Arizona summer is a camera killer

I want to start by expressing my appreciation for your product. The system’s intuitive design and straightforward setup process have been incredibly helpful, and I’ve found the devices to be relatively easy to troubleshoot when needed. I’m so satisfied with my current experience that I’m actually expanding my setup to include six additional cameras. Clearly, I’m a fan of what your team has created!

That said, I wanted to share some feedback and inquire about a challenge I’ve encountered. Living in Arizona, I’ve noticed that the extreme summer heat here has caused issues with the longevity of the cameras. Specifically, I’ve experienced at least two cameras per year failing due to the high temperatures. While I understand that outdoor devices face a range of environmental stresses, the heat here seems to exceed what the cameras are designed to endure.

I’m wondering if your team has any plans to address this issue by implementing enhanced heat dissipation features, such as improved heat sinks or other thermal management solutions. I believe such an enhancement would be invaluable for users in warmer climates, ensuring the devices can handle the rigors of outdoor use in extreme heat conditions. It would also align well with the cameras’ designation as outdoor-rated products.

Currently, the cameras’ affordability has made replacement manageable—even when failures occur outside of the warranty period. However, as my system continues to grow, I foresee a point where the costs of replacing cameras due to heat-related failures may become unsustainable.

I believe this is an important area for improvement, as it would not only benefit customers in regions like mine but also strengthen the overall reliability of your product line. Knowing that the cameras can withstand harsh conditions would provide peace of mind and further solidify my loyalty to your brand.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my feedback. I’m grateful for the quality and value your team has already delivered, and I’m hopeful that this feedback might contribute to making an already excellent product even better. I look forward to any insights or updates you can share about this matter.

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Welcome to the forum!

Nice to hear kind words. This a is User-to-user forum so I hope your idea gets forwarded to the right party. You might want provide some details to a wishlist. A moderator should be able to help.

I have never experienced hotter weather than when I exited my air-conditioned car in Phoenix to visit an In-and-Out. Even heat in Venezuela and South Florida doesn’t come close.

Hopefully winter is coming soon.

I once made a client call in PHX. 115°F in the shade. But Coachella, CA is probably worse. My car’s 3rd brake light fell due to the heat. And the rear view mirror’s internal coating melted.

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