# Camera stops working in cold weather **URL:** \ **Category:** Cameras\ **Tags:** iphone-ipad, cam-outdoor-v1\ **Created:** [December 7, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379 "2022-12-07T16:44:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/1 "2022-12-07T16:44:48Z")
My outdoor camera wireless, stopped sending signals when the temperature reached-20 C. Well protected under eve. Brought into house started working agin in about 15 minutes. Looks like it froze up? Is this common? ---
**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:** [December 7, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/2 "2022-12-07T16:55:59Z")
From the Google: From past studies, scientists knew that most lithium-ion batteries start flatlining at about **minus 4°F**. Below this point, they don’t hold as much charge, and they aren’t as good as transferring it—meaning that it’s harder to use them for power. And the colder they go, the worse they perform. -4° F is -20° C which appears to be the magic number 🥶 And I think it’s cold at my place 🥶 ![IMG_20211227_112308](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/d/5/d599a968d5ab43feb32590266a2229dda53a43f6.jpeg) V3 on the driveway tree ---
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/3 "2022-12-07T17:40:12Z")
Well personally, I think that’s pretty useless. They need to advertise that magic number. Or only works south of the Mason-Dickson line. I’m in Manitoba Canada it’s currently-32 today. ---
**Author:** ![IEatBeans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/ieatbeans/32/33378_2.png) [@IEatBeans](https://forums.wyze.com/u/IEatBeans)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/4 "2022-12-07T20:28:58Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/8/d/8df2428cad1b9caf4691bb6d347fa9e7b32acec3.jpeg) From [wyze.com](http://wyze.com) ---
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/5 "2022-12-07T21:30:42Z")
Guess I missed the fine print. Good thing I didn’t pay much for it. Guess it’s time to find something that will work in the REAL world. Thanks ---
**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:** [December 7, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/6 "2022-12-07T22:05:05Z")
Even high-end commercial cameras such as WTI Sidewinder has a operating range of -34 to +74 C° The WTI Sidewinder is around $3500 EUFY Cams -20 to +50 C° Nest Cams -20 to +40:C° Some high-end Sony Cams are -40 to +60 C° Good luck with your search for a Security Camera 🥶 ---
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/7 "2022-12-07T22:41:00Z")
Guess my only option is to wrap a pipe heater on it ---
**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:** [December 8, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/8 "2022-12-08T19:37:17Z")
I run V3’s Wyze Cams outside which I ran low voltage lighting wire to each location then regulate the voltage down from 12v to 5 volts. If my area got as cold 🥶 as your area I would add a 12 volt small light bulb off the 12 volt side as a heater. Put bulb in metal tube to block light and attach to camera with some form of insulation. Maybe even have a temperature switch inline so bulb is off in warmer times. Glad my location is not as cold as yours is 🥶 On the high-end CCTV systems that are in extreme conditions they have heated housings for the cameras, but that route is not on the cheap \_$$$ [http://www.123-cctv.com/box-camera-housing-heater-blower.html](http://www.123-cctv.com/box-camera-housing-heater-blower.html) $$ plus a camera ---
**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:** [December 11, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/9 "2022-12-11T16:36:19Z")
Winter has arrived here, another winter of V3 cams in the environment. [https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/a/d/adbb9d0f8beb03481eb8a4a3aedfc2b939e93aa6.mp4](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/a/d/adbb9d0f8beb03481eb8a4a3aedfc2b939e93aa6.mp4) ---
**Author:** ![habib](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/habib/32/110070_2.png) [@habib](https://forums.wyze.com/u/habib)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/10 "2022-12-12T20:15:06Z")
The cameras generate some heat. Try and wrap the camera in insulation to trap that heat. Something like this or similar: > **[Owens Corning R-15 Kraft Faced Fiberglass Insulation Roll 15 in. x 24 ft. RF32...](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-R-15-Kraft-Faced-Fiberglass-Insulation-Roll-15-in-x-24-ft-RF32/205687672)** > > Owens Corning PINK Next Gen Fiberglas insulation installs faster because it's made like no other fiberglass insulation. PINK Next Gen fiberglass insulation rolls recover instantly, cut and split cleanly, ---
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/11 "2022-12-13T09:32:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from [Camera stops working in cold weather](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/9): ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/5/f/5ff93d817087586af21ed72fbe2cc1c6b67ea2e8.jpeg) Going to try this device, seller says can be run continuously. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/12 "2022-12-13T20:12:00Z")
If you’re going to run power to the camera you might as well upgrade to a V3 instead of the Wyze Cam Outdoor. Far more benefits in having a V3 ---
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/13 "2022-12-13T20:53:55Z")
I have a V3, what’s the advantages? ---
**Author:** ![TomG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/tomg/32/86260_2.png) [@TomG](https://forums.wyze.com/u/TomG)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/14 "2022-12-13T21:16:58Z")
At first glance I thought these were Santa garden gnomes ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/a/a/aac3a9dbba2b014764c6176146370269638ebaf9.jpeg) ---
**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:** [December 13, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/15 "2022-12-13T21:18:59Z")
V3 Advantages over the WCO Never need to charge a battery. Better Night Vision Can live stream continuously, WCO will run down battery quickly if live streaming. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/16 "2022-12-13T21:28:23Z")
The cones mark a small sink hole that will eventually be filled with rock. ---
**Author:** ![igunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b9bd4f/32.png) [@igunn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/igunn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/17 "2022-12-13T21:36:34Z")
Good idea thank ---
**Author:** ![Seapup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/seapup/32/118966_2.png) [@Seapup](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Seapup)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/18 "2022-12-13T22:09:05Z")
> [@igunn](#): > > I have a V3, what’s the advantages? Built in defroster… 24/7 self-generating heat. ---
**Author:** ![joeman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@joeman](https://forums.wyze.com/u/joeman)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/19 "2022-12-29T02:21:47Z")
They are little heaters for sure. ![flir_20221226T114924](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/4/e/4e14859c0a0b0bb17ab01550ad959d4ee5153dc8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![habib](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/habib/32/110070_2.png) [@habib](https://forums.wyze.com/u/habib)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379/20 "2022-12-29T04:31:28Z")
> [@joeman](#): > > They are little heaters for sure. Especially when live streaming, nice hand warmers 🙂 [Next page](https://forums.wyze.com/t/camera-stops-working-in-cold-weather/250379.md?page=2)