motion detection

[mcw1965 0]

could anyone tell me what exactly is motion detection ? in easy words

[mgb 0]

The camera (or recording device) reconizes movement within the view and you can set it to do things based on that like record or record at a higher resolution.

[mcw1965 0]

so basically it only records when movement is detected

[mgb 0]

That's one way you can set it up.

You can program it so that it only records on motion.

[mcw1965 0]

is there a pause in recording when using motion detection ?

 

That's one way you can set it up. what other ways can you set it up

[mgb 0]

Another example is where someone may record all the time at a lower resolution or frame rate (basically how smooth the recorded motion is) but then upon motion, they can have it set to go to a higher resolution and or frame rate.

 

a business may want everything recorded during business hours but only motion at night when no one should be there.

 

The main benefit to using motion only recording is to save room on the hard drive.

[mcw1965 0]

do you think is worth having motion detection or just record 24/7