ZoneMinder Forums

So 1.36.33 on Ubuntu?
What camera and settings?

Shouldn't triggering stop after the first event?

Sort of. What have you got for Options->Config->EVENT_CLOSE_MODE ?
And what function is the camera set to?

I can't directly access your system to diagnose the issue, I can suggest some steps and resources that might help:
Zoneminder typically uses "zone triggers" to start recording when motion is detected within a specific area of the image. Continuous recording, on the other hand, captures everything regardless of motion. It seems you're looking for something in between these two approaches.

Increase the motion sensitivity threshold or adjust the detection zone size to reduce false positives.
Consider advanced motion detection algorithms that can better differentiate between actual movement and environmental changes.

Helpful Resources:

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