I want to install a camera at my front door (own front door into an apartment).
Is it possible to replace the current light (see pic) with an eufy security floodlight? I’m assuming a normal installation would involve flat against a wall, rather than “horizontal placement” - into the current fixture.
","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52725824","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"E_T_C"},"datePublished":"2024-05-10T14:50:24.000Z","text":"Might be easier to get a Ring door bell type camera, unless you have a specific use case where you need to replace the light.
Could you add a camera in front or behind the light?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52726434","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"AndyRoyd"},"datePublished":"2024-05-10T16:28:59.000Z","text":"Possible issue with any sec-cam with integral white light directly above subject is the potential for \"white-out\" of image due to the subject being so close to the cam - especially if the subject is follically challenged.
Most powered cams do not run directly from mains; they have a wall-wart type power adaptor, typically providing low power 5V USB or 12V DC to the device.
If the dedicated adapter or a less intrusive but electrical-spec equivalent can be safely housed in the existing light fitting and low voltage power cable fed to cam: all should be well.
Not much security in a cam (or its power source) if placed within reach of subject."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52726708","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"yorkie12"},"datePublished":"2024-05-10T17:15:43.000Z","text":"Is the current light on all the time? or does it work from a switch in your flat? or is it automatic ? If you have to switch it on from your flat it probably wouldn't be suitable to power a camera . You would also with most need a transformer to reduce the voltage. Another thing would be a good WiFi signal from your flat."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52727826","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Willy_Wonka"},"datePublished":"2024-05-10T21:01:02.000Z","text":"The only thing you need to work out is there an earth wire up there or not & does the Eufy camera need an earth or not?
If there is no earth & the Eufy needs one then it is work intensive but possible. If there is an earth there then yes you can, no problem at all."}],"commentCount":6,"interactionStatistic":4,"articleSection":"Ask"}