Topic: Does your HP10 get very hot?

[Wxbeginner]

I attempted to install the HP10 garden cam this morning but can't get it to go into wifi setup mode. You are supposed to push down the camera button for 5 seconds then a light is supposed to flash so you can pair your wifi. Never get a flashing light and the camera gets very hot.

Did they send me a bad one? I tried the reset button but no change.

Thanks.

[Wxbeginner]

It ended up getting so hot that it was starting to burn my hand. Unplugged and let it cool for awhile. When I turned it back on I got a red light for the first time. Did not get hot anymore but still would not go into setup mode.  Amazon has already sent out a  replacement and it should be here on Saturday. I have already read reviews on here that these camera's are not all that great but figured it would be fine for garden cam and hopefully it will.

[nordos]

Simple and cheap hardware.  And just as easy to install and use.  This is what makes the Ecovitt camera so attractive.  I also ordered, but from Aliexpress.  The parcel is still on the way.  I hope to install a camera on the pier overlooking the river by summer.

[Rover1822]

It ended up getting so hot that it was starting to burn my hand. Unplugged and let it cool for awhile. When I turned it back on I got a red light for the first time. Did not get hot anymore but still would not go into setup mode.  Amazon has already sent out a  replacement and it should be here on Saturday. I have already read reviews on here that these camera's are not all that great but figured it would be fine for garden cam and hopefully it will.

Yeah, I hope a new unit overcomes the issue, too hot to hold is not good, although interesting. I would have expected the power supply to crap out before the actual unit got to hot. But, never know

[Wxbeginner]

Yep it came in today and no issues- went into pairing mode on boot up.  Barely gets warm now and working great on my test desk.

Will mount by "her" bedroom window so I can get a view of backyard patio where the orange tree & lemon tree currently reside. USB power cable via the window as I already have  the window setup for ham radio cables.

What would be fun for one day is to mount on my chimney and power the camera with a large usb battery and have it on a solar cell. I know wifi is greedy for power so it might not work but I live on a steep hill and get great sunsets.

[roferfruitfarm]

Hi, were you able to set it up? Had the same problem from my HP10 order. Requested for a replacement and they said they will send an email once it’s shipped. Can I see the updated setup you had, including how it’s placed to the usb socket? Hope to have a better unit soon!

[Wxbeginner]

Hi, were you able to set it up? Had the same problem from my HP10 order. Requested for a replacement and they said they will send an email once it’s shipped. Can I see the updated setup you had, including how it’s placed to the usb socket? Hope to have a better unit soon!

yes I got a new one and it does not get hot. However, it did have an issue where it was periodically shutting down. I think it's a problem with the power connector but has not done it since since I used duct tape on the connector as a strain relief.

Now if I could get the wh57 to stop giving out false lighting strikes ever few hours thngs would be perfect for me.

Good luck. .it's a nice camera just be sure you realize it is a time lapse garden camera, not a streaming camera.

[Platokidd]

Hi, were you able to set it up? Had the same problem from my HP10 order. Requested for a replacement and they said they will send an email once it’s shipped. Can I see the updated setup you had, including how it’s placed to the usb socket? Hope to have a better unit soon!

yes I got a new one and it does not get hot. However, it did have an issue where it was periodically shutting down. I think it's a problem with the power connector but has not done it since since I used duct tape on the connector as a strain relief.

Now if I could get the wh57 to stop giving out false lighting strikes ever few hours thngs would be perfect for me.

Good luck. .it's a nice camera just be sure you realize it is a time lapse garden camera, not a streaming camera.

Suggest you start a new thread for the wh57 lighting false reads. You could also search the foum. There are many threads on the false reads.

[Wxbeginner]

Hi, were you able to set it up? Had the same problem from my HP10 order. Requested for a replacement and they said they will send an email once it’s shipped. Can I see the updated setup you had, including how it’s placed to the usb socket? Hope to have a better unit soon!

yes I got a new one and it does not get hot. However, it did have an issue where it was periodically shutting down. I think it's a problem with the power connector but has not done it since since I used duct tape on the connector as a strain relief.

Now if I could get the wh57 to stop giving out false lighting strikes ever few hours thngs would be perfect for me.

Good luck. .it's a nice camera just be sure you realize it is a time lapse garden camera, not a streaming camera.

Suggest you start a new thread for the wh57 lighting false reads. You could also search the foum. There are many threads on the false reads.

I'd love to get this fixed if I could. Moved it around the yard at different settings all week. About to try behind my shed and if that doesn't work - try it inside.