WYZE Cam v4 (Latest Model), 2.5K AI Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor Cameras for Home Security, Baby Monitor & Pet Camera, Vibrant Color Night Vision, No Subscription Required, Free Expert Help

Quite excellent!
I bought 4 of these to replace my YI Home cameras, now that that company has dropped any real ability to use view the cameras! I had an older Wyze cam that was still working, so it seemed they could build reliable stuff. I have been VERY impressed!Setup was rather amazingly fast…way faster than other systems that require you to be scanning codes with the camera, etc.Image quality is EXCELLENT. Far better than expected.Night vision is AMAZING. I replaced the older Wyze in my garage and the difference is night and day (pun intended!) in the ability of this thing to present an image in low light!!!The mounts have turned out to be quite flexible in getting the thing pointed where you want.And the app is straightforward, and works!VERY satisfied!

Great product
I bought the Wyze Cam v4 hoping to catch a porch pirate. What I actually caught was far more valuable: a high-definition recording of my cat, Fred, attempting to steal a rotisserie chicken off the counter at 3 AM. The 2.5K resolution is absolutely terrifyingly crisp, letting me clearly see the pure, maniacal concentration on his furry little face. The ‘Vibrant Color Night Vision’ is no joke; it was like watching a cinematic heist in HD, not some grainy ghost footage. The AI security feature, bless its heart, pinged me with the alert: “MOTION DETECTED: LARGE FELINE OPERATING WITH QUESTIONABLE INTENT.” Honestly, it’s the funniest money I’ve ever spent. Setup was so simple even my technologically inept self managed it without needing the “Free Expert Help.” Plus, I love that I don’t need a subscription just to confirm that my pet is a tiny criminal mastermind. If you want surveillance that doubles as an avant garde comedy series, you need this camera. Five stars, because now I know Fred’s weakness is poultry, and I can’t unsee it.

Wyze
Great, versatile security cameraThis 1080p Wi-Fi camera is ideal for indoor and outdoor use, featuring color night vision, two-way audio, and an integrated spotlight for improved visibility in the dark. Easy to install and use, weather-resistant, and with instant motion notifications. Excellent value for home security.

Wyze newest cameras are failing. What is happening?
First, I use a wide variety of camera makes and models. However, years ago I discovered Wyze and their low cost and easy to use with good video (for the time) security cameras. I bought 12 of those over the next year of them first appearing, including the Pan an V1 versions. Note that every single one of these cams STILL work, even the ones outdoors (with the silicon protectors on them) and been running just fine till this day.However, once we hit v3 and v4, and the new Pan cameras, two of the pan cameras I just recently bought, they either failed at waterproofing (despite me making sure the rubber doors were secure and they were under the eaves to protect from direct rain) and one just died and took a SD card with it. This was a Pan cam in black. I replaced it with a v4 gray stationary camera, not even a month after using it it no longer will connect to ANY network no matter how close or distance. I have a dedicated network for my POE, other brands and Wyze on a high end router and extenders where needed.Then I bought two more white latest version of the Pan cameras to put on either side of my house garage door, and these had protective domes above them even though they are “waterproof”. Let’s name them G1 and G2 (which is what they are called). G1 is on the south of the door which faces West. G2 is North of the door still facing West so that they can cover by motion tracking (G1) and pan scanning (G2) as I get a LOT of deliveries. On the front of my house there are 6 Wyze cameras and one Amcrest (which never has failed in any manner). Right now only G2 out of all 6 front porch and garage Wyze cameras have stopped working or stopped connecting to any network even if I take them down and reset them and use a different network (I have 3 networks running through my property here). The Black Pan Cam that was on the SouthWest corner of the house (still the front) died after being filled with water despite sealed and not directly in the rain.G1 just has stopped connecting yet seems to be still “operating” on its own following around. Trust me I have tried different extenders, networks, and the next is high powered POE extenders that have a huge range but so far it won’t connect to anything. G2 still works doing it’s Panning job but as with ALL Wyze cameras your chance of actually keeping a connection and watching what is going on is IFFY at best.I replaced the SW Black Pan with a v4 stationary camera. A couple of months later it now no longer works or won’t connect. A few feet east of it is a Wyze camera that is supposed be watching my parking area, it too has stopped working.I have another v4 on the front porch above the locking mailbox (which is secured to the side of the house) and it watches nothing but the front porch as shipments come in and I finally realized it TOO is now not working. What is going on? All the “newest” versions of Wyze cameras SUCK! They keep failing.I have one more pan (covered from rain) on the NE corner of my house watching my gate entry between my neighbor and my home. It stopped working.(sorry for the long post but it continues)Now note that ALL my old cameras but one (a first generation pan cam) are STILL WORKING. One in one of my buildings rock solid watching who enters the building. Another one above my Lab building door watching who is at that security door. A first generation PAN cam with a silicone cover and mounted on an older Pan Cam holder, under an eave is still, after ALL these years of it being out in the rain, snow, storms, tornados and the like WORKING JUST FINE! All the first generation Wyze cameras all still work even the ones I have stored in a box I pulled out and tested, no problems.I also pay a monthly fee for all my cameras to be on Wyze’s “advanced software and AI stuff” subscription for all the cameras. Lot good it actually does! That will be turned off very soon, and 32 Wyze cameras including the old ones that still work, I will be dancing around a bonfire with them melting and posting it to YT.I have invested hundreds of dollars in new Wyze cameras because I liked their simplicity and decent video quality, and that they worked. But since Gen 3 nearly every camera is failing while Gen 1 and 2 are doing just fine. I wasted that money, plus the infrastructure to connect them all to the network expanding it (something I know how to do very well) and they all get solid signals. I have tested over and over again. Now I have at least 6 “new” and “improved” cams that are worthless. They can’t even watch a rock sitting still 2 feet away without dying.Naturally Wyze doesn’t have a great warranty that I am aware of and some now may be out of the warranty but since Amazon started really promoting Wyze and they got popular their quality has gone drastically down. I didn’t want to spend thousands on high end cameras when I THOUGHT Wyze would work just fine, and even switching some of them to different networks (the ones that didn’t physically fail) to take the load off thinking that might be it, well even a brand new high end router with long range and three satellites can’t keep them connected if you can connect at all to them.So to all new customers I saw, “LOOK ELSEWHERE” for a decent camera cause you cannot depend on these cameras when you NEED them to work. I haven’t heard from Wyze at all on the matter despite numerous emails. I would rather spend $300 to $800 per single camera KNOWING it’s going to work rock steady and not fail anytime soon (AS IT”S CRITICAL FOR ME) than spend a few hundred on cheaper and cheaper lack of quality builds all because of “new tech” in them (which the high end cameras also have AND have better video quality and can recognize license plates).So it’s in your hands now Wyze. I doubt you will do a thing because you sell in BULK, not quality anymore.

I’ve been a long-time Wyze user — currently running four cameras, a doorbell with wireless chime, a door lock, and a sprinkler controller. The Wyze Cam v4 (2.5K) is my newest addition, and it continues to prove why this brand has become my go-to for smart home security.Setup is quick and painless. From unboxing to being live on the app takes just minutes. One of the biggest reasons I prefer Wyze is that you don’t need a subscription to use its features. I record locally to an SD card, and it automatically overwrites when full — simple and efficient.Some users mention they couldn’t record without a subscription, but I suspect that’s a misunderstanding. I’ve never had that problem.Connectivity has been excellent. The only time we experience issues is when our internet itself is acting up, not the cameras.In the screen recording I attached, you can see our “Front Door” and “Front Yard” cameras. The v4 loads noticeably faster than the older Wyze models, though the older ones still perform well. (The garbage bin in front of the lens? Courtesy of my kids.)We switched from a Lorex system about five years ago, and the difference was night and day — literally. The colour night vision on the Wyze cameras is incredible compared to the old grayscale, washed-out footage from the Lorex units.When I transitioned away from the Lorex setup, we were even able to reuse the existing 24-volt wiring that was already run through the house. I stepped it down to 5 volts, and it powers the Wyze cameras perfectly. That saved a lot of work and extra cabling.While these cameras are IP-rated, I still recommend installing them out of direct weather. Ours are under the soffits and have survived -40°C winters without a hitch.The Wyze app offers plenty of customization options — remove watermarks, rotate the image 180° for upside-down mounting, record sound, set up automations, and more. It’s well worth exploring all the settings.We don’t have much crime where we live, so the cameras mostly capture funny moments — slips, trips, and the occasional driveway disaster. Still, I’ve shared footage with law enforcement before to help confirm false calls, which shows the value of having reliable recordings.Just make sure to keep your firmware up to date. It’s easy to do through the app and ensures stable performance.Rating: 5/5.Wyze continues to impress — great video quality, quick setup, reliable performance, and no subscription needed. A solid choice for anyone who wants affordable smart security that simply works.TL;DR:The Wyze Cam v4 delivers excellent 2.5K video, local SD recording, reliable connectivity, and colour night vision that blows older Lorex cameras out of the water. We’ve been using Wyze for five years now, powering ours off stepped-down 24-volt wiring — no issues, no subscriptions, just dependable performance year-round.

Can’t see the video recorded unless you need to pay monthly subscription for each camera.