While not designed specifically for the Wyze Cam V3, the three solar panel systems listed here actually meet all camera requirements, based on the specifications listed for the camera and panels. I think the best solution would be a self-charging stand-alone power plant that is self-charging 24 hours a day. Interesting. I had thought about using a solar battery with a built-in solar charger to be able to place a Wyzecam from the street on a pole in front of my house. (Yes, I understand that they are not weather resistant, but I plan to put them in a case. I`m not a Wyze employee, but some of us users here have the ability to measure any current requirement you can specify. V3 enabled, V3 over WiFi, V3 runs a projector, V3 turns on a projector with siren on. I have 2 cameras that are too far from the AC power source, so I installed 2x 100W panels and an MPPT charge controller connected to a 100Ah 12V battery. I had to leave with 2 panels and a big battery due to lack of sun as I am in a forest, I get about 3-4 hours of good sun in winter and one panel would not support the 2 cameras and LED motion projector sometimes during the short winter months. In the summer, I had no problem with a panel and I had excess power. Ravpower is what I use.
They are let through, so I thought it would let “solar power” through, but would also charge the power bank. But if what you`re saying is true with my power banks, that`s why I have no problems for about a month, then the power banks are too low and I experience the camera randomly turning on/off. I emailed Ravpower asking for clarification on the model I was using. The reason I`m asking is that I see an issue where the V3 camera doesn`t randomly connect to my Wi-Fi throughout the day. Used to it only once or twice a month, but since the last firmware update, I see it several times a day. Now this camera is powered by solar energy and rechargeable batteries. I think the camera power supply is not a constant voltage, so the camera breaks the WiFi connection. I still have the video on the SD card, but I can`t access the camera through the app. I changed the camera to this location and the problem remains with the location, not the camera. Tomorrow, I plan to test the batteries and make sure they are still fully functional. Depending on whether night vision is enabled or not, the power consumption of the device per hour of use is approximately 2 to 4 watts per hour. There`s also the added issue with the fact that most power banks don`t recommend constantly charging when using the battery, as this shortens the life of the power bank.
Since the V3 doesn`t have its own onboard battery, the best option is to use a solar panel that provides the onboard battery for the camera, which can be charged in daylight while the camera is also running, and then run the camera on the solar panel battery at night. The difference between using the camera with or without IR LEDs was negligible. Question to WYZE staff. How much power does the V3 Cam need to successfully connect to Wi-Fi? Not the amount of energy to operate the cam. I think there could be two performance requirements for the camera: 1) for a fully functional camera with WiFi. 2) Power supply for the camera to work and record to SD card but not connecting to WiFI. Can an engineer from Wyze confirm this? Thank you. Since the camera runs on 5VDC, I don`t know how long it would run due to the losses of a DC-DC converter (12V to 5V). I used a 6W solar panel with a 7aH 6V gel cell battery to power a V3.
It works well day and night as long as we don`t have two cloudy days in a row. Otherwise, they die and sometimes have to be turned on and off when the battery is recharged, thwarting the goal of using it in a remote location (an AM tower site where I can`t use wires or they absorb high RF current). I measured the current consumption of the V3 and it is about 340 mA, similar to other reports. I tried the outdoor camera, but the base signal is weak for this setup and I can`t keep it connected to the solar panel continuously. I really don`t want to think about charging them every few weeks. I`m running out of ideas for using Wyze. I think flashing cameras work with solar/battery power, so maybe I should go with those. Any ideas? With the Wyze lamp socket, you can power a Wyze Cam V3 via outdoor lighting. It also adds smart lighting controls to your outdoor lamp, and best of all, it costs just $10 plus shipping.
The Wyze Cam family of security cameras offers a variety of features at a very affordable price. As with its predecessors, the Wyze Cam V3 offers 1080p video, local and cloud storage, Wi-Fi, Amazon Alexa compatibility, night vision, motion detection, and IFTTT support. Hi everyone, does anyone know the average and maximum power consumption (i.e. at night with WiFi enabled) for the Wyze Cam v3 via USB? I would like to temporarily run one via a power bank for remote monitoring of a portal. The key is to find one that charges faster during the day than pulling to replenish the energy consumed at night. So the camera consumes 2 watts: 120/2 = 60 hours of battery life? I think it is more extensive than a power bank, and this particular model is “overkill” for your needs (you pay for power, several cables and adapters and the possibility of 5V USB, but also 5, 9 and 12 V via the round connectors, which I do not remember at the moment, whether they are 5.5 x 2.1 or 5.5 x 2.5 mm, but if you want, I can check). But maybe you can find another model that better suits your needs. I usually spent about 3 days on a VR battery with a USB converter I got from Amazon. Not a recommended solution I found. A PIR battery camera worked much better for monitoring people and cars. With a connected solar panel for $20, it never needed to be recharged. No continuous video recording.
This solar panel is intended for another outdoor camera model and works with the Wyze Cam V3 because the output of this model goes to a micro-USB connection, the same as the one used by the V3. Regarding your question, can`t you use a larger solar panel and battery? Or could you use wires and protect them with a metal shield connected to the ground? Where to use STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)? Maybe even a coaxial cable? Or install a wire mesh between the antenna and the camera? Or something like this: keep that in mind when choosing a system that pairs with a 20,000mAh power bank that allows simultaneous use while charging, known as pass-through charging. Run the outdoor low-voltage lighting wiring to the cameras, then use 12V to 5V micro USB cable adapters to regulate the 12-volt to 5-volt cameras I think the time would be based on the maximum input load voltage of the power bank. My power bank is 10,000 mAh The input voltage (5V/2a) is the same as the output voltage (5V/2a). I don`t know how these power bank charge controllers work, but I guess each power bank input voltage is different, so the size of the solar panel would make no difference in charging time. I would need a paste power bank to enter more amps to run the cam and charge the battery during the day and fully charge a 20% to 100% power bank every day. Don`t be put off by the fact that these proposed devices are not designed specifically for the Wyze camera model. An underpowered solar panel will not adequately power the device, and the device should not be equipped with too large a power source that could lead to overcharging. In some cases, homeowners have even chosen to run the cameras on 20,000mAh anchor power banks, which are regularly charged indoors, for about fifty-five hours, provided night vision has been disabled.
It didn`t work out as I predicted. The consumption of the power bank is higher than expected, because the solar panel cannot compensate for the consumption. A WiFi DC switch must be able to insulate the drain (without being a drain itself) to save power from the power bank. It can be done and works. There are some limitations, including Wi-Fi range. I can reach 100 feet. That is how far we have come. • The specifications of the device• Its energy needs• How to choose a solar system from the range of models that meet these needs Samgrow had the right idea. A large panel that powers the Wyze during the day while charging the power bank so it can run all night. Thanks for the info.
I never thought of a USB power tester, I just ordered one from Amazon. I did some extra testing with a USB power meter like the one shown in this wire. The solar panel charges its internal battery, from which the Wyze Cam V3 draws its operating power. I`m the paranoid type, so I used clear tape around the bottom of the camera to seal the edges of the foot for more impregnation. So far, the cameras I have outside are hanging there. I don`t really know what`s going to happen when we`re below freezing, but last year`s one on my porch was there. But it`s also not directly in rain/snow. How long will a 10000mAH or 20000mAH power bank power the WyzeCam? A 10000mAh power bank powers the WyzeCam for ~16 hours. A 20000mAh power bank will power the WyzeCam for ~33 hours Because of this, finding solar panels for a surveillance camera that didn`t have its own power source, as is the case with the Wyze Cam V3, proved to be a challenge, but not insurmountable.
That`s fine within the capabilities of small solar panels, but the main problem is that most models of Wyze Cams, including V3, don`t have power banks on board, and so any solar panel system that powers it at night must necessarily be the device that also provides the stored energy. Wyze said they are working on solar power for the outdoor camera in an AMA, but no word yet on the release notes.