However behind glass, this can actually cause a bunch of glare from the infrared LED lights ‘bouncing back’ off the glass and into the camera. The problem is even worse at night time – your camera will have switch to night vision mode (based on its infrared sensors), and will probably be using infrared LEDs to lighten up the surrounding area so that its night vision can work better. Window blinds, curtains and other artefacts (including – dare I say it – dirty glass panes!) can obscure the video recordings from an indoor camera facing through your window. That’s me taking a photo standing outside, pointing inside (hence all the gravel in the reflection), but the same is true when you’re indoors pointing outside. Have you ever got your smartphone out and taken a photo or video through glass? The result can often be something like this:Ī Ring “Audio & video recording” warning sticker in my window – with lots of reflections from the gravel outside and my sunbathing cat inside.! Problem #1: Glass Glare (And How To Fix It) I look at these problems below, and how you might be able to work around these issues. Motion detection not working on cameras that use passive infrared sensors (PIR).Glare from the glass, which is especially a problem at night but can be a problem during the daytime too.Unfortunately this can have a couple of big issues: This compares to an indoor camera that simply needs to be plugged in and placed on a window ledge.Īs a result, it’s quite common to purchase an indoor smart cam and face this through the glass pane in your window to face outside. In addition to this, an outdoor camera is harder to install because you’ll probably need to get a ladder and install it high up. This makes sense, because there’s less waterproofing needed and sometimes an outdoor device needs more durable electrical components. The question is then what type of camera you should buy for this purpose?Īs I mentioned in the intro, an indoor cam is often a lot cheaper than an outdoor cam. Whether you have nuisance neighbors out the front of your property that you want to protect against, or you’re worried that a break-in will occur through your backyard (which is often more shielded from neighbors, a good thing for burglars), it makes perfect sense to want a smart camera facing outside to protect your property and help you feel more secure at home.
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