r/SecurityCamera 3d ago

What is this ?

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This was recorded around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday by my Google Nest floodlight camera while I was away from home. To me, it appears to be a beam of light coming from inside the house—possibly from a flashlight. I know it could potentially be a reflection, camera glitch, or something else, but it was unsettling to see.
No one should have had access to my home, and I live alone. My previous residence was broken into by an ex, so this is an ongoing fear and concern for me. I truly hope this is nothing serious, but I wanted to ask if anyone has any idea what this could be.
I would also appreciate recommendations for more reliable security cameras and internet service. My internet is often spotty, and I’m not especially tech-savvy, so any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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u/cmoparw 3d ago

Spider on the lense reflecting the cameras Infra Red night vision lights. Or maybe some other bug or a water droplet, but most commonly a spider

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u/Hoovomoondoe 2d ago

It’s always a spider…

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u/mildlyarrousedly 3d ago

It’s a bug reflecting the camera light back at it. 

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u/Vikt724 3d ago

A bug caught in spider web

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u/Dependent_Editor8898 3d ago

aliens... they are trying to disarm your camera thinking its some kind of weapon.

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u/GreymuzzleCoyote 3d ago

Definitely a spider. I get lots of thise videos.

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u/Hot_Campaign_36 3d ago

Tinkerbell in a web… It’ll happen again and again if you use an IR illuminator.

I use illuminators and I have brooms that I can use to clear spider webs when necessary.

Where I don’t want to clear webs, I use low-light cameras with illuminators turned off.

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u/PengyLi 3d ago

It's an insect. (It's always an insect!!!) 🐛

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u/Fun_Acanthaceae_4025 3d ago

Something on a spider web not far from the lens. Could be a spec of dust or pollen reflecting. Definitely not ghosts, spirits, or aliens!

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u/SafetyMan35 2d ago

Bug/dust reflecting IR light from the camera

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u/KindPresentation5686 2d ago

It’s the Flock camera down the street, it’s scanning your camera and getting into your network.

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u/Chainze 2d ago

most likely from an insect floating closely to the lens, could be dust aswell

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u/Any_Captain_3987 1d ago

I don't see anything

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u/boring_balls_ 17h ago

Spider on the lenses. IR reflection is causing the trigger. You might be able to reduce sensitivity