Power setup for v4 camera with outdoor kit

[jrnasman2000]

Hello everyone! Just bought my first camera and it arrived yesterday. I have it on my front porch. I also purchased the outdoor power kit as well for $19.99. I also bought the USB to USB 20 ft extension cable. When opening, I realized the extension won’t work with my outdoor kit. Is there a 20’ extension with both ends being a C or how could I make what I have work?

Thanks!!

[Crease]

Welcome to the Forum, @jrnasman2000!

@jrnasman2000

Is there a 20’ extension with both ends being a C or how could I make what I have work?

USB-C shouldn’t be part of this discussion at all. Cam v4 uses a Micro-B connector, as does Wyze Outdoor Power Adapter. If you need that much (20′) length, then the easiest solution might just be finding an outdoor-rated electrical extension cable so that you’re not experiencing the voltage drop that often accompanies trying to push power through long, thin USB cables. That drop can contribute to camera performance problems.

I realize that an electrical extension cable might not be the ideal solution, too, so sharing more information about your intended application might help community members to offer ideas or solutions.

2025-06-25T21:26:51Z Edit: While I’m thinking about it, I’ll go ahead and mention some third-party cables that I recently found to be an excellent fit. These are USB-A male at one end and Micro-B male at the other. If you have a suitable power adapter with a USB-A female port that you can keep protected in a box covering an outdoor-rated electrical power outlet (several Forum contributors have done this^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}), then you could potentially just use a longer USB cable to power the camera (20′ is probably okay, but 30′ might be stretching it). These are the cables I like:

Amazon.com : 2-Pack 10FT USB Power Extension Cable for Wyze Cam,WyzeCam Pan,YI...

Amazon.com: 2 Pack 20ft Power Extension Cable for Wyze Cam Pan,WyzeCam,Kasa...

You can read why I like them in another topic if you’re interested. Note that I have used only the 10′ cables indoors so far, but I would expect the 20′ cables to be a good fit and work outdoors if properly installed, as well. Again, what’s going to be the best solution for you will depend on your chosen mounting location and application.

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1. Running cable outside on brick wall

   I would still get a cover for your outdoor outlet something like this. The WYZE power adapter that came with the camera is for indoor use only. It would be safer in a covered box. I have two cams plugged into a covered vertical box that will fit two smart plugs and the power adapters plugged in an outdoor GFCI. Easy to install. [Screenshot (987)]

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2. Running cable outside on brick wall

   I’ve been using these for over two years in direct sunlight and freezing Canadian winters, they power two cameras at the time. Haven’t had any issues so far.

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3. Running cable outside on brick wall

   I would have recommended using conduit on the wiring. Too exposed and accessible and subject to being easily cut/vandalized. I have siding and use flat cables thru windows to inside outlets for power. A couple fully outside have cables tucked underneath siding and channeled down end caps to gfci’s outlets in the weatherproof box covers. I have never had a need for use of the outside adapters with my installations. I also recommend the use of a 90⁰ usb connector for the power adapter inside the w…

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4. Running cable outside on brick wall

   I just added the TayMac cover. Thanks for the advice, ya’ll. [IMG_5087]

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5. At the end of my rope with these cameras

   Outdoor outlet covers work great and are not expensive. I have two camera plugged in two smart plug in one of these. They come in larger or smaller sizes and different shapes. [Screenshot (1008)]

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6. At the end of my rope with these cameras

   I have these on all my cameras (all my cameras are outdoor). They’re all plugged into Kasa smart plugs, and the power supplies have a dual USB A ports supplying 2.1 Amps each. They are low profile and they perfectly fit including the smart plug. [IMG_1978] This is how they look when closed. [IMG_1977]

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