Don’t let people tell you that. Even though the outdoor covers don’t completely cover them, they survive just fine. My front door camera is under my porch roof, but otherwise exposed. The back door pan cam is totally exposed.
I did a lot of research on what other Wyze users had to say about it. Most had them under the eaves for mild protection, but some actually had it totally exposed. They all say that they’re still going. Mine in the back is just barely covered at the top by the door frame, but it’s otherwise totally exposed and it’s been out there for six months. Still working fine.
I realize that Wyze would tell you it’s not appropriate, because they don’t want to have to warranty something that’s used in a way that’s not intended, but the better covers will protect them enough. And should they stop working, it’s so inexpensive to replace. Is it really worth it to spend six times the price?
Here’s the Wyze Pan Cam at my back door. Yes, I’m a little concerned when we get into the really icy days, but not so much that I want to spend $330 CAD vs the $50 CAD for the pan cam and $17 CAD for the outdoor cover.
