Security camera keeps going offline overnight
Cameras going offline at night are almost always a WiFi problem. Your router or camera can be dropping the connection when it's quiet or the WiFi signal weakens at night. Restart the camera now, then check if it's in a spot where the WiFi signal is weak.
Your camera stays connected to WiFi to send live video and alerts. At night, WiFi coverage drops in some parts of the house, or the router's settings put devices to sleep to save power. The camera disconnects and doesn't reconnect on its own. Moving the camera to get a better WiFi signal, restarting it regularly, or adjusting router settings will keep it online.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not restarting the camera before assuming WiFi is the problem — a restart fixes disconnections
- Putting the camera in a hidden corner for aesthetics when it has a weak signal — a visible camera with strong WiFi is better than a hidden one offline
- Not checking if the router has power-saving settings turned on
Signs you need professional help
- You've moved the camera closer to the router and restarted it, but it still goes offline at night
- The camera goes offline during the day too, not just at night
- Signal strength is good but the camera still drops connection
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