Applies to: Reolink battery-powered cameras
Problems: PIR sensor fails to trigger the alarm when a person or an object moves within the supposed detection distance. The alarm can only be triggered when something is very close to the camera.
Cause1: The camera was installed too high, or it did not aim at the detecting area.
Solution1: Mount the camera at about 2-3 meters above ground level, and adjust the angle of it. Refer to:
How to position your battery-powered Reolink camera properly.
Cause2: The PIR sensitivity was too low.
Solution2: set up the PIR sensitivity higher.
Cause3: There was glass or other obstacles between the camera and intruders.
Solution3: Change the mounting place of the camera or remove the obstacles if convenient.