One of my biggest challenges has been trying to find ways to wire my Wyze cameras around my house. I would like more of an outside coverage and for many areas I can set them to look outside through windows. But even inside, using a power cord makes it a challenge when trying to mount them up high,…

[image] Newshound: Because it takes an extension ladder to get up there, I also installed a WeMo switched outlet in case I ever need to cycle the power to the cam. That’s excellent advice from @Newshound to add a WiFi switched outlet so that Wyzecams in a remote location can be rebooted (powe…

I have used three of these ext power cords with no problems so far. They now come in black also- now that all of mine are white! [image] Amazon.com: 2-Pack 25ft USB to Micro USB Extension Power Cable Compatible for... Amazon.com: 2-Pack 25ft USB to Micro USB Extension Power Cable Compati…

I’ve had no issues with the 25’ amazon cables. Have 3 cameras running on them and soon to have 3 more… not a bit of problems with them… (knocking on wood as I type) lol!

I used 12v alarm cable to extend the original USB cable so as to keep the drilling hole size as small as possible. Yes, you need to do some soldering to secure the wires joining. But note, the wires in the original USB cable is really thin and delicate, it will break if you yank it too hard.

How long have you made the cables? Just curious if going longer than the 25’ amazon cables is a possibility without causing any connectivity issues… and being able to customize the cable length for a neat instal would be an added bonus as well.

I have an application that I’m planning however I need at least a 35’ run… going to install a camera on my mailbox post to face back towards my house to get a full view of the front of my house and if that works another one in the garden on the other side of the driveway facing the side of the house…

For long wire runs, it’s best to feed 12VDC over standard 2-pair telco or alarm wires, and then convert to 5VDC at the camera with a dashcam power converter or similar. There are many posts on this forum describing this approach. For long exterior runs, cable that’s rated for burial can be used t…

I use these and haven’t had any issues plugging them into another camera or an outlet. [Screenshot_20190509-165418_Amazon%20Shopping]

These longer USB cables work great for a camera only. If you attempt to use these longer USB cables with a Camera and a Bridge it will not work. My bridge would stop working after a couple minutes.

Power Wiring Frustration

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Newshound June 2, 2019, 11:02pm 21

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Power Wiring Frustration

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