Trail camera settings for cabin or building door
Moultrie Edge 3 Pro
$99.99 listed price, changes oftenRecommended settings
| Capture mode | Photo plus video |
|---|---|
| Photos per trigger (burst) | 2 shots |
| Delay between triggers | 10 seconds |
| PIR sensitivity | Medium |
| Photo resolution | Native |
| Video | 15 s with audio where lawful |
| Night flash | No-glow |
| Time-lapse | Off |
Why these settings?
A person at a door stays in frame for many seconds, so video tells you far more than a single still.
Menu names differ by brand: "delay" is also called interval or quiet period, "burst" is multi-shot, and "hybrid" means photo followed by video. Time-lapse and field-scan modes go by several names; the manual lists them under capture or trigger settings. The glossary defines each term.
Record only property you own or have permission to monitor. Do not aim cameras into neighbors' yards or windows, and check your state's rules before recording audio.
Settings for other uses
deer scouting on a trail or travel corridor, food plot or field time-lapse, mineral site or scrape, water hole or creek crossing, driveway or road security, farm or property gate, wildlife watching and behavior video, bear activity, winter and late season, livestock and pasture, construction site or equipment yard.
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Frequently asked questions
What trigger delay should I use?
For cabin or building door, 10 seconds. The delay (also called interval or quiet period) is the pause after a trigger before the camera can fire again. Short delays catch fast traffic but fill cards and drain batteries where animals or people linger; long delays do the opposite.
Should sensitivity be set to high?
Here, medium. High sensitivity helps in hot weather, when a warm body barely stands out from warm ground, and for small or fast subjects. It also triggers on sun-warmed branches moving in wind, so drop it a step if you get empty frames.
Researched from published specifications, brand plan lists and verified owner reviews; we do not claim hands-on testing. General information, not professional, legal or security advice. Trail camera rules differ by state: some restrict transmitting cameras during hunting seasons or on public land, so check your state wildlife agency. Recording and audio laws vary; only record where you have the right to.