Can camera be mounted behind glass to monitor outdoor activity? I have two crazy neighbors who trash my car and garden, stalk and follow me in car. The police said to install surveillance cameras but the co-op president says it must be mounted inside the windows. I park my car on street [at night] and there may be glare from street lampposts and window.

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hcraig · Accepted Answer

I bought this for a similar reason. I have only had it for 2 days, but I am having no luck with having motion detected through glass. I have walked back and forth over a large range, waved, etc and no motion is detected. I followed the instructions, but no luck. Of note, I get a perfect picture all the way across the street (200ft), if just viewing. I can see cars and people clearly. Problem is It just isn't detecting motion and recording even at 5-6 ft away (through glass anyway).

Answered by hcraig 9 years ago

JMark235 · Answer

Short answer is no - motion detection will not work through a window. The security camera actually uses two different IR (infrared) technologies. The infrared used for night recording works at a frequency of 850 nm (nanometers) and this wavelength will pass through standard window glass although you will likely have problems recording an image through coated glass. The IR technology used for motion detection is PIR (passive infrared) which operates at a much higher wavelength which will not pass through any glass including standard window glass. Just as an FYI, you have probably seen dash cams for cars which have no problem recording at night through your windshield but they don't use motion detection - they are in record mode 100% of the time. 

Another interesting tidbit for the Arlo is that inside of the battery compartment there is a micro USB port which would enable you to power the camera from AC without the batteries using a USB charging block from an old phone/tablet/etc.

BlinkVSglass · Answer

I just purchased the Blink motion camera. I explained to the Bestbuy guy that I'll be using it through a window. He said Blink would be perfect for me.
Sadly...it wont record through glass. :(

eacmacro · Answer

If you have an old cell phone, just get the Alfred app...and use the old cel(s) as your "cameras". Even the free version of this app *will* detect movement. I've been using it for several years, and it picks up movement from across the street without an issue. It will record motion for you as well; and the paid version is well worth it, as you can zoom in with your "viewer" phone. My S7 Edge and S5 *easily* pick up movement on the street from different windows, with excellent clarity (especially if you go for the paid version, which is $24 / year).

Answered by eacmacro 4 years ago

Cindy s · Answer

no it will not detect motion through the glass. The camera will work, but not the motion sensor.

Tufswede · Answer

There’s no problem with motion detection with my KASA 115 cameras behind glass. I rely heavily on my front yard security camera that is in a front window behind a pane of glass, no screen.  I have two KASA 115 cameras that are both connected to my wifi network.  The KASA app lets me operate all functions of the camera even when i’m traveling. During setup there were a few minor adjustments that i had to make to my KASA cameras. Since i put it behind glass, i turned off the lights/illumination and an IR
setting. After some trial and error they both self adjust at dusk and again at dawn for the ambient light. They alert/notify and record motion
with no issues.

Diane · Answer

I have a home security camera system. Some mounted out side, the one in the house 100 % only records through the window until the sun sets so far down then dark, nothing until morning. I can only use continuous record, no motion detection. Some systems only 200 for 4 cameras included. I also have one sticking out a window, that works as it should, all 24 hours. Likecmy fully outside mounting cameras work. Good luck

Answered by Diane 3 years ago

Happy · Answer

The camera will work behind glass if you're watching but it will not notify you it works on infrared light. You also need to be within 20 feet of the object you want to be notified about.

Racey · Answer

I can see, but it depends on distance and your windows needs to be clean. Also inside light may interfere; inside light must be off. It depends.

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You can do that if it uses pixel technology and not motion sensor. Glass will interfere with it detecting motion, whereas pixel just relies on a still picture that changes via pixels like your TV has.

Answered by Anonymous 2 years ago

mycam · Answer

Yes motion detection is possible with wired cameras through the glass… just haven’t found a wireless camera that will. Also turn off or disconnect the red light in the camera.

Mycam · Answer

My yi camera can see through glass just fine. Turn off the red light in the camera and find away to block out the side light from entering the camera lens.  Leave a light on outside.  I have also opened cameras and unplugged the red lights from the computer board.

TheDogMonster · Answer

No.

Cabana · Answer

Yes- it should work. Buy it, hook it up, try it for a day or 2 & if you don't like it, return it. I bought it for $199 & Best Buy gave me a $30 gift card! I would pay $170 to alleviate any aggravation & be able to provide the footage to the authorities...there is a few second delay on the record, but may be less if the signal is stronger than mine at the moment.

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