Would you recommend this for outdoor use? If not, is there a way to protect it from the elements?
1667574
I have a couple of these outside in the Colorado mountains on the side of the house... So far they have worked great down to -20... Very surprising. I have no idea how long they will last but, these are so inexpensive I figure if one goes out easy enough to replace. I have a few others cams of different brands in the long outdoor enclosures and can't tell any difference in performance.
1667575
One remark to my camera though. I bought my cam mid 2013 and it is branded VeevoCam. They may have improved the camera and/or firmware during that timeframe.
1667576
I would recommend it for outdoor use, as long as you could install some type of water-tight globe over it. It is not built to be directly exposed to the elements. The power cord with AC adapter is rather short, so you'll have to install some type of covered power outlet as well. I think it could work, as long as you have a long overhang or something. I wish I could offer more advice, but I use my cameras indoors.
1667577
I am using in door only, sorry I didn't tried it in out door and I have no idea about how to cover
1667578
I have one installed on an open-air porch area, where the camera is protected from rain by an overhang. It seems fine there. It's worked down into single-digit cold this winter.
1667579
I cannot recommend this cam for outdoor use mostly because it has no infrated filter which does alter the colors. Also, between sunset and rise apparently the sensor for the ir leds will let the picture flicker for quite some time. Even it is not build for outdoor use, if you install it in a covered spot, it will do. At least when you life in northern california. Not sure about temperatures below freezing.
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.
187516
As in, is this rated for outdoor use? Not sure. I don't think I'd put mine outside...
417078
Our grill stays outside. We have a cover for it which I'm sure protects it from the elements and that would be my recommendation to make sure it doesn't corrode in any way. Also, the cover keeps it clean so I would imagine you use a cover anyway.
633449
I don't think it's designed for outdoor use, if you are using a totally waterproof outlet cover it would probably work OK.
161275
I have no experience on this. However, I do not think that the unit is for outdoor use. Please consult with the vendor. All the electrical stuffs are up on top of the unit; and the cover on top is not water or weather proof. I also do not know whether the walls will withstand the outdoor weather. Please note that there are units for outdoor use.
2122645
It is not water proof nor is it meant necessarily for outside use... I have not used it outside. I also feel the dirt and dust that could get into it would be a problem. It would work outside, if you have a place to plug it in, I just don't think it will last outside. Also I'm just a consumer so...
2193197
NO! It is not strong enough to withstand weather. It is only for internal (inside buildings, houses, etc) use not for outdoor use.
2145374
I think it could be kept outside if it is covered. It is made of durable wood so I think it would sustain the heat but I don't think I would leave it out in the rain.
1775919
We have ours outside "sort of" protected from the rain. Works like a charm (so far--had it over the winter).
521909
Sure you can use it outdoors. It has a small battery box on it that would probably be completely ruined, but you are free to put the thing any place you want. Just don't expect it to last long out there if it starts raining...
1788055
I would not use this outside unless it in an area that is protected from the weather. I doubt this would be water-tight and might fill with water if rained on.
2197409
I think it would be best not to leave it outside. Rain and wind would probably damage it. It seems very delicate.
2088918
If it would be fully exposed to the elements we wouldn't trust it to be water proof. Also,.not.knowing the climate in which you live, dust could be.an issue as well. It's a clever idea. I'd recommend draping it with a plastic table cloth when not in use. Then I think it would suit your need.
518126
I would suggest dissembling it for winter if you aren't going to use it. It stands up well, but it doesn't hurt to keep it out of the elements when you can!
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!
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.