How do I set my camera to automatically track all movement

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My camera will only track movement if you literally walk straight toward the front of the camera. How do I fix this?

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This is a common concern and usually comes down to motion detection angle and sensitivity settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide to fix the issue where your aosu camera only tracks motion directly in front:

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Why it happens

  1. PIR sensor limitation
    aosu cameras (especially battery-powered or solar ones) use a PIR motion sensor, which is most sensitive to side-to-side movement, not direct front-to-back movement.
    Walking straight toward the camera often doesn’t create a strong enough infrared change to trigger motion.
  2. Placement angle is too narrow
    If the camera is pointing directly outward, it may not detect people approaching from off-center.
    The field of view and PIR range may be too focused.
  3. Sensitivity settings are too low
    Your motion detection sensitivity may be set too low for the environment.

:white_check_mark: How to fix it

1. Reposition the camera at an angle

  • Don’t point it directly straight out. Instead, mount or rotate the camera slightly so people approach across its field of view, like this:
    :white_check_mark: Effective:
    Person walking across the camera view
    :cross_mark: Less effective:
    Person walking directly toward the lens

2. Adjust motion detection sensitivity

  • Open the aosu app > select your camera > go to Settings > Motion Detection.
  • Set the Motion Sensitivity to High or Highest.
  • If there are options like Detection Area or Activity Zone, make sure the relevant area is included.

3. Check firmware & app updates

  • Ensure your camera and app are up-to-date to get the latest detection improvements.

4. Avoid placing it behind glass or with obstructions

  • PIR doesn’t work well through glass, fences, or thick screens, so make sure it has a clear view.