Tired of Constant, Unnecessary Sricam Notifications?
A security camera should provide peace of mind, not a constant stream of annoying alerts. If your Sricam camera is bombarding you with false notifications for everything from swaying trees to passing car headlights, it's easy to start ignoring them altogether, which defeats the purpose of having a security system.
This guide will help you understand why you're receiving these false alerts and show you how to configure your Sricam's settings for smarter, more accurate notifications.
Step 1: Fine-Tune Motion Detection Sensitivity
The most common culprit for false alerts is a motion sensitivity level that is set too high. Your camera is doing its job, but it's being a little too enthusiastic.
- Open the Sricam App: Select the camera you want to adjust.
- Go to Settings: Find the 'Alarm Settings' or 'Motion Detection' section.
- Adjust Sensitivity: You will see a slider or a set of levels (e.g., Low, Medium, High). If it's on High, try reducing it to Medium. If it's on Medium, try Low.
- Test the Changes: Monitor the alerts over the next few hours. The goal is to find a balance where it ignores minor movements but still reliably detects people.
Step 2: Enable Humanoid or AI Detection
Many modern Sricam models include intelligent detection features that can distinguish between people and other moving objects. This is one of the most effective ways to eliminate false alerts.
- Find Smart Detection Settings: Look for a setting labelled 'Humanoid Detection', 'AI Detection', or 'Smart Alert' in your camera's settings menu.
- Enable the Feature: Simply toggle this feature on. When enabled, your camera will analyse the motion it sees and only send a notification when it identifies the shape of a person. This is excellent for ignoring pets, vehicles, and weather-related movement.
Step 3: Configure Custom Activity Zones
Activity zones tell your camera to only pay attention to motion within a specific area of its field of view. This is perfect for blocking out areas that cause false triggers.
- Identify Problem Areas: Note what is causing the false alerts. Is it a busy road, a neighbour's garden, or a tree that moves in the wind?
- Set Up the Zone: In the detection settings, look for 'Activity Zone' or 'Detection Area'. You should be able to draw one or more boxes on the screen.
- Draw Your Zone: Carefully draw the zone to cover only the area you want to monitor, such as your doorway or garden path, while excluding the public pavement or the rustling bushes.
Step 4: Optimise Camera Placement and Environment
Sometimes, the camera's position itself can be the source of the problem.
- Avoid Direct Light Sources: Pointing the camera directly at a strong light source (like the sun or a security light) can cause false alerts due to changes in light intensity.
- Clear Away Obstructions: Remove any close-by obstructions that could move in the wind, such as flags, wind chimes, or overhanging branches.
- Clean the Lens: Cobwebs and insects are a major cause of false motion alerts, especially at night when the infrared LEDs attract them. Regularly wipe the camera lens with a soft, microfibre cloth.
By systematically working through these adjustments, you can dramatically reduce the number of false notifications from your Sricam camera, ensuring that when you do get an alert, it's something that genuinely warrants your attention.