I have owned this camera since version 1, groundbreaking. The battery lasts longer if you adjust motion sensitivity and recognizing humans vs pets. I bought the new color night vision and it was difficult to connect, very difficult. I had to contact support and reset modem and camera several times and move it close to the modem and try a few more times. I believe they were working on updates because now I have no issues. I use it in a very hot climate, however this one is not in the sun, but rather under a patio cover. Yes you should run the wire through the house or in the wall, but I'd rather have an installer do that. The camera works well at night and day. The picture is clear and vibrant. Rather easy to install with either the magnetic foot and base that you screw I to the wall, or you can just stand it on a ledge, tree, fence or shelf.