How to Stop a Motion Camera

Motion cameras use detection zones to determine whether to activate and record movement.

Motion cameras use detection zones to determine whether to activate and record movement. A detection zone is a mapped area on the camera's display. Motion that takes place within the mapped area triggers the camera and starts the recording and email or other alert. Motion that takes place outside the mapped area---the detection zone---is ignored. After a set time or when the motion ends, the recording halts.

Instructions

1. Open the security system's control panel on the computer.

2. Look for a dialog box called "Recording" or something similar. You'll find it in the control panel's Setup area.

3. Identify the camera in question. They are often labeled by the installer in clear text. So, Kitchen Door will be obvious. Select the camera in the control panel.

4. Look for a motion detection control. There should be a "Define Zones" button or something similar. Look for a "Clear All Zones" button. Press it and the motion detection zones will be cleared for that camera. The motion triggering on that camera will be stopped. The camera will remain in the system. Delete the camera from the camera setup area if you want to remove it entirely.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the control software to set any detection zone. For example, you may want to detect movement at a solid door but not through an adjacent window. That way the camera will only trigger when the door opens and not when people walk outside. Follow the instructions that came with your control software for specifics relating to detection zone setting.

References

• Logitech Digital Video Security System Users Guide