Security camera night vision isn't working
Night vision fails when the IR cut filter gets stuck, night mode is disabled in settings, or the IR LEDs aren't getting power. Check your settings first, restart the camera, then check if the IR lights glow using another camera or phone.
Your camera's night vision uses infrared light to see in darkness. When it stops working, it's because the automatic filter that switches between day and night mode is stuck, or the setting is simply turned off. Restarting the camera and checking settings fixes most problems in 5 minutes.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the IR glow is visible to your eyes -- it's not, you need another camera to see it
- Not waiting long enough after power cycling for boot to complete
- Mounting the camera too close to a white wall
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