Circle Cameras record when they detect motion. This means the camera does not continuously record when there is no motion happening. To ensure the best conditions for motion detection to work: 

• Make sure your Circle has a clear field of view (ex. avoid putting Circle behind a screen or other objects).
• Mount your Circle upright.
• Place your Circle closer to areas of high activity, ideally no more than 15-25 feet (5-7 meters) away. 
• Position your Circle at human height.
• Make sure your Circle is in a place with good lighting.

If you have Circle Safe Premium, you will have access to premium features like Person Detection and Motion Zones, which impact the way motion detection work. With Person Detection, Circle's evolving AI analytics process the recorded motion to see if there is a person in the footage. With Motion Zones, you can highlight up to 5 specific areas of your home to watch over so you can update your settings to only receive Smart Alerts when motion happens in those areas.