I'm thinking of putting this under the overhang of my garage, so it'll be exposed to rain. Any experiences with encountering rain?
185711
It's waterproof, so putting this under the overhang of your garage will work when it rains
185712
Nope, this device is weather or not wired via Cat 5e no interferance in video signal communication.
185713
The Foscam FI8919W Outdoor Wireless is waterproof, its designed for outside & rain.
185714
I'm not sure of what your question is about ,the housing is weather proof rain drops could spot the outside of the plastic lens. May have a problem if you live where the temps get very cold with pan and focus.
185715
Most competitive offerings provide specifications related to this question. Foscam does not. It would be expected that this camera's enclosure rating is IP66, suitable for outdoor use (that is rain, drizzle, etc.) It's always a good idea to find a spot that offers some protection from the elements.
185716
That is where I put mine... It is an outdoor camera, though just to be extra careful, I did put some silicone around the antenna base and the housing where any water may sit and seep in - just as an added protection...
1301399
No, I believe it is only water resistant. I have mine outside under the awning of my roof and it has done fine with the rain. Although, I would not leave it exposed to full on pouring rain.
936137
We have ours set up inside. I would keep it out of the rain. Remember that no matter how weather resistant a company claims something is, nature (weather) will always win. Cheers
1744779
I don"t know. I put it in the basement for this hard awful winter we have had. (northeast). I know with heavy rain it didn't have any problem. Sorry i can't help more.
1670295
I haven't used it in the rain, but I've definitely used it after it rained. I actually have it permenantly bolted to a car trailer that sits outside. I've had no issues.
850692
I would not put it where it gets direct exposure to rain. Mine is on the outside of a building, protected under roof.
2068994
Hi Rob, As far as I know I left mine out for about a week in the rain and I didn't have any problems. I only had mine up for a couple weeks for a party so it was just temporary. Hopefully this helps?
257032
I was also considering this product for keeping rain out but if it doesn't do that I won't bother... Anybody had any experience with rain? Is it actually waterproof?
956594
Absolutely that's where I have mine all the time! I'm not too sure about direct rain though! Mine is under overhang, but it has a guard for the top...
758850
I kept mine out over the winter. We had a couple of heavy snowstorms. Not a problem. As far as rain, airtight so far -- have had it about a year.
1239286
I use mine in my garage in Central Florida where the humidity is very high most of the year and not had any problems with it. Mine appears to be completely sealed against weather but I suspect it may leak around the contacts where it is plugged in, so never use it outside and exposed to the rain. I use stainless steel bolts, washers and nut on my batteries because they do rust/corrode.
1087525
I have mine in the garage although its not it the elements it has been great. I don't think you would have any problems with it being outside in the elements.
1670486
I do it all the time. I do get nervous in the rain. The garage shuts fine with the cord running out
1060518
Ours has been outside since November and is doing well. It is sitting on a shelf of an outdoor bar table and has some cover, but still gets wet if windy and it gets windy a lot...plus a lot of humidity here on the coast. An overhang would provide similar protection.
1647479
Mine has been fine in heavy rain and snow mounted to the outside of my house with no additional cover. Very happy with the unit.
375633
I have mine on the outside but under a roof on the deck, we use it year round out there. I would say no to any electrical product being used in rain.
1774053
We installed ours on an outside door last October. So far, no problems but the rainy season hasn't hit yet.