The problem? It can cause your video doorbell to notify you of false motion detections and more. Considering most of us have battery-powered video doorbells, cutting down on false detections can really lengthen the time between charge cycles, bringing it closer to the fabled six months of use on a charge. However, the Ring Video Doorbell has an impressive 155-degree field of view that allows it to capture faces both above and below the camera at any given time, even when mounted at a much lower height. The reason that the Ring Video Doorbell seemingly captures everything outside the home is that the gadget uses a combination of camera monitoring and Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensors that essentially detect motion by monitoring infrared heat given off by humans. This means that if your doorbell is mounted too high and in clear view of the street, it’ll not only easily pick up the motion of somebody walking past your house but even vehicles thanks to the high levels of infrared heat given off. Lowering the doorbell will reduce horizontal visibility of the street, thus leading to a reduction in false activations and longer battery life. It’s worth noting that while this advice is specific to the Ring Video Doorbell collection, most smart doorbells work in a similar way in terms of prioritizing horizontal movement detection, so lowering other smart doorbells should achieve a similar aim. So, the question is, will you be repositioning your Ring Video Doorbell? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter.
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Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
