Ajax MotionCam Black Wireless Indoor Motion Detector with Photo Verification

Ajax MotionCam Black - Wireless Motion Detector with Photo Verification

The Ajax MotionCam Black is a wireless indoor PIR motion detector that captures a burst of photos the instant it detects movement, giving you real visual proof of an alarm rather than just a notification. Built on Ajax's Jeweller and Wings radio protocols, it pairs with a compatible Ajax hub to deliver instant alarm signals alongside animated photo sequences, helping households and businesses tell real intrusions apart from false alarms in seconds.

Key Features

• Photo verification of alarms: automatically captures a short series of photos as soon as motion is detected, viewable as an animated sequence in the Ajax app.
• Long detection range: reliably picks up movement at distances of up to 12 metres, with an 88.5° horizontal and 80° vertical field of view.
• Pet-friendly design: ignores animals weighing up to 20 kg and standing up to 50 cm tall, reducing false alerts caused by pets.
• Infrared night vision: a built-in infrared backlight activates automatically in low light, allowing the camera to capture usable black-and-white images in the dark.
• Long battery life: runs on two included CR123A batteries for up to four years, minimising maintenance visits.
• Long wireless range: communicates with the hub at distances of up to 1,700 metres in open space, extendable further using a ReX radio signal range extender.
• Tamper protection: triggers an alert if the enclosure is opened or the unit is removed from its mounting bracket.
• Encrypted communication: alarm data and photos are transmitted using encrypted, two-way radio protocols to resist interference and spoofing.
• Simple wireless setup: pairs with a compatible hub in seconds via QR code scanning through the Ajax mobile app, with tool-free mounting on the included SmartBracket panel.

Typical Applications

MotionCam Black suits homes, apartments, offices, and retail spaces that already run on an Ajax alarm system and want faster, visual confirmation of what triggered an alert. It's particularly useful in living areas, hallways, and entry points where pets are present, since its immunity settings help avoid nuisance alarms while still catching genuine intruders. Because it operates wirelessly and requires no cabling, it's also a strong fit for rental properties or retrofits where running wires isn't practical.

What's in the Box

• Ajax MotionCam Jeweller detector (Black)
• SmartBracket mounting panel
• Installation/mounting kit
• 2 x CR123A batteries (pre-installed)
• Quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MotionCam Black need a hub to work?
Yes. It only operates as part of an Ajax security system and connects to a compatible Ajax hub, such as Hub 2 or Hub 2 Plus.

Will it set off false alarms because of my pets?
It's designed to ignore animals up to 20 kg in weight and up to 50 cm in height when correctly installed and configured, though very active or larger pets may still be detected.

Can it take photos on demand, not just during an alarm?
No, this standard MotionCam model only captures photos when an alarm is triggered. Ajax also offers a MotionCam (PhOD) variant that adds photo-on-demand and scheduled photo capture.

Additional Resources

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