can i use it outdoors?
1482914
The manual (http://wink-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/Spotter_User_Manual.pdf) outlines a number of criteria that make this unsuitable for use outdoors - humidity (Water & Moisture-The device should never be used in, on or near water for risk of electric shock.), temperature (*Safe operating temperature ranges from 5 degrees-120 degrees fahrenheit. Using Spotter outside this temperature range may cause product damage.), etc.
1482915
I have to say this is the worse device I have ever purchased. I have never gotten it working and if I was not in Australia I would have sent it back. But the cost of sending it back is more then it is worth. I would say save your money.
1482916
We have 2 of them, one in our sunroom and one on our covered front porch,and they both work fine. I would not suggest putting them out on a fence or somewhere that they get direct exposure to the elements, but they work fine on our covered porch.
1482917
the short answer is read the manual online and the answer would be no. however it depends. do you plan on using the powered components like temp or light? If so I wouldn't be exposing to the elements. But under some sort of cover as a battery operated motions sensor for example. sure. For example I've tried it as a "you've got snail mail" and had it in the letter box and it works fine.
1482918
I would not use it anywhere, least of all, outdoors. I found the device to be completely unreliable--to the point of being useless--and returned it. It certainly did not seem like it was designed or constructed for outdoor use. Perhaps if it were under an overhang and not directly exposed to the elements it would "work"
1691542
Yes, but do remember that it is electric. You do not want it subjected to wet weather. The outside is a sturdy plastic so it should be fine outdoors.
174401
Yes, you can, we have ours outside in our backyard, all you have to have is access to an electric outlet to plug it in. So far it works great!
820553
While I have not used it outdoors I don't see any reason you couldn't use it there. It is very well made and one of the best things I've ever bought sight unseen. I am much happier with it than I imagined.
1486877
You could use it outside, however I wouldn't. It's very nice, probably too nice for outside
602612
I don't see why you couldn't use it outside. It might not hold up as well, but they are not that expensive. If it doesn't hold up to the weather buy a new one.
1575912
I don't know if it can because it doesn't specify....I would say not to use it outdoors because it can get damaged by the weather/elements. It doesn't seem sturdy enough to leave outdoors 24/7, but if you put it out only during the day and bring it in if bad weather occurs, I suppose it might be fine. However, I would advise getting one specifically made for outdoors.
883650
Yes you can use it outdoors. right now I have it in a fountain out side on my patio and works fine.
195744
Yes it can be used outdoors, I personally wouldn't recommend outdoor use unless you are going to use the controller in a outdoor green house or your tool shed or even your garage. If your going to run and extension cord to your garage or greenhouse with the unit it would be perfect, and at a good price for the quality. Hope that helps a little bit, good luck!
1063564
We live in Florida and use it inside not outside. I think you could, would you want to bring it in if it was gonna rain.
513674
Yes. It can be used outside. It is small and you may want to consider a larger unit. If you do fly outside, please would watch out for: 1) Wind and 2) Range as you may fly out of good signal strength and not be able to control it.
2198916
No, I would not leave it outdoors, but you could use it outdoors if there is NO chance of it getting wet.
2283223
I doubt that it is rated for outdoor use. Perhaps in a weather-protected enclosure you could.
362532
Yes, definitely can use outside. The only risk is going down any slope, there are no brakes, so flat areas are best. My kids love it, and well built, had it for over a year now.
690713
I don't use it outside. There is no reason it wouldn't. If my dog lived outside, I wouldn't hesitate to use it there. I would protect it from the sun damaging the plastic.
36094
Can be used outdoors, but unit is not waterproof, not to left out or used in wet conditions.
219677
I have one, It's not meant to be used Outside. Certainly if you put it outside, it will work, but I wouldn't want to get it wet or leave it exposed to extreme weather. I don't see it being capable of withstanding the elements.