Motion detection alerts you the moment something moves in view — and with AcuSense you can make those alerts genuinely useful. Here is how to set up motion detection on a Hikvision camera or NVR and cut out false alarms. (Want cameras that get this right out of the box? ARC IP Networks is an authorised Hikvision reseller in Australia.)
Set up motion detection step by step
- Open the device’s web interface or NVR menu and go to Configuration → Event → Basic Event → Motion Detection.
- Enable motion detection and select the camera.
- Draw the detection area on the grid — cover the zones that matter and leave out busy roads or trees.
- Set the sensitivity so it catches people but not minor movement.
- Set the arming schedule for the days and times you want it active.
- Choose the linkage actions — push notification to Hik-Connect, start recording, sound an audible warning or trigger an alarm output.
Cut false alarms with AcuSense
Ordinary motion detection reacts to everything. On an AcuSense camera, enable human and vehicle detection (under Smart Event) so trees, rain and pets are ignored and you are only alerted to people and vehicles. Learn more in our AcuSense guide.
Shopping for Hikvision?
Authorised Hikvision reseller: genuine Australian stock, full warranty, competitive prices and price match available.
Get the alerts on your phone
To receive motion alerts on your mobile, add the device to Hik-Connect — see our Hik-Connect setup guide.
Tips for reliable detection
- Avoid aiming at busy roads or moving foliage.
- Use AcuSense models where false alarms are a problem.
- Combine motion recording with continuous recording on critical cameras.
Ready to buy?
Shop genuine Hikvision at ARC IP Networks
Authorised Hikvision reseller
Hikvision at ARC IP Networks
AcuSense, ColorVu and DeepinView cameras, NVRs and complete systems. Genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer's warranty, competitive prices and price match available.
Frequently asked questions
In the device’s web interface or NVR menu, go to Configuration → Event → Basic Event → Motion Detection, enable it, draw the detection area on the grid, set the sensitivity and arming schedule, and choose the linkage actions such as app notifications or recording.
Standard motion detection reacts to any movement, including trees, rain, shadows and pets. Switching on AcuSense human and vehicle detection filters those out so you are only alerted to people and vehicles.
Enable motion or AcuSense events on the device and add it to the Hik-Connect app. Notifications are then pushed to your phone when an event is detected.
Yes. You can set the recording schedule to event or motion recording, which saves storage by only recording when something is detected.
Yes. The arming schedule lets you choose the days and times motion detection runs — for example overnight only.
Who we are
About ARC IP Networks
ARC IP Networks is an Australian supplier of security cameras and CCTV systems, based in Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria. We work with homeowners, installers, integrators and businesses across Australia, supplying Hikvision, Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, Dahua and Jovision CCTV.
We are an authorised reseller for every brand we sell, and the national distributor of Jovision in Australia, so you get genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer's warranty, never grey imports, at competitive prices. Our team can help you choose the right equipment, and trade customers get trade accounts and project pricing on larger jobs.
- Genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer's warranty
- Competitive prices, price match available
- Trade accounts for installers, integrators and MSPs
- Australia-wide delivery; showroom in Blackburn, Mon–Fri 9–5 (demos by appointment)
Need help choosing?
Tell the ARC IP Networks team what you are trying to achieve and we will recommend the right equipment and quote it as one order.