Have you ever gone to look at your security camera in the evening only to see a blurry picture? This can be frustrating as it can defeat the purpose of having the camera in the first place. If you can’t see the recording because of a blurry picture, this is an issue to get fixed as soon as you can.
Having a clear picture ensures that your home or business are properly protected. There are a few common reasons you may be getting blurry recordings on your security camera at night; let’s talk about those more in detail.
- Infrared Light
When evening comes, security cameras turn on infrared light so you’re able to see what the camera is pointed at better, the same light is used on a CCTV Drain Survey. When this happens, it can cause a blur or fog-like effect that’s only visible at night because of the infrared.
You can easily use software by Apex CCTV to see if there is something in frame that the infrared light is bouncing off of or focusing on that’s causing the blur or fog-like view. If you’re only seeing a blurry recording in the evening or nighttime hours, this is likely the cause.
- The Camera Lens is Dirty
One of the easiest and cheapest fixes will be if your camera lens is dirty. On windy days dirt and dust can kick up and stick to the lens. Cleaning your camera lens regularly will help ensure that you are seeing a clear image every time.
A dirty lens is even harder to see out of in the evening and can make it near impossible to get a clear recording at night. You can simply take a lens cleaning cloth and solution to the camera as often as you deem necessary to avoid a blurry recording from buildup.
- Reflective Objects Nearby
There are certain things that have a reflective surface and when lights bounce off of them, it can reflect back to your security camera, causing a blur. Things that do this are plants, cars, entryway doors and anything made out of metal or glass.
When setting up your camera make sure it’s not pointed at anything with a reflective surface or make sure anything with a reflective surface, like a car for example, can be moved. Don’t put your camera up in a tight corner and make sure there are no plants right in front of the camera either.
Final Words
There are several things that can cause your security camera to get a blurry recording at night. Above are three of the most popular causes that may be causing the issue. Start out by making sure you have a clean lens, then check to see if you have any reflective objects nearby that your porch or office lights could be bouncing off of causing the blur.
Most of the things that cause CCTV cameras to blur are easily fixed and won’t cost too much either. Hopefully now you’re one step closer to a clear picture from your home or business security camera!
