# Adapter overheating **URL:** \ **Category:** Cameras\ **Tags:** cam-v3\ **Created:** [August 5, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911 "2022-08-05T22:01:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![poland256](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@poland256](https://forums.wyze.com/u/poland256)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/1 "2022-08-05T22:01:09Z")
Has anyone had an issues with the adapter of the wyze Cam V3 overheating. I have had that issue and have a concern that it may cause a fire. ---
**Author:** ![spamoni](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/spamoni/32/34695_2.png) [@spamoni](https://forums.wyze.com/u/spamoni)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/2 "2022-08-05T22:53:58Z")
Some have had the adapters over heat. if it is, you may want to switch it out to be safe ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Bam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/sam_bam/32/27630_2.png) [@Sam\_Bam](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Sam_Bam)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/3 "2022-08-05T23:25:04Z")
Yes, and no. Its not uncommon. Most of us don’t pay attention to when an adapter is getting too hot. Glad to see you noticed. Likely happening to some of your others (and ours too). Usually means the attached device is drawing marginally more power than the adapter can support. Its been my experience that the Wyze adapters are safe, but just barely provide the power the camera needs. And I complicate matters when I use a different cable, too long or not same specs. I have solved many of my fluke like issues with Wyze cameras by replacing the adapter with better quality. Such as high amperage, not much higher, but it eliminated “hot adapters” and helped with other intermittent camera problems. Just my personal experience. ---
**Author:** ![bryonhu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/bryonhu/32/122736_2.png) [@bryonhu](https://forums.wyze.com/u/bryonhu)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/4 "2022-08-06T00:37:10Z")
Wyze Adapter catching on Fire… > [@Wyze USB power adapter Caught Fire and Melted AC Prongs](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-usb-power-adapter-caught-fire-and-melted-ac-prongs/200798): > > Wyze 3 OUtdoor Camera caught fire, melted AC prongs right off, caught fire. A REAL HAZARD!! I have had Wyze cameras for 3 years and no problem except this fire. Could have been tragic. Not getting any response from WYZE. HOw can I get some answers??? Thank you. > [@Fire Cam V3](https://forums.wyze.com/t/fire-cam-v3/201596): > > Has anyone else experienced a fire with their cam v3 power brick/adaptor? Mine was plugged into the Wyze connector and then into the GFI plug and it caught on fire and melted the power brick/adaptor and the side of the house is all black where it burned. Very dangerous and should not have happened. I just found it and it is a Saturday night so support is not available. I will contact them Monday morning. > [@Has anyone else experienced a fire like event?](https://forums.wyze.com/t/has-anyone-else-experienced-a-fire-like-event/51931): > > Has anyone else experienced what’s seen in the picture provided? The burned out plug in the surge protector was the very plug the Wyze camera was plugged into. I feel that it’s noteworthy to mention that all of the equipment attached to the camera is the original equipment that came with the camera. I really liked the camera, but I seriously don’t know what happened in order to cause the problems seen in the picture. Please advise! I will definitely contact customer service. Will onl… ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Bam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/sam_bam/32/27630_2.png) [@Sam\_Bam](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Sam_Bam)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/5 "2022-08-06T01:17:11Z")
Good work. This is one of the many reasons we need you here. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Newshound](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/newshound/32/71715_2.png) [@Newshound](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Newshound)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/6 "2022-08-06T03:28:35Z")
Don’t use the indoor adapters outdoors. That doesn’t work well. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dave.bootsma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@dave.bootsma](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dave.bootsma)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/7 "2026-06-25T14:42:26Z")
I only have the problem on a wyze came that gets it’s power by piggy back another. If I unplug for awhile comes back but I’m sure the adapter can’t handle 2 cameras. Is there a special adapter for this? ---
**Author:** ![StevenA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/stevena/32/98871_2.png) [@StevenA](https://forums.wyze.com/u/StevenA)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/8 "2026-06-25T15:13:05Z")
I am in the habit of power cycling my v3 cameras once every month or two. I pull the power adapter out of the wall wait a few seconds and plug it back in. Over the past 4 years they all feel slightly warm and I feel this is a good way to periodically check for overheating. ---
**Author:** ![dave27](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@dave27](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dave27)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/9 "2026-06-25T17:59:11Z")
> [@dave.bootsma](#): > > I only have the problem on a wyze came that gets it’s power by piggy back another. If I unplug for awhile comes back but I’m sure the adapter can’t handle 2 cameras. Is there a special adapter for this? You need to make sure your adapter puts out enough to handle two cams. The adapters that come with the cams are designed for a single cam. What cam models and what do you mean by piggy back? What is the rating of your adapter (1000ma etc)? ---
**Author:** ![StevenA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/stevena/32/98871_2.png) [@StevenA](https://forums.wyze.com/u/StevenA)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/10 "2026-06-25T21:18:12Z")
> [@dave.bootsma](#): > > I’m sure the adapter can’t handle 2 cameras. Is there a special adapter for this? Here is a good thread on higher Amp power adapters. > [@Buy a better Power Adapter](https://forums.wyze.com/t/buy-a-better-power-adapter/268057): > > Buy a better Power Adapter. Sorry, needed a title that got your attention. Bottom line: I replaced several (8) of my Wyze power adapters with much better quality (high amperage/wattage) and it improved my camera’s performance. Save you reading my lengthy post. Here’s the choices. [2 Port but used only one USB A Port](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09B6ZQZPR/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)[4 Port but used only two USB A Ports](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1MX4JBN/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I’m not selling power adapters. I don’t care if anyone buy these. I am only posting these links, because someone is going to ask which ones… ---
**Author:** ![Crease](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/crease/32/123254_2.png) [@Crease](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Crease)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/adapter-overheating/237911/11 "2026-09-23T21:19:12Z")
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