PIR v4 Menu Walkthrough

This video is a complete walkthrough of the menu interface on the Camtraptions PIR v4 Motion Sensor, designed to help you configure your camera-trap setup with precision and confidence.

The PIR v4 supports firmware updates, which means the appearance and layout of the menus may evolve over time. Most of what’s covered here, however, represents the core functionality of the system. This video was recorded using Firmware Version 1.19.

What This Video Covers

• Powering On & Home Screen
• How to start the sensor, understand the “S” stills indicator, and use shortcut functions for checking the clock, battery voltage, and firmware version.
• Switching Between Stills and Video
• A quick look at changing modes and confirming selections via the Mode menu.
• Navigating the Menus
• A structured run-through of all menu items from left to right.
• Wireless Channel – Setting the transmission channel or disabling wireless entirely for wired-only operation.
• Wide & Far Sensor Sensitivity – Adjusting detection sensitivity from 1–16, minimising false triggers, and using Off / On / Wake modes effectively.
• Sensor Function Assignments – Using Wide Sensor for wake-up and Far Sensor for triggering to achieve the fastest response times — especially helpful for mirrorless workflows.
• Stills Mode Settings
  • Number of photos per detection (NUM)
  • Frame rate (FPS)
  • Re-trigger delay (GAP)
• Wake Delay for systems that need extra wake-up time.
• Clock & Time Windows – Setting the internal clock and defining precise active/inactive periods (e.g., night-only operation).
• External Wake – Sending timed wake signals to wireless receivers or cameras that fall into deep sleep during long deployments.
• Video Mode Settings
  • Recording duration (Time)
  • GAP for re-trigger management
  • Extend Time to avoid cutting clips prematurely
  • Trigger modes for different camera systems (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode H)
• Custom Variables & Factory Reset – Accessing advanced parameters and restoring default settings if needed.

Additional Resources

• Online Manual: PIR v4 Manual
• Firmware Updates, Support & Resources: PIR v4 Resources
• Camtraptions PIR v4 Product Page: PIR Motion Sensor v4