I see the unit is not rated for outdoors. Will it work well through glass? I'd like to mount it inside, monitoring the outside through a window.
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The device, as an Ifra-red device is heat sensitive. I can drive in front of it with a car that has just been started, and it won't trigger. But if the car has been running and is hot, it will trigger. I can't tell you if it will trigger through glass, but since it seems to be most triggered by heat, I would not anticipate it. But I guess its worth a try.
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Interesting. I never tried one inside glass. Cannot see any reason it would not work since it views optical. I have some outside but under a roof. I have a wireless one taped to a tree in front of the house. It tells me when the mail goes.
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The device, as an Ifra-red device is heat sensitive.I can drive in front of it with a car that has just been started, and it won't trigger.But if the car has been running and is hot, it will trigger.I can't tell you if it will trigger through glass, but since it seems to be most triggered by heat, I would not anticipate it. But I guess its worth a try.
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It will not go through glass. It detects movement and body heat to activate.
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Andy, I wondered the same thing. It certainly looks to me like it would need total protection from weather outside. The software is a bit cranky but the camera works. I was hoping it would work looking outside through a window but it doesnt. It just sends a picture of its own refelection. Better suited as a nanny cam or the like than a security cam.
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The other answer is just wrong. He only has the illusion of it working some of the time. The fact is motion sensors (of this type) do not function through glass. (First paragraph on placement)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_infrared_sensor(See last paragraph)http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/security/question238.htm
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We have ours mounted outside our bedroom window and have yet to hear it running. Hope this helps.
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The other answer is just wrong. He only has the illusion of it working some of the time. The fact is motion sensors (of this type) do not function through glass. (First paragraph on placement) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_infrared_sensor (See last paragraph) http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/security/question238.htm
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I have never mounted it out doors. I have always had it mounted by a window indoors. You will need a signal amplifier with this. I recommend the Alfa AWUS036NH 802.11n 2000mW WIRELESS-N USB adapter.
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The manual states, "Use only outdoors." That might be because, "the exhaust gas and top of the unit is HOT!" The exhaust fumes might be an issue. But, I think you could safely mount the unit outside and just run the hose that connects to the shower head through a window. I would personally be totally okay with and feel quite safe doing that. Hope that helps!
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We mounted ours in the garage. I don't know if it can go outside. It works well for us!
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No. The instructions make it clear its only to be used indoors. If you mount it in a window, one side would be exposed to rain, dampness etc and would pose a fire hazard.
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It is not waterproof. I mounted mine right at the rear window near the top.
2202566
Although made for thru window application, this unit can be mounted thru the wall. Plus, it's an awesome unit, we are very happy with ours
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It is AC powered so you have to plug it in to AC outlet or extension cord. The motion detect is done via dvr. It will work during the day from behind a window but not at night since IR will reflect off the glass and washout the picture
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It is made of heavy duty plastic, so the unit itself would be fine for outdoor use, providing you have a wall or surface that you can mount it on.
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We have had a SkyScan for about 15 years and have always put the sensor on an wall outside of the house.I think if it were hung between a window and screen it would not be as accurate. We try not to have the sensor too far away from the inside mounted digital unit. Good luck!
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The outside antenna is mounted to the glass by an adhesive tape. it does hold very strong. Yes, an outside antenna will work a lot better. My midland wouldn't pick up a signal because we live in a rural, mountainous area. Now my signal comes in loud and clear, giving me great peace of mind and free time so I don't have to hang around the TV waiting for local weather reports.
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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.
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Yes, It works very well outdoors. I had to buy a cable 15 foot long to connect to my Camera DVR Security System. I had blockage from signal and this resolved it well.