Should it work outside? My son couldn't get his to work when he went outside.
1451000
I would think it should but my grandson's spider only last a couple days at best and even when I bought new batteries for it, it still does not work.
1451001
The reason it might not work outside is due to the fact that the remote uses IR light (just like a TV remote) to talk to the robot. The sun tends to be far too bright and often overpowers the small amount of light from the remote control. Using it in a shaded area, or at dusk/dawn, should work fine - provided the unit is operating on a smooth surface and has sufficient charge in its batteries, of course!
1451002
Hi Kari, Here is what most buyers had to say; The batteries run out in record time. Won't walk on some surfaces. Don't last long. It's not just your son's spider, numerous people claim the same problem. Good luck.
349781
Mine worked fantastic for about 1 year pretty far down my driveway. Then I started having problems and no longer works. If it's out of the elements I would recommend. If not I wouldn't.
850413
I dont see why it wouldnt work outside BUT not what it is made for. Light is extremely bright so might effect neighbors and I would worry about it being damaged or stolen. Great light tho!
683551
I think the manual says it can be used outside. We have only used ours inside.
1270408
Sounds defective. Ours worked get for a couple years, then had trouble moving, buy then my son had out grown it.
1957617
Definitely not for outdoor. Check out this one. Same feature but for outdoor.http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047CKAN4?cache=40d06dd27a98aca3bc47a468517e9a74#ref=pd_aw_sim_p_1
1174168
Sorry, I'm no help either. I never thought to use it outside. One way to find out though!!! Let us know how it turns out.
472650
i have 2 one outside one inside.they both work fine.so far?outside all winter ,it was working las t wed. the last sunny day.if u are worried mountit inside in a window facing south mine workes fine that way.
1472687
Yes. Works best if it is outside. Just make sure it protected for harsh weather.
2038839
Definitely!!!! I would not leave it out in bad weather just in case but mine works great outside!!!!!
3262
I would say technically it would work outdoors, but I wouldn't do it. Like the others have said, I think the weather would affect it in many ways. Plus it weighs a ton!! Not fun or easy to move around!
2078420
Haven't tried outside... I imagine it would work fine if there wasn't much wind. Works great though....
1659305
no its not for outdoor , check out this B00IFG0UPG , or B00JBVHTLC , that is for outdoor
1374672
It could have gone bad. Try disconecting and the reconecting your climate controller so it can reprogram itself and see if it starts working.
366475
No. I believe it can only be used outside. I've only used it outside and it works great.
883648
It is fine to use outdoors. However, if you use an extension cord you will want to make certain it is appropriate for outdoor use.
1609475
I have been using it outside, simply because it's so cheap. 1.5 years later it still works. When it was under a roof overhang, it never failed, ever! Since then I've moved it to a tree and it has been through rain, snow, and freezing rain. The only thing that stopped working is being able to pan up (down and left/right still work), but that might have happened from being dropped.