Patent attributes
An apparatus includes a power adapter, a security camera and a base. The power adapter may be configured to receive an AC power source, pass through the AC power source to a light bulb and generate DC power by converting the AC power source. The security camera may be configured to receive the DC power from the power adapter. The security camera may comprise a camera module. The base may comprise an opening for a light fixture and an attachment location. The power adapter may be electrically connected to the attachment location. The power adapter may receive the AC power source from an electrical connection for the light fixture. The security camera may be configured to receive the DC power from the power adapter. The security camera may be removably attached to the attachment location. The camera module may be located beyond a front face of the light fixture.