Would you recommend this for outdoor use? If not, is there a way to protect it from the elements?
2050888
These cameras are not intended for use outside. They can't get wet. However you can use them. I have one mounted under the edge of the roof to give it some protection from the weather. I also modified a dummy housing to fit one camera. When you do that you can't use the globe because it reflects the infrared back into the lense
2050889
unit made for indoors only. other types of cameras are made for outdoors but are more expensive. you can search on amazon for them
2050890
As is, absolutely not. It would have to be enclosed or somehow protected from the weather. If enclosed, condensation may become an issue, causing a poor quality image and possible damage to the camera. Best to go with a camera that is made for outdoor use. Keep in mind the WiFi range limitations when you decide where to locate the camera.
2050891
We've had one hanging upside down in a cold/hot, dusty, humid barn for the last 3 years. Temps well below zero at times. Fired it up again today and it's working great. You could keep the rain and bird poop off of it by mounting it upside down under a frisbee. You can flip and mirror the image in the software.
685267
It looks like it could withstand an occasional rain or light snow storm. I wouldn't let it sit outside the whole summer without protection, nor let snow pile up around it. Nonetheless, this is just my speculation as I've never had opportunity for it to get rained or snowed upon.
313635
I would not leave this outside or expose it to water/high moisture conditions. I am not sure but would be surprised if it had any weatherproof indications.
884759
I do not think it would be reliable for outside use. Sun would deteriorate the plastic material, and I doubt it would be water tight, so rain could get in.
59047
It's lightweight so I would anchor it and put a coat of rustoleum paint or something to weather proof it a bit more. Keep mine in the garage so weather isn't an issue. Going on 4 yrs of use and it's in the same shape as the day I set it up.
2136225
We have had this lantern on our front porch for about 6 months now. I really like it, but I would be cautious about an uncovered area. Is it protected from the wind and elements at all? We have had one of the glass sides come loose. Thankfully, it didn't' fall down and could be easily re-adjusted.
520401
This is for indoor use. Having said that, I have had two outside under some eaves for three years now, outside of direct exposure to the elements. I know full well that, one day, some weather event will probably knock them out. If you need an outdoors version, there is an alternative weatherproof model from Sharx Security. I have one of those too - it's great!
287843
The other answers are pretty accurate. I don't believe this would serve you well outdoors unless it was well-sheltered from any moisture. The metal is not easily discernible, but is likely heavy tin with a bronze-like top finish. It's sturdy but not built for wear and tear. We also use it as an interior wall sconce and have no complaints whatsoever.
1388710
it should be protected from rain and freezing temperatures.so it can be mounted outdoors but in a weather protected location (ie. a box). used mine under a tarp one summer.
915985
We have this mounted on our front porch. It is protected from direct rain and sun. It might rust eventually if you have it out in the elements but it works great for people to drop things off for us in a secure place when we are not home.
2154338
I would not recommend it for outside use, its for indoor items that you constantly have to plugin and unplug, like cell phones, coffee makers, things like that. Outside have ground fault, if it gets wet if trips the fault. This item is not made for being exposed to the elements as far as I can see.
2155176
Yes, I would advise securing it somehow, or maybe not leaving it in harms way during extreme weather conditions.....
824177
Obviously it's made to be mounted out side. I don't think it could withstand constant water exposure but occasional moisture, wind blown rain, doesn't bother it. It's battery powered so if you are concerned about a shock factor there is none.
965819
The is not labeled for outdoor. I'd suspect the exterior coating would become brittle and break down under UV and weather exposure.
2206183
I don't know what the manufacturer says about outdoor use. It looks to me like it could be used in a covered area like on a porch but it wouldn't holdup up in a wet environment. Since its battery operated it would also be subjected to corrosion in a salt air environment if you live in a coastal area. The unit itself works quite well although I did not like the Velcro adhesive so opted to use screws.
1774534
No,it is not intended for outdoor use, however if it is placed where it will not be directly exposed to the elements, it should be fine. If you place it under a porch, gazebo, or similar protection, so that it isn't soaked by a rainfall, there should be no worries.
2283223
I doubt that it is rated for outdoor use. Perhaps in a weather-protected enclosure you could.