Why Does My Arlo Pro 4 Night Vision Have a Green Tint?
- Day/night mode transition not settling
- Color night vision switching against IR in low light
- Firmware bug affecting night processing
Problem Description
Your Arlo Pro 4's night vision shows a green tint. This usually happens during the transition between day and night mode, or when the IR and color night-vision modes don't switch cleanly — the image picks up a green cast rather than clean black-and-white or color. It's typically a mode/transition or firmware issue, not a failed sensor.
Why This Happens in Real Homes
A green tint on Pro 4 night vision usually shows up in the in-between light of dusk or dawn, when the camera is switching between day and night (or between color and IR) modes and doesn't settle cleanly. It's a transition/processing quirk more than a hardware fault.
Start by setting a fixed night-vision mode rather than letting it hunt in borderline light, and update the firmware — Arlo has addressed night-processing issues in updates. A power cycle resets a stuck mode; a spot with rapidly changing artificial light is worth avoiding since it keeps the camera flipping.
Symptoms
- Green tint on night video
- Tint during day/night transition
- Color looks off at night
- Tint comes and goes
- Green cast in low light
- Will not settle into IR or color
- Tint after a firmware update
- Image quality off at dusk
Recognize these? Here's what usually causes it.
Common Causes
- Day/night mode transition not settling
- Color night vision switching against IR in low light
- Firmware bug affecting night processing
- Ambient light borderline between modes
- IR cut filter mid-transition
- Night vision mode set inconsistently
- Lens dirty affecting color balance
- Weak signal degrading the image
Most fixes happen in the first 3 steps.
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Step-by-Step Solution
Understand why the green tint appears
A green tint in Arlo Pro 4 night vision typically occurs during the transition between day mode and night mode (IR mode). The camera image sensor switches between color and IR filter configurations. If the transition is incomplete or the ambient light is borderline (dusk, dawn, or mixed artificial and natural light), the image can show a green or purple cast. This is a known behavior, not a defect.
Force night vision mode to eliminate transition artifacts
If the green tint consistently appears during dusk or dawn, try setting night vision to On (always active at night) instead of Auto. Auto mode tries to stay in color mode as long as possible, which creates more transitions. Forcing IR mode in low light avoids the awkward transition zone where the green tint appears.
Check for nearby light sources causing mode confusion
A porch light, streetlight, or security light near the camera can confuse the Auto night vision switching. The camera sees enough ambient light to stay in day mode, but not enough for a good color image — resulting in a washed-out green or yellow tint. Either position the camera away from artificial lights or switch to manual night vision control.
Clean the IR filter lens
The camera has an IR-cut filter that mechanically moves in front of the sensor. If the lens is dirty or the filter mechanism is partially stuck, the image can show color cast artifacts. Clean the front lens thoroughly. If the green tint only affects one specific camera while others are fine, the IR filter mechanism on that unit may be misaligned.
Update firmware
Arlo has released firmware updates that improve the day-to-night transition algorithm on the Pro 4. In the Arlo app, check for firmware updates and apply any available. Some updates specifically addressed color shift issues during mode transitions. After updating, power cycle the camera by removing the battery for 30 seconds.
Quick Solutions
Still having issues? This is usually the deeper cause below.
If this comes back after following these steps, check whether a recent app or firmware update reset a default setting — the fix works, but the setting gets reverted silently.
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This issue almost always looks more complex than it is — the majority of cases trace back to a single setting, a stale credential, or a default that shipped wrong.
- Day/night mode transition not settling
- Color night vision switching against IR in low light
- Firmware bug affecting night processing
- Ambient light borderline between modes
- IR cut filter mid-transition
Before you go — try one of these (they fix most cases).
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Official Manufacturer Manual
If you need the complete manufacturer documentation for advanced setup, wiring diagrams, or detailed specifications, you can download the official manual below. The manual includes full technical instructions directly from the manufacturer and may help if your issue requires deeper troubleshooting.
Download the Official Arlo Pro 4 ManualSource: downloads.arlo.com
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