I’ve just got to say, my new WYZE Cam v4 is just wonderful. Got one the other day for our living room (for when we are away) and the picture quality is incredible. I just ordered another one that I plan to use to monitor our backyard. I found a good spot for it right above our back door. I plan to r…

[image] Antonius: I would still get a cover for your outdoor outlet :point_up: This for sure, which I agreed with when I believe @grapefruityoda was suggesting the same thing earlier in this topic , especially since you’ve chosen not to use the Outdoor Power Adapter. Then again, I live in an …

[image] Crease: :point_up: This for sure, which I agreed with when I believe @grapefruityoda was suggesting the same thing earlier in this topic , especially since you’ve chosen not to use the Outdoor Power Adapter. Then again, I live in an area where it sometimes rains sideways because of the w…

I took a few pictures of the area where my electrical outlet is on the back porch. As you can see, there is quite a bit of overhang and covering. But I am starting to lean toward getting the Outdoor Power Adapter. [IMG_5080] The outlet is behind the rolling sheves [IMG_5081]

[image] alfredojahn: I am starting to lean toward getting the Outdoor Power Adapter. I think I would for anything more than a temporary camera placement in good weather, at least where the power outlet is outdoors. If you do, then I hope the work you’ve already done won’t be a problem.

[image] Antonius: 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 ad…

Have used a bunch of those, they work well, can be either horizontal or vertical mounted by just moving a plastic pin from one hinge to the other (at least the ones I have that look identical are that way). Home Depot around here stopped carrying the TayMac line in favor of regular Hubbell (same co…

[image] dave27: It isn’t one I’d use in constant direct rain since it doesn’t seal quite as tight as some others I’ve used but for your use case should be more than enough (and bring you up to code too). I’m assuming your outlet or breaker is GFCI if all else fails? Yes, they are GFCIs. It w…

[image] dave27: At some point may want to grab a better quality (and likely smaller size) one from someone like Anker or similar. I’ve actually used a couple of these Amazon Basics one for a family member, they’ve been outside year round for 18 months now, sealed in a weatherproof box in both s…

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. [image] Nekmit Dual Port 3.1A Ultra Thin Flat USB Wall Charger with Smart IC, White :... Nekmit Dual Port 3.1A Ultra Thin Flat US…

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 o…

Running cable outside on brick wall

Cameras

alfredojahn March 29, 2025, 5:36pm 42

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

Power setup for v4 camera with outdoor kit

Pan Cam V3 offline

Topic		Replies	Views
Failing Indoor Power Adapters Cameras android-and-ios , cam-v3	41	777	October 7, 2024
The wonderfully weatherproof Wyze Outdoor Power Adapter! 10/14/21 Wyze News new-product	47	5963	January 21, 2022
Mount kit options for Wyze cam outdoor? Cameras cam-outdoor-v1	19	5078	October 30, 2023
Cheap outdoor camera mount and weather protection Tips & Tricks cam-v1-v2 , tips-and-tricks	29	13075	May 23, 2019
Where are you mounting your WyzeCams? Cameras cam-v1-v2	142	16223	December 24, 2019

Running cable outside on brick wall

Related topics