{"id":152,"date":"2021-10-30T14:24:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T13:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=152"},"modified":"2022-05-04T15:51:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T14:51:40","slug":"smart-cameras-behind-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/smart-cameras-behind-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Smart Cameras Work Behind Glass\/Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An indoor smart camera is often much cheaper than an alternative that is placed on the outside of your property. However, there may be occasions when you want the camera to face the outside. This can cause some issues occasionally as you are trying to record through glass or a window. This being said, these issues can usually be overcome fairly easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will give you all the information you need about recording through glass using an indoor smart camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Might You Want A Smart Camera Facing Outside?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many good reasons to have a smart camera that faces outside, for both the front and rear of your property. It may be easier to break in to your home from the rear because the intruder is less likely to be seen. Cameras at the front of the property can help to protect any cars that are parked outside of the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Advantages Of Indoor Smart Cameras?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Front view of a wall mounted Ring Indoor Cam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are also some advantages that indoor smart cameras have over ones that are fitted outdoors. Firstly, they are often a lot cheaper to purchase – smart indoor cameras can often be found on sale for $20, whereas outdoor cameras always seem to be $50 or more<\/strong>. This can be a real deciding factor if you are on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indoor cameras are also much easier to install. They are not usually positioned at a great height and so you won\u2019t need to climb a ladder. There is also likely to be a plug nearby inside so you can just plug the camera in without having to worry about the wiring. Being able to plug your camera in also means that you don\u2019t have to worry about remembering to change the batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Glass Glare Is A Problem And How To Fix It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The disadvantage of using an indoor smart camera to face outside is that sometimes the footage can be obstructed from the glare on the glass<\/strong>. However, there are steps you can take to stop this becoming an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two main issues surrounding glass glare are things on the inside of the window causing an obstruction, and the infrared glare when the camera is recording at night. We will take a closer look at both these issues below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obstructions On The Inside Of The Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A picture of a window taken from the indoor perspective<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you have a camera in your window that is recording outside, then you need to take care that your curtains or blinds are not causing an obstruction. This may sound obvious, but think about the way that they could move if there is a breeze. You don\u2019t want to get to the point where you need the footage only to find that a curtain keeps blowing across the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another common issue that can affect the clarity of the recordings taken with your indoor camera is marks on the windows. You may find that when you have an indoor camera, you need to clean your windows more frequently than you did before. It can be a good idea to check the recordings from time to time to see if there are any particular areas of your window that need to be cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issues With Infrared Recording At Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it gets dark most smart cameras<\/a> will automatically turn on their Infrared LEDs. This should allow the camera to continue to record a clear picture where you can clearly see what is happening, even when it is dark outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue with an inside camera is that these Infrared lights can reflect back on the glass, and this effects the quality of the recording. In some cases, this may mean that the footage is completely unusable. If this is something that is causing you a problem, then there are several ways that you can attempt to solve it. However, it is most likely to be a case of trial and error until you find the solution that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n