Security camera microphone picking up buzzing or static
Your camera's microphone is picking up electrical noise from something nearby. Move the camera away from power cables, electrical outlets, or appliances like routers or microwaves. This fixes the buzz most of the time. If moving it doesn't help, the microphone is loose or damaged.
Electrical equipment gives off invisible signals that interfere with camera microphones, causing that buzzing sound. The closer the camera is to a power source or appliance, the worse it gets. Moving the camera away from these sources stops the noise right away. If the microphone is still buzzing after moving it, the component is faulty.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the camera is faulty when the problem is actually something nearby
- Not realizing that outlets, not just plugged-in devices, cause electrical noise
- Moving the camera slightly instead of the full 3+ feet needed to escape interference
Signs you need professional help
- You've moved the camera away from all electrical sources and buzzing still happens or the camera has physical damage and the microphone is not working.
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