I love this WYZE camera! This is the 6th one I have purchased! For the price, you can't do better. I have this camera mounted outside, I purchased the little "house" available here on Amazon, and so far so good! I have a great view of my driveway! I already have two other WYZE cameras outside, one protecting my front door and one protecting the back door, and they work great during the day or night. I have had those outside since Frb and they have survived cold, snow, and rain. I don't use the alerts, so I can't comment on them. I record directly to SD cards. The picture is clear and the app is useful. I also have three Amazon Cloud Cameras too, which I also love, however I have to say, these WYZE cameras have more features, recording to an SD card for one, then the Cloud cameras have. Plus these WYZE cameras are a quarter of the price! I have one camera pointing outside through my living room window. I have to turn off the night vision due to reflection, however i get a great view! I wish I could think of more places I need to monitor, I would buy more WYZE cameras!
Fantastic camera, regardless of the price! We have a half dozen webcams scattered around the house, both inside and outside, that we use for security monitoring when we are away. Over the years I've installed cameras from Linksys, Foscam, Insteon and Wansview (NOTE: Foscam, Insteon and Wansview are, for all intents and purposes, the same camera). All of them have gotten the job done, and have cost anywhere from $50-$100 dollars. But after trying out this little camera, I'll never buy anything else again. At least not for indoor use.
PROS:
--Incredibly easy setup. You just install the app on your phone, plug the camera in, push a button on the bottom, and then point the camera at a QR code the displays on your phone. Then you are prompted to enter the password for your wifi, and that's it. It literally takes 1 minute to set up, with no messing around with firewalls, routers, ports, etc. There are voice prompts, played from the speaker on the camera, that guide you through the process. It's an absolute breeze.
--Image quality is very good. It looks to me like 720p HD video. On my network it streams in full motion at a nice high frame rate. There's none of the jerky low frame rate video that I get from some of my other cameras. Color reproduction is quite good.
--The camera includes both a microphone and a speaker, so you can listen in on the location of the camera, and/or speak through the camera. Speaker quality is what you would expect from a speaker that is less than an inch in diameter. But it works! The microphone is FAR better than the microphone on any of the Foscam/Wansview cameras that I've used in the past. On those you would have to be shouting in order to be heard. The Wyze camera picks up even faint sounds in the room.
--I LOVE the magnetic base! You can stick this thing to any ferrous metal surface, and it stays stuck. At the moment mine is hanging from the bottom of an air duct pipe in my basement. Just go into the app on the phone, tell it to invert the image, and you are all set! It really is slick, and is something that more camera manufacturers should do.
--The motiion detection is simple and reliable. It can be tuned from highly sensitive (triggerrs when my cat walks across the basement floor) to low sensitivity (my wife would have to walk in front of it). Upon triggering, a ~10 second video is captured and uploaded to the cloud. An optional push notification is sent to your phone. And you can go into the app and watch the recording.
--Night vision mode is decent, but not outstanding. There is a single IR LED for low light illumination. They state a night vision range of "up to 30 feet". That's pushing it. But 15-20 feet seems to be no problem at all. It certainly covers a room with no problem.
--The price. How can you beat a $20 camera that simply exceeds every expectation that I had? After reading about this camera online, and reading some reviews, I decided to order one on the spur of the moment just to test it out. Yeah, at this price point you really have no reason NOT to buy one as an impulse purchase. I received mine in 2 days. But the day after ordering, they went on 1-2 month back order. Apparently they are as popular as they deserve to be. Despite the backorder, I'll be placing an order for a couple more before the end of the day.
CONS
--None that are really noteable.
--The app doesn't always update the list of recorded motion detection video clips. If you close the app, and reopen it, they show up in the list. But that's software, and will undoubtedly be updated in the very near future. --UPDATE-- This was fixed quickly. The software continues to evolve and is very solid at this point (1/2019).
--Unlike many of the other cameras in the house, this one doesn't support pan/tilt. But for the price, who cares? The Wyze has a nice wide field of view. They are stackable. So if you spend $60 you can stack three of them and have a full 360 degree view for less then the price of one camera that does pan/tilt. And the Wyze will have better image quality
--No idea what its environmental tolerances are. I know that it's not weatherproof. But if I put one in my unheated garage, in upstate NY, is it going to survive the cold? Who knows? But heck, for $20 it might be worth just trying it to see what happens!
My wife was skeptical when I told her that I'd ordered a $20 high def camera as a candidate to replace some of the other cameras that we have in the house. But 20 minutes after plugging it in, configuring it, and playing with it, she said "WE NEED MORE OF THESE!!!"
So, in summary, I just can't recommend this camera highly enough. I know my web cams. I've worked with, and owned, a lot of them over the years. I'm an experienced IT professional who is constantly tinkering with new technology. I'm not a casual user. And this is now my favorite web-enabled camera. Ignore the low price. It has NO correlation to the quality of the product. Just buy one.
--UPDATE-- 1/2019 -- I have replaced all of my interior webcams with Wyze, and have had zero problems. These things continue to be a fantastic deal.
Good inexpensive basic camera. Picture quality is good, but not very feature rich, smart home-wise. Storage is free 14 days from recording via Amazon cloud, which is nice. Camera feed is reachable only trough their iOS or Android app, but No Alexa or smart integration at this time, so you can't set it to record when you leave or have IFTTT integration. I think that's one of the only drawbacks I can see...
****EDIT: Upgrading one star, did some digging and found a super hacky way to get these cameras to work via IFTTT w/Smart Things. It only worked with a wi-fi smart plug. First, I had to create scenes via the app for the plugs, then I had to go into the dev settings for SmartThings and add devices. I had to connect the account for the plugs to IFTTT. Now the cameras power on when IFTTT notices I've left the house and turn off when I return home. They are powered off when I'm at home (I don't want them recording me walking around sending motion alerts!) and turn on when I'm away. So far, so good.
I bought two of these cameras, one for my front door and one for my living room and kitchen area to monitor my pets while I’m away and for my own price of mind and safety when I’m home alone. I also purchased a 32gb memory card for each, which was totally worth the extra dollars. I have had the memory cards in my devices for a month and have yet to need to clear my storage from my memory card. If you only want motion detection, you can set the alert settings to notify you. It records 15 seconds and then notifies you. The timing has never been off and it doesn’t take minutes or hours to receive the notification - always about 15 seconds. Lastly, I did see someone say there is no way to change the sensitivity, which is incorrect. You can set it to be sensitive from 1% to 100%. My front door is set to 50% so it doesn’t pick up tree movement or plant movement. However, if a cat walks past my door or someone walks into the sight of the camera, it does notify me, so I’m not getting unnecessary amounts of notifications.
I’d review this product with four main traits that I love about it. First, the quality is phenomenal. For $25 you get an easy to setup product that you can truly tell is quality when you take out of the box. I just wanted a camera that would alert me when there was movement, not so much to go back for old footage, but it’s great for both. The footage is in 1080p and it’s really great (one of the main reasons I bought this camera over the other one I was contemplating). Second, it’s highly efficient and easy to use. The installation process took me less than 1 minute each. All you need to setup is WiFi, have the camera plugged into an electrical outlet and the Wyze app downloaded on your phone. It was fun and exciting to setup this camera (small things excite me!). I’ve never had a problem with this camera not being exactly what I wanted. It’s easy to move around and comes with a 3M magnet which allows you to place on a wall if you don’t have a magnetic surface (which I didn’t). Third, the reliability of this product has truly blown me away. I saw reviews and comments about the reliability and was a little worried, but it had all the features I was looking for. I don’t really want it to be a security system like some people are trying to accomplish, I just needed something to give me price of mind when I wanted to check in on my pets and notify me of movement, which this accomplished very well. Having mentioned security system, there is a setting to detect smoke alarms, which I have set for safety reasons (I mean, why not?). In terms of reliability, I have had an instance where my app wasn’t connecting to my camera while I was away from home, but I was able to quickly and easily reset the camera remotely within my app and it was back up within minutes. Also, I’ve been kicked out of the app twice, but that’s hardly anything to concern yourself with. Lastly, this camera is so subtle. Most people don’t even notice it because it’s so small, I’m easily able to hide the wires in my curtains and it even looks very modern. The camera I have facing my porch is undetectable from the porch, but I have a great view of my front door and no one even knows it’s there. I highly suggest this product for anyone looking for an easy to use, quality product that is reliable and efficient!! I’ve already recommended my family and friends and will definitely purchase more of these when I have my own home.
I have included photos of the living area camera as well as the view from my front porch window, which has a very clear view through an insulated window.
It is cheaper on the wyze site especially if you purchase multiples. Not sure why.
I currently have the nest cams, some crappy security cameras that I plan on getting rid of and the Ring doorbell camera.
These little stinkers are surprisingly good quality. It may not be easy for anyone to set up on Android but it works out. (For instance, my phone was on 5g wireless, it did not give me any other wifi options until I reconnected my phone non 5g ) not a big deal for me, but I am sure a few will have an issue. (Another example is that the keyboard is always in the way of the next button)
Overall if anyone complains about this camera then they are expecting a Ferrari for a Pinto price. This camera works amazingly well! I have 16 GB micro SD cards in mine and can check every moment when we want to dig deeper into 15 second clips. You can use multiple Wyze cams without killing your router since they only relay the 15 second clips unless you ask the camera for particular footage. This camera is unbeatable for the price. ( We pay monthly fees for ring and nest cameras, and nothing for these Wyze cams) I wish I didn't get the Nest cams and waited. :( The nest and doorbell cams are accessable through the Amazon Alexa Show in the kitchen but we barely use it. The phone app works just fine. Hopefully the camera will allow Wink or Smart things communication in the future. Cheers!
Feature Product
- 1080p full HD live stream direct to your smartphone day or night with night vision (up to 30 feet away). Works with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks (does not support 5GHz Wi-Fi)
- Motion Tagging technology detects and outlines motion in both live stream and playback video modes. Operating system supports ios 8.0 and android 5.0 or later.
- Motion and sound detection with free rolling 14-day cloud storage. Use the Wyze App (iOS and Android) to manage and share multiple cameras. Add a microSD card (up to 32GB max size) for local storage.
- Magnetic base, 6-foot power cable and included adhesive metal plate let you mount your Wyze Cam anywhere - no screws required. Image Sensor Type: CMOS Sensor
- Works with Alexa: Ask Alexa to show your front door, kid's room, or anywhere else you have your Wyze Cam, Smart Sound Recognition - Wyze Cam recognizes the unique sounds of smoke alarms and CO monitors and alerts you to these specific emergencies.Field of View:114 Degrees
Description
Wyze Cam v2 delivers fast, clear, live stream footage direct to your smartphone via the Wyze App (iOS and Android), day or night. You can receive an alert anytime your Wyze Cam v2 detects sound or motion and view up to 14 days of saved alert videos for free - no monthly fees or subscription required. Use the Wyze Cam v2’s new Motion Tagging feature to easily identify motion in both live stream and playback video modes. Plus, you can add an 8GB, 16GB or 32GB microSD card (sold separately) to enable continuous recording, schedule custom time lapse videos, use 2-way audio to talk, and listen through your Wyze Cam v2. Use the Wyze App to manage and view multiple cameras, share your cameras with other users, view alert videos, and record and share photos and videos directly from the app. With its small size, magnetic base, and flexible 3-axis design, the Wyze Cam v2 can go anywhere you need it. The Wyze Cam v2 must be powered to use (it does not have a battery) and is designed for indoor use (it is not weatherproof).
Bought 2 of these and was going to use as a babycam essentially.
Video quality was pretty good.
Mount is pretty clean for setting up.
Ease of setup is pretty straight forward.
Instructions are kinda bad/unclear though.
But then I kept getting constant disconnects and or it would work for about 30 minutes and then just could not connect to it anymore.
That or the app (both android and ios) would connect for a bit and then lock up.
So frustrated I was that I was going to write a 1 star review and set to return the 1 of the 2 that I had ordered (since I threw out the boxing etc) on the other.
Then it dawned on me...I didn't put in a class10 microSD card, but a class 4 one.
I took it out and WOW night and day.
The app no longer hangs. its responsive and I've had zero issues with it since.
So for about $25 dollars you get a pretty good cam that does the job.
They need to make it VERY clear..that you MUST use class10 microSD card or the device/app will malfunction (ie its own internal device is bogged down probably in I/O with the card)
If you are having problems with yours, take out the micro SD card and try it again (unplug/ restart it though of course as well)
Excellent video and night vision quality. Camera is outside nearly 60 feet from the WIFI router and working fine. Only problem I've encountered is the live stream video is only accessible on my Google Pixel phone intermittently...when I'm out of WIFI range away from home. At home on WIFI, no problem. Email notifications for movement are almost instantaneous. These cameras rival the more expensive brands out there, and actually offer a more user friendly interface.
****Update***** I have discovered that I cannot access my cameras remotely via my Android phone/Wyze app during daylight hours....Wyze representative responded promptly to my inquiry regarding this problem after we ran a connection test, stating the problem was with my ISP, not WYZE. Curiously, after about 7 pm until 6:15 a.m. I am able to access my live feed remotely via my Android phone. While at home on my WiFi network, the camera live feed is accessible 24/7....I do not have this problem with my Nestcam...I can bring up the live feed any time of the night or day, at home or away from home, using my Android phone....same network, same WiFi.......interestingly, I do receive the motion alert videos on WYZE remotely on my phone 24/7, just no live feed access during the day. This problem occurs at the exact same time every day.
Its a $30 camera, so my rating is based on what I paid and what I got for my money.
The good:
I have two of these in my house now. One sits outside in a place where it can't get wet (BTW, this is not an outdoor camera) and one inside my house. I also have the memory cards inserted to allow for multiple days of 24x7 recording.
The quality of the image from this camera is great! The image is very clear during the day. During the night, the night vision is good for about 15/20 feet, but still pretty decent, especially considering it is only $30.
Playback from the SD card works flawlessly.
Accessing the cam from outside of my house over cellular or remote wireless networks works flawlessly.
Motion detection works really well on this camera and I have been surprised at how well it does with motion detection.
Drawbacks:
The recording to the web is definitely where it lacks compared to the Nests and other such cameras. It only records a 12-second clip and it only records one clip every 5 minutes. And there is no option to increase storage or frequency through a "pay to play" type program. Which is why you need to do a memory card.
I can not integrate it with iSpy, which is a bummer.
Conclusion:
Overall, it is a $30 camera that has great quality, great motion detection and just works. I think for the price, this camera is great!
WOW! Super impressed! We have bought several "security cameras" over the years and they all have been super difficult to set up- usually ending with me having to call tech support while some yahoo remotes into my PC ( which I do not like) to set the cameras up for me. It was ALWAYS such a pain. Recently my Mom bought a Nest cam - that was pretty easy to set up- but I needed something inexpensive. I heard about this on my local news channel from the tech guy - while he said it was only $20.00 I paid $30.00 and would pay it again! Seriously, this was the fastest, easiest set up EVER! I think it took me all of, maybe 3 minutes, if that!
Thank you WyzeCam people for making this so simple. While it doesn't pan & tilt, this gives me a very large range to look at- I was surprised at the amount of space it covered- I can hear, talk through to, night vision- all that I need. In this little tiny cube! LOVE IT!!!!!
I initially bought one camera, tried it out for a week and fell in love. I ended up buying two more cameras for my house shortly after. Wyze cam is setting a new standard for what to expect in a wifi camera. Most companies want to charge you for cloud storage, but wyze cam doesnt. With wyze cam you get all the bells an whistles without breaking the bank. Things such as motion detection, sound detection, detection zones, night vision, smoke alarm detection, 14 days cloud storage, SD slot, two way audio! Best of all it's all free, no subscription required!
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