Yes, but takes longer. If you add the noise vibration alarm or similar, then that can detect tampering just as they start. If you want to scare the daylights of them.... (sound of gun shots being fired and barking dogs!) look at this noise motion detector alarm (they have a smaller version too, but this one gets good reviews).... if only there was a way to secure it, yet be easy to remove to recharge. https://www.amazon.com/HULPPRE-Outdoor-Barking-Recording-Intruders/dp/B0BY7VQ4P4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=23NIGKD36ETMY&keywords=outdoor+motion+detector+alarm&qid=1683251561&sprefix=outdoor+motion+detector+alarm%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNU05QlRXWTdHQlUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0ODUwMzYxVzFJUTdKM0JVRTJLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NDg2NTQxSTE5N1QyQVMyMFQxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=