Manufacturer | Eve Systems LLC |
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Part Number | 20ECA4101 |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 2.99 x 2.56 x 6.69 inches |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | 20ECA4101 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Color | Eve Outdoor Cam (Black) |
Style | Cam |
Material | Metal |
Shape | Square |
Power Source | neutral wire and a connection to a ground wire |
Wattage | 24 watts |
Installation Method | Wall-Mounted |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Type of Bulb | Infrared |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Special Features | HD Resolution, 2-Way Audio, Night Vision, Built In Light, Brightness Control, Motion Sensor |
Usage | Outside |
Included Components | Mounting kit and connection terminals, Manual, Video surveillance sticker set, Eve Outdoor Cam |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
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Eve Outdoor Cam – Secure floodlight Camera, Maximum Security & Privacy (HomeKit Secure Video), 1080p, Night Vision, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Motion Sensor, Two-Way Communication, People/pet/Vehicle Detection
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Recommended Uses For Product | Secure Secure floodlight camera with Apple HomeKit Secure Video technology camera |
Brand | Eve |
Model Name | Eve Outdoor Cam |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | HD Resolution, 2-Way Audio, Night Vision, Built In Light, Brightness Control, Motion Sensor |
About this item
- Eve Outdoor Cam requires iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS/iPadOS
- Protect your privacy – Eve Outdoor Cam is designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, built from the ground up to keep your data secure; end-to-end encryption of live and recorded video; 10-day recording history – capture any motion or distinguish between people, pets, vehicles, or packages
- Eve Outdoor Cam requires both a neutral wire and a connection to a ground wire. For further details on how to install Eve Outdoor Cam, please see the "Installation" section below.
- Powerful, dimmable floodlight with light boost and infrared motion sensor; 157° field of view with night vision; HD (1080p/24fps) video; two-way communication with built-in microphone and speaker
- Home hub (HomePod or Apple TV with tvOS 15) and iCloud+ plan required (not included). Maximum data security: No Eve cloud, no registration, and no tracking so your data won't get exposed; local intelligence and direct communication between Eve accessories and iPhone, iPad, or home hub without bridge or cloud dependency.
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Eve Outdoor Cam - Secure Floodlight Camera
Protect your home. Protect your privacy.
Keep a close eye on your home around the clock. Eve Outdoor Cam packs advanced technology into a sleek metal enclosure and is designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, built from the ground up to keep your data secure and your private space safe.
USPs: 100% privacy: HomeKit Secure Video I Dimmable floodlight I Rich notifications I People/pet/vehicle detection I Package detection I 157° field of view with night vision
Designed exclusively for HomeKit Secure Video.
When you view the video stream from your Eve Outdoor Cam while out and about, you communicate back to base directly over an end-to-end encrypted connection. Your camera’s live stream never reaches the cloud – not even the iCloud. You choose what and when you want to record – Apple TV or HomePod then take over the task of analyzing in the privacy of your own four walls whether it’s a person, pet, vehicle, or package in the picture.
The happenings are only recorded, encrypted, and stored in your iCloud once your recording criteria are met. And only your personal devices have the key to unlock these recordings.
- Requirements: iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS/iPadOS; HomePod or Apple TV (4th generation or later) as a home hub; Wi-Fi network (2,4 GHz 802.11b/g/n); 50 GB Apple iCloud+ storage plan or higher (not included)
- Power: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Wireless Connection: WLAN (2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n)
- Compatibility: Eve Outdoor Cam requires both a neutral wire and a connection to a ground wire.
- Dimensions: 6.7 x 2.6 x 3 in
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Get instant, rich notifications.Receive notifications on your iPhone the moment motion is detected, and keep your home safe from intruders. That way you can take immediate action if there’s an unwanted visitor and record evidence at the same time. And by leveraging your home hub's facial recognition capabilities, you'll be notified when people you've tagged in the Photos app enter the field of view so you know exactly who's at your door. |
Customize notifications and recordings.Choose when you want to be notified and if you want to make recordings whenever something is up or only if people, pets, vehicles, or packages are detected. The video footage is analyzed securely in your home by your home hub, not in any cloud. Recordings are saved for ten days in your iCloud and then deleted automatically. If you want to hold on to a recording, you have the option to save it permanently. |
Two-way communication.Not at home, and the courier wants to know where to drop the delivery? No problem! With the built-in microphone and speaker, you can say where to put your package. |
Greater security with maximum privacy.
Eve Outdoor Cam exclusively supports Apple HomeKit Secure Video, enabling you to securely store activity detected by Eve Outdoor Cam in iCloud. Using on-device intelligence, Apple TV or HomePod can determine when a person, animal, vehicle, or package is present before securely storing the recording in iCloud for you. A 10-day recording history is available to view in the Apple Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Connection: For maximum range, Eve Outdoor Cam is compatible with 2.4 GHz band networks only. DHCP function must be active on your router, authentication via MAC addresses must be off. HomeKit requires Bonjour so please make sure to disable router tools like “Storm Control” that interfere with the Bonjour protocol (e.g. mDNS, Multicast). Avoid Wi-Fi access points that connect through Powerline/PowerLAN as they are also known to impact Bonjour.
Installation: Eve Outdoor Cam is best installed replacing an existing outdoor light and requires AC power with a connection to ground. For further details on how to install Eve Outdoor Cam, watch the installation video. The camera has to be mounted in an upright position with the camera’s microphone and speaker array facing downwards in order to prevent water damage. Eve Outdoor Cam has been designed to be mounted directly on a wall. Unless your electrical junction box has channels with 60 mm / 2.36 in clearance (center to center), you may need an extra light fixture mounting bracket (for customers that need to the mounting bracket kit, you can request a free one by writing to store@evehome. com).
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Your dependable first line of defense.With a wide 157° field of view and night vision, Eve Outdoor Cam keeps a close eye on everything day and night – and in pin-sharp detail with HD live video streaming and recording. Thanks to a dedicated motion sensor, Eve Outdoor Cam won't bother you with reacting to leaves blowing in the wind, small animals, and other events that don't require your attention. |
Turn night into day.Eve Outdoor Cam turns on the built-in flood light automatically the moment the motion sensor detects activity. Set if, when, and for how long you want the dimmable flood light to illuminate the space, and use the Eve app to turn on light boost when you want it to shine extra-bright. |
HomeKit Secure Video requires iCloud+.HomeKit Secure Video requires iCloud+ (not included). iCloud+ with 50 GB storage supports one camera, iCloud+ with 200 GB storage supports up to five cameras, and iCloud+ with 2 TB storage supports an unlimited number of cameras. Camera recordings don’t count against your iCloud+ storage limit. |
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Description | Smart Plug & Power Meter | Connected Water Leak Detector | Secure Floodlight Camera | Wireless Contact Sensor | Wireless Motion Sensor | Secure Indoor Camera |
Features | Built-in schedules, power meter, onboard power button (with the Eve App for iPhone and iPad) | 100 dB siren, Visual alert, 2 m sensing cable (extendable), Scenes, Siren-test mode | Apple HomeKit Secure Video, 1080p/24fps H.264 video, 157° field of view, Infrared night vision, Flood light with light boost, Infrared motion, Two-way communication | Discreet design, included mounting spacers | Indoor/outdoor, infrared sensor with 120º field of view, 30 ft max range, 2-second reaction time, IPX3 water resistance | 100% privacy, HomeKit Secure Video, Presence-based operation, Notifications, People/Pet/Vehicle recognition, Flexible installation |
Direct Connection | Switch on/off a lamp, fan, etc. via app or Siri, set schedules | Avoid expensive water damage: Eve Water Guard detects water leaks, and alerts you the moment they occur | No matter where you are, you get direct and fully encrypted access to Eve Outdoor Cam via your home hub (Apple TV or HomePod) without bridge or cloud dependency | Check the open/closed status of a door or window, record activity | Trigger accessories & scenes via presence (with hub) | No matter where you are, you get direct and fully encrypted access to Eve Cam via your home hub (Apple TV or HomePod) |
With Hub | Control while away from home, automate | Control while away from home, automate, notifications | Home hub (HomePod or Apple TV with tvOS 15) and iCloud+ plan required (not included) | Get activity notifications while away from home, trigger automations | Get motion detection notifications while away from home, trigger automations | Home hub required (HomePod or Apple TV with tvOS 15) and iCloud+ (not included) |
Works great in scenes & automations with: | Eve Motion, Eve Door & Window | Eve Energy, Eve Energy Strip, Eve Room, Eve Door & Window, Eve Motion and other HomeKit-enabled accessories | Eve Energy, Eve Light Strip, Eve Motion, Eve Door & Window and other HomeKit-enabled accessories | Eve Energy, Eve Motion | Motion Eve Energy, Eve Door & Window | Eve Energy, Eve Water Guard, Eve Door & Window, Eve Motion, Eve Light Strip, and other HomeKit-enabled accessories |
Specifications | Type B sockets, Type A & B appliances | Type A & B sockets | Requires a neutral wire and a connection to a ground wire, IP55 certified, Operating Range: -20 °C - 45 °C | Easy DIY installation, Self-adhesive, completely wireless, long lasting battery | 2 seconds reaction time, field of view: 120, distance: 30 ft. max at 6.5 ft. mounting height, 0°F - 130°F), IPX3 water resistance | Type A & B plug |
Power Source | Input / Output: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz; max. 15 A / 1800 W | 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 50 mA | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | 1x ER14250 Replaceable Battery | 2x AA Replaceable Batteries | 5 V, 1 A max. (USB) |
Wireless Connection | Thread, Matter | Bluetooth, Thread | WLAN (2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n) | Thread, Matter | Thread, Matter | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) |
Requirements | iOS/iPadOS 16.4 (or later) / Android 8.1 (or later); Matter controller / Thread Border Router (find compatible devices on evehome.com/hub) | iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS/iPadOS | iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS/iPadOS, HomePod or Apple TV (4th generation or later) as a home hub, Wi-Fi network (2,4 GHz 802.11b/g/n), 50 GB Apple iCloud+ storage plan or higher (not included) | iOS/iPadOS 16.4 (or later) / Android 8.1 (or later); Matter controller / Thread Border Router (find compatible devices on evehome.com/hub) | iOS/iPadOS 16.4 (or later) / Android 8.1 (or later); Matter controller / Thread Border Router (find compatible devices on evehome.com/hub) | iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS/iPadOS, HomePod or Apple TV (4th generation or later) as a home hub, Wi-Fi network (2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n), 50 GB Apple iCloud storage plan or higher (not included) |
Dimensions | 2.8 x 1.5 x 2.4 in | 2.6 x 2.6 x 1.8 in (excl. plug) | 6.7 x 2.6 x 3 in | 2.1 x 1.0 x 0.9 in & 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.3 - 0.9 in | 2.56 x 2.56 x 1.34 in | 4.8 x 2.6 x 2.4 in |
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ASIN | B09YYSF57V |
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3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #270 in Home Security Systems |
Date First Available | May 17, 2022 |
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Keep a close eye on your home around the clock, and receive rich notifications on your iPhone when something is up. Eve Outdoor Cam packs advanced technology into a sleek metal enclosure and is designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, built from the ground up to keep your data secure and your private space safe. When the motion sensor detects any activity, Eve Outdoor Cam turns on the dimmable floodlight automatically. And with a wide 157° field of view and night vision, you can keep a close eye on every corner of your home day and night and in pin-sharp detail with HD live video streaming and recording. When you view the video stream from your Eve Outdoor Cam while out and about, you communicate back to base, directly over an end-to-end encrypted connection. You can also choose when you want to be notified and if you want to make recordings whenever something is up or only if people, pets, vehicles, or packages are detected. Feel safe knowing that video footage is analyzed in the privacy of your own four walls, not some random cloud in the ether. Your recordings are stored securely and fully encrypted in your iCloud, and your camera's live stream never reaches the cloud – not even the iCloud.
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Night vision | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Motion detection | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
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power source | neutral wire and a connection to a ground wire | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 2K |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
viewing angle | — | 140 degrees | 130 degrees | 187 degrees | 360 degrees |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Door Mount | Surface Mount |
alert type | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Motion Only |
number of channels | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
low light technology | ✓ | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color | ✓ |
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Customers are satisfied with the picture quality, brightness, and quality of the security camera. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues with the device not staying connected to WiFi. Customers also disagree on ease of installation, performance, build quality, and motion detection.
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Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the security camera. They mention that it has a good image, the audio quality is quite reasonable, and the picture is on par with other HKSV options. Some appreciate the shape and the boost mode for floodlight.
"...Then it just started working. Quite tricky. Picture quality is good. Not a bad little cam and light." Read more
"...The Good:1. Build quality. Kudos to Eve on the nice design and overall quality...." Read more
"Good: camera is exactly what I wanted and image is good enough for me to monitor my patio...." Read more
"...Once set up, it works about as expected. The picture quality is on par with other HKSV options. Night vision is good...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the security camera. They mention that the floodlight is bright and convenient, and they are impressed with the light boost mode. The brightness can be modified on a scale via the Eve app, with an extra bright option available. They also appreciate the shape and that the light can be controlled separately.
"...Quite tricky. Picture quality is good. Not a bad little cam and light." Read more
"...Brightness can be modified on a scale via the Eve app, with an extra bright option available for short periods of time...." Read more
"...Light. While the integrated light and IR work okay and has a good color temperature, “boost mode” should be the standard brightness. Why limit it?..." Read more
"...The light is also nice - very bright. I ended up buying a second unit and look forward to using it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the security camera. For example, they mention it's a great product with excellent video quality. Some say that it needs a strong WiFi signal to work.
"...Post-installation, the camera's been flawless with no downtime whatsoever...." Read more
"...Once hooked up and turned on, the device works really well, excellent video quality and quick responsiveness in HomeKit and the Eve home app...." Read more
"...The integration of the motion detector, the flood light, and the camera is great...." Read more
"Great camera and sensors but moot as unit needs a strong WiFi signal to work effectively. Constantly disconnects...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of installation of the security camera. Some mention that it was fairly straight forward, while others say that it's really tough to install.
"...Physically it is a little difficult to mount and does not accommodate your standard round metal junction box so if your planning on mounting near..." Read more
"Works as advertised with HomeKit. Hardware installation was easy. Software was difficult to set up. Couldn't get it to work...." Read more
"...Trouble is that when it doesn't, it's nearly impossible to debug...." Read more
"...Installation was straightforward enough. Post-installation, the camera's been flawless with no downtime whatsoever...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the security camera. Some mention that it works really well, and is easy to set up. However, others say that it stopped working properly and started to intermittently go unresponsive after two months.
"...This camera has NONE of those problems, it works reliably and flawlessly and I think is the only one that actually streams to iCloud which is secure..." Read more
"...But once I got it installed, the thing works great...." Read more
"...Software was difficult to set up. Couldn't get it to work. Started to close up the hardware after eliminating that as a problem...." Read more
"I am happy with this product. The camera works well and was easy to set up with homekit. The light is also nice - very bright...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the security camera. Some mention that it's well built, solid, and reliable. However, others say that it is not the kind of quality they would expect from a nearly $300 camera, it'd break in less than 40 days.
"...and I think is the only one that actually streams to iCloud which is secure and reliable. Great purchase and buying more of them!" Read more
"...Like others have pointed out, it's not reliable in part to its sub-par wireless chip...." Read more
"...Build quality is also solid. It seems robust & well-designed to withstand the elements...." Read more
"...The Good:1. Build quality. Kudos to Eve on the nice design and overall quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the security camera. Some mention that the integration of the motion detector, the flood light, and the iCloud account makes it a great product. However, others say that the night vision is good, but the one disappointment is the motion sensor. Some customers say the motion sensing and light activation is delayed by a few seconds and the camera completely disregards the motion zone they set in HomeKit. The camera sometimes misses some motion and the light does not come on with motion, although the Home app reports it.
"...Motion Detection: The motion detection and light activation is delayed by a few seconds compared to my neighbor’s Ring floodlight cam..." Read more
"...Secondly, and most frustratingly, the motion light WILL NOT TURN OFF on its own...." Read more
"...to setup streaming on your iCloud account and you can stream through all motion detection events...." Read more
"...Night vision is good. The one disappointment is the motion detection...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the security camera. They mention that it constantly disconnects, and does not connect to WiFi. They also say that connecting to HomeKit is impossible, and the unit needs a strong WiFi signal to work effectively. Customers also say the wireless chip is sub-par, and that the product only uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
"...Like others have pointed out, it's not reliable in part to its sub-par wireless chip...." Read more
"...Of course they only use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so if your network has only 5 GHz, look elsewhere...." Read more
"...Then it started having connectivity issues. I emailed support and they responded very quickly, but with no real answer...." Read more
"...Constantly disconnects. I have tested two other cameras in same location (Logitech and Netatmo) that have no issue staying connected...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
Installation was straightforward enough. Post-installation, the camera's been flawless with no downtime whatsoever. As always, a smart home with smart accessories requires good WiFi coverage. I have my home blanketed with Nest WiFi points, for reference. HomeKit is running in my home with an Apple TV 4K acting as the hub (via WiFi, not ethernet). If you are having WiFi issues, try to improve your WiFi signal where the camera is located.
Build quality is also solid. It seems robust & well-designed to withstand the elements. The camera doesn't go offline even in the extreme summer heat we just dealt with in the US Southeast. That's been an issue with my Logitech Circle View Doorbell, so I'm glad to see Eve accounted for high temperature operation.
Video quality could be better, but I chalk that up to a HomeKit Secure Video limitation. Until Apple allows for 1080p+ video quality on HomeKit, we're stuck with 1080p as the maximum. Video quality as-is is sufficient to make out cars, faces, animals, etc. You may miss finer details (like car license plates) at a distance due to the low 1080p resolution, however. The viewing angle is very wide, which should allow for total coverage of your driveway (as an example) from one installation point.
Audio & speaker quality is also good. I can clearly hear outside noises & make out what visitors are saying from my iPhone. Audio output from the camera itself is also good, with visitors able to clearly understand what I'm saying from my iPhone.
Night vision is also good, with the built-in IR doing its job in providing nighttime visibility for the camera without having to activate the floodlights. When the floodlights do activate, they're quite bright! In fact, they're brighter than my old "dumb" floodlights that were replaced with this Eve camera. Brightness can be modified on a scale via the Eve app, with an extra bright option available for short periods of time. The floodlight can be setup to turn on only when it detects motion (in general) or specific motion (from cars, animals, people, etc.). It's the standard fare that you'd expect from a HomeKit camera. You can modify the usual settings from Apple's Home app, with additional options available via the Eve app. (The Eve app does not require a separate signup/login.)
Overall, I like this camera very much. I haven't tried the other outdoor HomeKit camera options (other than the aforementioned Logitech Circle View Doorbell) so I can't provide a proper comparison, but I can certainly say that I'd be happy to purchase another one of these in the future if I decide to expand my HomeKit camera coverage.
But man oh man everything else about installation was a royal pain. The screws that don’t quite fully tap into the mounting box adapter, the hex wrench main camera screw that basically has zero clearance to install and tighten, and is small enough that it’s almost slipping off the camera entirely…
But once I got it installed, the thing works great. Compatibility with Apple HomeKit secure video is a huge plus, and the software installation and setup wasn’t hard at all.
So if you can handle a bit of a physical challenge with installing this thing? Go for it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Next mounting, I have read issues with mounting on a number of reviews, and whilst it took a little more thought, the junction box adaptor works on all types (the bracket is free from Eve if needed) we decided to remove the junction box for the aesthetics and that did make it a little easier but if you follow the video installation you can’t go wrong. All in took about an hour to from old fitting and junction and remount the Eve Outdoor Cam.
Then setup, I think once powered on it was a simple quick process through the Eve app and linking to Apple Home for HomeKit. Super easy.
The video quality is 1080p so nothing super high definition but it’s adequate for a security camera, it offers great night vision with or with out the assistance of the light.
The light is very very bright, currently I have it set to 5% and the is enough illumination for my front lawns , walkway and porch. 100% or boost is almost blinding.
Finally connectivity, so it’s been up for over 2 weeks now and had no issues with dropping wifi or not connecting, it is set up to only notify for an activity zone and it works perfectly (tested thoroughly). Unit has been down to -15C and works like normal.
Overall the cost is a little higher but for HomeKit I think it’s one of the nicest options and offers value as it is a light and camera (with a microphone) so in my can it’s used like a door bell camera.
I have to say that I fully recommend this product.
I did notice a couple of times when I’ve opened my Home app, that the camera “is not responding” … my Logitech doorbell does this as well. I upgraded my Internet in hopes to correct the issue but it didn’t work. I just purchased a wifi extender in hopes that’ll help.
Overall happy with this purchase and would buy again.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
I did notice a couple of times when I’ve opened my Home app, that the camera “is not responding” … my Logitech doorbell does this as well. I upgraded my Internet in hopes to correct the issue but it didn’t work. I just purchased a wifi extender in hopes that’ll help.
Overall happy with this purchase and would buy again.
My one wish? Not for myself but for others who are considering this security camera. It is set up for mounting on a wall but like myself, this is not always possible and must be ceiling mounted. Not a problem for me as I love a challenge and with about $25 worth of parts (from here on Amazon) I did a bit of "Dr Frankenstein" though the "monster" turned out not too ugly. See picture. Sure the seller would be able to sell more of this great Camera/Light if they had a kit for a ceiling mount.
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2024
My one wish? Not for myself but for others who are considering this security camera. It is set up for mounting on a wall but like myself, this is not always possible and must be ceiling mounted. Not a problem for me as I love a challenge and with about $25 worth of parts (from here on Amazon) I did a bit of "Dr Frankenstein" though the "monster" turned out not too ugly. See picture. Sure the seller would be able to sell more of this great Camera/Light if they had a kit for a ceiling mount.