Hardwire your WIFI Security Cameras - No Power Outlet Needed!

Today, I'll show you a hack to hardwire your 12 volt WIFI security cameras to your existing light fixture's junction box. No more routing of wires and needing an outlet to plug it in. There will be no wires showing and is going to be a clean looking install. I’ll be showing how to setup your Tapo Color Pro and also show Eufycam E330 Professional, Reolink CX410W and the Reolink Trackmix WiFi.

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[LifeHackster]

*Just to clarify especially to those that haven't worked on light fixtures and junction boxes before..."power off" means turn off at the switch and also at the breaker box, and double check with a line tester to make sure there is no current on the wiring that you will be working on.*

[hondakorn]

Exactly what I need for my 2nd Tapo install.

[kenavram]

This box extension was a great idea as I was wondering how to get this to work. I ended up having to loop the extra wire around the cam and having to use electrical tape to tape it up but it looked amateur. What I did do was bought a cheap electrical cord at HD for around $2.50 and cut off the female end and wired that directly to the box and then plugged in the camera. This way you don't have to buy those adapters which I think makes it more complex than it has to be and all will fit nicely in that box extension.

[petesha]

Please do an installation video on having the reolinj video doorbell using the existing door chime instead of the reolink door chime. Thank you for all of your videos.

[mattwright]

When will you get to do a review on the CX810 and the E1 outdoor CX?

[toyomoma.]

How did you know know i needed this video




You ve been in my browser history haven't you

[PatLyoutubepage]

nice. I actually have thought about trying something similar to this but with my poe switch instead of a 12 volt power adapter. I wanted to get 12v dc power from a cat 6 cable and poe switch to a infrared light. I would only need 12v on 2 wires from any of the 4 pairs then re connect it with a male barrel plug adapter to fit the female end on the light instead of a rj45 connector.

[stevenneisser]

Lifehackster, you should make a kit and sell it. Love your videos

[Resist]

One thing to note is that you should always turn the power off at the breaker box, and not rely on the wall switch. Because that connection could still have power to one of the wires, depending on how it was wired in.

[blackfgarage]

Can you maybe review Hikvision or Dahua POE cams and doorbells? I am aware that they are banned from US government facilities but as far as I know, private citizens can still use them.

[QH]

LifeHackster always putting out quality videos

[droidhacking]

Hi can't find a 1.25a transfer, will 1.5 or 2.0a work?

[handle]

Wago 221 is not rated for damp locations, you need Gelbox for moisture protection

[MrBucko]

Have to ask, when is the Reolink CX810 review coming out? I should not be this interested in a camera 😂

[FlatEarth]

Suggestions, when the power goes out my monitor goes black. What type of backup battery 🔋 supply can I get to allow me to see my surveillance camera’s. The cameras are hard wired. Thx 🍻

[DrumNBassMC]

Hi, i have a question:

I want to do this to the e1Zoom from Reolink, but the Barrel plug does not fit. What do I have to use? I don't know. Can someody help me?

[andygomez]

I am trying to set up my trackmix but I can't power it up. What kind of screwdriver do I need? Don't want to strip the little screws

[Rockaland]

so for the trackmix you are using a ring Junction box?

[kushaljindal]

Tapo camera require 9V, will it works fine with 12v Dc?

[rodrobinson]

Thanks LifeHackster!! Awesome video!!!