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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/macbag on 2025-05-13 10:01:39+00:00.

Just got the Bosch outdoor siren delivered and it paired smoothly via Z2M. But now I checked the manual and it says to place it on the sunny/south-facing side… Problem is, I need it above the entrance - that’s northeast + under soffits. It should get a few hours of morning sun, but definitely not full exposure.

Anyone else using this setup? Do you think it’ll get enough charge? It does have a battery, and I assume the siren won’t go off every day, so maybe the drain is minimal… or am I missing something?

Would love to hear from others who have it installed in less-than-ideal spots.