You’re welcome! I hope you find a solution for this issue. I don’t think flashing the camera to make it a webcam will help anything.
However, manually flashing the FW on the v2 cam to v4.9.5.115 may clear up the issue. This version doesn’t make it a webcam. It will work as a standard Wyze cam which can be updated afterwards to v4.9.6.156.
Do you really think with the Wyze cam being under a roof overhang and being high enough on the wall, any rain is HIGHLY unlikely to ever be a problem? We have several mounted under roof overhangs, under hand rails, even attached to the bottom of a Martin house and havent had any problems with moisture/weather. Seems a bit overkill. I would be more concerned about condensation, heat build up in a sealed box and accesssibility for any technical problems. These cameras do seem to be a bit glitchy at times.
Is there any glare at night with IR?
You may be interested in the videos posted in this thread for examples of possible IR glare with the WCO
Also info on using a separate illuminator
I had an issue with ane of my V2. Suddenly I just stopped working. I did manually flashed my cam twice (I had to do it a second time cuz I was too impatient the first time), I was even able to flash it with the latest firmware v4.9.6.156.
I think a bad SD corrupted something, cuz after flashing it and changed the SD, everything is working just fine now…
BTW, I couldn’t make the old SD work anywhere.
@BinB1954
I guess flashing your cam could fix your issue too…
I live in Vermont as well and am waiting for my Wyze Outdoor to be delivered today. I have been using a ReoLink Argus for a few years, and have had ZERO issues with cold temps. The inexpensive solar panel is also a nice feature. And a free level cloud storage option available as well.
Here is some good info from @tomp (w/links) regarding uSD cards. Seems to be the source of many problems.
My camera is mounted inside behind a glass door, with lights in the street so I disabled the night vision /IR and the picture/video looks great. All you need is a little light on your porch or street.
How did you install it? I’ve been thinking of doing that too but not sure how. Is it better to use the outdoor light fixture, or is it best to run a cable
That’s what I was looking for. So you were able to use a light bulb as well as the camera then? Any special lightbulb that you have to use for that set up?
And no problems? Which socket adapter? And what kind of light bulb? Does it have to be a special one?
I use that same screw in the light socket option to power a V2 cam. The bulb should be the same bulb you had in there previously… Just need to be aware of clearance space at the bottom if your fixture is totally enclosed at the bottom…
Are you using the outdoor light fixtures to hook up the cameras outside? What kind of adapter are you using. I want to do the same with my v2 and pan cam
Thanks Yolanda
are you seeing any damage or distortion because of overheating or does it overheat?
@ygomez0721, here is a suggestion I used for lighting. It may work for you. You can find it at 6:30 in this video.
I like Life hackster videos. I saw his idea and I liked it. I’m going to try it out. thanks
You’re welcome. Yeah, he’s pretty good. Hope it works out for you!
thanks
that’s exactly what I want to do. could you please tell what kind of bulb you used and what type of adapter? this set up is perfect. But i would also like to know how is the camera with the weather. I live in Ohio and when it gets cold, it gets cold, and we’ve had summers no more than 95 degrees
why use this combo? why not just use the socket? wouldn’t this be a tight fit in the outdoor fixture?
Also, do you find the camera doing well in extreme temps. I live in Ohio where the winter gets extremely cold and the summer gets about 95. , I’m asking because I want to do this exact set up with my light fixture outside.