How does Movement Detection Feature Of Arlo Home Security Cameras Work?

The working of arlo movement detection feature varies according to different models of arlo cameras. Especially, the movement detection feature of Arlo Q and Q plus is different from wireless Arlo, Arlo Pro, Arlo Pro 2 and Arlo go camera. Thus, it becomes quite important to understand the working criteria of all these different arlo camera models. Here’s the complete guide to precisely understand the movement detection feature of different arlo cameras.

There is a different working criteria defined for the working of various arlo camera models. Before activating the arlo movement detection feature one must know the working criteria to make an efficient use of this feature. The movement detection feature of Arlo Q and Q Plus is somewhat different from the working of other wireless arlo cameras like Arlo, Arlo pro, Arlo Pro 2 and Arlo Go. In order to precisely understand the working of Arlo camera kindly refer to the information provided below:

Working of movement detection feature of wireless Arlo, Arlo pro, Arlo Pro 2 and Arlo Go security camera: These cameras work on the technology of infrared waves. A trigger is enabled whenever the infrared technology comes in contact with an object whose temperature is somewhat higher than the other objects present around. The movement sensors of these cameras are found to be more cable of sensing the sideways moments to its viewing field as compared to the movements happening towards the viewing field of this type of Netgear Arlo Camera. The movement sensitivity of these arlo cameras varies between the counts of 1 to 100. The movement sensitivity at 1 is considered to be the lowest sensitive range while the sensitivity at 100 is considered to be maximum sensitivity range.

Working of movement detection feature for Arlo Q and Arlo Q Plus camera: All Arlo Q and Q plus security cameras are capable of making judgments about the varying video frames and thus can enable movement detection triggers for sending alerts as well as recording videos. The movement sensitivity of these cameras ranges within 1 to 9. The movement sensitivity setting at one is considered to be as lowest and the sensitivity setting at 9 is considered to be highest. All Arlo Q and Q Plus security cameras allow users to create a maximum of three activity zones. Creating an activity zone enables a user to pay attention to high security areas and initiate triggers for recording, taking pictures and sending alerts.

 At present, if you wish to create an activity zone for your Arlo Q or Arlo Q plus security camera, then kindly refer to the following set of steps.

1. Sign in to the arlo account by visiting www.my.arlo.com as the URL on any of your web browsers to visit Arlo Sign In page.
2. Type in the sign in credentials and click on “Login.”
3. Once you are logged in, locate the icon for “Menu” and click on the arlo q camera for which the activity zone is to be created.
4. Click on the “Device settings” option and locate the “Activity zones” under it.
5. Click on “Activity Zone” and tap on the plus like icon (+) that might be present in the top right side of that page.
6. In order to specify the area for cloud activity zone, kindly stretch the corners of the activity zone.
7. If you wish to change the location of cloud activity zone, then click, hold and drag the activity zone to place it to another location.
8. In case you wish to create a customized activity zone, then click on the pencil like icon present aside to it.
9. Type in the combination of alphabets to assign a name to the created activity zone.
10. After assigning the name click on “Done” button and all the changes will be saved for creating the activity zone.

This was how movement detection feature works for different arlo camera models along with the steps to create an activity zone. Hope you find it informational. For more such information and arlo support procedures, kindly visit Arlo Com Support page. You can also ask for arlo technical support in case you require advanced support related to any of your arlo cameras.