Mystery Car Triggers Motion Detector
My ring camera picks up a particular car when it drives past in the lane closest to my house. Also sets off the chime, that’s why the dog is barking. No other cars. Looks like the same small, dark colored car in every video. Could there be something about this car that causes the video to activate? It’s definitely outside my set range. It’s a bit of a mystery as it’s happened 5 or 6 times now.
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04-02-2024 12:39:34
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I experienced the same thing several times: A dark sedan at night triggers the alarm although it is outside my set field of view. When I view the footage, it starts off with a Bang noise. Motor noise doesn't seem the likely cause as dozens of nosy cars run in my neighborhood day and night and don't set off the Ring alarm. Reflections?
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04-04-2025 05:32:09
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CHi @user_c5548c. Sound does not affect motion detection. It's more likely reflections from the vehicle that are triggering motion detection. If you have a Ring Home plan and an eligible device, you can use Smart Alerts to refine your motion detection https://ring.com/support/articles/9qnpt/receiving-person-and-package-alerts-with-smart-alerts.
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18-04-2025 10:26:37
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @JoyOR. It looks like you have stairs leading up to your front porch. You might want to consider using a Wedge Kit to angle the Doorbell’s view downwards slightly, allowing it to have more focus on the pathway leading to your door rather than the road farther out. Otherwise, it’s always a good troubleshooting step to fine-tune your Motion Zones and Motion Sensitivity as needed to resolve motion detection concerns.
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06-02-2024 09:41:41
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