Which Fixtures and Switches Work With LightCam
Which light sockets, fixtures, and switches work with LightCam — and what to avoid.
Which Fixtures and Switches Work With LightCam
LightCam twists into any standard light socket — the same kind you'd put an everyday A19 bulb into. If a regular bulb fits, LightCam fits.
Sockets That Work
LightCam uses a standard E26 medium base — the most common light socket in the United States.
It works great in:
- Porch lights
- Garage lights
- Floodlight fixtures (single-bulb)
- Wall sconces
- Ceiling fixtures
- Lamp posts
- Barn lights
If you're not sure, check if a regular A19 bulb (the kind that's been around forever) fits the socket. If it does, LightCam will too.
Sockets That Do NOT Work
LightCam won't fit in:
- Candelabra sockets — the small base used in chandeliers and decorative fixtures
- GU10 or GU24 twist-lock sockets — common in recessed lighting and some kitchen fixtures
- Recessed can lights with specialty trim — the socket is too deep and the fixture traps heat
- Enclosed globes with no airflow — LightCam generates a small amount of heat and needs ventilation. A fully sealed globe will cause it to overheat and shut down.
- Chandelier bulb fixtures — the base is too small
When in doubt, look at the existing bulb. If it's small, skinny, or shaped like a candle flame — that's a candelabra base and LightCam won't fit.
Dimmer Switches — Read This Before You Install
If your wall switch controls the brightness of the light, do not install LightCam on it.
Dimmer switches work by cutting power to the bulb in rapid pulses. LightCam is a camera and a computer, not just a light. When power pulses, the camera goes offline, malfunctions, or can be damaged over time.
How to tell if you have a dimmer: Look at the switch. If it slides, rotates, or has a + / - button for brightness, it's a dimmer. If it just clicks on and off, you're fine.
The fix: Leave the switch in the ON position permanently, or replace the dimmer with a standard on/off switch. A standard switch costs a few dollars at any hardware store.
Motion-Sensor Switches
If your wall switch turns the light off automatically (motion-activated or timer-based), LightCam will lose power and go offline every time it turns off.
LightCam needs constant power to stay connected and record.
The fix: Same as dimmers — leave the switch in the ON position permanently, or replace it with a standard on/off switch.
Outdoor Use
LightCam is rated for outdoor use. It works great on porch lights, garage fixtures, and other outdoor E26 sockets.
One thing to check: make sure your fixture provides some shelter from direct rain spray. A porch light with a hood or cover is ideal. A socket mounted flush on a wall with no overhang in a location that gets direct rain may let water in over time.
Most standard outdoor porch and garage fixtures are fine.
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