I too am interested in a lowcost outdoor security cameras. I now have a Yi Outdoor Camera which I purchased from Amazon for $89.00. The unit works basically the same as the Wyzecam in setup. The specs says this camera is 110 degrees with its setting distortion set to the barrel inwards. However, when I compare the image, your Wyzecam which also is 110 degrees, the image on your camera seems to show a wider area. Both cameras are 1080p. My wifi network is a mesh network has a coverage of 6000 sqft, so I donât think that connecting your camera to my network will be a problem. At present, I have 3 wyzecamâs, a Ring Door Bell pro, a Samsung setup with one outdoor and two indoor cams, and the Yi Outdoor 1080p. I still have a need to add a few more cameras to monitor my dog, when I am away.
One more thing, I noticed on the Web, that Logitech has the Circle 2 which is a 180 degree camera that is indoors. Its failing is that it does not have a SD/Card support, but requires a cloud support that is extra cost. The other feature I like about this camera beside the superwide angle, it the windows mounting kit that allows it to be mounted on the window from the inside.
I would second the battery pack usage instead of a cord for power. I would love to have this camera be wireless and use rechargeable batteries. Ideally, I would like the batteries to last at a minimum of 5 hours. The six foot long cable is not viable in some situations, so you will have to purchase a USB extended cable.
I have a farm and I would like outdoor cameras to be able to oversee pastures, the greenhouse, garden, etc. Since weâre in the northeast it would need to work at -20 F, which many other cameras already do. What would be a novel is to have a built-in wifi booster or something similar because none of the other cameras on the market work when I get them more than 40 feet from the house. A solar panel attached to power an extender? I donât know how but thatâs the only thing stopping me from wiring the place up with cameras. Thanks!
I really do wish you could activate night vision, but leave the IR lights off. Even if you put tape on the front to block the IR lights it still bleeds through other areas of the housing and has a bad glare on the window when trying to view outside. I have to put the face of the camera touching the glass, to get rid of the glare, but then I can not point the camera where needed. I messed with it all night, to only be left frustrated. The cameras are awesome for the price, but I was hoping the have these viewing outside through certain windows in my house.
+1 for waterproof. I have covered outlets that I can plug a 15-25 ft usb cable into but the location I want to mount the camera would be exposed to rain. I have two mounted to the inside of windows but the IR reflects at night. A waterproof enclosure would probably work even if a waterproof camera wasnât realistic.
I understand I can do that, but I am trying to confirm or deny my suspicion that someone has been coming onto my property at night. Leaving the lights on would just deter them, from entering the areas with light. I live on a couple of acres, and need to know if someone has been trespassing at night or not.
HairsAreNumbered. I had ours out in the coop as well. Coldest we had was about -12 since we got the camera. How did you get the time stamp in the upper left of the screenshot? In the app I only see the option to turn it off/on.
DONT make one with batteries. I have 4 arlo cameras and I spend so much $$ on batteries. just make it waterproof so people can use it outdoors.let everyone figure out their power source.may be weatherproof power plug encloseâŚ
Why not?. Here another security camera which runs on rechargable battery. It lasts few months before it needs recharge. (dismounted and chatged overnight through regular charger). Also can be connected to solar panel for continues rechage.
It would be nice to have a camera exactly like wyzecam, but for outdoor use (simple, basic features, good price).
Â
I have a Xiaomi Xiaofeng camera in my unheated garage which is subject to mild winters (I live in Vancouver, Canada). It works fine, but like Seattle, Vancouver gets very humid, especially during the rainy season. I would be concerned that having one outside, even under a cover, would not be good for itâs internals. It would be nice to have an outdoor version that consumes little power. I understand that some cameras have heated enclosures which can draw a lot of power. For me personally, one that is rated to -14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius) is ideal. I also wouldnât mind a simple plug and play option like the one you make, as vandalism/theft is not a major issue because it would be located in an unreachable area (unless you throw something at it). Not a fan of batteries either.
