Eufy Motion Detection Too Sensitive? How to Adjust It

Getting Too Many Notifications From Your Eufy Camera?

While a security camera should be vigilant, a device that sends you constant, unnecessary alerts can quickly become more of an annoyance than a useful tool. If your phone is buzzing every few minutes because of swaying trees, passing cars, or your own pets, it's time to fine-tune your Eufy's motion detection settings.

An overly sensitive camera doesn't just flood you with notifications; it also drains the battery much faster due to the excessive number of recordings. This guide will show you how to use the powerful features within the Eufy Security app to make your camera smarter and your alerts more meaningful.

## Why Is Your Eufy Camera So Sensitive?

Understanding the common culprits is the first step to solving the problem. You're likely getting false alerts because of:

• High Sensitivity Level: The detection threshold is set too low, causing it to react to minor movements.
• Environmental Triggers: Movement from things like trees, bushes, shadows, or even heavy rain is being flagged as a security event.
• Vehicles or Pedestrians: The camera is aimed at a busy street or pavement, picking up public activity.
• Pets: Your own pets are triggering the motion sensor as they move around your property.
• Insects or Cobwebs: Sometimes, a spider building a web directly in front of the lens can cause a constant stream of alerts.

## How to Optimise Your Eufy Motion Detection Settings

Let's dive into the Eufy app and get this problem sorted. It's best to make one adjustment at a time and then test the results.

### 1. Adjust the Master Sensitivity Slider

This is your first and most important tool.

1. Open the Eufy Security app and select the camera you want to adjust.
2. Tap the Settings icon (the cogwheel).
3. Go to Motion Detection.
4. You will see a sensitivity slider, usually from 1 (low) to 7 (high).
5. If you are getting too many alerts, reduce the sensitivity level by one or two steps. For example, if it's on 6, try setting it to 4.
6. Save the setting and monitor the camera's behaviour for a few hours.

### 2. Use Eufy's Powerful AI Detection Modes

For many Eufy cameras, you can tell the device what to look for. This is the most effective way to cut down on false alerts.

• In the Motion Detection settings, look for an option like 'Detection Type' or 'AI Detection'.
• You will see choices such as:
  • All Motion: The camera will alert you to any movement (this is often the default and the cause of the problem).
  • Human Only: The camera will use its AI to analyse movement and will only alert you if it detects the shape of a person.
  • Pet Detection / Vehicle Detection: Some models offer even more specific AI modes.

By switching from 'All Motion' to 'Human Only', you can instantly eliminate alerts from swaying trees, animals, and changing shadows.

### 3. Set Up Activity Zones

An Activity Zone tells your camera to ignore motion everywhere except for a specific area you define. This is perfect if your camera's view includes a busy road or a neighbour's property.

1. In the Motion Detection settings, find and select Activity Zone.
2. You will see the camera's view with a grid overlay.
3. You can drag the corners of the box to create a zone that covers only the area you care about, such as your driveway or front path.
4. You can often add multiple zones. The camera will now only trigger an alert if motion is detected inside this box.

### 4. Clean the Camera Lens

Finally, don't forget basic maintenance. A spiderweb or a piece of debris on the lens can move in the wind and cause a constant stream of false motion alerts. Take a microfibre cloth and gently clean the camera lens and the area around it.

By combining these four strategies, you can transform your Eufy camera from a source of constant notifications into a precise and reliable security device that only alerts you when it truly matters.