How to Add a Motion Detector to a Camcorder
- 1). Purchase a motion detector plug. A motion detector plug installs into a wall outlet. The plug has a motion detector sensor on it and activates the outlet when motion is detected. This type of plug is often used for standing room lights.
- 2). Plug the motion detector plug into an outlet where the camera will be.
- 3). Remove the video camera's battery and plug the video camera's power cable into the motion detector plug.
- 4). Set the camera up where you want it to record.
- 5). Turn the camera on and press record.
- 6). Leave the room. The camera will turn off after a few minutes and then turn back on and record as soon as an object trips the motion detector.