A fogged or wet lens can make footage difficult to see. Start by checking whether the problem is on the outside of the lens, inside the housing or elsewhere in the view. Send our support team a photo if you are unsure.
\\nLook at the live view and the camera itself, where you can reach it safely. Note when the problem appears, whether it clears later and whether it affects daytime or night footage. These details help us check the cause.
\\nFollow the model\u2019s care instructions. The original care guidance recommends a soft cloth for dust and water droplets. Ask us before using a cleaning product or coating on the lens.
\\nContact support before opening the camera, adding silica gel or fitting a heater. We can check the model and warranty with you.
\\nUse an outdoor model outside. The solar security camera Pro 2K is rated IP65. The wired security camera Pro 8MP is rated IP66 and has an operating range of \u221220\u00B0C to 55\u00B0C.
\\nThose specifications describe the housing and operating limits. They do not guarantee a dry lens or clear footage in every weather condition. Ask your installer to check the position if the view is repeatedly obscured.
\\nLocal storage keeps recordings on the device or its memory card. It cannot restore detail that a wet or fogged lens did not capture. Check the picture as well as whether a recording was saved.
\\nSend the model name, a photo of the camera and a sample of the affected view to Aura Smart support on WhatsApp. Include when it happens and what you have tried.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"Fog on security camera lenses: checks and care | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"can-cctv-cameras-work-without-internet-secrets-you-wanna-know\",\n \"title\": \"Can CCTV work without internet?\",\n \"date\": \"2025-02-21\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-no-internet.webp\",\n \"tag\": \"Cameras\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Local recording, remote viewing and alerts are different features. Check which CCTV functions work offline before choosing a setup for your home.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"Some CCTV systems can record locally without an internet connection. The answer for your home depends on the exact model, power supply, storage and setup. Local storage alone does not confirm that every feature works offline.
\\nWhen choosing a camera, check these three functions separately:
\\nDo not assume a camera has a monitor socket, SIM slot or direct mobile connection. Ask us to confirm the connections listed for the model you want.
\\nThe wired security camera Pro 8MP supports a microSD card up to 128GB and optional cloud storage.
\\nThese are storage specifications. Before buying for a site without internet, ask us to confirm offline recording, initial setup and how you would retrieve footage for that model.
\\nThe solar security camera Pro 2K uses a solar panel and removable battery. That tells you how it gets power. You still need to check its connection requirements for the viewing and alerts you want.
\\nTell us what power and internet access you have, what you want to record and how you want to check the footage. For call and text alerts, our wireless house alarm GSM uses cellular communication. Ask us about its SIM requirements and running costs.
\\nRequest a free consultation before ordering devices for a property with limited connectivity.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"CCTV without internet: what to check | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"how-to-connect-security-cameras-to-phone-easily\",\n \"title\": \"Connecting a security camera to your mobile\",\n \"date\": \"2025-02-07\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-connect-phone.webp\",\n \"tag\": \"How-to\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Check Wi-Fi at the fitting point, follow your camera\u2019s pairing instructions and test live view and alerts. Find practical steps and help if it disconnects.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"Connect your camera through the Aura app using the instructions for that model. Before fitting it, check the Wi-Fi signal where the camera will sit. The pairing steps and supported Wi-Fi bands can differ between devices.
\\nFind the model name and its instructions. The wired security camera Pro 8MP supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi. Some other devices use 2.4GHz, so check before pairing.
\\nHave your Wi-Fi details ready and check the signal at the fitting point. If a device keeps going offline, our FAQ recommends checking the signal and restarting the router.
\\nDo not assume every camera has the same QR-code process, a SIM slot or Bluetooth viewing. Follow the instructions for the device you have.
\\nCheck live view, a saved recording and any two-way audio. Trigger an event to test notifications. If the alert does not appear, check that notifications are allowed in your mobile settings and in the app.
\\nFor shared access, use the app\u2019s sharing controls. Our floodlight camera 5MP supports up to five users.
\\nOur Wi-Fi troubleshooting answers explain reset and reconnection steps. If you still need help, tell us the model, Wi-Fi band and what happens during pairing. A screenshot of the error can help.
\\nChoose Pro installation if you want a licensed partner to fit, connect and test the device and explain the app.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"Connect a security camera to your mobile | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"understanding-how-video-doorbells-work-a-guide-by-aura-smart\",\n \"title\": \"How video doorbells work\",\n \"date\": \"2025-01-31\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-how-doorbells-work.jpg\",\n \"tag\": \"Doorbells\",\n \"excerpt\": \"See how a video doorbell sends alerts, lets you speak to visitors and stores clips. Check the power, Wi-Fi and fitting requirements for your front door.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"A video doorbell combines a doorbell button, camera, microphone and speaker. It lets you see who is at the entrance and speak to a visitor through an app on your mobile.
\\nA video doorbell sends an alert when someone rings or motion is detected. Models detect movement in different ways, such as PIR, radar or human detection. You can open the app to see the view and use two-way audio.
\\nDetection settings help you choose what triggers an alert. They do not guarantee that every visitor will be detected or every unwanted alert excluded.
\\nSome doorbells run on a rechargeable battery, some on doorbell wiring, and some can use either. Check the listed supply requirements for your entrance before fitting.
\\nBattery life depends on how often the doorbell is triggered. Treat a listed figure as the result of its stated test conditions, rather than a promise for every household.
\\nCompare the video resolution and the field of view. The diagonal angle is the widest figure, so check the horizontal and vertical angles too.
\\nCheck the view at your door. Walls, the mounting position and nearby objects affect what appears in the picture.
\\nSome doorbells keep recordings on an indoor chime or base station, so they stay indoors if the doorbell itself is removed. Others use a memory card or cloud storage. Check whether local storage works without a required subscription.
\\nRead our guide to choosing a doorbell without a subscription for the storage and cost questions to ask before buying.
\\nCheck which Wi-Fi bands the doorbell supports and its outdoor rating. Check the signal at your entrance and follow the mounting instructions.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"How video doorbells work, power and storage | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"how-to-make-a-smart-home-security-camera-system-in-2025\",\n \"title\": \"Planning a home security camera system\",\n \"date\": \"2025-01-24\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-camera-system-2025.jpg\",\n \"tag\": \"Guides\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Plan the views you need, check power and Wi-Fi, then compare camera features and DIY or fitted prices. Build a home security setup around your own layout.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"Start with the views you want from your cameras. Then check power, Wi-Fi and storage at each position. A useful home security system fits your layout and budget, with the features you need to use it day to day.
\\nMark the front entrance, side passage, driveway and back garden on a rough plan. Decide which areas matter to you and what you need to see there.
\\nIf you are deciding on numbers, read how to work out how many cameras your home needs. Avoid choosing a fixed number before checking the views.
\\nThe solar security camera Pro 2K uses a panel and removable 10,000mAh battery. Its charging specification lists 3\u20134 hours of daylight a day. Check the panel position before choosing it for a shaded passage or garden.
\\nThe wired security camera Pro 8MP needs a compatible DC 12V supply and includes a three-metre cable. Ask your installer to check how power will reach it.
\\nA floodlight camera adds motion-activated light, and the floodlight camera Pro 5MP has two-way audio for speaking to callers. The indoor security camera P1 records in 2K and pans through 360\u00B0. Compare the specifications for the job you want each device to do.
\\nCheck voice assistant compatibility by model. The catalogue lists Alexa and Google support for some devices; it does not confirm Apple HomeKit support across the range.
\\nChoose local recording storage if you want to use the camera without a required subscription. Ask what storage is included, what can be added and whether optional cloud storage costs extra.
\\nCheck Wi-Fi at each fitting point. If you need continuous or offline recording, ask us to confirm the exact model and setup before ordering.
\\nProduct pages show DIY and fitted prices. Compare Pro installation prices for fitting by licensed partners in Dublin, Cork, Galway and County Meath.
\\nRequest a free online consultation with your layout, location and budget.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"Plan a home security camera system in Ireland | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"best-video-doorbell-without-subscription\",\n \"title\": \"Choosing a video doorbell without a subscription\",\n \"date\": \"2025-01-21\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-doorbell-no-sub.webp\",\n \"tag\": \"Doorbells\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Compare local recording storage, power and subscription terms before choosing a video doorbell.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"A video doorbell without a required subscription lets you use its local recording storage without signing up to a monthly plan. Check what is included and how recordings are saved before deciding.
\\nCheck live view, saved recordings, motion alerts and two-way audio separately. Ask whether optional cloud storage has a charge and what happens if you choose local storage only.
\\nLocal storage describes where footage is saved. It does not guarantee unlimited history, offline access or that recordings can never be lost.
\\nSome doorbells save recordings to an indoor chime or base station, others to a memory card. Ask how much storage is built in and what happens to older recordings when it fills.
\\nSome doorbells run on a rechargeable battery, some on doorbell wiring, and some can use either. Check what your entrance has before choosing.
\\nCheck the Wi-Fi signal at your entrance and the mounting requirements. Battery power removes the need for a power cable; it does not confirm that mounting needs no drilling.
\\nAsk how long the warranty lasts, what it covers and whether unused devices can be returned.
\\nRead how a video doorbell works for the operating details.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"Choose a doorbell without a subscription | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"how-many-cameras-for-home-security-complete-guide\",\n \"title\": \"How many security cameras does your home need?\",\n \"date\": \"2025-01-10\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-how-many-cameras.webp\",\n \"tag\": \"Guides\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Work out camera numbers from your entrances, layout and views. Check each position for power, Wi-Fi and overlap before buying more devices for your home.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"There is no single camera count that suits every home. Work from the areas you want to see and the view each camera can provide. A wall, side passage or separate garage can change the number of useful positions.
\\nA floodlight camera above the door lights the entrance when it detects motion, and its two-way audio lets you speak to callers. Check what it shows from your chosen position.
\\nCheck whether an existing camera sees the door or whether a corner blocks it. A solar camera may suit a position without a power socket, provided its panel gets the daylight listed in the specification.
\\nA floodlight camera combines a view with motion-activated light. Decide which part of the driveway or garden you need to see before choosing a position.
\\nPan-and-tilt movement changes the view; it does not remove objects blocking it. Check the picture and positioning instead of relying on \u201Cno blind spots\u201D claims.
\\nAn indoor camera may be useful for checking on pets or a room while away. Our indoor security camera P1 2K has motion tracking, infrared night vision and a call button. Include one because you have a use for that view, rather than to meet a fixed camera count.
\\nSend a rough plan or photos and tell us your priorities. Book a free online consultation to discuss positions and compare the fitted price.
\\nFor power, storage and app choices, read planning a home security camera system.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"How many cameras does your home need? | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"smart-vacuum-cleaners-effective-or-not\",\n \"title\": \"Robot vacuum cleaners: checks before buying\",\n \"date\": \"2025-01-03\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-vacuum.webp\",\n \"tag\": \"Smart Home\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Compare a robot vacuum\u2019s floor suitability, maintenance, battery and controls with the cleaning you need. Check the model\u2019s limits before buying.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"A robot vacuum may help with routine floor cleaning. Whether it suits your home depends on the model, room layout, floor type and the work you still need to do yourself. Check those details before treating it as a replacement for your current vacuum.
\\nList the surfaces you want cleaned: hard floors, rugs or carpet. Ask the manufacturer which surfaces the model is suitable for and whether any mopping function suits your flooring.
\\nCheck the space beneath furniture, the places where it can get stuck and where its charging station will sit. A compact vacuum still needs somewhere to charge and room to move.
\\nIf you want scheduled cleaning or room controls, check that the model includes them. Look at what needs an account or internet connection and whether any features require payment.
\\nAsk how often the bin, brushes and filters need attention. Check replacement part availability and costs before buying.
\\nCompare the listed runtime with the rooms you want cleaned. Check the charging process, battery replacement options and warranty terms.
\\nYou may need to clear cables and small objects from the floor. Check the model\u2019s guidance for obstacles and any areas it cannot clean. Keep a plan for cleaning tasks it does not cover.
\\nFor noise and pet hair, ask for model-specific information. A general claim that every robot is quiet or suits every household will not help you choose.
\\nInclude replacement parts and any optional service costs as well as the purchase price. Choose the functions you will use, rather than assuming a more expensive model will suit your layout.
\\nThis is a general buying checklist. Aura Smart\u2019s current catalogue in this site lists security devices and smart control panels; it does not list robot vacuums.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"Robot vacuum cleaners: checks before buying | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"5-ways-to-check-your-home-security\",\n \"title\": \"Five home security checks\",\n \"date\": \"2024-12-27\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-5-ways.jpg\",\n \"tag\": \"Guides\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Check entrance lighting, doors, camera views, recording and app alerts. Use five practical checks to decide what needs attention before adding devices.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"Check what you already have before adding more devices. Work through the entrance lighting, doors, camera views, recording and alerts. Make a note of anything that needs repair, adjustment or advice.
\\nLook at the entrance and driveway after dark. Check which lights come on with motion and whether their position gives you the view you need. A floodlight camera combines a 5MP camera with a 2,600-lumen light.
\\nCheck that the doors and locks operate as they should. If you want fingerprint or timed guest access, ask us to check whether the smart lock fits your door. A new control method does not replace checking the door itself.
\\nOpen live view for each camera. Look for areas obscured by walls, plants or furniture. Check that each device shows the area you fitted it to see.
\\nFind a recent saved event and test a notification. Check the recording mode and storage for your model. If an alert does not reach your mobile, check the notification permissions in the app and mobile settings.
\\nLook for plants or objects blocking the lens and keep outdoor equipment stored away. For lens care, follow your model\u2019s instructions or read the camera lens care guide.
\\nSend a photo or short description to our support team. We can discuss an adjustment, replacement or an additional device for the view you need.
\\nRequest a free online consultation, or browse the setup and troubleshooting FAQs for help with an existing device.
\",\n \"seoTitle\": \"Five home security checks for Irish homeowners | Aura Smart\"\n },\n {\n \"slug\": \"how-to-upgrade-your-security-system\",\n \"title\": \"Upgrading an existing security system\",\n \"date\": \"2023-05-18\",\n \"author\": \"Deividas Balsys\",\n \"image\": \"assets/img/blog-upgrade.webp\",\n \"tag\": \"Upgrades\",\n \"excerpt\": \"Check what needs replacing, compare power and recording options, and ask about fitting. Plan an upgrade around your existing doors, cameras and alarm.\",\n \"minutes\": 2,\n \"html\": \"Start an upgrade by naming what is no longer working for you. It might be a camera view, battery charging, missed alerts or the way guests get access. Replace a device to solve that problem, rather than buying features you will not use.
\\nMake a list of the devices you have, how they get power and where recordings are saved. Note any monthly plan you use. Take photos of the fitting points and keep the model names to hand.
\\nIf you need an old device removed, tell us before installation so the installer can plan the visit.
\\nThe solar security camera Pro 2K uses a solar panel and removable battery.
\\nCheck the connection and storage requirements of the replacement. If continuous recording is a priority, ask us to confirm the model and setup. Retaining settings during a power cut does not confirm a device\u2019s battery backup duration.
\\nCompare your Wi-Fi bands, power supply and existing app controls with the new device\u2019s specifications. Voice assistant support varies by model. Do not assume a new device will work with every part of an older system.
\\nProduct pages show DIY and fitted prices. Our licensed installation partners cover Dublin, Cork, Galway and County Meath. Typical installation takes 40 minutes to two hours, depending on the devices and setup.
\\nThe Aura Smart upgrade programme offers 10% off installation when replacing an old Aura device or a device from another brand. Send a photo so we can recommend a replacement and explain the quote.
\\nCheck live view, saved footage, alerts and the controls you plan to use. Your installer explains the app before the visit ends.
\\nRequest a free upgrade consultation with your photos, location and the problem you want to solve.
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