Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent success with setting up a solar-powered Wyze camera for outdoor use. It’s been a fun and rewarding project that I’ve been working on for a few months now, and I’m thrilled to finally have it up and running smoothly!For those of you who might not know, I’ve been looking for a reliable way to place my Wyze cameras in areas where traditional power sources aren’t available. After some research and experimentation, I stumbled upon a simple yet effective solar solution that’s been working beautifully. Even during the colder, cloudier days of winter, the setup has been 100% reliable, which is a huge win!Here’s a quick rundown of what I used and how I got it all set up:1. 12V LifePo4 Battery: This serves as the power storage unit for the system. It’s compact and provides plenty of juice to keep the camera running all day and night.2. Renogy Solar Charge Controller: This device is essential for regulating the power flow from the solar panel to the battery and, ultimately, to the camera. It also has a handy USB port that I use to power the Wyze camera directly.3. Plastic Ammo Case: I repurposed this as the housing for the battery and charge controller. It’s weatherproof and gives everything a neat, organized look.4. 20W Solar Panel: This provides the renewable energy source. Even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions, it’s been more than sufficient to keep the battery charged and the camera operational.5. Basic Tools and Connectors: A few feet of insulated copper wire, female spade connectors, and a bread knife for cutting small holes in the ammo case were all I needed to complete the setup.The process itself was surprisingly straightforward. I started by wiring everything together outside the ammo case to ensure everything worked as expected. Once I was confident everything was functioning properly, I secured the components inside the case and mounted the solar panel and camera in their final positions.One thing I’d recommend is taking the time to position the solar panel where it can get several hours of direct sunlight each day. This ensures consistent charging and prevents the battery from dipping too low. The Renogy charge controller even has a handy feature that disconnects the camera if the battery gets too low, allowing it to recharge before powering back up.Overall, I’m thrilled with how this project turned out. It’s been a fantastic way to extend the reach of my Wyze cameras without the need for any additional wiring or complicated setups. Plus, knowing that it’s powered entirely by the sun gives me a little extra satisfaction!If anyone else is looking to go solar with their Wyze cameras, I’d highly recommend giving this setup a try. It’s affordable, easy to assemble, and incredibly reliable. Happy tinkering, everyone!