Would this be appropriate for detecting motion of small animals at night?
1290705
I have one setup inside a live catch mouse trap, which flashes a light in the kitchen, to let me know I have someone who needs to go back outside. Depending on the size though I would say you're looking at a max range of 5 feet.
1290706
Yes, I use these for Halloween props that are used at night in the dark. There are 2 knobs for sensitivity and range. I've noticed some are very sensitive so I have to put a piece of pvc pipe on the end to narrow the view and so they are not continually picking up wanted motion. They work great.
1290707
Depends on how small. The range isn't super far, maybe, 15 or 20 feet for an adult human, so I'm guessing less for a small animal. A few feet at most.
511247
I do not see why not. However, it will not work with light relay, that is resistance based. Motion detector should work.I have it in a reading lamp/night light in the kids room.
1633021
It does work well at night but as far as a deer running by I really don't think the picture would take but the video might. I haven't had that to happen so I really can't say. I haven't used the video on my camera only the camera to take still photos.
235133
I don't think it can capture video that far at night, or trip the motion sensor. During the day it can film that far, but I don't think it will at night. This works better at around 12-15 feet in darkness.
1632313
Doubt it would work, Best to screen in the fowles, Cats are on the move at night....any possibility would require the devise to be attached to the cat...bad idea it could hang up on something and strangle the cat.
758951
No. The motion detector is super sensitive to any movement. If you were going to go out without your pet, you would have to turn the motion detector off. Otherwise, your pet would set off the alarm. GL
2165673
I thought my camera had a red light visible at night. Sometimes the animals are looking straight into the lens even though the camera is well hidden in a tree. I will double check and update tomorrow.
1540295
Yes, it does as long as there is some sort of light source it will show up but remember it is not a night vision camera or even infared but it will record well. I am happy and use it for a full 24 hrs to see what animals come out at night, I even captured what I beleive might have been a "UFO" miles away on a moonless night with no airport within 50 miles.
1436733
I don't know, I've never walked by mine at night. The wildlife don't seem to be alarmed by it as it sometimes will take several pictures of the same animal.
485454
if it was daylight yes. night time would require the infrared lamp addon. mine is setup to detect motion and can send me a notice via email if a picture is taken. you would get a shot of the deliver and then later if someone took the package another shot. the outdoor mount is somewhat basic as it is just a plastic cover. need to mount under shelter. I have seen comments that it does not work well looking through class. there are a cheap way to get internet surveillance without a high price contract. I pay $49 a year for the internet connection. you must have wifi.
450933
It would work indoors to detect motion, however not for lights being activated..
1266680
This light works very well in very dark conditions...an unlit closet or as a motion detecting night light in a dark room. I do not think it will be suitable for the purposes you have in mind.
383129
I am not sure but my owl is working. The only problem you need light for the motion sensor to work. It does not work at night without some light.
497482
I do not have racoons often, but I do have a small dog and she will set the light to the brightest mode ocassionally. If the unit was mounted lower than what I have (10-12 ft) it may activate easier since the sensor will be closer to the target motion. The mount angle can be easily adjusted to allow for a slight pitch more than what is already engineered into it. Not sure of the adjustment range. Remember the light offers a dim light normally which may act as a deterent, but may just aid the racoon in finding its target, food? I wanted lighting that would allow me travel in my wheelchair. There is no sensitivity adjustment that I am aware of except for distance.
1939386
Hi, I have a small Dog and the motion sensor normally turns on with she passes so I will assume it will detect your cats as well. Regards,
178243
You can fine tune it to detect racoon size animals. It might work, as long the the spray is directed to the location where they are. On high, the jet is very powerful.
1606515
Hi, yes it works outdoos, but at nights, it only works if the area you are going to watch over is illuminated, because this model does not have night vision.