to do a bit of …

[image] jbrads442: How can I increase what the camera captures? A screenshot of your cam’s live view would be very helpful. Which Wyze cam model do you have?

It’s a Wyze Cam Pan v3 and detection setting sensitivity is turned up to 93, no SD card. I get a great picture and the entire yard is visible on the camera

My Cam Pan v3 cams track motion out to about 40 feet for medium size animals during daytime with sensitivity set to 80. Small animals like cats and birds track out to about 20 feet with same setting. Nighttime reduces my tracking distance in half. The cams need contrast between moving subject and ba…

You might try a Wyze Cam v3 or v4 in your critical area. Here is a sample video of my v3 at night behind a double pane window being triggered by a rabbit. [image] Amazon.com: WYZE Cam v3 with Color Night Vision, Wired 1080p HD Indoor/Outdoor... Cam v3 is the 3rd generation of Wyze…

Don’t judge, we’ve had a lot of snow and the yard hasn’t been cleaned up yet. Top, left corner the dog can sneak though a fence behind the garage

@StevenA , Good suggestion. When I was putting a cam in the backyard, about a year ago, I first tested with a V3. It’s detection zone was far superior to the p.s. V3. I needed 180° coverage and the pan Scan gave me that. On the to do list is trying 2 v4’s to gain the added detection. Case in point, …

It appears that your cam is inside behind a glass window muddying up resolution. You’re going to have to either black out whatever is behind the cam reflecting off the glass or relocate the cam outside. I have most of my CPv3 cams mounted to the siding with a clip-on hanger and the USB running out t…

Camera doesn't capture enough motion

Cameras

StevenA January 28, 2025, 4:31pm 2

Can you increase the Detection Sensitivity of your cameras. I am happy with mine set at 90.

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Camera doesn't capture enough motion

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