Open floor plans
Great rooms and long sightlines where one well-placed detector covers more than several contacts.
Interior motion · HomeShield
Motion Detectors Tuned to How You Live at Home
Motion detectors watch rooms and hallways after someone is already inside. On a HomeShield 2GIG Edge system we place them where they catch real movement — and we talk honestly about pets, HVAC drafts, and arming modes before we pick a model.
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What it is
Interior coverage that supports the perimeter
Contacts catch openings. Motion catches movement in volume — living rooms, hallways, stair landings, and finished basements. Most homes use motion as a second layer, not a replacement for door sensors.
Programming matters as much as hardware. Stay vs Away modes, entry/exit paths, and pet considerations all shape where motion belongs.
Who it’s for
Homes that need eyes inside the footprint
Pet households
Families that need motion strategies that respect dogs and cats — discussed up front, not after false alarms.
Basements & additions
Spaces that are easy to forget until someone asks about coverage downstairs.
Benefits
Why motion still earns its place
Catch movement after entry
Helps detect activity even if a perimeter point was missed or forced.
Fewer sensors in big rooms
One motion can cover more area than lining every interior doorway with contacts.
Works with Edge & Alarm.com
Motion zones report to the panel and can alert through Alarm.com when your plan supports it.
Designed around routines
We place detectors with how you walk through the house when armed in Stay mode.
Model-specific choices
eSeries motion is preferred for new Edge work; alternatives only when verified.
Local adjustment after install
Serving Ohio since 2009 means someone nearby can help if a zone needs tuning.
Equipment notes
Placement first, SKU second
We prefer eSeries motion detectors for new 2GIG Edge installs. Extended-range options exist for difficult RF paths on current Edge firmware — those are Edge-specific conversations, not a blanket claim.
Public pages do not list every SKU. During the quote we confirm the model for your panel, talk about pet weight guidance for the chosen detector, and avoid promising immunity that the datasheet does not support.
Hallway & landing spots
Natural choke points that catch crossing traffic.
Corner mounting
Often improves room coverage when furniture and stairs allow.
Verify pets & heat sources
We note pet doors, space heaters, and sunny glass before finalizing.
Related
Keep building your sensor plan
Motion pairs with contacts, glass break, and monitoring.
FAQ
Common questions
Will motion work with my dog?
It depends on the detector model, mounting height, and pet size. We select and place motion with your pets in mind and explain tradeoffs during the quote.
Do I still need door sensors?
Usually yes. Motion is a strong interior layer; contacts remain the foundation for knowing which opening moved.
Can motion cause false alarms?
Poor placement near vents, curtains, or direct sun can. Professional placement and programming reduce that risk.
Is every 2GIG motion compatible with Edge?
Compatibility is model- and firmware-specific. We verify rather than assume.
Free consultation
Talk through motion coverage
Tell us about pets, stairs, and open rooms — we’ll recommend motion that fits a HomeShield Edge design.
Quick quote request
Interior motion that matches real life
HomeShield motion detectors for 2GIG Edge — designed locally for Ohio homes.