Motion tracking position reset after movement stops?

Motion tracking position reset after movement stops?

Motion tracking position reset after movement stops?
Motion tracking position reset after movement stops?
2024-11-21 08:59:56 - last edited 2024-11-29 06:23:35
Model: Tapo C210  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.4.3

Hi, I bought a Tapo C210 camera to look over our indoor pet rabbit in its playpen when we are not around. The camera is attached to the wall of the playpen, so it can't see the whole place from a single position so motion tracking is very useful when the rabbit wants to move out of the current picture.

 

However I have a problem with it. It seems like when the rabbit moves, the motion tracking picks it up and follows the bunny. However if the rabbit stops to have a nap for example (so no movement for some time) the camera resets to its starting position and loses track of the bunny.

 

Is it expected behavior? If so, is there a way to keep the camera in the last position?

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2024-11-22 08:50:58 - last edited 2024-11-29 06:23:35

  @HGabor94 

 

That's how the motion tracking feature works. If the camera does not detect another movement for a period of time, the camera will automatically return to its initial position. This cannot be adjusted.

 

You may consider placing this camera higher or further away to expand the monitoring range. Or purchase another camera to cover areas that the current one cannot see. 

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2024-11-22 08:50:58 - last edited 2024-11-29 06:23:35

  @HGabor94 

 

That's how the motion tracking feature works. If the camera does not detect another movement for a period of time, the camera will automatically return to its initial position. This cannot be adjusted.

 

You may consider placing this camera higher or further away to expand the monitoring range. Or purchase another camera to cover areas that the current one cannot see. 

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Re:Motion tracking position reset after movement stops?
2024-11-22 09:05:14

  @Wayne-TP 

 

Thanks for the reply. Can I use Patrol mode along with motion tracking? That would be a workaround, like "looking for a moving pet".

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Re:Motion tracking position reset after movement stops?
3 weeks ago

  @HGabor94 

 

I haven't encountered any cases where these two functions are used together, so I'm unsure (and couldn't find any information) regarding potential compatibility issues. However, one thing is clear: motion tracking will not be active while the camera is panning or tilting.

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