Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera Night Vision Not Working
Is the night-time picture from your Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera black, washed out or unclear? Here are the checks you can safely carry out before contacting support.
What This Problem Means
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera uses Colour Night Vision with an infrared LED for a picture after dark. Most night vision problems are caused by reflections, the Privacy Cover, or nearby light sources rather than a hardware fault.
Common Symptoms
- The night-time image is completely black
- The picture is washed out or overexposed at night
- Glare or a bright halo appears in the dark image
- Night vision worked before but has degraded
Safe Checks You Can Try
1. Check the Privacy Cover
Make sure the manual Privacy Cover is not slid across the lens — this blocks the picture entirely, day and night.
2. Clean the Lens
Gently wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth. Dust or fingerprints scatter the infrared light and cause a poor night picture.
3. Check for Reflective Surfaces
If the camera faces a window or mirror, the infrared can reflect back and wash out the image. Pan the camera away from glass or reposition it.
4. Remove Nearby Light Sources
A bright light or lamp pointing toward the lens can interfere with night vision. Move the camera or the light source.
5. Restart the Camera
Unplug the camera for 30 seconds and plug it back in, then check the night picture once it has reconnected.
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When To Contact Support
If you have worked through the checks above and the issue persists, contact Ring support at https://ring.com/gb/en/support. Have your device serial number ready — find it in Device Health in the Ring app.
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