AlfredCamera's Auto/Low-Light Filter allows you to capture the shapes and outlines of objects in low-light conditions without additional hardware. To do so, Alfred increases the contrast, reduces the color, and emphasizes the outline of objects using its algorithms, making a de facto night vision camera out of your smartphone.
With that said, since Alfred cannot add infrared to your Camera devices, the Auto/Low-Light Filter won't capture much if it is viewing pitch-black darkness devoid of any light source.
⚠️Note: We recommend using AlfredCam's (Alfred's own hardware camera) Night Vision for the best image quality in the dark environment. You may see more information here on how to purchase an AlfredCam.
In this article you'll learn:
- How to turn on Low-Light Filter
- How to turn on Auto Low-Light Filter
- Tips on improving Low-Light Filter's performance
How do I turn on the Low-Light Filter?
⚠️ Your video image will have a green hue at all times when the Low-Light Filter is turned on.
- Go to Live feed
- Tap on the "More" arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen
- Turn on Low-Light Filter by tapping the "moon" icon once
How do I turn on Auto Low-Light Filter?
Auto Low-Light Filter works by automatically turning on Low-Light Filter when there isn't enough light. For example, if you have a Camera device on your front porch and you're more interested in capturing movements rather than colors, there are two ways to turn on Auto Low-Light Filter:
Method 1
- Tap the Camera's settings wheel
- Switch the Auto Low-Light Filter toggle on under "Others"
Method 2
- Go to Live feed
- Tap on the "More" arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen
- Turn on Low-Light Filter by tapping on the "moon" icon twice
Tips on improving Low-Light Filter's performance
Adjust the Low-Light Filter exposure (Android device only)
- Tap the Camera's settings wheel
- Tap "Switch to Camera 2.0"
- Tap "Low-Light Filter"
- Select an exposure that works the best for you
⚠️Note: The light level of the Low-Light Filter depends on your device and the environment. Therefore, the effect of the same exposure may differ from device to device.
Set up a motion sensor light
While it is Alfred's intention to allow our users to use their retired smartphone or tablet devices like home security cameras, if you want to use Auto/Low-Light Filter as "night vision," you may want to invest in a light with a motion sensor.
If you do end up buying a light, we recommend that you run some experiments to find the best setup. For instance, when the light is too close to the Camera device, the images might end up looking washed-out.
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