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The Infrared (IR) cut filter requires specific GPIO pin triggers to switch on when it gets dark. You may need to manually experiment with GPIO settings in the OpenIPC or custom script web panel to get night vision working automatically. Final Thoughts v380 custom firmware
If you are hesitant to completely overwrite your camera's operating system, an "SD card hack" or "boot script exploit" is the safest route. Rather than flashing the internal memory (SPI flash), you load specific scripts onto a microSD card. When the camera boots, it reads the card and executes commands to unlock hidden stock features—such as enabling a hidden RTSP server or opening a Telnet backdoor—while leaving the original firmware intact. Step-by-Step: How to Approach Custom Firmware Your video stream often passes through third-party servers