Why is my Ring camera purple?
William Rodriguez
Published Jan 16, 2026
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.How do I get rid of the pink on my ring camera?
As suggested you can try:
- power cycling the cam a few times,
- tapping the cam to release to filter,
- use a torch at night to shine into the lens (on/off) to try and force the filter to switch in/out.
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.How do I change the color of my ring camera?
To turn the color night vision on or off, follow these instructions:
- Open your Ring App.
- Tap the three lines in the upper left side of the screen.
- Tap Devices.
- Select the device you want to adjust.
- Tap Device Settings.
- Tap Video Settings.
- Tap Color Night Vision.
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.✅How to Fix Ring Flood Light Camera Pink Tint Distorted Video Imaging Quick DIY Review
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.
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.
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.How do I reset my Ring camera?
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- Find the setup button on the top of the camera.
- Press and hold the setup button for 10 seconds.
- The light on the front of the camera will flash for several minutes; when the light turns off the reset is complete.