How to Set Up and Optimise Geeni Motion Detection
Geeni smart cameras offer a powerful and accessible way to keep an eye on your home. One of the most critical features is motion detection, which turns your camera from a simple viewer into a proactive security device. When properly configured, it will alert you to any activity, giving you instant peace of mind.
This guide will walk you through setting up and fine-tuning the motion detection features on your Geeni camera using the Geeni app.
## Getting Started: Enabling Motion Detection
First things first, you need to ensure the feature is switched on. By default, it may be off to prevent you from being inundated with notifications immediately after setup.
- Open the Geeni App: Launch the app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Select Your Camera: From your list of devices, tap on the camera you want to configure.
- Access Settings: Look for a settings icon, which is typically a pencil icon or a three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Find Motion Detection: In the settings menu, tap on 'Motion Detection Settings' or a similar option.
- Toggle it On: You will see a switch to enable 'Motion Detection'. Make sure this is toggled to the 'on' position.
## Fine-Tuning for Better Accuracy
Simply turning on motion detection is just the first step. To avoid a constant stream of irrelevant alerts, you need to customise the settings to suit your specific environment.
### 1. Adjusting Sensitivity
The sensitivity level dictates how much movement is needed to trigger a recording and notification.
- High Sensitivity: The camera will be triggered by very small movements. This can be useful for monitoring a quiet indoor room but may cause false alarms from shadows or insects if used outdoors.
- Low Sensitivity: The camera will only be triggered by significant movements. This is ideal for outdoor areas where you want to ignore things like leaves blowing in the wind but still capture a person or vehicle.
In the 'Motion Detection Settings', you will find a 'Sensitivity Level' option. Experiment with Low, Medium, and High to find the perfect balance for your needs.
### 2. Setting Up an Activity Zone
This feature allows you to draw a specific area within the camera's field of view that you want to monitor. Any movement outside this zone will be ignored. This is incredibly useful for cameras facing complex environments.
- Example: If your front door camera also sees a busy street, you can draw an activity zone that covers only your porch and garden path. This will stop you from getting an alert every time a car drives past.
To set this up, look for 'Activity Zone' or 'Motion Zone' in the settings. You can then drag the corners of a box to define the exact area for monitoring.
### 3. Creating a Schedule
You may not need motion alerts 24/7. For example, you might only want to be notified of movement in your living room when you're not at home. The scheduling feature lets you automate when motion detection is active.
- Find the 'Schedule' option in the camera's settings.
- You can add time blocks for specific days of the week when you want the motion detection to be armed. This helps reduce unnecessary notifications when you are at home and moving around.
## Managing Your Notifications
Finally, ensure your phone is set up to receive the alerts.
- In the Geeni app's camera settings, check that 'Notifications' are enabled.
- Also, go to your phone's main settings, find the Geeni app, and ensure it has permission to send you push notifications.
By taking the time to properly configure these settings, you can transform your Geeni camera into a smart, efficient, and reliable security tool that only alerts you to the events that truly matter.