Can this be placed on a covered patio, then viewed from anywhere? Does it need to be hardwired in?
744733
It says it's and indoor camera but if it is protected from the elements by a covered patio it should be ok. The camera is a wireless ip camera and does not have to be hardwired.
744734
Yes it can but note that the image resolution is 0.3 Megapixels. I purchased 2 of these and currently no longer use them.
1177691
It is designed to be mounted in a garage or shed. They make outdoor models if you need to put it outside.
1769534
I would search for an outdoor rated wire. I wouldnt consider this to be an outdoor cable unless you are running it in a conduit. For your POE question that is better answered by your power source then factor in the frequency of the cable. Here is a calculator to help. http://beyond-wifi.com/poe/poe-calc.html
787288
I would not recommend hanging it uncovered on a patio unless it could be taken down easily. It's not made to get wet or rained on and it would rust and corrode pretty quickly. One other note, it really needs to be attached fairly close to where you want the heat. Hanging high above would give you little to no heat. It's great attached about 36-48 inches above where you seated.
1780430
Yes, the wire has to be buried at leas 2 inches to protect it from the sun and any activity going on in such area.
2075490
I briefly left one of our units outside on a covered porch. It did OK. I wound up bringing into a garage. It would probably be OK outside, but I felt better to have ours out of the elements and out of view from neighbors, etc (glowing red light on the porch)>
1176863
This fixture can be plugged into a wall. It is already hardwired. I love my fixture.
1044752
No... You can hook it up to a tv monitor or computer but in order to view it on anything other than what it is hard wired to you will need internet connection ... It uses an ip address that you assign for when you wish to basically broad cast and you can set up a password to protect it from others viewing it ... Hope this helps !!
213167
I would mount it. The sensor is not perfectly flat on the bottom. Also the wind would knock it over. Mine is sensitive enough that I had to move a plant on the patio as when the wind moved the plant branches it would activate the sensor. If you are talking about the receiver it is flat on the bottom
301058
I would not recommend it for outdoor use. I would suggest something simpler where you could just lay out if you want something for outdoors. This takes time to connect and may not handle weather.
1016474
Technically speaking, it is not an outdoor camera. However, it can be placed outside if you mount it where it will not be exposed to direct or wind driven rain. Three of my six FI8918W cameras have been mounted outside for three years and they continue to function flawlessly. They have been exposed to extremes of temperature from below zero to nearly 100F as well as the high humidity of fog. They're doing just fine. Mount your camera on a covered porch, carport, or under a protected eave and it will be OK. Also, try mounting it upside down with a six inch diameter piece of rubber sheeting (available at Home Depot in the plumbing section) sandwiched between the base of the camera and the mount. The rubber will act as a drip shield.
986765
As the other responders indicate, the unit was intended to be "hardwired" on a wall - not plugged into an outlet, although that is possible using a homemade cord. Alternatively, there are emergency/security lights designed for plug-in use - one of which I also own and use (obtained from Amazon): Globe Security light (#32602). It can be wall-mounted or hung, but must be plugged into an outlet; the cord is reasonably long.
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Looking at the antenna, it's clearly designed to be 'indoors'. I guess it would work outside for a while, but longer term it might corrode - or the plastic may deteriorate.A more serious issue about putting it outdoors is the cable length - only a meter, so it might not reach the module.I bought some adapters to take the fitting to a BNC, and purchased an outdoor antenna on a long cable, but was many times the cost of the original unit.ALSO: If you are putting the module on a long (eg 4 meter) USB cable, use a high quality cable to avoid voltage drops on the cable, particularly if using the module with a baby computer like a Raspberry Pi. Looking at the antenna, it's clearly designed to be 'indoors'. I guess it would work outside for a while, but longer term it might corrode - or the plastic may deteriorate.A more serious issue about putting it outdoors is the cable length - only a meter, so it might not reach the module.I bought some adapters to take the fitting to a BNC, and purchased an outdoor antenna on a long cable, but was many times the cost of the original unit.ALSO: If you are putting the module on a long (eg 4 meter) USB cable, use a high quality cable to avoid voltage drops on the cable,... » Read More Looking at the antenna, it's clearly designed to be 'indoors'. I guess it would work outside for a while, but longer term it might corrode - or the plastic may deteriorate.A more serious issue about putting it outdoors is the cable length - only a meter, so it might not reach the module.I bought some adapters to take the fitting to a BNC, and purchased an outdoor antenna on a long cable, but was many times the cost of the original unit.ALSO: If you are putting the module on a long (eg 4 meter) USB cable, use a high quality cable to avoid voltage drops on the cable, particularly if using the module with a baby computer like a Raspberry Pi. « Show Less
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These are not outdoor rated. It is physically possible to put it outdoors, but I wouldn't expect it to last long! If you are looking for a good outdoor camera in a similar price range and POE check out the Ubiquiti line of cameras.
1094524
Not in the open, the panels are material. Might be ok on covered patio. It is very nice looking and quite sturdy.
1061650
No, I wouldn't say it's an outdoor device. But I did seal all the edges with epoxy glue to prevent moisture from getting into it, then mounted it outside under the eave of my roof to watch my driveway.
1759126
I do not recommend this for outdoor use, it is great for indoor use (do not place next to a window where direct sunlight will hit the lens). There is really no way to protect this from the elements without building something really bizzare to house it. I use the "Agasio A622W Outdoor Wireless Pan/Tilt IP Camera" for outdoor use. It has withstood heat (100 in the shade), rain, ice, snow and extreme cold (below 0) and is working very well