Question

How do I keep the cameras working in cold weather? I have them installed high up and I don’t want to climb a ladder every time the batteries are too cold to work. I have solar panels for warmer months.  

Answer 1

The only way I found is to hardwire them and take out the batteries during the winter

Comments

@menedez67 is there certain cords you can buy instead of batteries?  

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Even in the negative 40 temperatures we had here last year they worked as long as I took the battery out, then during the summer I just put the battery back in as a battery backup of sorts

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@menedez67 but with this one have to blug it in inside bcus of the usb plug?  

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Yes you have to plug it in somewhere, if you have an outdoor light you could get a light bulb that has a USB port or an adapter

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I have an outlet in my attic I wired 2 cams to, the outlet also runs my radon fan

Answer 2

The skins do not help. I’ve heard others say heat tape works.  

Answer 3

Mine work fine no skins for almost two years (Knocking On Wood)

Answer 4

This is my 3rd winter and by far the mildest one and I've had nothing but problems with them this year. Very disappointing for the price paid. I don't know what has changed but they are offline a lot. If I could have hard wired cameras in the places I need them I certainly would do that. Arlo system was purchased for the wireless convenience.