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.
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.
- Tap the Camera's settings wheel
- 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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