My outdoor Arlo camera takes foggy or hazy video at night; what do I do?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

If your Arlo camera is taking foggy or hazy videos at night or in low-light environments:

  • Check for reflective objects, walls, or windows at the edge of the camera’s field of view, or just outside the field of view.
    • Reflective surfaces can reflect the infrared LEDs back into frame, overwhelming Arlo camera IR sensors.
    • Remove the reflective objects or change your camera position.
    • For more information, visit: Arlo Camera Placement Tips
  • Check for other devices emitting infrared.
    • Other cameras, motion sensors, or other devices emitting infrared can interfere with Arlo camera IR sensors.
  • Check your camera skin.
    • Medium-colored or light-colored hooded camera skins can cause reflections that interfere with your camera’s IR sensors.
    • If your camera has a medium-colored or light-colored, hooded skin on it, remove the camera skin or use a black camera skin or non-hooded skin instead.