Is this a good idea for my 6 and growing Wyze cams

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I have 6 wyze V2 cameras around the outside of my house and will be adding more soon most likely V3. I have the camera power cords all plugged into a UPS so I am covered during short power outages. Currently they are each pluged into their own AC adapter, I am wondering if this Anker USB Wall Charger, 60W 6 Port USB Charging Station ( link below) will power 6 of my cameras. I like to use it the clean up my wiring going into the UPS. Or should I be looking at something else or just stick with the wyze adapters. Thanks

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone-Galaxy/dp/B00P936188/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Anker&pd_rd_r=952d6284-5a96-4580-80ae-8eba02a76504&pd_rd_w=fOK0a&pd_rd_wg=MktBN&pf_rd_p=1bab02fc-c8aa-4cca-b327-723143611b3f&pf_rd_r=CV0W8P9EXC9VNT3Z9NJY&qid=1605806696&s=wireless&sr=1-3

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The V2 specification shows 5V/1000mA or 5V @ 1A or about 5 watts each.
Power in watts = (I) Current x E (Voltage). So yes, should be fine. :slightly_smiling_face:
Be aware there can be a voltage drop if you’re using an expecially long USB cable.

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Thanks for the info. I have been using 25ft cables and have not seen any problems. But I don’t think I could go any longer. I do have one spot I would like to put a camera but it would require a 50 ft cable. I not sure that would work.

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I’d just hook it up and see if there are any problems.
It could be calculated if the resistance of the wire and the amount of current draw were known. Generally a 10% voltage drop is tolerable (5% for motors). Really, no worries.

Just wanted to make you aware in case like yours, where the camera with a 50’ cable was experiencing erratic behavior.

Also be aware of induced noise when running cable parallel to (or near) fluorescent light fixtures or garage door motors.

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