Why is my Ring camera purple?

Your IR Filter Could be Stuck
The IR cut filter works by filtering out infrared light during the day. This prevents the daylight recording from looking greenish and purple. If your IR filter gets stuck, it won't be able to pop up during the day and the camera sensor will be flooded with infrared light.
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How do I get rid of the pink on my ring camera?

As suggested you can try:
  1. power cycling the cam a few times,
  2. tapping the cam to release to filter,
  3. use a torch at night to shine into the lens (on/off) to try and force the filter to switch in/out.
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Why is my ring camera view pink?

If the camera image gets pink, most common cause is that the IR-CUT did not switch off properly to filter out the invisible light. Example: Follow this procedure to correct this: 1) Manually turn on/off the IR lights a few times.
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How do I change the color of my ring camera?

To turn the color night vision on or off, follow these instructions:
  1. Open your Ring App.
  2. Tap the three lines in the upper left side of the screen.
  3. Tap Devices.
  4. Select the device you want to adjust.
  5. Tap Device Settings.
  6. Tap Video Settings.
  7. Tap Color Night Vision.
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Why is my Ring Doorbell discolored?

it looks like the IR filter is stuck. It normally switches in and out based on ambiant light and is used in combination with the IR LEDs to provide you with night vision. You can hear the filter engaging. if a reset does not work, you can try trapping the doorbell to see if it will release the filter.
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How do you fix a purple Ring camera?

Just give it a quick whack.

Other Ring users have reported that shining a bright flashlight into the Ring camera can reset a stuck IR filter. The Ring IR filter can get stuck because of a software problem.
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Why does my nest camera look purple?

Video has a pink, purple or blue tint.

This can happen if your camera gets too hot or too cold. Do not use indoor cameras outside. They're not designed for outdoor use and have an operating temperature range for indoor environments.
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What do the colors mean on the Ring Doorbell?

Similar to Ring Doorbell's light, Ring Chime's blue light indicates the device's status. A solid blue light means Chime is working correctly, no light means the device isn't receiving power, and a blinking blue light means something else is happening with your device.
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How do I reset my Ring camera?

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  1. Find the setup button on the top of the camera.
  2. Press and hold the setup button for 10 seconds.
  3. The light on the front of the camera will flash for several minutes; when the light turns off the reset is complete.
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Why did my security camera turn pink?

Your security camera may show pink images for several reasons. It could be because of wrong settings, faulty firmware or software, or an environmental issue. However, the most common cause is a malfunctioning infrared light filter. An infrared light filter is a color filter that blocks infrared lighting.
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Why Does My Ring camera look blue?

If you see the Ring Camera blinking blue when setting up the device, there is nothing to worry about. This is the camera's way of notifying you that it is being set up. As soon as the setup is over, the light begins to change to a solid blue, indicating that the camera is starting to function.
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Why is my Ring camera red?

Why is your Ring Doorbell Glowing Red? If your Ring Doorbell starts flashing red light, it means your battery has drained and will need to be recharged. However, if you see 3 solid red lights on your device, then it means your camera's night vision mode is switched on.
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Does Ring have color?

The Ring Solar Panel for Stick Up Cam is a small device that can be mounted outdoors and connected to your Ring Stick Up Cam with a micro-USB cable. With just a few hours of direct sunlight per day, it will keep your Stick Up Cam fully charged.
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Can you tell if someone is watching you on Ring?

There isn't any way to know if someone is watching you on a Ring camera—at least not through physical observation. However, it's possible you could see the infrared light at night turn on if the camera is active—assuming the night vision is on and you're at the correct angle to view it.
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What color should Ring Doorbell be?

Hardwired: LED Ring will be on off white color as long as it remains hardwired. Setup Mode: LED Ring will spin in white until the setup is complete. Software Update: LED Ring will flash white. Factory Reset: LED Ring will flash blue until the factory reset is over.
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How do I know if my Ring camera is recording?

With the help of your Ring app, you will be notified when your Ring Doorbell starts to record. The other option is to go outside on your front porch and look for the small red LED light that indicates that your Ring Doorbell is recording.
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Why is my Google Display purple?

To conclude, if your Android phone's screen turned purple, this means the LCD liquid is seeping freely. This problem often occurs after accidentally dropping your device on a hard surface. Since we're talking about a hardware-related issue, the only way to fix the problem is to get a new display.
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Why is my Google home purple?

This issue is occurring following the update from the previous Cast firmware to Fuchsia, thus making the purple-ish color all the more appropriate. Fortunately, there was no hardware damage of any kind during update, but rather a “Color correction” accessibility option (Tritanomaly) was inadvertently enabled.
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What do the lights mean on a Ring camera?

Light blinks on and off, then is on for two seconds, blue. Camera is recording. Solid light, blue. Two-way talk/speaker enabled. Very slow, pulsing light, blue.
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Can Ring cameras be hacked?

Ring system security issues have often made headlines. While some have been addressed and eventually resolved, Ring doorbell security issues are still high, especially since they're not encrypted. So, can Ring devices be hacked? Yes, they can.
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Why does my WYZE camera look purple?

On my WyzeCam V2 there is a purple tint in the video, both playback and live stream. Did it happen after you moved the camera? If so, the IR filter probably slid in front of the lens. Manually turn night vision on then back off and that should fix it.
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Why is my Arlo camera purple?

If you experience color distortion in images from an Arlo camera, reset the camera by opening and closing the battery door while the camera is not plugged in. If the problem happens again, try the camera reset process again, or visit Arlo Support to speak to an expert.
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