Camera is not detecting small objects or mouse

Camera is not detecting small objects or mouse

Camera is not detecting small objects or mouse
Camera is not detecting small objects or mouse
2025-08-08 00:04:23 - last edited 2025-08-29 11:45:15
Model: Tapo C222  
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Firmware Version: 1.3.2

I am trying to detect if a mouse is moving to my room but that is not working.  Also when i move small objects infront of the camera, he also does not detect them or record them. I have set  the camera to record ALL movements, people, pets, cars... I have set the sensitivity to 10 and it still not working. Only when i move infront off the camera , then he will record. But that was not the goal. Is there a way to make sensitivity higher so he can also detect smaller objects moving? 

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2025-08-08 07:39:51 - last edited 2025-08-29 11:45:15

  @GinoVerace 

Hi, 
Several factors, such as the complexity of the monitoring environment and the size and speed of the objects, influence the ability of Tapo cameras to detect small objects or mice. These challenges make it difficult to effectively detect small items. Here are some improvement suggestions to enhance detection capabilities:

 

  1. Adjust the motion detection sensitivity value to the highest setting (10). This will increase the camera's responsiveness to movement.

  2. Designate specific areas for motion detection to minimize background interference. 

  3. If the camera has a built-in SD card, activate the continuous recording feature. This allows you to review video recordings even if no motion is detected, providing an opportunity to check for mouse activity or other small movements at any time.

 

Best Regards

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Re:Camera is not detecting small objects or mouse-Solution
2025-08-08 07:39:51 - last edited 2025-08-29 11:45:15

  @GinoVerace 

Hi, 
Several factors, such as the complexity of the monitoring environment and the size and speed of the objects, influence the ability of Tapo cameras to detect small objects or mice. These challenges make it difficult to effectively detect small items. Here are some improvement suggestions to enhance detection capabilities:

 

  1. Adjust the motion detection sensitivity value to the highest setting (10). This will increase the camera's responsiveness to movement.

  2. Designate specific areas for motion detection to minimize background interference. 

  3. If the camera has a built-in SD card, activate the continuous recording feature. This allows you to review video recordings even if no motion is detected, providing an opportunity to check for mouse activity or other small movements at any time.

 

Best Regards

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