The Difference Between Battery Mode and Wired Mode of the Outdoor Spotlight Camera

Last Updated: 2024 Sep12

• Related Product: SwitchBot Outdoor Spotlight Camera
• Firmware Version: 2.1.25-12

Battery Mode: In most of the time, the Outdoor Spotlight Camera sleeps and shuts down in battery mode. It will awake only when it detects a person or animal, and starts to detect motion and records. (A creature with sensitive temperatures, such as a person or animal, is required for the camera to be awoken.) 

Wired Mode: The Outdoor Spotlight Camera does not sleep or shut down. It is always running and motion detection will be triggered whenever a person or animal is captured.

The outdoor camera under Wired Mode is equivalent to the function of a SwitchBot Indoor Cam and the battery will drain fast. Therefore, we recommend using the Wired Mode mode while charging.

Note: Outdoor Spotlight Camera 2K does not have a battery mode or wired mode.