## Heimvision Motion Detection: A Complete Setup Guide
One of the most powerful features of your Heimvision security camera is its ability to detect motion, record the event, and instantly notify you. However, to get the most out of this feature, you need to configure it correctly. An improperly configured setup can lead to either missing important events or being overwhelmed by false alarms.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through all the essential motion detection settings in your Heimvision app, explaining what they do and how to optimise them for your home.
## Understanding the Core Concepts
Before diving into the settings, let's clarify the key features you'll be working with:
- Motion Detection: The general on/off switch for the feature. When enabled, the camera's software analyses the video feed for changes.
- Sensitivity: Controls how much change is required to trigger an event.
- Motion Zones: Defines where in the frame the camera should look for motion.
- Scheduling: Dictates when the motion detection should be active.
You will find these settings in your Heimvision camera's app, usually under a menu named 'Settings' → 'Alarm Setting' or similar.
## How to Configure Your Heimvision Motion Settings
Follow these steps to create a smart and effective motion detection setup.
### 1. Enable Motion Detection
First, ensure the feature is turned on.
- Navigate to your camera's 'Alarm Setting' menu.
- Find the main toggle switch, often labelled 'Motion Detection' or 'Enable Alarm'.
- Make sure this switch is in the 'On' position.
### 2. Adjust Motion Sensitivity
This is your most important tool for controlling the frequency of alerts. The goal is to find a balance where it detects people and vehicles but ignores minor movements like swaying branches or shadows.
- Find the Sensitivity Setting: In the 'Alarm Setting' menu, you'll see an option for 'Sensitivity'.
- Choose a Level: You will typically have several levels, such as 'Low', 'Medium', and 'High'.
- Low: Requires a significant amount of movement to trigger. Ideal for outdoor areas where you only want to be alerted for large objects like people or cars.
- Medium: A balanced setting suitable for most environments, both indoors and outdoors. This is a great starting point.
- High: Will be triggered by very small movements. Best used for quiet, indoor areas where you want to know about any activity, such as a pet entering a room.
- Test and Refine: Start with 'Medium'. If you get too many false alerts, switch to 'Low'. If it misses events you think it should have caught, try 'High'.
### 3. Set Up Motion Detection Zones
Motion zones (sometimes called 'Activity Zones') are essential for reducing false alarms from areas you don't need to monitor.
- Open the Zone Menu: Find the 'Motion Zone' or 'Detection Zone' option.
- Define Your Area: The app will display the camera's view, often with a grid. You can then select or 'paint' the areas where you want motion to be detected.
- Best Practices:
- Include: Your porch, driveway, doorways, and windows.
- Exclude: Public footpaths, busy roads, neighbours' properties, and any trees or bushes that move a lot in the wind.
- By telling your camera to ignore these high-traffic or constantly moving areas, you significantly improve the accuracy of your alerts.
### 4. Create an Alert Schedule
An alert schedule stops you from being bombarded with notifications when you don't need them.
- Locate the Schedule: Look for 'Alarm Schedule' or 'Time Setting'.
- Add a Time Period: You can set specific time blocks for each day of the week when motion detection should be active.
- Example: You could set the schedule to be active from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekdays, and 24 hours a day on weekends when you are away. This prevents you from getting alerts when you are at home and moving around in front of the camera.
By thoughtfully combining these four settings, you can tailor your Heimvision camera's motion detection to your specific needs, ensuring you receive timely, relevant alerts without the unnecessary noise.