Night Vision Not Working
Arlo Baby Monitor (Camera)
Severity: ModerateWhat Does This Error Mean?
If the Arlo Baby shows a dark picture at night, the infrared night vision may not be activating. This can be caused by a room that is not dark enough to trigger night mode, a software glitch, or the IR LEDs failing. Restart the camera and darken the room.
Affected Models
- Arlo Baby (ABC1000)
Common Causes
- Room has enough ambient light that the camera stays in day mode
- Night vision disabled in the app settings
- Camera firmware needs updating
- IR LEDs malfunctioning
- Night light feature interfering with night vision mode
How to Fix It
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Darken the room completely and check if night vision activates.
The camera automatically switches to night vision when it detects darkness. A night light or hallway light may keep it in day mode.
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Turn off the Arlo Baby's built-in night light.
The Arlo Baby has a built-in night light that can prevent the camera from switching to IR mode. Turn it off in the app: Device Settings > Night Light.
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Restart the camera.
Unplug for 10 seconds and plug back in. This resets the day/night mode sensor.
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Check night vision settings in the Arlo app.
Make sure night vision is set to Auto or On in the camera settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Arlo Baby's night light and night vision work at the same time?
The night light provides visible light that may prevent the camera from switching to IR night vision. For best night vision, turn the night light off or set it very dim.
Is the night vision in colour?
No. IR night vision is always black and white. This is a limitation of infrared technology, not specific to Arlo.