To turn off the infrared feature, which provides night vision on your Nest camera, you need to adjust the Night Vision settings within the camera's options. The reference states: Under Night Vision, select from Always on, Auto, or Off. Choosing 'Off' will disable the infrared light.
Here’s how you can typically turn off the infrared (IR) for night vision on your Nest camera:
Steps to Turn Off Night Vision (Infrared)
Disabling night vision means your camera will not be able to see clearly in low-light or dark conditions using its built-in infrared illuminators.
- Access Camera Settings: Open the Nest app or Google Home app (depending on which app your camera uses).
- Select Your Camera: Choose the specific Nest camera you want to configure.
- Go to Settings: Tap the settings or gear icon, usually located in the top corner.
- Find Night Vision: Look for the "Night Vision" option in the list of settings.
- Choose the Setting: Tap on "Night Vision" and select 'Off' from the available options.
Understanding Night Vision Settings
Your Nest camera usually offers a few different settings for Night Vision:
- Always on: The infrared lights are always active, regardless of the lighting conditions. This is generally not recommended as it can affect image quality in bright light.
- Auto: The camera automatically detects low-light conditions and turns the infrared lights on. It turns them off when there is sufficient light. This is the default and most common setting.
- Off: The infrared lights are completely disabled. The camera will not use IR to see in the dark, resulting in a black or very dark image in low-light conditions.
Turning Night Vision to 'Off' is the action that disables the infrared emitters on your Nest camera.
Remember that disabling infrared will prevent your camera from seeing anything in darkness. If you need your camera to monitor activity 24/7, the 'Auto' setting is usually the best option.
