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.

Some have had the adapters over heat. if it is, you may want to switch it out to be safe

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 e…

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Good work. This is one of the many reasons we need you here. Thank you.

Don’t use the indoor adapters outdoors. That doesn’t work well. :slight_smile:

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?

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.

[image] 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 cam…

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