Excitedly, you’ve unboxed and set up your Ceyomur trail camera in the woods.
It’s capturing great shots during the day. But when the sun goes down, it just doesn’t seem to record anything.
Sound familiar?
Trust me, I’ve been there!
I understand how frustrating this can get, especially when you’re hoping to get some nighttime game footage. You invested in this game camera for its video recording at night, and now it’s acting like it’s on a permanent break.
But don’t worry, there’s a fix.
In this post, you’ll learn why it happens and how you can fix it!
Low Battery Power
When any trail camera, no matter the brand, stops recording at night, the number one culprit is almost always the battery.
Besides, you can tell if your Ceyomur trail cam is struggling at night just by glancing at the battery percentage. If it’s battery hanging around 30% or less, or draining quicker than usual, that’s your problem right there. When the battery’s low, the camera tries to save juice, which often means skipping those nighttime recordings.
While you might not be aware, trail cameras need a lot more power to handle video recording, especially at night.
And this is where your alkaline batteries usually fail.
Trust me, they’re just not built for this kind of heavy lifting, especially when night recording is involved.
The solution is pretty straightforward—switch to fresh lithium batteries. These are way more reliable and can handle the power demands of night recordings without a hitch. Pop them into your Ceyomur trail camera, and it’ll be back to capturing nighttime footage like a pro.
Adjust Sensitivity Settings
Often, we tend to overlook the small stuff, like tweaking the camera settings—especially the sensitivity.
It might not seem like a big deal, but it can make all the difference when your Ceyomur trail cam isn’t recording at night.
So if your Ceyomur trail cam isn’t recording at night, the sensitivity might be set too high or low.
Head into the camera’s settings menu and find the sensitivity options.
Try lowering it a bit and see if that does the trick.
Test it out—set up your camera, adjust the sensitivity, and then check if it starts filming those nighttime videos.
Simple fix, but it can make a big difference!
Reposition your trail camera
Your Ceyomur trail cam might not be filming any nighttime footage because the motion sensor is blocked. Or perhaps, it’s aimed the wrong way.
That means it’s missing out on movement of animals at night.
I’d suggest move your camera around a bit so the sensor has a clear view of the area you want to cover.
Adjust the angle and height to get the best shot.
Also, make sure there aren’t any branches, leaves, or tall grass that could mess with the sensor.
Once you’ve got it set up right, your camera should start catching all that nighttime movement!
Give the sensor a quick wipe-down
Dirt, debris, or even foggy lenses can affect how your camera records at night.
If the sensors are dirty, the camera might not detect motion properly, causing it to miss recording.
Give the lens and sensors a good clean. Use a microfiber cloth to gently wipe off any dust or dirt.
I’m not saying this will magically fix the recording issue, but it’s definitely a good habit to get into. Give the sensor a quick wipe, then set up your Ceyomur trail cam and see if it starts recording again.
Plus, it’s an easy fix to try before diving into more complicated solutions!
Faulty or Defective Sensor
Tried everything and your Ceyomur trail camera still won’t record videos at night? It might be a sensor issue.
Here’s how you can check step by step.
Step 1: Switch your trail cam to photo mode
Step 2: Turn off the lights, and make it pitch dark—just like nighttime.
Step 3: Walk across its path
Step 4: And then check the SD card to see if any pictures were snapped
If there are photos, then the sensor is fine.
Now, switch it back to video mode and try the same thing.
If it still won’t record videos but takes pictures, it’s probably a battery issue.
But if there’s nothing at all, it’s likely an internal or sensor problem.
Before getting too frustrated, reach out to Ceyomur support for troubleshooting help.
Final Thoughts
There’s nothing more disappointing than missing out on those perfect nighttime shots because your Ceyomur camera isn’t recording. Hopefully, one of these fixes helps get your Ceyomur trail cam back to filming those nighttime footage. Usually, popping in a fresh pack of batteries does the trick. But if your Ceyomur trail camera still isn’t recording at night, you should reach out to Ceyomur customer service. They can walk you through more fixes or let you know if there’s a bigger issue that needs sorting out.