SimpliSafeSolar Panel for Outdoor Security Camera,White

I have had this for a coupleYears now and love it. I have Only had to adjust it a handful of times to make sure it’s getting sun but have otherwise been able to let it be. It keeps my camera charged and I have Yet to have to switch the battery. It was relatively easy to install and has been worth the money. About the size of a kindle. It’s not really shielded from the elements and has held up remarkably well.

First, I bought one to see if it was worth the money, I figured if it didn't work out, I'd try a different one the next time.It was solid. I live in the Northwest cloudy all the time it held a charge even during the darkest of weeks. It does not need direct sunlight to charge as well.Then I bought a second one rock solid.Then I bought a third one still no problems might be on my way to getting a 4th. Definitely recommend.

If you have a good light and position, but are still not getting the charge to the battery, be sure to give the plug a good hard push into the receptacle on the camera.The panel also delivers a charge, even from reflected a light, but I am sure it is not as good as the direct sunlight.

The batteries that come with the SimpliSafe outdoor cameras just drain way too fast. These are a bit expensive but holy cow do they work. I went from 68% battery to 100% in an hour with VERY LITTLE direct sunlight. Ever since it’s been at a steady 100% meaning I basically never need to worry about it again. Works much better than expected. Bought another one for my other camera that had better battery life just cuz it’s so convenient.

This small solar panel is being used for a front door camera looking out over a busy street. This negates the need to frequently recharge the camera battery. So far works well with no problems. My only complaint is that it is significantly more expensive than the knock off alternative batteries.

Ok these things are awesome. The sun rises in my backyard and sets in my driveway. Conveniently my cameras were set up in the perfect locations for these to get full sun exposure everyday. I don’t think my batteries have ever dropped below 90%.

Sadly I bought two of these at over $70 each. Now I’m out over $140 because they don’t work! Both are in full sun the majority of the day and I still have to bring the batteries in to charge them.

I have two of these for 2 of our outdoor Simpli Safe cameras; keeps the battery at 89%...I'd have another for the third camera, but then I'd have 2 batteries sitting idle?!