Does it need wiring or an electrician?

No. It runs on its solar panel and internal battery over Wi-Fi, so you only mount it and pair it in the app.

No. It records on motion events. Continuous recording is a feature of wired cameras, not this battery model.

Where does it store footage?

On a microSD card in the camera, which is not included. Check the app for cloud options if you want backup.

Yes. It supports Amazon Alexa, so you can pull up the live view on a compatible Echo Show.

A few hours of direct sun a day keeps it charged. In heavy shade or long cloudy spells, expect to recharge the battery by hand.

Yes, if the panel gets sun and Wi-Fi reaches the balcony. It is weather-sealed for outdoor use.

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At The Home Depot, for $59.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

6 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Walmart, Tractor Supply Co, Staples.

$59.99at The Home DepotChecked Nov 8

20% under what the other stores charge

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