Hi - is the motion sensor sensitive enough to detect a mouse or rodent from 15-20 feet away?
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Not sure. Quail trip mine regularly as do racoons. Never noticed anything smaller.
1751510
I get quite a few pictures of birds hopping or flying by but no mice yet. Although I'd say 98% of the photos I get are of nothing because it picks up every little branch swaying or leaves blowing around...it also often activates on lighting changes during sunrise\sunset for me. I could not find a sensitivity adjustment. I have pretty much stopped using it because the card usually fills and batteries drain from the false triggers and I rarely get to see what I want to capture.
1751511
It is really hard to say for sure but I have gotten some images of some pretty small birds at quite a distance away!
1751512
The smallest thing I have picked up was a opossum at 15 yards. I bet if it was close it would pick up a mouse. I was very surprised at what in was missing with other cameras.
1751513
I have had it pick up animals as small as dove, but I cannot say if it would pickup much smaller.
1751514
Yes it can. We've seen some pictures that we thought was just of the woods and then once we zoomed in on the computer we would actually see mice and one time even a moth and a couple bats.
1751515
Yes! Mine captures mice and all sorts of small birds and squirrels! But it also likes to take pictures of the weeds blowing in front of it too. Sometimes too many wind pics but I love the coyotes and bobcats so it's worth it really.
1290705
I have one setup inside a live catch mouse trap, which flashes a light in the kitchen, to let me know I have someone who needs to go back outside. Depending on the size though I would say you're looking at a max range of 5 feet.
1280344
It detects pretty far out, I have animals 30' away in a pasture and it will often pick their movement up. I don't know about 200' away, would be better if you could mount it closer to the activity. Also, it doesn't pick up 'wide angle' but only straight out in front of the detector. The 1/2 mile transmit claim is valid though!
2094806
Hard to say, I used it for mice control and it didn't work. Seems to me it should work right away if the sounds from it is suppose to stop the critters from going where you have it.
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Amanda, I have the sensor above a door at the end of my hallway so that it monitors all doors connected to it. I keep the remote in my bedroom that is about 60ft away and it has worked fine. Hope this helps.
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The sensitivity varies from unit to unit and also is a function of the size of what you are trying to detect. For example, a mouse is unlikely to trigger the sensor at 20 feet away, but a human being probably will. The sensor is motion sensitive and does not, so far as I know, detect infra-red heat. I have three units and their sensitivities vary from about 15 to 20 feet. You will also have to experiment with the aim of the sensors as the angle of view and the directionality of the sensors also seems to vary from unit to unit.
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I have used it at a range of 20 ft but I expect it will work farther but not sure. I think the sensitivity is adjustable but I don't know the max range.
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I no longer use it as it interferes with my mobile phone that are all over the house. Back to the old mouse. That said, I loved it, batteries didn't last long, as I kept forgetting to turn it off. Check with your phone or other devices to ensure that they don't knock each other out. My phone would have to be 50' away from the computer and not an option, as it's my office. HOpe this helps.
1552722
I have never used the motion detect, but honestly there are probably better units then this one since I didnt get the EXACT same unit posted.
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Mine is detecting motion from 35' away from the side of the sensor, which in my case is ideal, while detecting motion from the front of the sensor at about 20' away, again ideal for my situation. It all has to do with the angle with which you set the sensor. You have to play with it a bit, to get the sensor set to the angle that works best for you. Overall, I'm very happy with the light/sensor function and would recommend this fixture!
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I'd estimate that it detects movement about 10 feet away. I have it installed over the door and it lights up when i'm about 10 feet from the door.
714177
It's mounted 7'-10' high to be detected maximum distance up to 60'-70' (@75F or less). if just detects 10'-20' away that have to adjust sensitivity knob via clockwise to increase its sensing range.
109757
No the motion sensor are not made for outdoor use & inside they only have about a 10ft radius in my house so you have to be strategic in placing them. I think I read that the Pet sencors are made so they will not detect the motion of anything under 30lbs. Hope this helps, I am pleased with my system & it was easy to hook up.
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I am not sure that would work. I think this device uses temperature changes to detect movement. For example, I have this right next to my front door. If I open the door (and it opens into the sensor) nothing happens, as soon as my body is clear from the door then the device detects something. Perhaps something using the contact closure module will be more effective.
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Hello, The motion sensor will pick up on a 20ft range, and 120 degree coverage. Thanks! www.FortressSecurityStore.com
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The sensor is VERY sensitive. I have one mounted under the kitchen counter. I had to use black electrical tape to block about 95% of the sensor, to keep it from activating when getting near the counter. The tile back splash was reflecting my movements from a few feet away.
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Yes, this IP cam does sense motion and sound. I can't find specific documentation about range for either BUT... Motion and sound detection can either be armed or disarmed in the web browser interface under the Alarms tab - it's like logging onto your router. Note there are multiple options for what happens when motion and/or sound are triggered: send an email, upload image to an FTP site, or begin local recording to a separate connected device. Short story, I tried the motion and sound detection. With three cats, I was getting emails all the time for motion. I only use sound detection and that works great.