How can I test if my camera's infrared lights are working correctly?
To check if your infrared lights are functioning properly, follow these steps:
- Visual and Audio Test: Cover the camera lens completely with your hand for more than 5 seconds. Listen carefully for a slight clicking ("click") sound, which indicates the infrared switching is working. You might also see a faint red glow from the infrared lights activating.
- Settings Verification: Open your app and navigate to Camera Setting > Video Settings. Make sure Auto Night Vision is enabled. This ensures the camera automatically switches to night vision in low-light conditions.
- Mode Selection: Under Auto Night Vision settings, choose Black & White Mode, which specifically uses infrared light for clearer images in very low light conditions.
- Restart the Camera: If the initial test doesn't work, unplug the device from power for about 5 minutes, then reconnect and power on the device. Cover the lens with your hand to see if the camera switches to night vision mode.
What should I see or hear when the infrared lights are working properly?
When the infrared lights are functioning correctly, you should experience:
- A distinct "click" sound when the camera switches between day and night vision modes
- A faint red glow is visible around the camera lens when infrared lights are active
- The camera automatically switches to night vision mode when you cover the lens in low-light conditions
- Clear black and white footage in complete darkness when viewing through the app