From ef750e73a252d52c55e77d8b14bf61ebf4f2e118 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Josh Hawkins <32435876+hawkeye217@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 21:18:43 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] add motion mask recommendation (#8448)

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 docs/docs/configuration/autotracking.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/docs/docs/configuration/autotracking.md b/docs/docs/configuration/autotracking.md
index 6fc6fdcef..31048db2e 100644
--- a/docs/docs/configuration/autotracking.md
+++ b/docs/docs/configuration/autotracking.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ First, set up a PTZ preset in your camera's firmware and give it a name. If you'
 
 Edit your Frigate configuration file and enter the ONVIF parameters for your camera. Specify the object types to track, a required zone the object must enter to begin autotracking, and the camera preset name you configured in your camera's firmware to return to when tracking has ended. Optionally, specify a delay in seconds before Frigate returns the camera to the preset.
 
-An [ONVIF connection](cameras.md) is required for autotracking to function.
+An [ONVIF connection](cameras.md) is required for autotracking to function. Also, a [motion mask](masks.md) over your camera's timestamp and any overlay text is recommended to ensure they are completely excluded from scene change calculations when the camera is moving.
 
 Note that `autotracking` is disabled by default but can be enabled in the configuration or by MQTT.