Imou cameras with PTZ functionality can have the Motion Tracking feature enabled so that the camera follows the movements of people passing in front of it. This feature is actually very useful, but many Imou camera users haven’t used it yet. By default, the Motion Tracking feature on Imou cameras is turned off, so users must enable it manually through the Imou Life app. A drawback of this feature is that it may not be accurate when detecting multiple movements, such as when there is more than one person in the scene.
In this guide, I’ll show you step-by-step how to properly enable Motion Tracking on your Imou camera.
The Imou Camera Follows You Wherever You Go, As Long as the Lens Detects You
As the name suggests, Motion Tracking means that the camera will follow any movement it detects in front of it. In practical use, if the camera initially detects movement and then the object stops moving, the camera will return to its original position.
For that reason, I consider the Motion Tracking feature to have some shortcomings.
How to Enable Motion Tracking on an Imou Camera?
For those of you who want to use this feature, please open your Imou Life app and follow the steps below, which I’ve written based on my personal notes from when I tried using the Imou camera’s Motion Tracking feature.
Open the Imou Life app.
Log in using your registered account. If you’re already logged in, opening the app will take you directly to the Imou Life dashboard.
Tap the colon on the camera.
Tap Device Details to enter the CCTV camera settings.
On the Device Details page, tap Detection.
Then on the Detection page, tap once on Motion Detection to enable motion detection until it turns green.
Then enable Smart Tracking as well.
Now, please try walking in front of the camera. If you’ve done it correctly, the camera will follow your every move as long as it detects your presence in front of it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is the Imou Motion Detection Camera?
This is a built-in motion detection feature of the Imou camera.
What Is the Imou Smart Tracking Camera?
This is a built-in feature of the Imou camera that allows the camera to track movements in front of it, such as human movements.
How Do I Enable Motion Tracking and Smart Tracking on My Imou Camera?
You can enable it through the settings in the app.
Is Motion Detection Available on All Imou Camera Models?
Ya.
Is Smart Tracking Available for All Imou Camera Models?
No, the Smart Tracking feature is only available on Imou cameras with PTZ functionality.
Conclusion
The motion detection and smart tracking features on Imou CCTV cameras are now active. If motion is detected in front of the camera, the camera will automatically send a notification to the Imou Life app and, at the same time, track the movement of the object in front of it. Users can immediately see who has passed in front of the camera through the Imou Life app.
That concludes our guide on how to enable and disable motion detection on the Imou camera. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section.
