How Do You Troubleshoot A Night Vision Camera Problem?
Night vision cameras don’t really see in the darkness. They use small light-emitting diodes (LED’s) that project light onto the subject. The LED light is out of the spectrum viewable by the human eye. It is invisible to the eye, but is actually light. The cameras illuminate the subject and can capture clear images in total darkness or low-light. Check the power supply. Many of the devices use a 9V battery and a power adapter. If your camera is using the 9V battery, replace it. If you’re using the power supply, check the plug at the wall hasn’t been hijacked by someone and the device hasn’t been unplugged. The 9V solution may not work for very long. You might only get a few hours use in a totally wireless environment. Check for interference if you see lines or noise on the screen. Wireless versions of these cameras often operate at 2.4Ghz—the same frequency as older cordless phones. Use elimination to see if other wireless networks are interfering. Turn all cordless phones off, and do
