Motion Detector Sensitivity

Updated at August 4th, 2025

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Pro Tip: Distance Matters Need Help Adjusting?

By default, your motion sensor is designed not to detect pets under 30 lbs — but we know every home (and pet!) is unique. Here’s how to adjust your sensor to better suit your furry companions.

Adjusting Pet Sensitivity

If your pet is triggering the alarm or you want added flexibility, you can change the sensor’s pet sensitivity level:

To Adjust for Larger Pets:

Open the back cover of the motion detector
Locate the PET pin
Remove the pin from the “55 lbs” jumper
Place it on the “33 lbs” jumper

This helps the sensor better ignore pets up to 33 lbs instead of the default 55 lbs setting.

Adjusting Motion Sensitivity

By default, the motion detector is set to HIGH sensitivity, meaning it reacts more easily to movement. You can change this for more selective detection:

To Reduce Sensitivity:

Open the back cover of the motion detector
Locate the SENS pin
Remove the pin from the “HIGH” jumper
Place it on the “LOW” jumper

Great for minimizing false alarms in high-traffic or pet-friendly areas.

Pro Tip: Distance Matters

Even small pets can trigger the sensor if they’re close enough.
For example:

A 10 lb cat at 40 feet likely won't be detected
That same cat at 10 feet could trigger the motion sensor

Need Help Adjusting?

If you're not sure which setting is best for your home or you're still getting pet-triggered alerts, our support team is just a call or click away!

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