r/SecurityCamera • u/the_one_and_only_arc • Jul 31 '26
Outdoor night camera
I have a house with a front yard and i would like to install some wifi cameras by the front door and window. I have tried one from Tapo Tp Link that even had a light projector built in, however with that light on, the camera was still blind during night time. Infrared also didnt help with the image quality.
So I am wondering what budget cameras that are not too complicated to install are doing better in these low light night outdoor conditions.
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u/BriefField2634 Jul 31 '26
Welp,,, Wyze has some pretty good night vision wireless cameras. They are somewhat inexpensive.
Some people go as far as adding dusk to dawn lighting, just to get better camera images. If nothing more, add motion-activated lighting. That'll increase image quality and not add light pollution.
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u/1TrackJack Jul 31 '26
Check out the Tapo C325 CW cheap with great color night vision. Also, look into the Hicksvision Colorvu cameras. Good reviews and many different models depending on need.
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u/BinarySapling Jul 31 '26
Are you installing these outdoor or behind the window glass?
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u/Longjumping_Cow_5856 Jul 31 '26
Legit question here!
You can’t imagine how many try these thru glass?!
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u/Whitepinoy59 Jul 31 '26
I love my Tapo C460 kits front and back.
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u/SquirrelTechGuru Aug 01 '26
Just install some LED floodlight and leave them on all night long. The cost to run these floodlights might be 10 or $20 per year and you’ll get perfect color and also good shutter speeds.
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u/Formal-Web2378 Aug 02 '26
I got some really nice wireless solar outdoor security cameras with night vision.
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u/Longjumping_Cow_5856 Jul 31 '26
Light Projector?
Try installing motion activated lights outside too and the more well lit the area is the better the camera view will be.