I have a sensor that stays on all night when the
I have a Heath Zenith motion sensor that stays on all night when the wind is blowing. There is nothing on the patio or yard that moves in the wind that it can see. On calm nights it works normally. The only difference is wind.Any explanation why this is happening?
Home Security - Heath Zenith - 270 Degree Replacement Motion Sensor - White, SL-5716-WH
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Your motion detector is based on infrared or heat sensing technology. Moving air or wind will make your unit more sensitive to false alarming. Here are a few things for you to check: 1) make sure your unit is sealed. Any holes or openings in the unit's casing will affect operation. 2) you may need to readjust the unit's sensitivity. There may be an adjustment pod or jumper inside the detector to reduce sensitivity. 3) make sure the unit is mounted securely. If the wind causes the detector to move, even slightly, this could be the cause of your problem.