topic Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera? in Buying Options & Tips

IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

jeff — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:27:31 GMT

Would like to know if I can use an IR Illuminator with the Arlo for hard to see areas where the the night vision doesn't work well such as outdoor where indirect lamp post light maybe possibly interfering with night vision visibility?

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

hokeysmoke — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 05:27:40 GMT

When in IR mode, my cameras have no trouble seeing the IR LEDs on our Wiimote sensor bar (they're 950nm LEDs), so an IR spotlight should work fine.

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

jeff — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:18:08 GMT

Hokeysmoke... Thanks! Great to know. After doing some research, not sure if I can use one since I don't have a power source near by for these IR Illuminators. I'm exploring various solutions. Thanks again.

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

TomMac — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:28:58 GMT

I have tested the IR flood light that was sold as an option/with the Vuezone night camera.... It runs at 850nm ( slightly visible red glow from leds ) and works great with the Arlo cam as additional lighting if needed. It does require a ac outlet tho.

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

jguerdat — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:48:52 GMT

Old thread resurrected.

Anyone know what wavelength the camera is tuned for? 850 or 950 nm is a bit of a spread and I'd like to get max range with the proper wavelength.

Edit: never mind. The specs show it as 850 nm.

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

JustLearning — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:20:36 GMT

Can anyone let me know what discreet IR floodlights have worked with Arlo?

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

TomMac — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:37:48 GMT

I have used the Vue Zone IR flood light to extend the range over 50ft.... it's at 850 nm with a auto on/off day-night sensor... ac powered

like this; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vuezone-Night-Vision-Add-on-Camera-Netgear-VZCN2060-100NAS-/401104881819?hash=item5d63b6c89b:g:fywAAOSwAYtWOmGE

but, just look a ebay/amazon for an 850 nm floodlight

like ; http://www.amazon.com/Univivi-U06R-WideAngle-Lights-Illuminator/dp/B00M3O5ERK/ref=pd_sim_421_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Z6ja6MN3L&dpsrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0RMT5VAWQR15C7B52H87

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

JustLearning — Wed, 04 May 2016 19:12:27 GMT

Has anyone used a 950nm IR illuminator with Arlo or Arlo Q? Do you know of a good one?

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

hokeysmoke — Wed, 04 May 2016 20:22:03 GMT

For what it's worth, I have a trail camera that has 940 nm LEDs for a flash (completely invisible to humans) and I can confirm that the flash shows up quite brightly on my Arlo Q videos.

Re: IR Illuminators with Arlo Camera?

JustLearning — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:41:21 GMT

Thank you!