Activity Zones help the GALAYOU G7 Wi-Fi focus motion detection on the parts of the view that matter most. Combine a well-sized zone with a suitable sensitivity level to reduce unnecessary alerts while keeping important movement visible.
[note] Detection-area tools, sensitivity labels, schedules, and repeat-alert controls may vary by app version or camera configuration. [/note]Detection Basics
Higher sensitivity can detect smaller movement, but it can also react to shadows, headlights, rain, reflections, insects, or moving branches. A focused zone usually improves alert quality more than raising sensitivity.
Before Creating a Zone
- Avoid pointing toward busy streets, dense tree canopies, bright sky, reflective tiles, glass doors, or moving curtains when possible.
- Repositioning the camera after creating a zone may require the zone to be adjusted again.
- Use the live view to confirm that important entry paths remain clearly visible.
Find Detection Settings
Open Wansview Cloud, select the GALAYOU G7 Wi-Fi live view, and open the settings icon. Look for a section such as Motion Detection, Motion Alert, Alarm Settings, or Detection.
The available settings may include:
- Motion alert on or off
- Sensitivity level
- Detection Area or Activity Zone
- 24/7 or custom scheduling
- Cooldown or repeat-alert controls
Set Up Motion Detection
[step] 1. Open the camera settings and enable Motion Alert. 2. Choose 24/7 detection or set a custom schedule. 3. Select a starting sensitivity level for the camera location. 4. Open Detection Area or Activity Zone. 5. Mark the area where meaningful movement should be detected. 6. Save the zone, then test it in the live view. [/step]Choose a Schedule
- 24/7: Useful when the area should be monitored at all times.
- Custom: Useful when alerts are needed only during selected hours.
Examples of practical schedules include:
- Home at night: 22:00–06:00.
- Office after hours: Weekdays 19:00–07:00, with weekend coverage as needed.
- Delivery hours: Active only during the times when arrivals are expected.
Choose a Starting Sensitivity
[compare] Indoor Hallway or Room | Start with Medium or Normal sensitivity. Indoor View Near Windows | Start with Low to Medium sensitivity. Outdoor or Busy View | Start with Low sensitivity, then raise gradually if needed. Very Quiet Area | Start with Medium to High sensitivity if important movement is being missed. [/compare] [warning] Avoid starting at the highest sensitivity level unless normal movement is not being detected. High sensitivity can create frequent alerts from lighting or background changes. [/warning]Create an Activity Zone
Include Meaningful Areas
- Doorways and porch steps
- Gate or driveway entry points
- Package drop areas
- Hallways, stairs, or main-room entry paths
Exclude High-Activity Areas
- Tree branches and waving curtains
- Street traffic lanes
- TV screens
- Reflective floors, windows, or glass surfaces
- Areas affected by frequent sunlight changes
Make the selected area slightly larger than the target, such as the full doorway frame, but keep it away from a street, tree line, or reflective surface. When multiple zones are supported, separate entry paths, doors, and package areas can be easier to manage.
Fine-Tune Detection
Three Quick Tests
[checklist] * Walk close to the camera inside the selected zone * Walk near the far edge of the zone * Wait a few minutes and check for background-triggered events [/checklist]These tests help show whether the selected zone covers the full path, whether sensitivity is sufficient at a distance, and whether lighting or background movement is creating extra alerts.
When Alerts Are Too Frequent
[step] 1. Tighten the Activity Zone to remove unnecessary movement. 2. Lower sensitivity by one level. 3. Use a custom schedule during known busy periods. 4. Increase cooldown or reduce repeated alerts when the option is available. [/step]When Important Activity Is Missed
[step] 1. Increase sensitivity by one level. 2. Expand the zone slightly toward the approach path. 3. Confirm the target area is fully inside the zone. 4. Improve lighting when the scene is too dark for consistent detection. [/step]Zone Starting Points
Front Door or Porch
- Include the doorway, porch floor, and steps.
- Exclude the street lane, trees, sky, and reflective glass.
- Start with Low to Medium sensitivity.
- Use 24/7 detection or a schedule that fits the area.
Driveway or Gate
- Include the gate opening and driveway entrance.
- Exclude traffic beyond the property boundary.
- Start with Low sensitivity and raise it only when needed.
Indoor Living Room
- Include the entry path and main floor area.
- Exclude TV screens, curtains, windows, and ceiling-fan movement.
- Start with Medium or Normal sensitivity.
Quiet Room
- Include the main area that needs monitoring while avoiding nearby windows.
- Start with Medium sensitivity, then increase carefully if smaller movement is important.
- Use a custom schedule when alerts are needed mainly during selected hours.
Manage Lighting Changes
Motion detection can react to changes across the image, not only to a person or object moving. Common triggers include sunlight moving across the floor, headlights through a window, cloud shadows, lights switching on or off, mirrors, and glossy surfaces.
[dosdonts] Do: Exclude reflective surfaces and windows from the Activity Zone when possible. Do: Lower sensitivity gradually after repeated lighting-related events. Do: Re-angle the camera away from glass or strong reflections when practical. Do: Use a schedule during predictable high-reflection periods. Dont: Assume every detected event is caused by a person or object entering the area. Dont: Expand the zone into busy background areas just to cover a small target path. [/dosdonts]Basic Zone Checks
[troubleshoot] Problem: Motion alerts are enabled, but no events appear Cause: The active schedule, sensitivity level, or selected zone may not cover the movement area. Camera connectivity can also affect event delivery. Fix: Confirm the current time is inside the detection schedule, raise sensitivity one level for a short test, check that the movement path is inside the zone, and verify the camera remains online. Refresh the camera connection and test again. Problem: The Activity Zone cannot be edited or saved Cause: The camera may not be fully online, the live view may be outdated, or the settings screen may need to refresh. Fix: Confirm the camera is online with a current live view, close and reopen the device settings, update the app when available, then reopen the zone tool and save the selection again. Problem: Alerts appear outside the selected zone Cause: The zone may not have saved correctly, detection behavior may vary by camera or app version, or broad lighting changes may affect the full scene. Fix: Recreate and save the zone, lower sensitivity, exclude windows and reflective areas, and test again under stable lighting conditions. [/troubleshoot]Keep Detection Accurate
Review the zone and sensitivity when the camera angle changes, seasons affect trees or sunlight, furniture is moved, reflective objects are added, or network stability changes.
Once each month, walk through the far edge of the selected zone and confirm that an event is created and alerts behave as expected.[faq] Q: Should I use a large Activity Zone to avoid missed events? A: A zone should cover the full target path, but a larger area can include traffic, trees, reflections, or other movement that creates extra alerts. Q: Is sensitivity more important than the Activity Zone? A: Both settings work together, but refining the zone is usually the most effective first step for reducing unnecessary alerts. Q: Why should I test after changing the zone? A: Testing confirms that the chosen area detects movement where expected and does not react too easily to background changes. Q: Do I need to update the zone after moving the camera? A: Yes. A new camera angle can shift the important areas and may require the zone to be created again. [/faq]