Your videos are excellent. I just purchased 2 Ring Cameras after watching a couple of your reviews. Ring needs to pay you for these great videos, I bet you have prompted a bunch of their sales.
- Like : 1. App 2. The speed of response 3. Ease of use. - Dislike : 1. Video recording and streaming quality 2. Microphone 3. Speaker. Very nice review, thank you very much.
I don't know if you addressed this yet, but for the new users that's watching this video now. There is an adjustment screw on the aluminum arm to loosen or tighten the pivot ball. You can use the provided screwdriver to adjust it.
You did an outstanding job in explaining this camera. My concerns are about how well will this camera hold up under a severe tropical storms and hurricanes in Florida? Have you tried pointing a hose at the camera to see how well it holds up under forceful rain?
I haven't tried it on these stick up cams but I have a Ring Floodlight that will be going on 2 years in the next few months and has been fully exposed to the Texas weather and is still going strong.
LifeHackster, Thanks for your exceptional review on the Ring Stick up Cam Battery version. I wanted to try that one out, but after watching your review it sounds to me I should stick, no pun intended, to the wired Stick up version for more reasons than one.
Yes I do agree. Ring needs to fix their light sensor sensitivity on these cams. The wired version has the PoE and better motion detection. I'll be comparing these 2 camera pretty soon.
Thanks to your video i realized my issue connecting the super solar panel from ring. I didn't realize there was a rubber piece after i took the center piece out and could not connect the screws. Tomorrow morning i will go back up. Thx
Really enjoying your channel, and getting me more into this tech. I'm looking to either buy the stick up battery or wired. I'm thinking battery because I want to mount it on brick or plastic fascia and really dont want to drill a hole through the brick for the cable. What's your thoughts how long the battery really lasts? I'm also thinking of mounting the camera in the plastic fascia (2 story house) so it's going to be about 16 feet, I can then get to the camera from the window to change the battery. Any issues do you think?
The location where I would mount the stick up cam has bright outdoor lights. That may solve the poor night vision issue for me. Thanks for another great review.
My infred lights don't switch on even when it's completely dark could they be a fault I have seen 2 very dull red LEDs lit up just on one side every now and again
Nice video and I have two questions: What is the battery life of this stick-up cam and how do you view the videos so you can see what's happening remotely? I want to use this in my hallway when I am away and visiting my parents. Thanks.
Planning to buy the white version ($198) and it comes with the solar panel. Is it a good deal? Is the white one better than the black version? Do you think it'll hold in Canada winter (-40) Thanks. My backdoor doorbell is in the open, unlike my front doorbell which is under the porch, and it been holding so far in the last 3yrs. 😅
I like this camera but am hating the software controls for motion settings. I’ve had the Ring Pro doorbell, and this is my first Cam from Ring. The doorbell settings are far superior. I would much prefer being able to manually draw out areas to ignore like you can on the doorbell. I’m trying to monitor a long driveway from one end and am finding it nearly impossible to manually aim down far enough to not get notifications due to cars driving on the street but up far enough to get notifications when someone pulls halfway into my driveway. I find the software controls for “motion sensitivity” and “notification frequency” both confusing and hit or miss. Hoping these get fixed with updates.
"Wired" Ring cameras are way better or actually generally, wired WiFi security cameras are better than battery powered ones especially in motion detection (wired ones have customized zones) and usually will record earlier than battery powered cameras to get all the "action" Ring is planning to update to customized motion zones this year on their battery powered cams.
Always great work @LifeHackster ! Thank you. I just installed mine yesterday but the end of my solar panel’s cord doesn’t have the two flanges with holes to screw it in and secure it to the cam??? I shoved it in as far as I could but I can’t see anything in the app to let me know if it is connected/charging? Is there any way you know of to tell if the solar panel is actually charging it? The manual for the solar panel was not written at all with the new Stickup Cam in mind.
You have the different version of their solar panel. It will not show as charging but you can go to the device health and keep track of the percentage of the battery and see if it goes up. It just takes a few hours and if it is connected correctly, you will see the percentage goes up.
LifeHackster after reaching back out to Ring support I’ve learned that you have to remove left and right rubber pieces where the solar panel cord plugs into the Stick Up cam (they pry out easily but can be tricky to line up and slide back in), insert the solar panel cord (new version without the flanges), then slide the rubber pieces in that now fit around the plugged in solar panel’s cord. Doing this allows you to ensure that you have the cord fully inserted. I still have no indication that charging is actually happening but I believe it is working now.
Hi very helpful video thank you. Will the ring SU cam’s night vision mode be affected with a motion sensor lights 10 feet away or should I get the spotlight cam instead and reposition my motion sensor lights further away? Or will a close by motion sensor light work well with the ring SU cam?
Great review. I have the wired version, but notice a little 'haze' during full night vision mode (no real ambient light). Not sure what it is, but I feel like it's the blue light that the camera is picking up. Hey, any chance of another overview video of your video set up around the house one year later? That was a great video to learn how to set up cameras and what your thinking was on camera placement.
I have the battery stick up camera in my side yard and hate the idea of having to take it down to charge. How much sunlight does the panel need to stay charged? I'm thinking about getting one. Have you tried the wasserstein panel and if so how is that one?
Is there a way to do continuous recording with this camera. For example, you want to record your kids outside for an hour? Also, can it record and save to your cell phone if you wanted it too? Thanks
Not with Ring at this time and actually even if Ring has continuous recording, it will not happen with battery powered cameras even if they are hooked up to the solar panel just because it will drain the battery fast.
My next video will be actually comparing this camera to other PIR security cameras and comparing their maximum motion detection distance... With the Ring, it is around 20-25 feet.
Same here. Protect Plus 2 doorbells and security system. Iphone and andriod users and as far as I know we don't have it on either device yet either. Currently running the "new features" the tile camera previews.
It is coming. My friend just informed me that his camera/app just got updated. That is weird though because we live in the same town and I have another friend that didn't get the update yet.
As always very informative review..thanks. May I ask since amazon owns ring now, when are they going to include a trigger for their echo show to automatically show when there is a motion or if somebody rings the doorbell like what google have right now.
@@mustangmikki1947 I tried those routines, somehow my echo show will not announce it, even though I already set the routines. But I prefer a feature that you can set it to automatically show who is ringing the doorbell "like the google hub".
@@newbie101 I see what you are saying, but I didn't set it as a routine. I just say it when I want it to show me, so it doesn't come up in the middle of the night & wake me up.
Do note... currently you can't use a non screen echo (dot or regular echo or plus) to intercom with the doorbells or cameras which sucks... currently only my screened echos will work.
Your live view looks like it has been updated before you tilted your phone is that a new feature. I heard there where getting 24/7 recording like nest.
Hello, recently purchased a set of 3 stick up battery cam. But I notice that between recordings of motion and live views, there is some moments when the time line moves really fast almost as if if i was fast forwarding it, why does it do this? Is there a setting for this? I would rather it go in regular moving mode or slower, but can not figure it out and Ring couldn’t answer my question. Thanks!
I think it's much better to pay the extra $20 and get the Ring spot light cam version. Everything about the camera is better the audio and video quility is better and it has a light on it if needed.
Hello sir, is there a way to lower the ring doorbell 2 ring when someone clicks on it? I feel like it’s very loud for the neighbors when clicked at night.
You can lower the volume of the doorbell unit itself yes (as opposed to the Chime unit vol). Select the doorbell in the app (I have IOS) and then click the Settings cog. The volume is there.
I know as how it is setup, it is not really good outdoors at night if you have ambient lighting that will not trigger the IR LEDs. It works pretty good indoors but with indoors, you will trigger the camera a lot because of you and your family 's movement and will drain the battery quick.
The screw in the middle of the arm will loosen which will make it swivel a lot easier. After installed retighten the screw on the arm and the camera will not move!
I don’t see your comment on here but I see it in my email. Still face it towards the sun. I have mine facing where the sun set because it’s usually brighter in the back of the house longer than where the sun rises
With this type of solar panel, No. They do sell solar panels that have built in batteries on them and they will act as a power bank but the issue would be the Wyze cam itself..it is always ON and will drain the battery faster than the sun can charge it.
True. This is not a permanent location for the camera. I did this because for easy filming and I don't have to climb high in a ladder and film at the same time. Well even with a step ladder, I still get the hazards of being a TH-camr :) -> th-cam.com/video/FEO68f2d57g/w-d-xo.html
i won't buy Ring anything again except for doorbell for now.. Wyse cam is way better investment and freeeeee cloud and continous local SD recording people!!! for the price of 1 Ring .. u can buy 10 of the Wyse cam!!! specially the blackmail cloud service you have to pay
I ended up getting a security system as well since it made the wife feel a bit safer and so far the 100 bucks a year seems like a very reasonable rate for 2 doorbells and a security system with professional monitoring. And I can add as many additional cameras as I want covered under that 100 a year fee at least for motion triggered events. Far more reasonable than the competing paid camera plans. My wyse cam is nice but unfortunately it doesn't have any way to mute the notifications for a period of time (like 1 hour etc like ring) and no actual outdoor rated camera. Plus you are relying on them selling additional cameras to keep the 14 day cloud storage going else its SD card only. I feel that until they release the cameras to record to your own cloud or to a network storage device they are mostly novelty / live view feeds rather than security... just my opinion.
LJH08Ralith v2.0 of wyse software is going to be game changer. none of these toys btw can really make you safer. For home security. you have to do professional installation system with ADT or something and contacts on every opening of the house. these cam is fun to do forensic... but they won’t call 911 for you
This is the same as the Reolink, but more expensive. This camera looks useless and wont catch anybody until they are right on top of it. If something happens to the camera you'll have to climb up and rescan. 30 second clips 30 feet distance and 115 degrees field of view, I'll have to bye two more cameras just for the back yard. What a DISAPPOINTMENT.
True, That is the limitation of battery powered cameras because of the PIR sensor. I need to do a versus video between a PIR sensor camera and a traditional algorithm based cam.
Your videos are excellent. I just purchased 2 Ring Cameras after watching a couple of your reviews. Ring needs to pay you for these great videos, I bet you have prompted a bunch of their sales.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
You do the most thorough reviews on security cameras. I always learn something that I didn't know before. Thanks!
You are welcome.
- Like
: 1. App 2. The speed of response 3. Ease of use.
- Dislike
: 1. Video recording and streaming quality 2. Microphone 3. Speaker.
Very nice review, thank you very much.
I agree. Video quality is decent though.
I don't know if you addressed this yet, but for the new users that's watching this video now. There is an adjustment screw on the aluminum arm to loosen or tighten the pivot ball. You can use the provided screwdriver to adjust it.
Wildly strong you are! Excited to see this one and what 2019 holds for ring!
Lol... Yup, there are more updates coming from Ring for 2019.
You did an outstanding job in explaining this camera. My concerns are about how well will this camera hold up under a severe tropical storms and hurricanes in Florida? Have you tried pointing a hose at the camera to see how well it holds up under forceful rain?
I haven't tried it on these stick up cams but I have a Ring Floodlight that will be going on 2 years in the next few months and has been fully exposed to the Texas weather and is still going strong.
LifeHackster Thank you for the reply.
@@LifeHackster5th
LifeHackster, Thanks for your exceptional review on the Ring Stick up Cam Battery version. I wanted to try that one out, but after watching your review it sounds to me I should stick, no pun intended, to the wired Stick up version for more reasons than one.
Yes I do agree. Ring needs to fix their light sensor sensitivity on these cams. The wired version has the PoE and better motion detection. I'll be comparing these 2 camera pretty soon.
Thanks to your video i realized my issue connecting the super solar panel from ring. I didn't realize there was a rubber piece after i took the center piece out and could not connect the screws. Tomorrow morning i will go back up. Thx
You are welcome.
Really enjoying your channel, and getting me more into this tech. I'm looking to either buy the stick up battery or wired. I'm thinking battery because I want to mount it on brick or plastic fascia and really dont want to drill a hole through the brick for the cable. What's your thoughts how long the battery really lasts? I'm also thinking of mounting the camera in the plastic fascia (2 story house) so it's going to be about 16 feet, I can then get to the camera from the window to change the battery. Any issues do you think?
It should work..just test the motion detection because it is installed a bit higher than recommended.
@@LifeHackster Thanks! Sorry one more quick question. Does the powered stick up cam come with a battery backup?
The location where I would mount the stick up cam has bright outdoor lights. That may solve the poor night vision issue for me. Thanks for another great review.
You are welcome.
My infred lights don't switch on even when it's completely dark could they be a fault I have seen 2 very dull red LEDs lit up just on one side every now and again
Just ordered Ring Spot Light cam solar panel from Target $35 going to use it for my stick up cam Thanks for the help.
It's good you show that it can break, since it can happen to someone else, RING needs better quality control or stress test.
It is actually pretty sturdy and should be a decent mount for the weight of the camera but they just tightened it too much at the factory.
Nice video and I have two questions: What is the battery life of this stick-up cam and how do you view the videos so you can see what's happening remotely? I want to use this in my hallway when I am away and visiting my parents. Thanks.
3-6 months depending on use. You can view the camera or the recorded footage from the app.
Planning to buy the white version ($198) and it comes with the solar panel. Is it a good deal? Is the white one better than the black version? Do you think it'll hold in Canada winter (-40) Thanks. My backdoor doorbell is in the open, unlike my front doorbell which is under the porch, and it been holding so far in the last 3yrs. 😅
thanx for this video, where did you buy the traditional outdoor mount? can't find this type who turns 360°
This is just a basic mount. This is Wasserstein -> amzn.to/2BIcIMO
How is the solar panel? Does it charge the battery efficiently?
The stick Up Cam would be awesome if it had a light. I know there is spotlight cam but isn't this newer and better hardware?
It is definitely newer camera sensor or setting because the quality in the stick up cam is better than the spotlights.
I like this camera but am hating the software controls for motion settings. I’ve had the Ring Pro doorbell, and this is my first Cam from Ring. The doorbell settings are far superior. I would much prefer being able to manually draw out areas to ignore like you can on the doorbell. I’m trying to monitor a long driveway from one end and am finding it nearly impossible to manually aim down far enough to not get notifications due to cars driving on the street but up far enough to get notifications when someone pulls halfway into my driveway. I find the software controls for “motion sensitivity” and “notification frequency” both confusing and hit or miss. Hoping these get fixed with updates.
"Wired" Ring cameras are way better or actually generally, wired WiFi security cameras are better than battery powered ones especially in motion detection (wired ones have customized zones) and usually will record earlier than battery powered cameras to get all the "action" Ring is planning to update to customized motion zones this year on their battery powered cams.
Always great work @LifeHackster ! Thank you. I just installed mine yesterday but the end of my solar panel’s cord doesn’t have the two flanges with holes to screw it in and secure it to the cam??? I shoved it in as far as I could but I can’t see anything in the app to let me know if it is connected/charging? Is there any way you know of to tell if the solar panel is actually charging it? The manual for the solar panel was not written at all with the new Stickup Cam in mind.
You have the different version of their solar panel. It will not show as charging but you can go to the device health and keep track of the percentage of the battery and see if it goes up. It just takes a few hours and if it is connected correctly, you will see the percentage goes up.
LifeHackster after reaching back out to Ring support I’ve learned that you have to remove left and right rubber pieces where the solar panel cord plugs into the Stick Up cam (they pry out easily but can be tricky to line up and slide back in), insert the solar panel cord (new version without the flanges), then slide the rubber pieces in that now fit around the plugged in solar panel’s cord. Doing this allows you to ensure that you have the cord fully inserted. I still have no indication that charging is actually happening but I believe it is working now.
Hi very helpful video thank you. Will the ring SU cam’s night vision mode be affected with a motion sensor lights 10 feet away or should I get the spotlight cam instead and reposition my motion sensor lights further away? Or will a close by motion sensor light work well with the ring SU cam?
@augustus great question. did you find the answer?
BTam Productions yes I did. Learned from experience they both work with each other with little effect. thank you for the follow up.
Which one did you end up going with ?
BTam Productions the stick up cam gen2 with solar.
Great review. I have the wired version, but notice a little 'haze' during full night vision mode (no real ambient light). Not sure what it is, but I feel like it's the blue light that the camera is picking up. Hey, any chance of another overview video of your video set up around the house one year later? That was a great video to learn how to set up cameras and what your thinking was on camera placement.
It might be because that light is ON when it is recording and I don't know why Ring didn't have a setting to turn it off.
Can a small piece of black tape be placed over the light to help this issue?
Brian Warholak that’s what I did. Still have an odd haze on the night vision. Compared to the older ring cameras the night vision just isn’t as sharp.
I have the battery stick up camera in my side yard and hate the idea of having to take it down to charge. How much sunlight does the panel need to stay charged? I'm thinking about getting one. Have you tried the wasserstein panel and if so how is that one?
The Panel needs to have at least a couple of hours of sunlight to maintain the charge.
Is there a way to do continuous recording with this camera. For example, you want to record your kids outside for an hour? Also, can it record and save to your cell phone if you wanted it too? Thanks
Not with Ring at this time and actually even if Ring has continuous recording, it will not happen with battery powered cameras even if they are hooked up to the solar panel just because it will drain the battery fast.
You will be able to download the footage to your phone.
Another question for you: how far out were your cones? I saw a review on Amazon that said it would not detect motion beyond 10 feet.
My next video will be actually comparing this camera to other PIR security cameras and comparing their maximum motion detection distance... With the Ring, it is around 20-25 feet.
Sadly no timeline view for my Ring cameras yet :( I recently upgraded to the Protect Plus plan too.
Same here. Protect Plus 2 doorbells and security system. Iphone and andriod users and as far as I know we don't have it on either device yet either. Currently running the "new features" the tile camera previews.
It is coming. My friend just informed me that his camera/app just got updated. That is weird though because we live in the same town and I have another friend that didn't get the update yet.
As always very informative review..thanks. May I ask since amazon owns ring now, when are they going to include a trigger for their echo show to automatically show when there is a motion or if somebody rings the doorbell like what google have right now.
You can. Alexa announces, motion at ypur front floodlight. Then all you have to do is sat Alexa Show me the front floodlight abd she will on the show.
@@mustangmikki1947 I tried those routines, somehow my echo show will not announce it, even though I already set the routines. But I prefer a feature that you can set it to automatically show who is ringing the doorbell "like the google hub".
@@newbie101 I see what you are saying, but I didn't set it as a routine. I just say it when I want it to show me, so it doesn't come up in the middle of the night & wake me up.
@@newbie101 Also that is a nice featture if you can turn it off & on I don't need to see every video, people walking their dogs etc
Do note... currently you can't use a non screen echo (dot or regular echo or plus) to intercom with the doorbells or cameras which sucks... currently only my screened echos will work.
Your live view looks like it has been updated before you tilted your phone is that a new feature. I heard there where getting 24/7 recording like nest.
Yes, I have the camera previews and the timeline update. The 24/7 recording are coming next year.
Would you say that there is a video quality difference between the battery/solar version vs the wired stick up cam?
About the same. I will do a comparison video of them pretty soon.
@@LifeHackster what’s the difference in delay
Im from florida as well ! I live in Orlando!
Duuuuvaaal in the house here 😁
Hello, recently purchased a set of 3 stick up battery cam. But I notice that between recordings of motion and live views, there is some moments when the time line moves really fast almost as if if i was fast forwarding it, why does it do this? Is there a setting for this? I would rather it go in regular moving mode or slower, but can not figure it out and Ring couldn’t answer my question. Thanks!
It is the snapshot capture which you set the interval period on the app...so it is basically a snapshot every so often and not a video.
What is the blink solar charger you using? and does it work?
Yes it works. I have a link of it in the description below the video.
Ring Stick Up Cam vs Reolink Argus 2, which would you recommend?
Ring stick up cam for me or the Reolink Argus Eco which my review video is coming out this week....better motion detection than the Argus 2.
@@LifeHackster for outside?
Thanks. This was very helpful! Just bought this.
Love it I'm waiting for mine to be delivered in a few days
Cool.
Appreciate the great informative video!!
Great video!!!
I think it's much better to pay the extra $20 and get the Ring spot light cam version. Everything about the camera is better the audio and video quility is better and it has a light on it if needed.
True. I will be comparing both soon.
I bought an solar panel and it didn't work with my stick up camera and suggestions ?
Is the motion record available for other cameras??
Nope. Just with the stickup cam and I don't know why the stick up cam has it and not their other cameras.
Hello sir, is there a way to lower the ring doorbell 2 ring when someone clicks on it? I feel like it’s very loud for the neighbors when clicked at night.
I don't think the volume on the doorbell can be adjusted.
You can lower the volume of the doorbell unit itself yes (as opposed to the Chime unit vol). Select the doorbell in the app (I have IOS) and then click the Settings cog. The volume is there.
How long is the battery last for ?
3-6 months depending on how often it gets triggered.
Hi i got a question . can i use ring stick cam solar panel on spotlight cam ? Thank you
Yes, you can.
Should this be used mainly for outdoor or better indoor?
I'd say this should be outdoor only... battery pack version anyways. There is a wired one that would be better for indoor use.
I know as how it is setup, it is not really good outdoors at night if you have ambient lighting that will not trigger the IR LEDs. It works pretty good indoors but with indoors, you will trigger the camera a lot because of you and your family 's movement and will drain the battery quick.
The screw in the middle of the arm will loosen which will make it swivel a lot easier. After installed retighten the screw on the arm and the camera will not move!
I tried loosening it but it just loosened the camera /arm ball joint and not the arm/base.
I’m about to buy 4 cameras. Do I need a solar panel for each camera?
No you don’t. That’s only if you don’t wanna charge each battery each time when they’re low
I don’t see your comment on here but I see it in my email. Still face it towards the sun. I have mine facing where the sun set because it’s usually brighter in the back of the house longer than where the sun rises
hi merry christmas
Merry Christmas to you too!
have you reviewed the skybell?
No. Whenever they release an new version, I might check it out.
THANK YOU
Can use this with wyze cam v2??
With this type of solar panel, No. They do sell solar panels that have built in batteries on them and they will act as a power bank but the issue would be the Wyze cam itself..it is always ON and will drain the battery faster than the sun can charge it.
btw.. the location of the solar panel install is not good... should put it on the roof instead of pole and under the cover and camera..
True. This is not a permanent location for the camera. I did this because for easy filming and I don't have to climb high in a ladder and film at the same time. Well even with a step ladder, I still get the hazards of being a TH-camr :) -> th-cam.com/video/FEO68f2d57g/w-d-xo.html
Anyone know where to get a replacement battery for the first generation stick up cam?
Try contacting Ring...
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dude your awsome!!!!!
Thank you.
Great Review !! Thank you !! AAA ++++
You are welcome.
You can adjust the bracket and the camera itself. You broke it through not following instructions.
Nope. Got 3 of these already and this one had a very tight bracket as compared to my other ones.
Bad part about this is led lights that when they burn out can't be changed.
True but most likely the LED light will outlast the camera itself.
LoL
When are you going to silent the names: Alexa and Hey Google?
Not totally silent, I've been lowering down the volume in post. Does it still trigger your device?
@@LifeHackster Yes! it almost ordered some book.
looks decent BUT reolink for the win.better vid wuality, and mic AND 50% cheaper
Reolink Argus has pretty good video quality.
i won't buy Ring anything again except for doorbell for now.. Wyse cam is way better investment and freeeeee cloud and continous local SD recording people!!! for the price of 1 Ring .. u can buy 10 of the Wyse cam!!! specially the blackmail cloud service you have to pay
I ended up getting a security system as well since it made the wife feel a bit safer and so far the 100 bucks a year seems like a very reasonable rate for 2 doorbells and a security system with professional monitoring. And I can add as many additional cameras as I want covered under that 100 a year fee at least for motion triggered events. Far more reasonable than the competing paid camera plans.
My wyse cam is nice but unfortunately it doesn't have any way to mute the notifications for a period of time (like 1 hour etc like ring) and no actual outdoor rated camera. Plus you are relying on them selling additional cameras to keep the 14 day cloud storage going else its SD card only. I feel that until they release the cameras to record to your own cloud or to a network storage device they are mostly novelty / live view feeds rather than security... just my opinion.
LJH08Ralith v2.0 of wyse software is going to be game changer. none of these toys btw can really make you safer. For home security. you have to do professional installation system with ADT or something and contacts on every opening of the house. these cam is fun to do forensic... but they won’t call 911 for you
That's true. Wyze cam needs to release an outdoor weather resistant version of their cameras.
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This is the same as the Reolink, but more expensive. This camera looks useless and wont catch anybody until they are right on top of it. If something happens to the camera you'll have to climb up and rescan. 30 second clips 30 feet distance and 115 degrees field of view, I'll have to bye two more cameras just for the back yard. What a DISAPPOINTMENT.
True, That is the limitation of battery powered cameras because of the PIR sensor. I need to do a versus video between a PIR sensor camera and a traditional algorithm based cam.