Outside POE Camera?

1. Who knows. I doubt SS would say until it's ready for sale.
2. Again, who knows. SS probably won't say. Myself I find it doubtful. A big point of SS is that it's wireless and easy for (almost) anyone to plug and play. PoE ain't that hard (I presently have several PoE cams comprising a separate system above and beyond SS and three SS cams) but it's definitely WAY beyond SS in terms of setup complexity, running cables, etc.
3. Who knows what the future holds but I doubt it. Everything suggests they like to keep the system proprietary. I have yet to find a way to use the SS cams with any other system, and I'd expect the converse to be true if it ever came be.

@darn4nr

We do have an outdoor SimpliCam currently in development. We are not yet able to talk about what features it will have or how it will work. Certainly, your feedback on what features you'd like it to have will help. Our engineers do pay close attention! We'll let you know when the new models are finally ready.

Johnny M.
SimpliSafe Home Security

The Arlo reviews and first hand info from people I know with them are really good. I'd  say something along the lines of what they have for a wireless model would be a great follow.

If listening, SS, then perhaps a firmware update could make the current cameras ONVIF conformant and anything new should be as well.

Please, Please have a Poe option for your Outdoor Camera!!!!!

Researching outdoor cams for a year now I'm about to run Cat6 in anticipation of a Poe to NVR setup.

I have the wiring ready to be run but have not pulled the trigger on the cameras however I'm 98% certain of a brand.

Early on I Looked hard at Arlo before realizing Poe potential.

To be completely honest the fact that my SS3 doorbell is hard-wired has led me to Poe.

Having a cord hanging off of a outdoor camera device is not practical or is relying solely on batteries. IMHO.

Arlo's reviews are mixed to poor especially when it involves their latest offering. Including the fact that if you can reach the camera you can pluck it off it's magnetic base and walk away with it.

POE camera please!

@sign

I've been very pleased with Dahua PoE cameras. I've had several of them installed for a while now and a few more I'm adding. They've survived outdoors rain and shine, hot and cold; no problems at all.

My Ring Doorbell has been a great supplement to my SS service.  $3 a month for 2 cameras and the ability to talk some sense into a would-be intruder is priceless.

Ring has a PoE capable camera. If SS doesn't announce one soon I think we might have to go to a competitor. The guy that actually turned me onto SS has actually already switched. Hopefully they announce something soon. I'm getting tired of waiting and making excuses.