# V3 Solar Panel + Battery

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**Category:** Cameras\
**Tags:** cam-v3, iphone-ipad\
**Created:** [November 5, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/v3-solar-panel-battery/347597 "2026-11-05T18:11:54Z")\
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After getting a Solar Cam 2K, and being quite disappointed in it’s performance compared to my v3s, I’m back to trying to setup a solar + battery setup for my v3(s).

On continuous record, the v3 pulls approx 1.75 watts. My meter shows it bouncing between 1.5 and 2.0 watts, regardless of IR lighting, motion in frame, day/night settings etc. I believe the real number is between 1.5 and 2.0, and the meter can only display as accurate as 0.5 of a watt. So I feel 1.75 watts is a solid usable number.

I wish I had done this years ago. I love the v3s.

Found this on Amazon, arrives tomorrow for testing. I’ll be charging it fully from house power, and seeing how long until it shuts off. 40W of solar should be a lot to work with. if we assume a 80% (good estimate?) round trip from the panel to battery to device, that’s 32 watts/hr = 32wH.

it will take 42wH/day to run the camera, so we need, let’s call it, 2 good hours of sunight/day to keep this puppy operational. so, I think it should work well. Maybe it could support 2 cameras depending on sunlight.

> **[Amazon.com : VUEBEE 40W Solar Panel Kit with 24000mAh Battery for Security...](https://www.amazon.com/VUEBEE-24000mAh-Security-Adjustable-Waterproof/dp/B0FSQWRLWG)**
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> Amazon.com : VUEBEE 40W Solar Panel Kit with 24000mAh Battery for Security Cameras | 5V/12V Adjustable Output, USB-C & DC Plugs, IP66 Waterproof, 360° Adjustable Mount : Patio, Lawn & Garden

If we assume this is a 12v battery (not defined, but it outputs 12v or 5v), then it should be approx 288 watt hours.

if we round down to a more likely 250 watt hours, we get 143 hours of power, or about 6 DAYS of power without sunlight.

I have no idea if it will deliver on that capacity, but I will surely be testing it.  
I have no affiliation with amazon or Vuebee (very stupid name) or wyze.

My specific use case calls for a v3, in a remote area, where my wifi works fine, and I’m not keen on running 200’ of extension cord.

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**Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/v3-solar-panel-battery/347597/2 "2026-11-05T19:23:07Z")

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Yeah there are others that have used wired cams along with one or more solar panels and battery bank (one that supports pass through charging), that’s essentially what this setup is doing, just pre-integrated for you. Should work pretty well and have extra capacity for cloudy/rainy days.

Of course you’ll often find the mAh rating of these no-name (“all caps” brand) battery banks is lower than advertised, and they aren’t always the best longevity, but sometimes they’ll surprise you. Obviously cold weather will reduce the capacity too.

If you are able, I’d enclose what you can in a weatherproof box regardless of what rating it claims.