Discover Night View Mode on OBSBOT Tail 2

Low-light shooting has always been a creative challenge. Traditional cameras often struggle with excessive noise, blurred details, and dull colors when capturing scenes in dim environments. The OBSBOT Tail 2 changes that with its Night View Mode, purpose-built to capture clear images and true-to-life color even in the dark.

In this guide, we'll explore how Night View Mode works, how it performs in real-world scenarios, and share tips to help you capture stunning low-light footage with ease.

What Is Night View Mode?

OBSBOT Tail 2's Night View Mode is a specialized shooting feature tailored for low-light scenarios. Drawing on the solid night-shooting capabilities of the OBSBOT Tail Air, this mode integrates two key enhancements to elevate the camera's low-light performance:

1. Enhanced 2μm Pixel Sensor

The larger sensor is designed to capture more ambient light, significantly boosting the camera's low-light sensitivity.

2. AI-enhanced Night Vision Technology

OBSBOT Tail 2 combines an advanced AI Image Signal Processor (ISP) with a new AI noise reduction algorithm to redefine low-light imaging. The AI ISP processes low-light environment image data intelligently, while the algorithm reduces noise, preserves fine details, and avoids over-denoising blur — together achieving unprecedented clarity in challenging nocturnal conditions.

ai enhance night vision technology

Real-World Performance of Night View Mode

Watch our demo video to see Night View Mode in action across real-world low-light scenarios, showcasing its ability to transform challenging environments into stunning, professional-quality visuals.

How to Activate Night View Mode on OBSBOT Tail 2

Before enabling Night View Mode, ensure your OBSBOT Tail 2 firmware, OBSBOT Center, and Obsbot Start software are all updated to their latest versions. This ensures full compatibility and access to all features. Follow either of the methods below to activate Night View Mode:

Method 1: Via OBSBOT Center

Method 2: Via Obsbot Start

1. Open the OBSBOT Center software.

2. Go to the "Image" menu. Locate the "Night View Mode" option and switch it on.

locate the night view mode option and switch it on

3. For advanced adjustments: Navigate to "More" → "Media Settings" → "Night View Mode" to modify the media parameters as needed for your shooting requirements.

modify the media parameters as needed for your shooting requirements

1. Launch the Obsbot Start app.

2. Tap "More" and go to the "Camera" section. Turn on the "Night View Mode" toggle.

turn night view mode toggle

3. For detailed configurations: Go to "More" → "Media Settings" → "Night" to fine-tune the media parameters based on your preferences.

fine tune the media parameters based on your preferences

Important Notes for Using Night View Mode

Night View Mode and HDR are mutually exclusive — they cannot be active at the same time.
When Night View Mode is on, only frame rates ≤ 30 fps are supported.
Only Auto Exposure works in Night View Mode, with maximum ISO limited to 25600.
If there are multiple 4K video streams in Night View Mode, when any one of the streams is set to 4K@30fps or 4K@29.97fps, the parameters of the other 4K streams will automatically follow that stream.
You cannot switch Night View Mode (on/off) while recording, NDI (RTSP/SRT) output, or live streaming is in progress.
Under three conditions — Night View Mode enabled, device in portrait shooting mode, and any stream (recording/NDI/live streaming) set to 4K@30fps/4K@29.97fps — HDMI and SDI outputs will be unavailable, and a default static image will show.
The media parameters in Night View Mode only take effect when Night View Mode is enabled.

Conclusion

OBSBOT Tail 2's Night View Mode is a powerful feature that breaks through the limitations of low-light shooting, allowing you to capture stunning, detail-rich footage even in the darkest environments. By following this guide, you can easily activate and adjust this mode to suit your creative needs.

Don't let dim lighting hold back your content — explore Night View Mode today and experience the difference it brings to your low-light projects!