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Fm335
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Camera is hot when plugged in. Is this normal?
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TomMac
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It is normal for the Q cam to be warm ( hot is a relative term ) to the normal touch...

As it is always on, and can be warmer with the IR running.

 

If the Q gets to hot, it has a thermal switch inside and will shut down...gives messg like your cam must cool down...tho I've never seen it, last time someone had theirs on a heat radiator 

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TomMac
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It is normal for the Q cam to be warm ( hot is a relative term ) to the normal touch...

As it is always on, and can be warmer with the IR running.

 

If the Q gets to hot, it has a thermal switch inside and will shut down...gives messg like your cam must cool down...tho I've never seen it, last time someone had theirs on a heat radiator 

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Fm335
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Thank you TomMac, hot being about 90F, in the shade . Way warmer than the outdoor wireless ones.
jguerdat
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Don't forget that the wireless ones are almost fully off to save battery until motion is detected.  The Q cameras are powered so are always on in a tight container.