Hi, I’ve read a few threads where customers have installed the WYZE Cam outdoors and thought I would add my version. My single daughter wanted an inexpensive way to monitor the goings-on outside her duplex. She already owned one WYZE Cam so I purchased her another for outdoor surveillance. I knew I wanted to use an sealed transparent box that I could mount above her garage door so I purchased the Uxcell 4.53"x3.54"x2.16"(115mmx90mmx55mm) ABS Junction Box Electric Project Enclosure Clear from Amazon. Small and unobtrusive the box was just large enough for the WYZE Cam, it came with a weatherseal strip and box screws. I only had to supply the deck screws to mount it above the garage door. I drilled a hole through the back of the box and through the garage wall. For a power source I ran an extension cable from where the garage door opener plugs into. She owns a Netgear R7000 router which has more than enough WiFi power and range to reach the WYZE Cam outside. It’s been up and running for a week and she’s quite happy with the results. [IMG_20180226_155406.jpg] [IMG_20180226_154823.jpg] [IMG_20180226_154834.jpg] [IMG_20180226_155357.jpg]

I bought a dummy camera and gutted it… [IMG_4]

I suspect you’re losing some of that 110 degree lens in there.

NEAT !!! I think I like your idea better than mine (which I plan to post soon) your idea is much more simple than mine ! If the white plastic inside reflects the IR too much maybe painting the inside flat black might help.

Mine are in lighted areas at night so no need but yes for sure, paint the inside black, at least around the rim and the hood.

From all of this @Marcin R&D must recognize, people need help. Outdoor version in development I think… @UserCustomerGwen

Yes, it’s in development. Not really necessary at this point, but here’s where you can vote for it: [image] Outdoor/Weatherproof Wyze Cam Wishes Granted We’ve been working on the outdoor camera with our manufacturer! We’re still in the design phase though so we don’t have any dates or promises to give yet. Some people have requested solar power but we probably won’t be able to make that work with the first version. We are investigating battery power though. Best, WyzeGwendolyn

Well, everything I was gonna say has already been covered. Thanks for bringing me in, though! :slight_smile:

On the WYZE Cam Pan can be protected with a Glass enclosure. I used a Display Dome which is heavy glass and runs $ 24-45, but just went to Target and in aisle B36 they sell a Glass Canister with Wood Lid. It sells under the name Threshold. Drilled a hole in the base to exit the USB and the lid holds on with a rubber gasket. [2019-01-17_15-23-35]

Survived 2 months in AZ above 100 all the time. Top temp was 115…

That’s what I wanted to know. Thank you.

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Yes, it’s in development. Not really necessary at this point, but here’s where you can vote for it:

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Installing WYZE Cam outside - one approach

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