will this camera work without being plugged in?
458446
No. Almost all DashCameras need to have constant power to work correctly. Even the high end expensive ones. A lot of them don't even have batteries in them at all and use the safer Capacitor
458447
It will work for several minutes running off a charged battery however for intended and extended use it must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
858630
you have multiple options. One of which is start/stop recording based on the external power. The camera only takes 5v USB power, which comes from the plug converted from the 12V.
1825689
It is a POE Camera, so yes you do not need to use any power, just POE with POE switch or POE injector.
1015796
the camera isn't wireless but the video monitor is. The camera must be plugged into a power source.
907069
Yes, the cameras need power. The battery connection is merely for testing purposes and will only provide power up to 15 minutes.
674167
The monitor must be plugged in but the camera's themselves can be battery operated. I just never found the battery operation to last all that long so I plug it all in.
1302424
It must be plugged in with the included power supply (wall-wart) -- it cannot receive power over ethernet like some cameras, and there is no internal battery option.
285662
What they already said- NO. But, I tried a "wireless" before and unless the camera has its own power (battery), it has to be wired to a power source. That turned out to be less do-able than this system with power and communication going thru same cable.
1808829
Hi Dmitry.. I dont think you can turn OFF the camera without pulling the plug. The camera seems to go to sleep mode when it is not in use . It definitely felt a little creepy to notice that I could not turn the camera OFF. I was able to set the times when it can ring , so that it does not ring in the middle of the night.
2045132
Not that I know of. It seems like anytime it is plugged in with Internet access, it is on. Sounds like that would be the function of some outside recording device if that is your intention. This camera simply provides a live feed. Good quality audio and video for indoors.
190140
No, only time you will use the network cable is when setting up. Once you engage the wireless mode, you can disconnect the network cable and place the camera anywhere within the same network. You do need to plug-in the power adapter cable. All our wifi cameras need plug-in power for stable WiFi connection. Battery powered wifi cameras are not reliable.
1883545
You need to use the DC power adapter. The camera does not have its own internal battery.
1903915
Unless you have the camera charging simultaneously, I would say no...based on the fact that the battery has barely lasted 3 hours recording intermittently.
1734442
The camera does need a power source. I did not use the power adapter because I connect the camera to my existing video surveillance system. I hope this answers your question.
1554154
NO, however keep in mind wireless cameras need a power source ie power outlet at each camera. So if up put a camera on the 4 corners of your home you will need power as well at each corner. good luck
983291
I dont have any power source by my garage can these cameras work without being plugged in?I know the monitor does need power but the camera by it self does that need to be plugged in ?
317804
We have had no problem with unplugging the device temporarily. It remembers its network settings and comes back up fairly quickly. You could also make use of a USB battery pack that would keep the camera going as you move it.