CCTV Lighting Compatibility Tool
A camera is only as good as the light it has at night. Pick the camera type and the light it will actually have after dark, and get a plain green / amber / red verdict — plus the specific things to watch, from IR hotspots and 850 nm vs 940 nm to white-light glare and WDR. Advisory only; runs in your browser.
The verdict updates instantly as you switch — there is nothing to submit.
- 1The built-in IR LEDs light only the near field (often roughly 15–30 m, model-dependent); beyond that it stays dark.
- 2For more reach, add a separate IR illuminator matched to the lens angle.
- 3Onboard IR reflects off close walls, glass and rain as hotspots — mind obstructions right in front of the lens.
Advisory guidance only — camera sensitivity, IR power and light output vary by model, so verify with a real night test on the actual camera at the actual spot. If the view takes in a neighbour’s property or a public road, mask it and post a notice (DPDP Act 2023).
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