How well does the motion detection work? Can it be set to only take a picture when motion is detected?
1802518
cannot help.. mine never worked and they promised a refund but got nothing. junk
1802519
It Never worked, and it did not happen Only with this device, i bought a pen and a watch and motion detection is a thing that you must forget, once it starts recording, its till the end of card capacity.
1802520
I could not figure out how to make the motion detection work based on the directions provided.
340089
No motion detection on the camera itself. Most dvrs have motion detection recording though.
2245654
Yes, it has motion detection. Great camera; I get clear pictures in color with daylight and black and white w/infrared.
1030761
Yes, it is motion activated. It can also be set to take pics at certain times in the day.
689001
You have the option of setting how long the unit will record for. For example, you can set it to record for 30 seconds upon each motion detection.
1586420
Hello: Yes you can set the cam to motion detection mode but keep in mind you'll have to have a constant power supply while your car is turned off. Of course I don't know what direction you'd be looking at. Out the windsheild is normal. I would really recommend this unit. The picture quality is fantastic. A 32GB card will give you about 8 hours of recording time. Don't use a class 10. The crappy manual that comes with it even suggests against it. My class 4 works just fine. I didn't think the GPS version was worth it but I've changed my mind since.
389221
You can adjust the area of detection. The closer the object, the better the quality. The camera uses an auto focus and the quality is very good. You can zoom on the pictures once motion is detected. I like the ability to check the status of my property on my smart phone with the live feed.
1623882
I think what may help is motion detection. I already asked the tech support guy and he said they are working towards this functionality. I would think it be done soon over the next release or two. So far my camera works great so over all its a good by. good luck ;)
437914
Yes, movement is the basis for it taking a photo. The motion detector is not as sensitive as i would like as in my experiments, it missed some pics
1165735
Using opensource software, I have been able to record on motion detection. I believe the SW allows you to set it up to record only at certain times.
1997766
yes it records in motion detection. It only stores it in the card and the recording time is limited.
1549978
It does send an alert when there is motion but doesn't automatically start recording...unless I have NO CLUE. I have to manually go online to hit record. I would like these cameras a lot better if they recorded all the time...otherwise they are great!
608105
Yes, it does. You can find it in the settings once you connect it to the PC... there are two options given - 0 & 1, for normal mode and for motion detection respectively. Change the settings as per your requirement/ convenience and save it as instructed. I haven't yet tested the motion detecting mode though have already set it in the setting background. It's always good to set it as per the need in advance ;)
886367
Hi! It take photos only when activated by motion. Great unit to own with a lot of functions to set it up per your need.Good luck.
104791
yes, you could turn off the motion detection. There is no need to active it all the time as it will automatically take photoes when vistors press the button.
925726
No, there is not a motion detect mode. The record button must be pressed on either the camera or the app. Also the camera will automatically power off after 5 mins on standby.
2182545
Hi, The camera certainly has a 'detect motion only' feature available but I guess with the family at home, it's bound to detect the motions of the family members and pets as well and will still be sending you instant emails with photos, unless disabled of course.