Why doesn't the light turn on automatically?

Light does not come on or comes on too late | Set “Light” function to “Event-controlled” and “Auto” | Automatic light when movement occurs
# ABUS WLAN light outdoor camera (PPIC46520)

Reading time: approx. 2 minutes

Automatic light control

Changes to the camera settings only take effect after you exit the corresponding menu.

• In the app, go to: Camera overview > Live view > Camera settings > Light control
• Choose as needed…
  • Manual schedule: During the specified period, the lighting is permanently on. Outside the schedule, the lighting remains off.
  • Triggered by event: The light turns on automatically when...
    • the camera's light sensor registers little ambient light (e.g. at night) and additionally ...
    • the “motion alarm” function is activated and …
    • the light control in the live view is set to “Auto” and …
    • the camera detects movement, according to your object detection settings.

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If you access the live view when it is dark, the camera will automatically activate the light, even without any movement in front of the camera. The LED will automatically turn off after you leave the live view.