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

Bought two Wyze cameras - this one and the Cam Pan V3. If you don't need the rotate this is a great choice - the streaming quality on this one is higher and it's got a light on it which I found surprisingly useful. The two-way communication is actually pretty awesome - for as small as it is the camera's mic pics up decent audio. I did find that if you're on the monitoring end and want to speak through the camera you should do so slowly and deliberately as it takes a half-second for the speaker on the camera to kick on and broadcast; it cuts you off a little so just make sure you enunciate. Night mode is neat but I never use it. I use this for on-demand monitoring rather than 24/7 security so I had to look up how to disable certain things (motion tracking boxes, automatic light/alarm, etc.) but all were, blessedly, able to be disabled. Other reviews said those settings sometimes mysteriously come back on but I haven't experienced it, but had this operational for only about 20 days now. Having had this installed for over two week I've had none of the problems others spoke about. App is surprisingly functional and stable. I wish there were a "refresh" button in it as I had to close it out and re-open a couple of times to catch up to a live feed, but other than that no big deal. I will say they REALLY like to push notifications, access to your device, and upsell their cloud service. You can always hit no, but the popups are recurrent - I've had several in the ~20 days of use so far, so likely every few days you'll be asked if you're *REALLY* sure you don't want to buy online storage. Cameras haven't disconnected at all. Again, had to restart the app a few times but they were never unavailable to me. Unless I got lucky with these units I'm guessing they ironed out the problems people were having and/or the issues folks experience are because the cameras are on the periphery of WiFi - these do take a lot of data and so a strong, consistent signal is necessary. If you're monitoring these remotely on cell signal, know you'll need a good 5G signal to get an uninterrupted live feed. If you're low on bars or busted down to LTE you'll get some chop, maybe serious chop, depending on how hairy your connection is. These are essentially like streaming Netflix so again strong, consistent data is key if you want a truly live monitor. All in all, for the price, I'm honestly blown away. They have to be making near-zero on the hardware and using cloud subscriptions to subsidize selling the units, which would explain the constant badgering to sign up. But in the end that just means I get a really serviceable entry level camera for the cost of a nice lunch.

Nice little camera. Easy to set up and works very well. Have to download the app and follow the automated instructions. Be aware you do not have to sign up for a paid subscription although they make it difficult to avoid that during the set up process. Just x out of that screen. Camera has multiple options and can take a micro SD card if you want to store a video (card is separate). I set it up to view the front door and am thinking of getting another one for the back. I have been told that users get lots of sign up notifications but will see what happens. But the camera does what it is supposed to do.

Great camera. I was looking for one I didn’t need a subscription for. If you want to review footage, you will need a micro SD card, as well as an adapter so you can delete old footage when it gets full. Super easy to set up, and really clear! Love the night vision

I’ve never written an Amazon review, but this deserved one. I bought this camera so I could keep an eye on my sick cat while I’m at work, and it has been one of the best purchases I’ve made. The video quality is clear, the app is easy to use, and I love being able to check in on her anytime, day or night. Being able to open the app and see that she’s resting comfortably has taken a huge amount of stress and worry off my shoulders. The live view has been reliable, the notifications work well, and the setup was quick and simple. One feature I especially love is that I can keep the camera feed on while I’m doing other things on my phone, so I don’t have to stop what I’m doing to keep an eye on her. If you’re looking for an affordable camera to monitor your pets- especially one with medical needs.. I highly recommend this. The peace of mind alone makes it worth every penny. I honestly wish I had bought it sooner.

I love this camera, as it works exactly how I wanted it to, most of the time. I’ve been feeding feral cats for years on my back porch. It attracted more and more cats and raccoons to the point where it was getting really expensive and the mama and her kittens who were the original feeders, were getting shut out by the presence of bigger bullies and raccoons. I started putting the food in my garage with the door cracked open just enough for them to crawl under and I could safely leave the food in there all night. The raccoons and bully cats still came by, but they assumed they were too big to fit under that little crack, and would look, sniff and walk away…until 1 raccoon decided to try to get in. The first time I saw it on my outdoor security camera with really poor resolution, I was surprised. Shocked even because now my plan has failed. I tried using a wildlife camera inside with motion detection, which showed me when who was coming in to eat, after the fact. There was no way to monitor it live. I read reviews on these Wyze cameras, most were good, complaints were that they are inconsistent in reporting, but I could monitor it live and the price was right. Now that it’s getting darker later, the cats are coming to eat later and the raccoon has brought his brothers and sisters and they’ll come multiple times between dusk and dawn when sometimes the food is there and other times, I haven’t put it out yet. I’ve been relying on the Wyze notifications to know when a “pet” has entered the garage. One problem is that I have found no way to not have it recognize the motion of blowing dust, moths, and loose particles that fly around at night so the notification sound is pretty constant except on calm nights. I haven’t figured out yet, how to be able to get some sleep and know when to jump out of bed and run outside to shoo the raccoons away. The camera shows me exactly what I was wanting to know, now I just have to figure out how to give the cats and not raccoons some food. Not feeding the cats is not an option. And they aren’t tame enough to bring in to eat. The camera works good, I’m going to get another. They have much better resolution than the home security set up that was installed at the house.

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 have been using the Wyze Cam v4 for about two weeks to keep an eye on my cats while I’m not home, and it has honestly exceeded my expectations for the price. Setup was very straightforward. The app walked me through everything step by step, and the camera was up and running within a few minutes. I am not especially tech savvy, so I appreciated how simple the process was. The video quality is great, especially during the day. I can clearly see what my cats are doing, even when they are moving quickly or playing. Night vision has also been impressive. I can check in after dark and still make out details without any issues. The motion notifications are reliable and usually trigger when my cats are active, which is exactly what I wanted. I adjusted the sensitivity a bit to avoid constant alerts, and that helped a lot. One feature I did not expect to use as much as I do is the two way audio. It is fun being able to talk to my cats through the camera, and the sound quality is better than I anticipated for a camera in this price range. Overall, this has been a great purchase for pet monitoring. It gives me peace of mind when I am away from home and lets me check in whenever I want. For the cost, I think the Wyze Cam v4 is an excellent option and I would definitely recommend it to other pet owners.

I tried a different camera from a different company and it was really a hazel setting up so I sent it back and for a lesser price no contracts and a basic free plan that actually works. I set this camera up in about an hour. It wouldn’t have take that long but I first programmed the wrong camera. In the app store download use the WYZE app with the W in the middle the other two apps want subscription plans and I don’t even think they are WYZE apps. I put in a 256MB micro card and set it to be continuous. When it is full just reformat the card and start recording over. You don’t need the card it works without one. Lots of the directions are in real small print on the app. Read them careful on that app as you set it up. There is no scanning of a QR code to set it up. Just put in your Wi-Fi Name and Password. I don’t know if it works away from home. I guessing it does. I like it and I’m hoping I can see my pets when I’m away from home or when she has whelped a litter. I had a ZMODO camera but it broke but before it broke it was on a basic free plan for life and after a few year’s they wanted me to pay and also stopped providing voice tech support from real human. I tried the EUFY because I have a EUFY doorbell I’m really happy with but I couldn’t get it to work maybe because of my doorbell. I think you’ll be satisfied if you buy this camera. Believe me since I was able to make it happen and work for me (and my near vision is that hot) anyone who can read and understand this language should be able to accomplish the same.

Great clear pictures. App user friendly. Like the motion recordings. Subscription reasonably priced.

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.

Good clarity,

This is my fourth Wyze camera, and first v4 camera. They work great out of the box, no fiddling and no dropouts, and have never let me down. The v4 brings asporlight which is super useful, albeit not for where I have mine currently. Does great with the IR Night Vision, great without, and awesome in the daytime. Love these things and will stick with Wyze for how great they've been over the past five or so years now!

Adquirí está versión ya que la V2 dejo de funcionar. Me gusta por lo sencillo que es y no requiere saber mucho para manejar