Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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My home builder power washed my house and killed one of my UniFi security cameras. Here's what actually happened when water got past its IPX4 seal, why the classic "put it in rice" fix isn't quite what people think, and how I got the camera back online.

If you run UniFi cameras outdoors or have contractors working around your house, this is worth watching before it happens to you.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro: Power Washer vs Security Camera
0:10 Meet the UniFi G3 Dome (IPX4 Rating Explained)
0:39 Feed Drops, Camera Won't Come Back
1:24 First Reconnect Attempt Fails (White Screen)
1:40 The Rice Trick (And Why It Doesn't Really Work)
2:28 Pulling It Out and Retesting
2:47 Back Online: Lessons Learned
3:08 Final Verdict and Outro

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