Anyone using an Amcrest IP4M-1083EW-AI (4MP Outdoor PTZ POE + IP Camera Pan Tilt Zoom (Optical 32x Motorized)

That view is a little zoomed out but should pick up during the day.

Are you off auto/default settings for exposure, brightness, etc. That has a big impact on it being able to recognize something.

Any chance you could zoom in a little and move the target area to more in the center of the image?

I would also try tripwire in a zig zag motion.

If you are watching live view with IVS rules turned on and someone walks by, just it draw a box around them or does it not even register a person walking?

Are you using Internet Explorer? This camera is very sensitive to needing that browser, especially make time will not change off 15 seconds, which isn't a lot.