# What is Motion Detection 2.0 on the Alarm.com Slim Line Doorbell Camera?

**GoSafer Security Knowledge Base**

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## Overview

Motion Detection 2.0 is an improved process that pairs enhanced motion detection technology with the existing passive infrared (PIR) technology used in Motion Detection 1.0.

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## Procedure

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Motion Detection 2.0 is an improved process that pairs enhanced motion detection technology with the existing passive infrared (PIR) technology used in Motion Detection 1.0.

**Note**: Motion Detection 1.0 refers to firmware version 3052 or lower and can still be accessed from the camera's settings. For more information about how to adjust the motion detection mode, see [<u>Adjust the motion detection mode of the Alarm.com Slim Line Doorbell Camera</u>](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Video_Settings/Adjust_the_motion_detection_mode_of_a_Slim_Line_Doorbell_Camera).

<div><span></span>### **Required firmware**

- An Alarm.com Slim Line Doorbell Camera on firmware version 3058 +

For more information about how to update the firmware, see [<u>Update a video device's firmware</u>](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Video_Settings/Update_a_video_device's_firmware).

</div><div><span></span>### **Motion detection mode comparison**

<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: auto; margin: 1em 0 1.5em;"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col" style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; background: #e5e5e5; font-weight: 700;">****Motion Detection 1.0****</th> <th scope="col" style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; background: #e5e5e5; font-weight: 700;">****Motion Detection 2.0****</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">****PIR****:

- Uses the full screen
 
 </td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">****PIR****:

- Uses the full screen
 
 </td> </tr> <tr style="background: #fafafa;"> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">****Motion detection****:

- Uses the full screen
 
 </td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">****Enhanced motion detection****:

- Uses a fixed lower portion of the screen
- Object size matters
 
 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">****Sensitivity slider****:

- Increases and decreases the seconds of continuous motion before trigger occurs
 
 </td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">****Sensitivity slider****:

- Increases and decreases the size of the fixed area
- Increases and decreases the minimum object size
- Extremely High sensitivity disables PIR
 
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</div><div><span></span>### **Automatic settings configuration after upgrade**

When the Alarm.com Slim Line Doorbell Camera's firmware is updated from 3052 or lower to 3058 +, it is automatically configured based on its existing sensitivity setting. You can readjust the sensitivity and motion detection mode after the update is complete.

<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: auto; margin: 1em 0 1.5em;"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col" style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; background: #e5e5e5; font-weight: 700;">**Firmware before update**</th> <th scope="col" style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; background: #e5e5e5; font-weight: 700;">**Sensitivity before update**</th> <th scope="col" style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5; background: #e5e5e5; font-weight: 700;">**Settings after update**</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">3052 or lower</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">Medium</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">*Sensitivity*: Medium

*Motion Detection mode*: 1.0

 </td> </tr> <tr style="background: #fafafa;"> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">3052 or lower</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">Low, High, Very High, or Extremely High</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">*Sensitivity*: Medium

*Motion Detection mode*: 2.0

 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">3054 (Rare — beta firmware that was used to test Motion Detection 2.0)</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">Any sensitivity</td> <td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 0.85em 1em; border: 1px solid #d9e0e5;">*Sensitivity*: Retains the original selection

*Motion Detection mode*: 2.0

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</div></div>## Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit [gosafersecurity.com](https://gosafersecurity.com/).

Original Alarm.com reference: [https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website\_and\_App/Video/Video\_Settings/What\_is\_Motion\_Detection\_2.0\_on\_the\_Alarm.com\_Slim\_Line\_Doorbell\_Camera%3F](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Video/Video_Settings/What_is_Motion_Detection_2.0_on_the_Alarm.com_Slim_Line_Doorbell_Camera%3F)

<small>Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.</small>