Can you use this camera outdoors? Thanks!
186984
Hi SS, yes I have several outdoors and they installed easily and have withstood the heat and rain well.
186985
Yes- it's a fake camera, but has the housing of a real one including the hardware. I have mine mounted to the stucco and has been exposed to all of the elements: rain, wind, sun, etc. It's a GREAT deterrent.
186986
Yes you can use these cameras outdoors however they need to be placed under a roof overhang or some kind of cover to protect them from the elements. I've had my system up and running outside for close to 6 months and they are as good as gold.
186987
YES! That is where I have them.they even come with wire so I drilled a small hole and ran them into the siding and caulked the hole so it looks professional and hard wired.
186988
Yes and it is NOT plastic. It is a real housing just without the electrical components
186989
Sorry, but I returned the cameras because I didn't know they were dummies when I ordered them.
722766
Carl,It is specifically designed to be an indoor camera. It can probably work outside as long as you shield the camera from rain, ice, snow, or dust and the outside temperature falls within the Camera's operating temperature range. Otherwise, the camera will not last long being exposed to the elements and in any case you void the warranty!
2090523
It is not an outdoor cam or weather proof unless maybe you have under a over hand and you would have to have a USB AC power source. You can kinda use it as a back up cam but only if you make sure the screen is on as it shuts off after 3 mins.
1795779
The camera can use a wireless network or be connected to an Ethernet cable. But either way it needs a power cable to work. You would need to run an outdoor outlet conduit box and have it power that way. But this is by no means a full weatherproof outdoor camera. At least not by my standards. Look into the outdoor vandal proof dome cameras.
828346
If you put the camera in your window facing outside (like mine is) you can use it to capture outside activity, this camera is not weather-proofed and is to be used inside only!
2222829
The camera is weather proof, as long as it is not exposed directly to rain or snow. Mine is mounted under the eaves near the front door and I have not had any problems so far.
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
1061943
The LBN511 is meant to be an indoor camera. You can use it outdoors on a clear day, but you can't install it outdoors.
2215550
No. These are great indoor cameras (I have 5 of them) but they aren't suited for outdoor use. I use the Foscam outdoor camera for that and it works great. Agasio makes a good outdoor camera that has the same pan
2215549
I've used a total of 10 Foscam FI8910W cameras over the past year or so. I tried to install a few of the cameras outside with little to no luck. They work perfectly indoors and I can highly recommend the camera. However, I would think twice about using them for outdoor use. I live in WI and the wind and freezing temperatures did not agree with the cameras. More temperate conditions may yield other results.
303103
Yes it can as long as the rain or weather does not get to it. However, I would think you would want a more substantial video camera set up for outside security on a regular basis. It is not a heavy duty item. Also, the battery life is very short so you'd want to plug it into an outlet.
1350813
They do sell waterproof outdoor enclosures that can be used for mounting it outdoors, but they cost as much as the camera itself, so you'd have to really want it. If you have a suitable location under soffits it may be okay, but I've just been placing it indoors looking out a window, which works well enough. Outside would be a much better view and the IR illumination could be used, but could affect long term longevity.
649303
Honestly, this camera is purpose built for street photography in daylight or overcast daytime outdoor conditions. I've found it to be quite wonderful in that kind of lighting. In low ambient lighting situations, I've found this camera to be quite poorly suited.
440860
If the camera and receiver are in a protected location where they will not get wet, it can be used outdoors. Examples would be: under the eaves by a front door, under eaves in front of garage, or a covered porch or patio. However, there are two challenges: 1) if you mount the receiver outside, you would have to run the AV cables from receiver to monitor, which would most likely be inside, requiring a longer cable, 2) if you put the camera outside and the receiver inside, you would probably not get a real clear picture, because the signal would have to go through the walls/windows.
410759
will it work outside. yes. will it handle weather? no. If you are looking for an outdoor camera foscam makes a few good ones that are affordable. They look like long gray/white rectangles. This one will not handle weather, but the other ones will! good luck.
2174933
Yes, we have all of our cameras set up outdoor. I highly recommend this system. We've been having it for about 6 months and we love it. It works great!
1511023
No this camera is not weather or designed for outside. You will need to use the air cam bullet