Imou cameras are sensitive to excessive light reflections. If an Imou camera is mounted facing a door or window, it will display a glare. This is usually caused by incorrect installation. Try not to install the Imou camera so that it faces directly toward the entrance or a window. Or avoid installing it so that it faces a light source. Instead of pointing it outward, it’s best to reposition it to face inward.
However, if the camera is already installed and you’re having trouble moving it, here’s a solution to reduce glare in the Imou camera’s video feed..
The Imou Camera Display Is Glare—It Doesn’t Mean the Camera Is Broken
CCTV camera lenses are susceptible to direct light.
If the area is dark and you point the camera outward or toward a very bright light source—for example, toward an exit that is directly exposed to sunlight—the camera view in the app will be overexposed. To prevent this problem from recurring, moving the camera to a different position is the best solution.
Reduce Glare in Images on Imou Cameras by Enabling the HDR Feature
If you insist on pointing the camera toward a door or window with a lot of light reflections, you can try enabling the HDR feature on your Imou camera. This feature helps balance the light reflections entering the camera lens.
Follow the steps below to enable HDR on your Imou camera.
Open the Imou Life app.
Log in to the app using your registered account. You’ll then be redirected to the app’s main page.
Tap the colon on the camera.
Select Device Details.
Scroll down on the device details page and Tap HDR.
Tap the toggle switch once. The toggle switch will turn green, indicating that the WDR function is active.
HDR Is Now Enabled
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why Is the Imou Camera’s Image Glare-Prone?
This is usually caused by the camera being mounted so that it faces the door or window, resulting in excessive light reflection during the day.
How to Fix Glare in Imou Camera Images?
Move the camera so it isn’t pointing directly at the door. Turn on HDR to reduce glare in the image.
Does Every Imou Camera Have an HDR Feature?
Yes, generally, the HDR feature is available on every Imou camera model.
Conclusion
So, how about it, does your Imou camera display clearer images?
After activating the WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) function, the camera should display clearer and more detailed images. Previously dark images will appear more balanced. You can see an example of the image below between the active WDR function and the inactive WDR function.
That’s the complete setup guide for enabling WDR on an Imou camera. We hope this is helpful, and if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section.
