An update on outdoor camera

[secondary_2g]

Can I expect a new lo mein and other Asian style sides menu in the near future?

[rbruceporter]

Yes indeed. But the new Tiger Shrimp Surprise Happy Family is the best.

[paindonthurt]

Is it lithium ion? They tend to not be quite as bad if they are left plugged in

[rbruceporter]

Honestly not sure but probably.

[HungryHippo]

It’s always a bummer when things don’t work out as planned but I would rather wait to have another great kick-ass product then buggy junk. Keep up all the hard work. You guys rock

[Oldmil]

Is Seattle in America ?

[rbruceporter]

Only on odd days. On even days it’s in New Zealand.

[secondary_2g]

Well it does have 3rd-world traffic… HA

[Bear20]

Outdoor camera-Great,
Built by Wyze-Wonderful,
Affordable-Priceless (ha ha)

Can’t wait!
Seriously, any thoughts on an approximate price?

[UserCustomerGwen]

Yes, we are based in Seattle, Washington in the US.

[joe1247]

I hope this isn’t going to be another Blink XT,

[alejandro41]

Nices!!! I’m waiting for that!!!

[Fred_A]

Someone in the Wyze Core Group on Facebook said the outdoor cam will be battery powered and wired. Is this true?

[HDRock]

All the product updates announced during the Wyzies

I can confirm that the outdoor cameras have a power cable for charging the battery and they work with it plugged in. But many of the questions in here I don’t have public answers for yet. I can say that we’re still interested in HomeKit but aren’t at that point yet due to hardware limitations. We’re keeping an eye out for opportunities and we’re still in contact with the HomeKit team.

[dus10]

With the 1/6/2020 Data Leak update it appears product launches could be delayed.

@WyzeDongsheng

Data security will be our top priority over the next few months. Because of that, we will be adjusting our previously expected feature and product roadmap.

Should we expect the outdoor camera to be delayed further?

[rbruceporter]

@dus10

we will be adjusting our previously expected feature and product roadmap.

In general I think that would be a correct interpretation of the above, yes.

[Katmack528]

Looking forward to it love all your products and most of all the customer service team is amazing!!! I try to make sure I tell them every time I call! I also tell anyone who would listen how amazing of a company you guys are and how amazing your products and customer services! I can’t wait for the outdoor camera and the door locks to come out! I will definitely be buying both I have done nothing but buy more than I need of your products just because I love them and the service so much! Keep up the good work!!

[livingtx]

@gemniii I need a tutorial on that Wyze owl! Very clever! Seriously where did you get the owl and how did you get the cam inside?

[StopICU33]

Hi, @livingtx. Welcome to the community! @gemniii is very wise.

How are you guys hiding your cameras?

First I carved out a hole in the base big enough so I could fit my arm up in it. I carved out 1 eye big enough for the camera to look out. I put some hook and loop on the camera & inside the 1 eye. Stuck the camera up in and fashioned a platform of Styrofoam mounted on the end of a section of the pipe insulation foam (which I had laying around). The platform seemed necessary because I tried several hook and loop, even the 3 M command, they all fell off in the summer heat.

Dalen 016069000301 OW6 Gardeneer by Natural Enemy Scarecrow Horned Owl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N8HZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yP6kEbEGD01JF

[gemniii]

Further pointers for anyone attempting this:
I redid the owl.
I filled the top of the owl above where I thought the camera would fit with Great Stuff spray foam (any brand will do), just a few squirts.
Then I tore out enough so i could get the camera to fit in repeatedly.
I also put a PT plywood base on the owl so I could adjust angel of view,
These are $20 cameras not made for the outside! I expect failures and replacement.