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

GoSafer Security Knowledge Base

This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.

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.

Platform	General / Device
Content type	How-to / Configuration
Source last updated	2022-01-28

Procedure

Required firmware

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

For more information about how to update the firmware, see Update a video device's firmware.

Motion detection mode comparison

Motion Detection 1.0

Motion Detection 2.0

PIR

Uses the full screen

PIR

Uses the full screen

Motion detection

Uses the full screen

Enhanced motion detection

Uses a fixed lower portion of the screen

Object size matters

Sensitivity slider

Increases and decreases the seconds of continuous motion before trigger occurs

Sensitivity slider

Increases and decreases the size of the fixed area

Increases and decreases the minimum object size

Extremely High sensitivity disables PIR

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.

Firmware before update

Sensitivity before update

Settings after update

3052 or lower

Medium

Sensitivity: Medium

Motion Detection mode: 1.0

3052 or lower

Low, High, Very High, or Extremely High

Sensitivity: Medium

Motion Detection mode: 2.0

3054 (Rare — beta firmware that was used to test Motion Detection 2.0)

Any sensitivity

Sensitivity: Retains the original selection

Motion Detection mode: 2.0

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit 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

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