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How to reduce false motion on Nest cameras

January 14, 2024

Learn to minimize false alerts on Nest cameras with this easy guide. Enhance accuracy and enjoy more reliable home security with simple tweaks.

How to reduce false motion on Nest cameras

 

Adjust Motion Sensitivity Settings

 

  • Open the Nest app and go to your camera's settings.
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  • Find the motion sensitivity option. Lowering the sensitivity will help reduce the number of false motion alerts.
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  • Test different sensitivity levels to find a balance where the camera detects actual movements without triggering false alerts.

 

Set Activity Zones

 

  • In the camera settings, locate the option to create activity zones.
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  • Define specific areas within the camera's view where you want it to detect motion. This helps avoid irrelevant motions outside the marked zones.
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  • Adjust the size and position of activity zones to accurately focus on areas of interest.

 

Minimize Environmental Triggers

 

  • Identify and eliminate potential triggers such as moving branches, passing cars, or reflections from windows that might cause false alerts.
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  • Consider repositioning the camera to avoid capturing these potential motion triggers.
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  • If possible, prune vegetation or adjust lighting that might cause unwanted motion detections.

 

Regularly Update Firmware

 

  • Ensure your camera is running the latest firmware version. Manufacturers often release updates that improve motion detection features and reduce false alerts.
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  • Check for updates through the Nest app to keep your device current.

 

Schedule Alerts

 

  • Use the scheduling feature in the Nest app to limit motion alerts to specific times of the day when you are more likely to want alerts.
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  • This feature can help reduce inconvenient alerts when you are home or during periods of high traffic near the camera.

 

Utilize the Home/Away Assist Feature

 

  • Activate the Home/Away Assist feature to automatically turn off alerts when you're home and back on when you leave.
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  • Configure this feature effectively to rely on either phone location or other connected devices to accurately determine your presence.

 

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