Mounting motion sensors

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@Sam_Bam

#1 about the angle/distance and can walk under it without triggering it. That’s by design, not accident. Their intent was to not pickup the movement of pets. So, knowing this, you can install the sensor upside down and change the degree it “sees”.

The “pet” mode is mounting it upside down.

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Installing your Wyze Home Monitoring System

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Motion v2/Home Monitoring Pet Detection

Welcome to the Wyze forum Peter. Measure your dog’s max height standing or sitting. If less than 3’, install motion sensor upside down at 3’: If taller than 3’, install sensor upside down at your dog’s max height plus around 8". Tip for pet owners: [88s57rzhi3]

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