Request: Option to Disable IR Light in Night Mode
The red dots of the IR light, while potentially useful for alerting anyone approaching, can be too conspicuous and inadvertently reveal the camera’s location. I understand that these red dots cannot be turned off as they are integral to the IR light’s function.
Therefore, I would like to request an option to turn off the IR light in night mode.
In situations with sufficient ambient light, additional illumination from the IR LEDs may not be necessary.
Disabling them would also offer energy savings (around 1.5W in my case). This could be a significant saving over time, especially if multiple cameras are in use.
Additionally, this feature would allow users to position cameras indoors behind windows for nighttime surveillance without the glare caused by IR reflection.
I am not certain if this feature is technically feasible.
However, the ability to choose between discretion and night clarity would provide greater flexibility for TP-Link camera users.
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@Andy1706 the tapo cameras, such as Tapo C225 V2, C120 V1, with an invisible IR LED may be suited for you.
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I use the detection features on that to trigger an outdoor AC outlet with a spotlight as well. What i did to 'resolve' this was get some tape that is designed for blocking 100% light and plastered the camera with it all around the lense.. used my phone camera to look at the camera in the dark to make sure I didn't miss a spot.. it's amazing how much light even makes it through the non-transparent parts...
I just used this.. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D5VB7CBX seems to be working fine. crazy how warm the camera gets with that IR LED on though. just not powering the LED would be such a better solution..
on a side note if you are using a C110, you can remove the status LED, IR LED and microphone in about 2 minutes total without damaging anything..
I had found this video that describes it better than me.. all 3 of those are on a separate board.. and it's not soldered.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLlsMnTie_k
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