Select for the exposure
An outdoor camera should have a published environmental rating suitable for the location. Rain, wind-driven water, dust, temperature, salt, direct sun, ice, and physical impact can require different housings and installation details.
Protect the entire connection
A camera rating does not automatically protect an exposed plug or cable termination. Use compatible junction boxes, drip loops, exterior-rated pathways, grounding, and surge protection appropriate to the site.
- Check the exact IP and operating-temperature specifications.
- Keep connections dry and serviceable.
- Test nighttime reflections and insects.
- Confirm mounts for wind and surface conditions.
