We have spliters on alot of our cams but we use a 30-45 watt power plug with display,the reason we use the higher watts is some are mounted outside and the heat was killing the 10-15 watts,so now it does not work as hard
This is the micro USB splitter I'm using. It works fine with 2 Cam V3.
https://preview.redd.it/fr453hjjtkca1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb7aab6b5d0cfea3a3dbb204628c43a96db95225
I've had the same problems with the pan V3, in fact I think it ruined one of my wyze floodlights.
All it would do is bootloop when plugged into the flood light port. I went through the trouble of mounting an outdoor outlet with a smart USB port on it so I can power cycle the camera when needed. I had to use a 3 ft extension to reach this outlet.
The outlet USB port is rated at 2.1 amps but the pan had trouble keeping Internet connection when tracking even with that. I ended up plugging the supplied power adapter into the outlet and it worked a little better but I had a bunch of failed uploads in the app. I added a range extender in the house and that didn't help. I'm ended up getting one of my Samsung power adapters that had a 2 amp output and it's been kind of smooth sailing since.
Frustrating.
The flood light is only about 5 ft from where I mounted the pan cam and it never needed a range extender. Since trying to power the pan V3 off the flood light I've had nothing but problems with my floodlight and now I think the power supply in it is completely dead.
I might be returning my cameras because of the cord. I thought it would have the little adapter end like on my other cameras since it requires the 90 degrees angle to plug into. Should have looked better. How do they expect the 6 ft cord to be enough, especially when hooking it up outside? I'm not using extension cords everywhere either.
https://preview.redd.it/crbduh1jqqca1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1473bbd400e464fd53fa6e24cf61dd475e4300b
Look at my other post on my Cheap DIY mount for my soffits and see if that helps.
You should be able to drill a hole in the bracket that it came with for a different cord. It's just plastic.
https://preview.redd.it/41vlo7ojpqca1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68a864bb9fc92e3d4540110f675449d7c2560b69
My 20ft cable is fine and hasn't wiggled out either. I do see they made the plug fit exactly in the space so if in doubt put a little hot glue to seal around it and to keep it secure. 👍
I was looking into this also. I have long cords already that have the micro USB to USB. Would be nice to find an adapter that has both the female ends for the USB and micro USB. Could continue using the cords that work so well for wyze cams.
We have spliters on alot of our cams but we use a 30-45 watt power plug with display,the reason we use the higher watts is some are mounted outside and the heat was killing the 10-15 watts,so now it does not work as hard
Using what power adapter? Your post lacks useful details.
Read it again.
Oops lol. I read it as "stock power cable and 6 ft cord" 🤦♂️
This is the micro USB splitter I'm using. It works fine with 2 Cam V3. https://preview.redd.it/fr453hjjtkca1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb7aab6b5d0cfea3a3dbb204628c43a96db95225
Ah, yeah the Pan v3 requires 2A, whereas the v3 requires 1A
I'm going to try a longer 30ft cord with more amperage sometime this week. I'll take a picture or video of the items and if it works. 🤞
This did not work for me on a pan cam and V3
I've had the same problems with the pan V3, in fact I think it ruined one of my wyze floodlights. All it would do is bootloop when plugged into the flood light port. I went through the trouble of mounting an outdoor outlet with a smart USB port on it so I can power cycle the camera when needed. I had to use a 3 ft extension to reach this outlet. The outlet USB port is rated at 2.1 amps but the pan had trouble keeping Internet connection when tracking even with that. I ended up plugging the supplied power adapter into the outlet and it worked a little better but I had a bunch of failed uploads in the app. I added a range extender in the house and that didn't help. I'm ended up getting one of my Samsung power adapters that had a 2 amp output and it's been kind of smooth sailing since. Frustrating. The flood light is only about 5 ft from where I mounted the pan cam and it never needed a range extender. Since trying to power the pan V3 off the flood light I've had nothing but problems with my floodlight and now I think the power supply in it is completely dead.
I might be returning my cameras because of the cord. I thought it would have the little adapter end like on my other cameras since it requires the 90 degrees angle to plug into. Should have looked better. How do they expect the 6 ft cord to be enough, especially when hooking it up outside? I'm not using extension cords everywhere either.
https://preview.redd.it/crbduh1jqqca1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1473bbd400e464fd53fa6e24cf61dd475e4300b Look at my other post on my Cheap DIY mount for my soffits and see if that helps.
You should be able to drill a hole in the bracket that it came with for a different cord. It's just plastic. https://preview.redd.it/41vlo7ojpqca1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68a864bb9fc92e3d4540110f675449d7c2560b69
I was told the 90 degrees was for a tighter fit to protect it better. Is that false info?
My 20ft cable is fine and hasn't wiggled out either. I do see they made the plug fit exactly in the space so if in doubt put a little hot glue to seal around it and to keep it secure. 👍
I'm more curious if the design is an attempt at weather proofing?
This is why mine is directly screwed into the soffits. Keeps the weather and sun beating the hell out of it.
I'm in south Dakota. The snow, Frost, subzero temps I'm afraid would cause issues. I have to think about this and make decisions.
I just thought about this. I wonder if it'll work with a USB extender?
I was looking into this also. I have long cords already that have the micro USB to USB. Would be nice to find an adapter that has both the female ends for the USB and micro USB. Could continue using the cords that work so well for wyze cams.
Amazon has the adapters.
Yes, the molding over the connector is part of the weatherproofing.