WYZE Wireless Outdoor/Indoor Battery Security Camera, 2.5K HDR Color Night Vision, Integrated Spotlight & Siren, Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, Alexa & Google Assistant Compatible, Free Expert Support

I’ve been a Wyze customer for a long time. These cameras, both wired and wireless, have saved me a lot of money catching contractors stealing product and a mailbox hit and run. This is my first camera of this new generation wireless. It’s been installed for just under a week. Bought it to replace one of the hub based wireless that a raccoon chewed apart. Here is my feedback thus far. 1) Set up was a breeze with the app. Helped by the fact that I already have set up several devices. First time setting up would take a few more steps to get the Wi-Fi connection completed but should be straightforward. 2) Out of the box, the battery was about 50% charged, so fully charge before deploying using the provided cable. 3) Update the firmware to the most current version before deploying through the app. 4) Mounting - As some have noted, the screws that come with the device are not the best, but worked for my needs of mounting to a tree. One screw did strip the head, but the other two were fine. 5) Battery life - So far, it’s been MUCH better than with the hub based camera. 3.5 days installed and about 80% battery left. Previously, I had to recharge the camera about every 6 days. I’ll be playing with the settings to see what I can use to improve overall performance and how that affects the battery life in the coming weeks. 6) General observations: - Video quality at 2.5K is great. Much better than the previous generation. - Motion detection is very good and seems to catch motion better than the old generation. - It also seems to record the full length of of the motion where together previous versions would prematurely stop recording (even with the 5 minute max set) when motion was still occurring and even with ‘no cooldown’ set. - No issues with the camera disconnecting from Wi-Fi and a strong signal, much improved from the prior generation. - SD card (128GB) is working as expected. The old generation camera was near impossible to get the cards working correctly. Currently, just recording events and doing so successfully. Will switch to the continuous after a could battery cycles to see what the impact might be to battery life. - Mount is good but could be better. Gives you limited options for mounting. Would be great to have a magnet mount option like the old generation. Had a raccoon climb on it and moved the camera from its previous position. I repositioned and tightened it more and so far hasn’t been accosted again! :) - The Spotlight is VERY bright and I suspect it will chew through battery fast if in a high motion area. I turned that off given my requirements. 7) Suggestions to consider: - If you are mounting in a tough to reach space, consider the solar panel. I had one on the ‘deer cam’ that was replaced with this cam, until the cable that plugged into the cam, broke. It worked well with even partial sun. If mounting where trees will block line-of-sight to the panel, it’s less effective. Winter time, worked great (no leaves) compared to summer. - Get an SD card. I think the new generation can handle up to 256GB, but not sure. Worth the cost which is nominal these days. - Get spare batteries. THANK YOU Wyze for making the battery removable. Minimizes downtime. Recharging time on old generation was about 8 hours, so quick swapping is NICE. - Consider the cloud storage option. Not everyone will need this. Depends on your use cases and specific needs. Their subscription model is very well priced for the market and is ideal if you are going to set up multiple cameras. Overall, very pleased. Will likely replace my other cameras over time (when on sale - hint, hint Wyze!) or if they put a 2 or 3-pack option together with a good discount. I have not needed to reach out to support on the camera, but previous experience is hit or miss. Technical issues were addressed well. ‘Customer satisfaction’ issues, not so much. Example, had a spare wireless cam (hub required type) and when another died, I pulled out the spare, charged it and deployed. Worked great for a charge cycle. Recharged the camera and it would no longer run in the battery. Contacted support and was told it was out of warranty, even though they could see that the camera was just put in service (the beauty of cloud connecting a device). Pretty disappointing. They did offer a nominal credit to my account for a future purchase, which helped but frankly had me considering alternative options. So note to Wyze, you have really good technology and the capability to know when a device is put in service. Use that capability for good. My takeaway is I won’t ever buy a spare, so you’ll lose that sale. You MAY get it in the future, so consider that an opportunity lost.

I bought this WYZE security camera, and so far, it has worked excellently. The image quality is very clear, both day and night, and the night vision is incredibly helpful for keeping an eye on my home's entrance. Installation was quick and simple; plus, it includes all the necessary accessories for easy mounting. I like its compact, modern design, and the battery offers good longevity. The app is user-friendly and allows me to review recordings from my phone without any hassle. Considering the price, I think it is a very good option for keeping your home secure. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical, reliable camera with good video quality.

This was a good camera, very functional, straightforward to set up and use. However, I’m giving up on this model and perhaps the Wyze brand altogether due to issues with longevity. All the features and functionality were fine, for about 12-18 months, after which it unexpectedly died. I had two cameras, one that died unexpectedly after 17 months, so I replaced it with another that died after 14 months. The camera went from functioning fine to suddenly dead with no response to anything, no lights, nothing. No amount of factory reset attempts nor troubleshooting would lead to a resolution of the issue. Mine was mounted outside, with a solar panel charging it. I never had any battery issues, it was used in Florida with plenty of sun to keep it charged. I have 5+ year old outdoor/solar cameras of another brand and they just work and that’s the main feature I need out of a camera.

I bought this for my Airbnb outside on our deck and it works great. Great video quality & good battery life. I’ve seen the reviews on the battery life and I have to assume they’re using settings that drain it. I’ve had no problems. I have it set to only record with motion events and the spotlight set to about 50% (also triggered by motion, I don’t use sundown) and I only have to charge it about every 2 weeks with constant guests coming in and out triggering it. It does take several hours to charge so I just bought a 2nd one that I swap out and let the first charge while I’m doing a turnover. I’ll also say that the only thing I’m disappointed with is how long it takes to start up the live video feed, but I don’t know if that’s just my internet connection. It’s super easy to mount- love that. All in all, very worth it and it looks so much better not being plugged in. I love that if I ever do want it plugged in, say to have continuous recording with an SD card, I have that option as well. I definitely recommend it- just play around with the settings if you’re having reduced battery life. AND BUY A 2nd BATTERY! I’ve got it mounted to the window frame in the picture.

I've had several different WYZE cams around my house for a while now. They include: V3 Pro, V4, Pan Cam 3, OG, OGT, Doorbell V2 and I have two of these. I keep them plugged in. For me the benefit to these cams having a battery built in is as seamless backup should power go out. This has worked on occasion. Unfortunately this model also has its downside: Maintaining connectivity. It's not terrible at keeping it, but occasionally requires a restart. Restarts are fairly quick and usually easy to do remotely. That was not the case however in the most recent occurrence. Both of my Battery Cam Pros lost connection and began flashing their "flood"-lights every few minutes. The fix: Remove my SD cards (to avoid erasure) -> Remove battery for several minutes -> Perform factory reset by reinstalling battery and holding down the red "connect" button inside. It is NOT necessary to delete the cam within the app first; in fact I advise you don't. The initial setup process will commence as when it was new, but once through those pages the app will recognize it again and integrate. Unfortunately it will be placed at the top of the home page above all other cams and any shortcuts. Can simply drag tiles where you may have had them or reorganize at this time. Last: Recheck all settings for the BCPro as some features may have switched to default settings. Important - If an SD card was continuously recording before and is to again, make sure to enable it to do so as it will have switched to motion/event snapshots with a short "max duration" length. Floodlight on via motion detection will have been enabled as well as front of device indication LEDs-on. This really wasn't too had to do, but I am very familiar with these WYZE cams & app at this point. I have no idea why this happened to only these cams; left puzzled there. Really hope WYZE can get these to operate more reliably without having to buy some new future version. I would like to see the next rendition (HIGHLY desire in-app choice & control over floodlight KELVINS!), but I also expect the BCPros I have already invested in to continue to operate well beyond new releases!

I’ve been using the Wyze Wireless Outdoor/Indoor Battery Security Camera for a few weeks now, and overall, I’m impressed for the price. The 2K video quality is sharp, and I love the color night vision—it really helps identify people and objects clearly after dark. Setting it up was super easy, and I appreciate that it works both indoors and outdoors without needing a base station. The motion detection is pretty accurate thanks to the combination of radar and PIR sensors. It even notifies me about smoke alarms, which is a cool bonus. Two-way audio works fine for quick conversations, though the sound quality isn’t crystal clear. Battery life can be a bit inconsistent depending on how often motion is detected, so I recharge it about every week or so. If you’re a heavy user, be prepared for that. I’m considering adding a solar panel to reduce downtime. The app is straightforward, though sometimes notifications take a little longer than I’d like. If you want cloud storage, you’ll need to subscribe to Cam Plus, but basic functions work well without it. Overall, this camera offers excellent features at a budget-friendly price, making it a great choice for casual home security.

These are so easy to use. We bought a bunch and have them all over the house. They give a clear picture and work at night. Money wise they are a great alternative to more expensive cameras.

Not a good fit for my use case. I purchased this to mount on my apartment door. Pricing was competitive and on paper the cost comparison between a similar Ring Cam checked-off most of the boxes. Install: I removed the front door peep-hole lens, fitted it with a longer bolt, surrounded the cam with a wreath and it is the perfect height and mount. Setup up was easy to get it online and functioning. The app is OK, not intuitive and I needed to look up some settings. Disappointingly, they do not offer a MS Windows app or one for a google TV. Config: Initially, I left most of the detection and event settings alone to base-line the function. It recorded EVERYTHING and burned through the battery in a little over a week. So, I worked with the filters to reduce the noise, I have better battery life, but it is missing events, but not consistently. For example, it will pick up events that match the filters sometimes, but other matching events do not. Some mornings, I get an alert that the camera is back online, no explanation, no reports and no way to troubleshoot if it lost WiFi, the Wyze cloud, or a camera/SW challenge. For my use case, busy apartment, the SW is not consistent with filter settings and the balance between reasonable battery life verses relative recorded content is not viable. In a different setting or use case, it may be good, but not here. Unfortunately, I will be sending this back.

I am very impressed with this camera! The picture is good, and the battery life is excellent. It lasted almost 30 days at temperatures below -10C. You can't ask for better than that. I can highly recommend this product

clear views....wide area obtained......a great camera and voice and spotlight feature.........

Easy setup and if you have other Wyze cameras, it’s very excellent choice for outdoor surveillance..

The fully charged battery only lasted 5 days. Testing it in my living room before using it outdoors. I turned down the spotlight to 25%, as it was too bright. Now recharging the battery again. If it only lasts 5 days again and not the projected "up to 6 months" - and it's indoors (warm temperatures), not sure if I'll keep it. I was planning to use it outdoors where I expected the cold temperatures to run the battery down quicker. But indoors and only lasting 5 days is not good. All other features seem to match my other Wyze cams - good picture quality, image detection, etc. 2) The front black section of the camera scratches very easily. Just getting it set up - normal handling of the camera, and the black section is scratched up. Maybe I'll post a picture later.

I haven’t drilled it in yet, but already looking super good, I bought this along with the V4. It come with a rechargeable battery. It’s been over a month and the battery is still at 90% . Only complaint it’s that it’s takes a bit longer to load on the app, but rlly makes up for it with good quality and cost effectiveness.