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No socket needed: how a solar-powered security camera works
A camera that charges from daylight, spots people rather than swaying branches and shows colour at night — according to its seller. Here's how the Cloedar Solaktra works and what to check before you buy.
Most people who want a camera over the front door or the drive stop at the same hurdle: running a cable and finding a socket outside.
Solar-powered cameras skip that step. A small panel tops up the battery during the day, so the camera can sit where it's most useful. Here's how the Solaktra does it, based on the seller's description.
How it works
Mount it where you need it
No mains cable to run — pick a spot that gets daylight and a decent Wi-Fi signal.
Let daylight top it up
The seller says the solar panel keeps the camera ready. For dark British winters, check the battery details on the seller's page.
Get the alerts that matter
It's designed to detect people and filter out pets, branches and other false alarms, according to the seller.
See it at night
Dual lights give colour night vision, the seller says.
Opens the seller's official website. Price, delivery and returns are set by the seller.
What stands out, according to the seller
Good places to put one
- Above the front door or porch
- Covering the drive or parking space
- Back garden, shed or side gate
The key details
| Field of view | 120°, according to the seller |
|---|---|
| Detection | Detects people; filters out pets, branches and false alarms (seller) |
| Power | Solar panel with battery — check the battery capacity |
| Night vision | Colour night vision with dual light (seller) |
| Resolution | Described as high resolution — check the exact figure |
| Storage and app | Check the seller's page for memory card, cloud and app details |
Source: the seller's product description, checked 14 November 2026. Check the seller's page for the current details before you order.
May suit you if you…
- want a camera where there's no outdoor socket
- get too many alerts from pets or trees
- want to see colour images at night
Check before you buy
- The exact resolution and how footage is stored (card or cloud, and any fees)
- Wi-Fi signal at the spot where you'll mount it
- How the battery copes with short winter days
- In the UK, aim cameras at your own property where you can
- Delivery time, returns and the final price at checkout
Opens the seller's official website. Price, delivery and returns are set by the seller.
Questions people ask
Does it need a socket?
Not according to the seller: the solar panel charges the battery. Check how it charges on cloudy winter days.
Will it notify me every time the cat walks past?
It's designed to detect people and filter out pets and branches, the seller says.
Is there a subscription?
Check the seller's page for storage options and any cloud fees.
Can I point it at the street?
In the UK, keep cameras focused on your own property where you can. Filming beyond your boundary brings extra data protection responsibilities.
What if it doesn't suit me?
Returns are handled by the seller. Read their returns policy before you order.
Opens the seller's official website. Price, delivery and returns are set by the seller.