Masking Out Motion Regions

In the case of event-recording cameras, there will be times when it is needed to block out objects that are constantly in motion and triggering recording for a camera. For example, a tree swaying in the wind or a TV that is always turned on may trigger motion recording when these events are not notable. In order to utilize Eagle Eye's motion-capture feature fully, it may be best to mask out these motion regions. 

Let's use the scene below as an example.  The TV panels on the wall are a good example of something we may want to block out as they will trigger the camera's motion detection.  Eagle Eye provides a quick and easy way to do this. 

Creating a Motion Mask

1.  First go to the camera's settings and select the Motion Tab.   

2.  Create a motion region by clicking the Yellow Plus. 

3.  Draw a box over the desired object that you wish to mask out.

In the above example, you can see that the region is shaped around the graphics.

4.  Set the Sensitivity to 0. 

Sensitivity is how sensitive a region or camera is to motion. Sensitivity is by default set to 80. Setting the Sensitivity to 0 will make the region not sensitive to any motion whatsoever.

5.  Click Apply and then Save Changes.  

Creating Motion Regions for Alerts

There is also the possibility of creating alerts for when motion is detected in a certain region.

For example, if someone wants to receive an alert every time someone entered the front door, a motion region could be placed around the door and set to send out email alerts or push notifications.  

1.  As with Masking Out Motion regions, navigate to the  Motion Tab in the camera's settings and create a region    where you would like to be notified of movement. In the example below, 2 regions have been created around the door and the window.  

2.  Next Click the bell  next to the region that you want to receive alerts for and a drop-down menu will appear.  

3.  Click the  Alert Enable box in order to enable alerts.  

4.  Select your configuration options including When, Re-rearm, Who, Mode, and Level.  The sensitivity may need to be adjusted as well depending on environmental factors.   

For a more in-depth description of all configuration options click the Blue Question Mark   in the top right of the Motion Tab. Mode can be edited from  Account Settings.

5.  Click  Apply and  Save Changes. 

In order for a user to receive motion alerts, alerts must be enabled in their My Profile.

Check the box next to the type of Alert you wish to receive as well as the method of delivery and Save Changes.

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