Night vision video looks grainy or washed out
Night video gets grainy when infrared light bounces off nearby surfaces, when the lens is dirty, or when resolution is set too low. Clean the lens, angle the camera away from walls, and check your night resolution settings.
Night video quality drops for three main reasons: infrared light reflecting off a nearby white surface, dust or condensation on the lens, or resolution set too low. All three are fixable in about 10 minutes.
Risk: Low
⏱ 10-20 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check if daytime video is clear. If daytime is also poor, it's a hardware issue, not infrared-related
- ✓Walk up to the camera and look at the lens. Is it dusty, smudged, or wet?
- ✓Check your camera settings for a 'Night Resolution' or 'Night Quality' option. Is it set to 'Low'?
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Increasing infrared brightness thinking it will help. Actually makes it worse if bouncing off surfaces
- Mounting camera inside a protective dome without checking if it's infrared-transparent
Signs you need professional help
- If night video is still grainy after cleaning the lens and repositioning away from reflective surfaces, your camera sensor has a hardware issue.
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