Are You Drowning in Sricam Notifications?
It's a common issue: you've set up your Sricam security camera for peace of mind, but instead, your phone is constantly buzzing with alerts. Every shadow, swaying branch, or passing car seems to trigger a notification, leaving you overwhelmed and unable to spot the events that truly matter. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to fine-tune your Sricam camera's settings and regain control over your alerts.
By customising your camera's motion detection, you can transform it from a source of annoyance into a precise and reliable security tool. Let's get started on optimising your setup.
Step 1: Adjust Motion Detection Sensitivity
The most common reason for receiving too many alerts is that the motion detection sensitivity is set too high. The camera is simply doing its job too well, picking up on every minor movement. Adjusting this is your first line of defence.
- Open the Sricam app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Select the camera you wish to configure from your device list.
- Navigate to Settings (usually a gear icon).
- Tap on Alarm Setting and then find Motion Detection.
- You will see a sensitivity slider, likely set to a high value.
- Lower the sensitivity level. We suggest reducing it to a medium or low setting (e.g., 3 out of 5).
- Save the changes and monitor the alerts over the next few hours. You may need to adjust it a couple of times to find the perfect balance for your specific environment.
Step 2: Configure Motion Detection Zones
Many Sricam models allow you to define specific "motion detection zones". This powerful feature tells your camera to only pay attention to movement within a designated area of its field of view, ignoring everything else. This is incredibly effective for cameras facing areas with mixed activity.
How to Set Up Motion Zones:
- In the Alarm Setting menu, look for an option named Detection Area or Motion Zone.
- You will see the camera's live view with a grid overlay.
- You can typically "paint" or select the grid squares where you want motion to be detected. For example, you could draw a zone over your driveway and front path, while leaving out the public pavement and the neighbour's garden.
- Be precise. Only cover the areas that are critical for you to monitor. This will drastically cut down on irrelevant alerts from passing traffic or pedestrians.
Step 3: Utilise Humanoid Detection (If Available)
To combat false alerts from non-human sources, many modern Sricam cameras are equipped with Humanoid Detection or advanced AI features. When this mode is enabled, the camera's software analyses movement to determine if it has a human shape.
- Check within your Alarm Setting menu for Humanoid Detection or AI Detection.
- Enable this feature. When active, you will only receive notifications when the camera identifies a person.
- This is the most effective way to filter out alerts from pets, wildlife, moving vehicles, or environmental triggers like rain and shadows.
Step 4: Schedule Your Notifications
Do you need to be alerted to every movement when you're at home during the day? Probably not. Setting an alarm schedule allows you to control when your camera is actively sending you alerts.
- Look for Alarm Time Schedule or Scheduled Recording/Alerts in the settings.
- You can create a schedule to arm the motion detection only during specific hours, such as overnight or during working hours when the house is empty.
- This not only reduces notification fatigue but also adds a layer of smart automation to your home security.
By following these steps—adjusting sensitivity, creating detection zones, enabling humanoid detection, and scheduling your alerts—you can significantly reduce the number of unwanted notifications from your Sricam camera. This will ensure that when you do get an alert, it's one that deserves your attention.