Will the motion sensor sense a racoon's movement in a garage?
820067
I'm sure it will. My dog sets it off every time he walks by mine under our carport.
820068
I truly believe it will. I put ours out in the back yard and when I come from my neighbors it lights the moment I get in the yard. It's a good light and I plan on buying another one.
820069
Well, mine is not pointed toward the ground, I point it toward head level (5FT), but if you wanted to do that, then oh definitely, it alerted me at first to every cat in the neighborhood
2059882
If the garage is dark it will think it is night-time. IF there is any light because the door is open it will use the time out setting. My unit is inside the back of the garage but it still senses the light if the door is open. I do not think this will be an issue for you.... IMHO
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I spoke with Panasonic on triggering motion sensor and verified that with room lights on it detects a cat's shadow on the floor at about six feet from the spot on the floor below the fan. It "sees" me a few feet further away when backlit, so expect it to trigger when lights are on in the room at perhaps 8 feet away, farther away if light is streaming into the bathroom and you block the door. All this is at factory setting.
319603
If the cats move in front of the sensor, at the height where is installed, they might activate the lights. otherwise, if they just walk on the floor passing by the room, the switch will not be activated.My dog comes and goes from our laundry area without activating and turning the lights on.
564593
Yes. It will not come on during the day when it senses motion, but the little red light on the sensor will blink.
246342
It should! It has a motion sensor & goes on when it sees some thing. Worth the money. We R happy!
132654
David, you may want to visit the SmartThings web site for detailed information about each "smart thing." There are sensors that can be affixed on objects you want to sense movement of. Other sensors can be affixed to walls (i.e. motion sensors), cabinets/doors (i.e. open/close sensors), key chains and pet collars (i.e. presence sensors), etc. I do not have the driveway sensor, personally, but I'd assume it would need line-of-sight to sense activity in your driveway. I've had SmartThings for several months and love it! -Will
1937164
Yes, this would work fine for that. In addition to the motion detector, use the window/door sensor... Great idea!
2111585
Yes. Added the sensors and they work great, wiring is a bit confusing. Have a rocker button to open/close from inside garage and will be adding wireless numeric keypad outside for guest access.
2052709
Yes. It has both a light sensor AND motion sensor. It must be a bit dark AND some motion for it to light up.
1713454
It is adjustable for motion sensitivity and where the motion sensor is facing. It will pick up animals. Our neighbors cat trips ours sometimes.
464723
I have two cats that have chased each other on occasion in constructive exercise daily past the motion sensor and the sensor has not recognized their activity. I have not checked the sensor for active participation in the system yet so I must do that to ensure it is working properly.
178246
I bought it because of raccoons but the motion sensor can not detect raccoon (two small for motion sensor) and it is useless in this regard.I have several clip of my surveillance camera that support
649529
I had a heated and insulated garage in Michigan and had 2 of these sensors for both sets of doors. They did not trigger unless someone walked into the garage.
1894073
Yes it is a motion sensor. This or any alarm system that does not use window and door sensors will react to motion.
1519598
I have it setup with a remote sensor in a rented apartment and it has worked perfect. An outdoor or remote sensor should work the same
185092
it senses motion anything that moves . makes no different what it is . it will not detect IR illuminator. it will not detect heat or cold temp. Motion only.