Roof repair workers arrived, but detection was very delayed. One individual (bald male) somehow wasn’t picked up by either the corner camera or the side gate camera — even though the only possible entry route would have taken him past one of those positions. Instead, he only triggered detection when attempting to open the driveway gate.
I’m posting the footage here to highlight the gap in coverage and see if anyone has experienced similar blind spots or has tips on improving detection in these scenarios.
https://VIDEO_URL?video_id=750fd7ae86443f8c306ca553f496815dpNe
This is my detection zone
It definitely sounds like there’s a blind spot if someone could reach the driveway gate without being detected earlier. I’d recommend checking the camera angles, motion detection zones, and sensitivity settings, as small adjustments can sometimes eliminate gaps like this. If trees, vehicles, or lighting conditions are involved, they can also affect detection accuracy. Since the workers were there for a roofing issue, it may also be worth having a roof leak specialist in New Jersy to inspect the roof and confirm there aren’t any underlying problems that were overlooked during the visit. A thorough inspection can often identify issues before they turn into more expensive repairs. Hopefully, with a few camera adjustments and a proper roof assessment, you’ll have better coverage and more peace of mind.
I agree with “gilshehbaz9”, start of ensuring you’re set where your PIR detectors aren’t obscured, which i know to get the desired angle can end up causing this, frustrating yes, but if your able to track movement in accurately the video will catch what it is missing now.
Also use the motion testing when setting your default positions, this will show just how much it is affected when the PIR is disrupted by being too close to the building/home siding. A way to get creative is to build your own spacer to insert between the cam and the mounting surface.