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.