Did you forget your model is wireless and you got a base station with it? I don’t see the basis for this complaint. I WANT to buy products from a co. that is constantly developing new variations and models! This is what a cutting-edge co. does! If you prefer products from a stagnant co. you shouldn’t have picked Wyze.
If you can use a wired outdoor camera you should definitely use this one. A wired camera that is not dependent on a battery will always give you a better user experience. Constant streaming/recording if you like. Image based motion detection vs. PIR. Everything about a wired camera will be better except the wires.
If you can’t get wired power to a camera, you must go battery powered and there will be limitations. You can’t do anything that is energy intensive like image based motion detection or constant recording/streaming. You just don’t have the ability to store enough energy to do anything like that. Your camera must literally be asleep 99% of the time drawing microwatts of power. You can’t argue with physics. But, if you can’t get wired power to a location, it’s the only game in town. That is the application of the Wyze Outdoor Cam - the situation were wired power is not possible.
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It appears that even though this is an indoor and outdoor cam, it only comes with an INDOOR suitable usb power supply. Does that mean if we want to actually use it outside we have to buy another USB power supply that is suitable for outdoors? Did the real price of this unit just rise in front of my eyes?
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The camera is wireless, you only charge it on demand, not wire it for power, I’m not understanding the question.
The v3 has no battery
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@alanizat The W3 is not wireless and requires constant power.
@MisterLuigi The indoor suitable power supply must be housed in an suitable outdoor enclosure or run the power supply inside w/a wire to the camera.
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Does the v3 use the same power adapter and USB cable type as the v2? I want to be able to just unplug my old v2 and plug in the v3 without having buy new 50ft usb cables and running wires outside my house all over again.
Sorry, I had just responded on a WOC, my brain saw the outdoor…on the same page now!
I haven’t seen the spec, but I can’t understand why a v3 that’s dual qualified would not have a charger and gear that is too!!!
How does the cable look to be sealed at point of entry to the charge port on the v3?
This is why a dual rated component is always a lot more expensive. It’s not just the camera, it’s the accessories. I was very surprised they. Didn’t offer this as POE, then your just dealing with the Ethernet seal.
Outdoor power adapter available soon. See v3 accessories webpage.
Yes, I saw accessories available, but I posit the arguement that if you sell a camera that is not just capable of being indoor/outdoor, but actually designed to be outdoor as primary function, that the product should ship with appropriate accessories,
If, for example, I had UL inspect a product and I had an indoor rated power supply, I would not receive a pass. How did they think this is okay?
Its the little details that burn down the barn.
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Well I would posit that its a $30 camera then. Just buy the adapter if you need it. Some people mount on the house, some people mount it on trees. The option of paying for only what you need is good.
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Now, that is an absolutely accurate statement, and core to my belief that they are creating their own bad press as a result.
Wow, I’m was good, until you decided that once again, Wyze is not responsible for their own errors. If I sell you a car, but the tires will blow up if you drive in the rain, are you going to hold me responsible, or just accept the loss and move on. It’s false and misleading, and when dealing with ekectrical danger, it could be criminally negligent.
They are digging a hole that Punitive Awards live to fill.
Wow, once again the crowds go wild as the King, wearing his brand new clothes, is told how beautiful he looks.
The indoor power adapter for the V 3 is 5 Volt 1 amp same as the V 2’s
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The camera is advertised as being indoor outdoor, the ampacity isn’t the issue, it’s the inability to use it and not kill yourself.
I’m actually wondering if UL knows they are shipping a cam adverstised and approved for outdoor, without an outdoor qualified power supply.
If cost is their only concern, ship it without a brick. Oh, wait, that would not fly with the consumer, so, selling one that might kill them is, cause that might not impact initial sales…
ITS THIS CRAP THAT KILLS COMPANIES AND A FEW USERS ALONG THE WAY
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This is the question that was asked and the question that I answered
“Does the v3 use the same power adapter and USB cable type as the v2?”
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You would typically want to run a long(ish) USB power cable through a wall to a USB power supply in your home (for instance in a garage). You might find an IP65 rated USB power supply that you could put outside somewhere but they aren’t common.
I’m running POE (Power Over Ethernet) cables in my attic out to my eaves where I have POE to USB converters. All the Ethernet cables which are carrying power only come back to an 8-way POE power injector. I’ve got the POE to USB injectors in utility electrical boxes in my eaves and I just drop a short (3ft/1m) USB cable to the camera.
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I get how to MAKE it work, my big issue, and they continue to exhibit the same behavior, is a shortsighted and in this case dangerous approach to meet a price point for the sole goal of moving units, regardless of long term impact,
The ONLY way to avoid injuries and damages is to have that brick RED BAGGED with warnings that it is in no way to be used outdoors.
This is a perfect example of why I am concerned for Wyze’s future.
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I asked the question about the indoor only power brick because I saw this as requiring the customer buy a $10 outdoor power brick Wyze will be selling as an “accessory.” In my opinion, that represents a hidden add-on necessary to use a MAJOR functionality of the device (using it outdoors). I think many customers would think an indoor-outdoor cam would come with a power supply that accommodates it’s CORE features. I would definitely prefer they saved some money and not include the indoor only power brick. Instead, replace it with a power brick safe for indoor and outdoor use. The overall modest increase in price would make for a better and safer product. IMO, of course.
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Supports Alexa in Australia or is that WyzeCam vV4?