@czarjuly 

Your camera is placed a bit far from the area you want to monitor, so it’s expected that the detection might not be as sensitive. You might consider adjusting its position -- if you can lower the mounting height and tilt the angle upward slightly, the camera’s detection range should extend farther and cover the area better. Check this article for more troubleshooting suggestions. What should I do if my battery-powered camera can't detect the motion?

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