Description
- Compatible with: The solar panel compatible with wyze Cam Outdoor V2,the maximum output of the solar panel is 6W,the output voltage is 5v.Please confirm the model of your camera before place an order.
- Charging Efficiency Up to 21%:The solar panel for wyze camera made of monocrystalline silicon,the charging efficiency up to 21%.Even in cloudy days,the solar panel can charge camera.
- The Service Lift Up to 5 Years:The panel of the solar charger for wyze camera is made of EFTE, the service lift can reach up to 5 years.the other panel made of PET material,the service lift only reach up 1 to 2 years.
- PCB Voltage Regulator Design:PCB Voltage Regulator Design can control the output voltage of the camera solar panel to 5V, 5V output voltage is the same with the camera’s voltage.
- 360°Adjustable Mounting& 9.84 Ft Charging Cable:The 9.84 Ft charging cable allow you install the solar panel charger in a place wherever you want,the 360°adjustable mounting allow you rotate the solar panel to the direction with the longest illumination time.
- IP65 Waterproof:The solar panel for wyze camera is IP65 waterproof,it can resistant to all kinds of weather,such as: rain, snow, thunderstorm etc.Working conditions: 14 ℉-113℉(-10℃ – 45℃).You do not worry the bad weather will damage solar panel.
basil_ –
Got this to charge external battery packs while camping, etc. and it works fine. The panel charges my packs fairly quickly and I see no problems with its performance. Hope it will last for quite some time. Was considering getting a couple more and wiring them up in parallel to get some extra boost out of them but we’ll see.
mj_and_hj –
Small solar panels for charging wireless camera have become generic here on Amazon. I took advantage of the Vine perk to order 3 new entries to see if there are any meaningful differences between them. Here’s the review of the third camera.
But first some comments on the product category.
The generic solar panels available here generally claim to have peak power of 5W or above. 5W is really overkill for the target cameras. Assuming the panel can pull just 60% of claimed peak in full sun, your typical 24Wh camera battery will get recharged from 25% full to 75% in 4 hours. That should last weeks, if not months. New monocrystalline panels are so efficient that are productive even in twilight and under cloudy skies, often more than offsetting the camera’s daily consumption. So we should not get hung up on whether the panel is 5W or 7W. The difference is academic. In fact, be skeptical about outrageous claims. I don’t believe any one of these panels can pull 40% more power than the norm, given the same panel area, and likely, with components from similar sources.
If anything, the performance in low light is a more relevant consideration than maximum output. But by far the most important factor is how well the panel can stand up to the elements. Unfortunately, this is hard to test out without at least a whole turn of seasons, and impossible to judge when buying online.
Tip: In my installation, I orient my panel in a diamond sharp with 1 single corner sticking up, to minimize horizontal gaps where rainwater can be collected.
I have 3 performance tests for solar panels in the 5W to 7W class. (For reference, my locale is quite northern here in the US lower 48.)
1. Capable of average charging rate of 2.5 Watts over a period of 4 hours in full sun.
2. Hot enough to top up a 3.7V lithium battery to 100%
3. Can still pull 1Wh after the sun has set over the treetops on my property
Review specific to this panel.
This is the largest panel of the 3 that I ordered. It also claimed the highest max output of 6W. The fit & finish are a hair below the other 2, but basically on par. It certainly is hot enough, top off the final 1% of a 3.7V 24Wh battery in a matter of minutes. Then I switched to using a bigger 37Wh battery to test day long charging, with the 3.7V battery starting at 77% full. It pulled 2.25Wh in the first hour, which is well below the 5W panel I tested for the other review. Frankly, I’ll take any panel above 2W in real world usage, that’s not a deal breaker at all. But something weird happened when I checked on the panel in the 2nd hour. It had warped under the hot sun, like a dish. I knew my eyes might play tricks on me under extreme bright sunlight and that some panels have a convex back that give an illusion of a dish. I took the panel inside to check against all flat surfaces. No doubt about it. Panel is warped. If panel was already warped on arrival, I don’t know for sure. I don’t believe this will affect performance. But it could be an issue in longevity. I rechecked the other 2 panels that I had tested, they remained flat. In the cutthroat world of generic, I simply can’t see this product as winner.
I used a styrofoam box for the photo because the white surface shows off the gap well. The c-clamp is just a small weight to weigh down the panel slightly so you can see how much the frame has warped. I double checked the stryrofoam surface with the edge of a framing square to make sure it itself is flat.
SFR –
I bought this solar charger for my outdoor Wyze camera, and it’s been a great help in keeping it charged without frequent recharging. Installation was pretty simple, and there was enough cable length for my setup. The panel effectively maintains battery life, even in cloudy conditions which surprised me. It is summer right now though, so I’m curious to see how well it performs come winter time.
The silicone insert covers the power switch, which is a minor annoyance, and it doesn’t seal as well due to the camera’s existing seal, it’s not a huge issue though due to my cameras installation location. I know these generic panels can provide power for other items, but just know this comes with a micro-USB connector and not USB-C.
Despite this minor issue, the panel charger works well for my needs, especially seeing as I don’t have an outdoor outlet near the camera. It’s a solid option for keeping your cameras powered up.
Nicholas B –
This panel is relatively small and easy to place, for my use I was under the impression it was using a USB c connector which was disappointing to find a microusb, but I wasn’t planning to use it with the camera recommended so it’s my fault for not researching more.
Outside of that it seems to work ok, it’s not very large so the charge rate isn’t the best. This is best used for topping off a camera that just records events not full video I believe.
Negative is that I have never seen it come anywhere close to 6w as advertised. That was part of the draw for this model, which ended up being a disappointment as I can only get 2w max in full blown sun.
basil_ –
I’ve been using Wyze Cam Outdoor on all my rental properties, and the only downside has been the need to recharge them every 1-2 months, depending on traffic. This solar panel has completely solved that problem. I wish I had known about it earlier!
Installation: The installation is straightforward, and anyone can do it themselves. The cable length is sufficient for all my setups.
Performance: The charging speed is excellent. The picture I attached shows the battery still at 100% for my Wyze camera one month after installing the solar panel.
I highly recommend this product if you use Wyze Cam Outdoor or any kind of outdoor rechargeable camera.
SFR –
I selected this solar charger to see if I can have other options for charging the outdoor camera and so far it is working. The had a little over 90% when I first installed and connected the charger and it was able to charge it to 100%. I even received the message to remove the charging after it has reached 100%, I forgot to turn on “Powered by Solar Panel” and soon after the message never popped up.
There is a slight difference from the original, the connector on the original is one piece so it plugs into the micro-USB and also covers up the power switch so that it seals it from the elements. This charger comes with a silicone insert that covers the power switch and the micro-USB cable plugs through the insert. It’s not as robust as the original because the camera’s silicone seal insert is in the way and it doesn’t allow the solar panel’s silicone insert to completely seal the connection.
Time will tell how well it holds up in the elements but so far it’s doing well.
WookinPnub –
I recently purchased this solar panel for my Wyze Cam Outdoor. It took a bit of work to get it set up correctly, but once I did, it was easy to install. The best part is that it keeps my camera charged, so I don’t have to worry about running out of power.