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

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.

Needed non-Wifi capabilities
I sought out and purchased this camera because it advertised capability without the need for Wifi and offered Bluetooth connectivity. My space has no internet access. So, if you are in the same boat, this camera does work by recording locally to a micro SD card (purchased separately). It took some time and a couple phone calls to customer support to get it set up. I am pretty tech savvy but the app is a little convoluted. I wish it was cleaner, more user friendly. I figured it out but it wasn’t straightforward without any instructions. The important thing to know is you have to have internet capability to set up the camera and to have it record, turn back off etc. I can accomplish this by hotspotting/tethering my phone to turn the camera on before I leave and to turn it off when I return. Outside of that, it records to the SD card and doesn’t require Wifi. You can set a schedule to recored under “Automations” in the app but this only works while connected to the internet. I just turn it on and off when I need it. The video quality is great and even pics up a nearby flying fruit fly or a light reflecting off a wall from a car outside. Theres also a spot light that shines at night. I usually have trouble turning the camera off. It can take a couple tries from the app while connected via bluetooth. It can be buggy. When you want to monitor what it has recorded, you can select the SD card icon and see that days stream. Any triggers will be highlighted in green. You can watch what it recorded. It seems the 128gb card only holds about a day. I could be wrong. Another snafu is when you initially set up the camera through the app, it forces you to choose one of multiple paid subscription options. I didn’t like this and it wasn’t clear to me what I was getting for my money. I chose the cheapest option. I think it is mainly for cloud storage. I canceled a week later and can use the app without it.

Love these
I have been using these since version one. They keep getting better and better and never get to expensive. These are great options for Home security. I bought these to start replacing the version 1s that are still on my house 6 years later running without an issue.

⭐⭐ I’m impressed!!I purchased two of the Wyze Cam v4 (2.5K HD) cameras about four months ago, and overall I’m very happy with them. Below is a breakdown of what works well and what I’ve noticed.What I Like:1. Image quality & night vision:The clarity is excellent, even in low light. The color night vision is a big upgrade over older security cams I’ve used (Lorex). I can make out faces and details at night. I compared this to my Ring Doorbell 3 Plus that I reinstalled at the same time as these, and it’s not a comparison at all. The Wyze (to be fair, it’s newer and has more advanced technology) is much clearer during the day, and especially at night. At night, the Ring only works for items up close and rarely catches movement more than about six feet away.2. Indoor/outdoor flexibility:These are weather rated (IP65), so I’ve used one outside under a covered porch and one on the eve of the house. The one on the eve is exposed to so much more weather, and is handling it like a champ. They handle light rain/dampness just fine (so far)…snow is coming; we will see about how that is!3. Motion-activated spotlight + siren:When motion is detected, the LED spotlight and voice warning kick in. Both are optional and you can shut them off, but having the spot light turn on is lovely. This light is bright enough to avoid putting on our outside light at night. This is helpful as a deterrent. The siren is fairly loud, but not something I require the use of.4. Setup & app usability:Setup was straightforward. The magnets on the bases are amazing, plus each cam comes with permanent mounting hardware. I have yet to use the permanent mounts; the magnets are prefect. The one cam is stuck upside down to a metal piece under the eve, and it’s stayed through crazy wind and weather without issue. The other is resting on a screw on the handrail of the deck and it doesn’t move either.The Wyze app is intuitive, and switching between my two cameras is seamless. The dual audio (two-way) works well when I check in.5. Value for money:For the features you get (2.5K resolution, weather rating, color night vision, motion alerts, etc.), this is a strong value. I feel like I got “more cam for the money.” Who’d have thought for $50 I could get a great quality security camera?⚠️ What I’ve Noticed / What Could Be Better• Power / wiring limitationsThese are wired cameras (not battery based). If your location is far from a power outlet, you need to order longer cables. I had to order a couple of 20 foot cables separately since I didn’t have an outlet 5 feet away. This was a bit of a hassle.• Motion detection false positives:Occasionally, I get alerts from shifting shadows, or leaves/branches blowing in the wind. And sometimes I get alerts from rain. Let’s not forget spiderwebs and the odd moth. The detection isn’t perfect. You’ll want to fine-tune your sensitivity settings and zones to reduce false alerts. During rainstorms, I reduce my sensitivity a fair bit so if a still get alerts but not hundreds over a short period.• Latency / lag:There’s a slight (or sometimes a little longer) delay (a second or two, up to 5 to 10 seconds) between motion and when the live feed shows up. It’s not a deal breaker, but worth noting if you’re expecting instant response. I suspect this is due to my Wifi and not the cameras/app themselves. I did not want to wire any camera with Ethernet direct again, so this is the cost of using wireless, in my opinion.• Subscription vs local recordingTo get advanced features (person, package, pet detection), a Cam Plus subscription helps. But if you don’t want to pay, local microSD recording is viable, though you lose some “smart detection” features. And this was the basic subscription I got, not the Cam Unlimited Pro. The Unlimited Pro actually recognizes faces you have saved in the app as family/friends (which makes notifications of people a lot easier), allows you to search with a search button for specific events (rather than scrolling nonstop), 60 day cloud backup (vs 14 on Cam Plus), etc. I didn’t need this feature, but did want cloud backup so I chose the Cam Plus.💡 Tips / Best Practices l• Place the camera at about 7–9 ft height (2–3 meters); high enough to reduce tampering, low enough for good detail.• Point the motion zone toward typical movement paths (walkway, door, driveway) to reduce stray triggers.• Use decent microSD cards (if using local storage); go for brands with good write speed and reliability.• Test the setup at night after installation to ensure the color night vision works well where you place it.In summary:If you’re looking for an affordable, capable camera for both indoor and outdoor use, the Wyze Cam v4 is a strong pick. Between my two units, I haven’t had any major issues yet, and I feel confident in their performance. Of course, like all cameras, they aren’t perfect; but for the price and features, I’d recommend it.

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