{"id":14037,"date":"2024-09-13T21:04:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newestek.com\/?p=14037"},"modified":"2024-09-13T21:04:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:04:20","slug":"how-to-minimize-security-camera-motion-detection-false-alarms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newestek.com\/?p=14037","title":{"rendered":"How-to Minimize Security Camera Motion Detection False Alarms"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Watch this video<\/a> to learn how-to drastically reduce security camera motion detection false alarms with a Viewtron DVR<\/a>. The latest Viewtron CCTV \/ BNC camera DVRs have built-in AI software that can help identify people and cars when using motion detection recording and alarms.<\/p>\n

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The smart motion detection AI software can be used with your existing legacy analog CCTV cameras, as well as newer 1080p, 4mp, and 8mp \/ 4K BNC cameras<\/a>. Our Viewtron DVRs support all BNC cameras up to 4K resolution. The only exception is legacy HD-SDI cameras, which are rare. Please note that we highly recommend these Viewtron BNC cameras<\/a>. Viewtron Smart Motion Detection works better with HD CCTV cameras.<\/p>\n

Traditional Motion Detection: The Problem<\/h2>\n

Traditional video motion detection provided by CCTV DVRs and even most modern HD-over-Coax DVRs works by analyzing pixel changes in the video feed. This is known as security camera motion detection or video motion detection. Whenever a significant change is detected, the camera system assumes that a significant motion detection event has occurred. While effective in theory, this system is highly prone to false alarms. Environmental factors like moving trees, shadows, and even abrupt changes in lighting can trick the system into believing there\u2019s an intruder.<\/p>\n

Challenges of Outdoor Motion Detection<\/h2>\n

Outdoor surveillance is particularly challenging for security camera motion detection. Naturally occurring movements such as those of animals, foliage, or even heavy rain can cause repeated false alarms, which, over time, lead to complacency. Users may become desensitized to alerts, defeating the purpose of the security system altogether. In many cases, customers may switch off motion detection completely, rendering the system far less effective.<\/p>\n

Introducing Viewtron Smart Motion Detection<\/h2>\n

What is Smart Motion Detection?<\/h3>\n

Smart Motion Detection is a new feature available on Viewtron DVRs that offers a refined approach to motion detection. Unlike traditional video motion detection, Viewtron Smart Motion Detection uses AI software on the DVR that specifically targets human and vehicle objects. This significantly minimizes and in many cases completely eliminates false alarms.<\/p>\n

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Users can configure the DVR to specifically detect only humans, only vehicles, or nboth. This means that any environmental noise that usually triggers false alerts will be ignored, leading to a more reliable and trustworthy security system.<\/p>\n

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How-to Setup Smart Motion Detection on Viewtron DVRs<\/h2>\n

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Begin by navigating to the live view on your Viewtron DVR. In the lower left corner, access the Menu and select Settings.<\/p>\n

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Locate the \u2018AI \/ Events\u2019 area of this menu. Click \u2018SMD\u2019 (Smart Motion Detection).<\/p>\n

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On the Smart Motion Detection setup screen follow these steps.<\/p>\n

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  1. Select the security camera that you want to configure.<\/li>\n
  2. Check the SMD checkbox.<\/li>\n
  3. Draw a grid for the area that you want to enable motion detection in.<\/li>\n
  4. Select Human Detection, Motor Vehicle Detection, or both. Press the Apply button in the lower right.<\/li>\n
  5. Click on the Trigger Mode link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    On the Trigger Mode screen, you can setup all of the actions that you want taken when your security camera detects motion. This includes the following.<\/p>\n