How to Charge Your Security Camera Using Solar Power!

An exterior security camera is an essential part of your home security system. There can, however, be a problem if you're not around to recharge a battery powered camera. A great option is to install a solar charging panel, which can take care of keeping the power to the camera charged at all times.
In my latest video I install a solar charging panel for the Vacos wireless outdoor camera I previously installed on my home.
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[@charissagray5795]

Reading the comments and reviews along with doing the research my self. I have seen peoples concern with whether the camera will hold a charge or not. As a resolution consider solar panels with a higher wattage. I read some reviews on cameras using panels with higher wattages and they say they don’t have any complaints. Maybe try that? I’m trying to do my thorough research before I buy my own 😊

[@theinternetelectrician]

You prompted me to check mine now. It's been snowing for 3 days and the battery still shows 100%. That's excellent, and I never would have expected that! Give me your What's App or cell number and I'll text you a screenshot.

[@OGUNDELESANJO-x5v]

Please can ubox 4G solar PTZ camera could be connected or install on a smart TV

[@dorivalplourez]

Eu gostei do canal.

[@larrychapple9033]

How can I find the added bracket you used?

[@cece5659]

I have a Vico camera as well for outdoor and it keeps going off line. In settings, do I use the solar panel or plug-in setting. I’m not sure this is the problem of why it keeps going off line. It might be my internet but I’m trying to due process of elimination. Thank you in advance.

[@enochpage1333]

Can you tell me where you got that camera and solar panel? Got a link for them?

[@theinternetelectrician]

www.vacos.com/products/vacos-solar-panel

[@LYNNGAMING_240]

I would put a charged power bank between the two

[@mikeferretti7422]

If a camera requires electric power and comes w a DC adapter, could it be converted to use solar, thoughts?

[@theinternetelectrician]

Yes! That’s pretty much what this is. Just what you described

[@gt-c-]

Anyone tried this contraption and it worked? How long does the charge keep the camera running?

[@theinternetelectrician]

Sadly, my concern that it wouldn't keep the camera charged during our cloudy, wet, and cool winter came true. I now have temporary power to it. I will do a follow-up video in the spring running an outlet under the eave for a permanent fix.

[@gt-c-]

@@theinternetelectrician Thank you Terry. Just went to Vacos' web site to do some research and the reviews are not very encouraging. Many people experienced very poor solar charging and WIFI connections and even interference. So your statement in your response is correct. Was looking at the latest Wize too...

[@chrismatheson7615]

4 screws? How heavy is the solar panel?

[@theinternetelectrician]

Not too heavy at all. Just wanting to make certain it stays in place!

[@venkateshandavan4122]

Hi, will the solar panel gives recharges of the battery or just stays powered on? I have bought tuwffy camera with solar panel but it’s not recharging instead it’s stays powered on… can you let me know what you suggest?

[@theinternetelectrician]

Not sure I understand the question? Can you elaborate a bit for me?

[@venkateshandavan4122]

@@theinternetelectrician - With solar panel, the camera is not getting full charge or rather it's charging only till 10% or 15% only. so just need to know solar powered camera will charge the camera completely or something like 10 % to 15% only.

[@theinternetelectrician]

@@venkateshandavan4122 I'm having the same problem. Even in the summertime here, the panel isn't providing enough power to keep the camera charged fully, and in the winter, not a chance. Last winter while I was away, I had to run temporary power to the camera and keep it plugged in.

[@joeyzaza6174]

hello . i have the same issue it doesn't recharge the battery . the battery keeps draining over time . do you have any solutions for it to be recharged ?

[@tooting786]

Try 20min extension cable​@joeyzaza6174

[@marlowbosville4454]

Cool video. This channel needs to look into P-R-O-M-O-S-M!!!

[@theinternetelectrician]

What is P-R-O-M-O-S-M?