Motion Detectors 101

Hi Folks, do you have questions about how the pieces of your home's security system fit together? Questions like, how far away will motions detector work? Will they detect my pets? What motion detectors do? How can motion detectors help keep you and your family safe? Well, in today’s Home Security 101 video, Corey is providing the low down on All Things Motion Detector!

Timestamps
0:00 Motion Detectors 101
1:21 Different Types of Motion Detectors
1:58 Range of Motion Detection
2:41 Designed for Pet Detection
3:00 How many do you need?
3:40 Placement
5:20 Test your Motion Detector

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[jeffnduran]

I'm here to learn how they work so that I can avoid them doing questionable things at night. Thanks+

[oveishassanijalilian]

Have you tried moving really slow in front of them? Like a couple of inches at a time

[qdefxtfrstef]

i just got this randomly in my recommended lol but i thought i'd give it a watch :)

[RobinDaunt]

if this unit is left on for an extended period because of constant activity will that damage this unit

[crazywisdom]

So question. I'm looking for a motion detector. Simple. Diy (?) That will also timestamp. Thoughts ? Thanks.

[ritikpal]

what are the options of powering these devices??

[michaellee]

Mine always detects my cat and goes off even tho it says anything under 40lbs won’t activate it and I installed it according to the instructions/angles/etc

[charlesmk]

I’m interested in this .l would like to learn

[joeltuffour]

I want a motion detector for my final year project