will this camera function properly if you set it inside of a window to record outdoors
274249
yes. thats how i use it. it is mountes inside window frame. i can pan it 180 inside or out.
274250
While mine is not set up in that location as I wanted to visualize the area where the three outside doors merge, I don't see why it would not work there. I was a touch skeptical about these cameras and the price of this dropped to under $100 so I thought it would be worth a chance. I have been impressed with the quality of the image and even my wife who was not thrilled with the purchase downloaded the app to show friends a live feed. The only issue with outdoor viewing with any of these cameras is where the sun will be at any given time of day. If protected I would guess this will provide you with good vision into what areas you want to see. Good luck. While mine is not set up in that location as I wanted to visualize the area where the three outside doors merge, I don't see why it would not work there. I was a touch skeptical about these cameras and the price of this dropped to under $100 so I thought it would be worth a chance. I have been impressed with the quality of the image and even my wife who was not thrilled with the purchase downloaded the app to show friends a live feed. The only issue with outdoor viewing with any of these cameras is where the sun will be at any given time of day. If protected I would guess this will provide... » Read More While mine is not set up in that location as I wanted to visualize the area where the three outside doors merge, I don't see why it would not work there. I was a touch skeptical about these cameras and the price of this dropped to under $100 so I thought it would be worth a chance. I have been impressed with the quality of the image and even my wife who was not thrilled with the purchase downloaded the app to show friends a live feed. The only issue with outdoor viewing with any of these cameras is where the sun will be at any given time of day. If protected I would guess this will provide you with good vision into what areas you want to see. Good luck. « Show Less
274251
Yes if left in the day position only. The night camera light will glare off the window and block vision. Also sun glare can affect camera sight. However the camera will work through glass during the day and at night if outside is well lit.
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Yes if left in the day position only. The night camera light will glare off the window and block vision. Also sun glare can affect camera sight. Howeverthe camera will work through glass during the day and at night if outside is well lit.
274253
It will not record through the window AT NIGHT. The lights on it shine off the window. It works just fine during the day through the window. Better without the screen, but still is fine with the screen. I love this camera in every other way.
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It works well through a glass window. See an example here. The camera is behind a glass window.http://www.tenm3.com/blogs/?p=180Follow the link and click on the photo to see the live weather. The feed is from the TenM3 service
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I don't believe so. The motion sensor wouldn't work through the glass. Sensor signals would bounce off the glass and cause the camera to snap uncontrollably. You can mount it right outside, that's what it's designed for. I use mine for the same reason at my trash station, outside all year long, rain, snow, cold & hot, nice camera works well, you will catch them red handed.
797890
The camera will work and record without any set up. You will however need Windows to change the settings to mph and adjust the time zone. Did this once on a pc and have been downloading and viewing files on my Macs.
640449
Yes, I leave it on all the time. So if there is anything outside I can see it. It will also record
2081978
Ive only used indoors, but i assume if you have an electric outlet close to where you are photographing then you could use outside.
1636527
Not sure. Our camera is motion sensitive and used when we are away so we are not doing much recording (we hope).
828344
I prob wouldn't recommend it. There are cameras designed for outdoor use that are sealed properly from moisture and other potential damage.
1458451
The manufacturer doesn't list outdoor use for the camera. My opinion is that it is not weather proof in any way. It would probably work if enclosed in a glass or acrylic bubble however this unit is quite big and very wide when taking the antenna mount into consideration. I have one in a bay window with three panes and that works extremely well for 180 degree outside views.
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Well since its an inside camera. It can't handle NO direct rain, as well as bitter cold, there is no telling what the life will be of the camera. Humidity to temp fluctuations will greatly impact the operation. Inside or outside the IR requires a lot of light changes to switch from day to night. I have one in my garage with windows and can only use the schedule IR otherwise the IR stays on all of the time.
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It will not hold up outdoors in the elements unless you can mount it under an eve or some other place where it will be out of the weather. It is not weather proof. I would suggest not using this outdoors. I have used one in a basement for several years now and the quality is equal to many other cameras that I have. Works great indoors to disguise as a camera. Nobody pays any attention to it which was my intention.
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Yes. This camera works well indoor, but when I placed it outdoor - about 30' to 40'- there's no picture or video. Also, this is not a PTZ as advertised; it's a PT only. And, like the other comments, I'm puzzled why the glass cover moves in a pan/tilt, instead of just the camera.
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Sorry, I can't answer that question because the camera that I purchased was installed in South Florida. I can tell you that there does not appear to be any sort of weatherproof housing so it's very susceptible to the elements... hot/cold/wet/dry. The unit that I purchased didn't last a month before failed. If it's indoors it might last a longer. Good luck
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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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Yes, I have done so. The IR's at night will not shoot out properly and you will get a reflected picture. During the day, it is hit and miss depending. I have tried this with several different types of glass (dual pane, single pane, etc.) and when I have looked at the quality of the video, it is poor. This method also relies on how far away you set up your camera from the window, and the ambient lighting surrounding the area as well.
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I have all four cameras posted outside, although all are under eaves, and they work fine. There is the ability to zoom in on the images once they are captured on the dvr.
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Yes it will. I find the range may be affected somewhat, but I can setup my camera trained on the bird bath in my backyard and trigger the shutter using my Vello FreeWave remote from inside the house - approximately 50 feet away.