Ajax MotionCam Outdoor PhOD motion sensor with photo camera

Ajax MotionCam Outdoor PhOD

What is the PhOD model?

PhOD (Photo on Demand) means the camera can take photos manually or automatically, not only when an alarm is triggered: Photo on Demand, Photo by Scenario and Photo by Schedule, provided these settings are enabled

Key specifications:

• Motion detection:

  • 2 × PIR sensors plus the LISA SmartDetect algorithm (two-stage correlation and spectral analysis dramatically reduces false alarms)

  • Detection range: adjustable 3–15 m

  • Horizontal coverage ~90°; camera ~105° × 50°

  • Pets (≤ 80 cm) are ignored when the detector is installed correctly

• Photo verification:

  • Image quality: 1–5 images at 320×176 px or 1–3 images at 640×352 px

  • IR LED illumination enables photos in darkness and low light .

  • Photo delivery to the app: 320×176 px approx. 9 s, 640×352 px approx. 20 s

• Communication and security:

  • Two radio protocols: Jeweller for alarms (compatible with Hub 2, 2 Plus, Hybrid and the ReX2 range extender), Wings for photo transmission up to 1,700 m in open space

  • Anti-masking (detects covering/obstructing the sensor), tamper protection (removal from the mount), encrypted secure connection .

• Power and environment:

  • Power: 4 × CR123A, battery life up to 3 years (2.5 years with “Entry Delay” enabled)

  • Operating temperature: –25…+60 °C, max. humidity 95%

• Installation:

  • Recommended mounting height typically 0.8–1.3 m; easy to install on the SmartBracket mounting panel.

  • Dimensions approx. 206×108×93 mm, weight ~470 g

Additional user insights

• Manual photo requests are a new advantage: get a snapshot of the current situation even when no alarm is triggered

• The camera is not CCTV: images are only sent under predefined conditions, not as a live stream .

• Correct height and angle are important during installation – incorrect placement can reduce the effective detection range

Summary

Ajax MotionCam Outdoor PhOD is a smart outdoor motion detector with photo verification that offers:

• Manual and automatic photo capture (PhOD feature).

• Highly accurate motion detection to reduce false alarms.

• Robust anti-masking and tamper protection.

• Weatherproof housing that operates across a wide temperature range.

• Easy installation and compatibility with the Ajax Hub2 family.