My client's false alarms have me doubting motion detector placement.

I think motion detectors should always be installed high up, not at waist level.

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Dealing with false alarms is so frustrating. I always install mine up high, way fewer problems that way. Totally get why you're doubting the placement.

beth_lopez238d ago

Ever try putting one lower instead? @pipera50, high is great for steam, but what about a smoldering fire that starts near the floor? I stuck one low in a hallway after my couch had a slow burn from faulty wiring, caught it way faster than the ceiling one. Moisture in the air from bathrooms can mess with any placement though.

craig.rose7d ago

High placement actually misses the first critical minutes of a smolder, which matters more than avoiding an occasional false alarm. Stuff on the floor gets bumped or blocked way too often anyway.