Arlo Night Vision Not Working [How to Fix]

Arlo security cameras come equipped with the Night Vision technology that allows them to see and record at night very clearly. But, these days, complaints regarding Arlo Night Vision not working have increased. A lot of people are saying that their cameras are not recording at night. Just in case your camera is also not sending you notifications w.r.t. any activity happening around its surveillance area in the night, this blog is written to aid you. In this write-up, you will find relevant solutions to the problem.

Ensure If Night Vision is Turned On

The very first reason why your Arlo security camera is not recording at night and not sending you notifications is that you have not enabled the Night Vision feature. Thus, for your solace, log in to the Arlo app and ensure if the feature is activated or not. Here’s what you need to do:

• Launch the Arlo Secure app on your mobile phone or tablet.
• Tap the Settings tab.
• Move to the My Devices option and tap it.
• Tap the Camera model you own.
• Select Video Settings.
• Tap the Night Vision option.
• The feature will be enabled.

Now, check the LEDs on the front of your security camera at night. The infrared LED of your LED will automatically turn on in low-light situations. Also, consider disabling the mode if the camera is placed in front of a reflective surface. The IR LEDs only glow in dark, we repeat. Before you jump to troubleshooting section, we would like to let you know that LEDs on the Baby camera are much dimmer than other cameras. This is because bright lights can distract the baby. Thus, these LEDs are nearly invisible. On the off-chance, the feature is still not working, you can take the help of the next section of the blog.

Solutions: Arlo Night Vision Not Working

Do Not Let the Camera Face Reflective Surface

If your security camera is facing the reflective surface, then the Night Vision feature won’t work. For your information, reflective surfaces tend to bounce infrared rays emitted by camera and mess them up. Thus, you should either consider disabling the feature or make your camera positioned in such a way that it is not facing a reflexive surface like window or a mirror.

Readjust the Lighting Condition

Although this is a hit-and trial method, still it can work in your favor. You are suggested to bring your camera in a low light condition first and then in the bright light condition. Doing this will allow your camera to adjust itself according to lighting conditions. Apart from this, we also advise you to restart the camera because the Arlo Night Vision not working issue can also be an outcome of a technical glitch.

Ensure Stable Electricity

The infrared switches present on security cameras tend to draw more current. Therefore, if the electricity being supplied to your camera is not powerful enough that it can draw extra current, Night Vision problems are likely to arise. Thus, make sure that you have not exceeded the suggested cable length of the camera. Potential difference across the camera cable is the most common reason behind this issue. Thus, if the cross-section of your camera’s cable is less, you are suggested to connect it to a socket that is available as per the length of the power cable.

Clean the Camera’s Lens

There is a chance that there is moving spot in front of your camera. Let us say, a spider has woven a web over there. You cannot expect Night Vision to work properly in such situation. The Night Vision of the security camera might also trouble you in fog conditions because there are dust and dirt particles along with water droplets in the air. All these reflect or absorb infrared. If there are warm currents in the air, dust particles can rise or fall causing problems with the camera.

Update the Camera’s Firmware

Some features of the camera might bug you if the firmware version is not updated. The same thing might have happened with the Arlo Night Vision. So, you are suggested to install the latest firmware version on the security camera. You either need to go to the my.arlo.com login URL or use the Arlo app to update the firmware. This is to inform you that if you choose to update the firmware manually, you need to ensure that the firmware version you are uploading on your security camera is matching its model number.

Wrapping Up

With that, we are now about to wrap up the post that offered you with the hacks that can help you fix the Arlo Night Vision not working problem. We are now being very hopeful that you will be able to get the problem resolved. Now, you do need to worry as the Night Vision of the camera will be working effectively.