My guy, I was fishing around google reading about this cam. I looked up videos, and I was like "I hope he has a review, and it shows up on the side". You turned out to be the video I clicked from Google. Your videos first, everyone else second.
Beware wyze cam does not honor warranty. I bout 6 after watching this guy's video 3 years ago. Hated the company ever since. Wyze has lawsuits for others accessing your home cams also.
thank you so much for the content you make. it was because of you that i purchased my first Wyze camera and have been a happy customer ever since!! The work you put into your videos does not go unnoticed!
For around $30, the Wyze Cam v4 is hard to beat. It offers 2.5K video quality, color night vision, motion detection, two-way audio, and a built-in siren. You’re getting a lot for the price-more than you’d expect from a camera in this range. No it’s not perfect , but it’s a solid, affordable choice for anyone looking to add basic security without breaking the bank.
I just got the V4 and I'm testing it now so far it's been fantastic....the audio is absolutely amazing it's so clear I'm 100 percent satisfied with it. Setup was easy, the picture is clear and people always say the picture is not sharp ..... always clean the camera lens even a new one. So far I love it.
And that their AI software doesn't work well when you set grid boxes and it does see things at distances, that we can clearly see. The camera used to but at some point Wyze reduced the sensitivity.
I have Wyze Cam V3's, Cam Pulse Lite is "free" as you can choose any price including Zero. Rolling two week cloud events and the Ai works most of the time but is limited to Person Detection Isn't offered for most of their cameras and the only new one I think is the V3 Pan I'm happy Enough with them 😅 but to each his own needs 😉
No they're not! Cam Plus Lite is NOT a choice! So I'll not be buying this or anything else unless the Lite version service plan is available. All my cams are now V3.
Dude, I don't blame you. I would be to my issues. They get hacked all the time. And they just discontinued. I think the first one because it kept getting hacked and didn't do anything about it
I'm really starting to like the compact cube design for cameras It's less noticeable further away and easier to hide and that's from someone that has 10+ reolink cams. I don't think reolink will have anything similar to this design anytime soon. Detail looks good for 2k res. Only thing left is an all black ptz version.
Some other options out there. But my Wyze cheap cameras still going since the beginning of their release. Also prefer a quicker response like my Tapo. The important thing is nice to see you still jog cross the yard with ease.
Yea, I like the Tapo cams much better too. And no monthly fee for pet and person detection. Tapo is a much better camera in my opinion, the only thing Wyze has on it is they get a little better distance.
Great job Wyze 👏. Wyze continues to show they are serious about improving their cameras and keeping up with technology. Ring, Arlo, Nest, Blink and some others do not show the same commitment as Wyze. Reolink is for a few people willing to install POE cameras and NVRs. Eufy is promising and good for people who want to pay more upfront and not pay a subscription. I am fine paying $100 per year to Wyze for all the benefits I get in return. No camera system is perfect. Wyze continues to meet the needs for most consumers. Thank you LH for the review, I personally don’t turn on motion tagging since I find it distracting. I also like using the entire screen in portrait mode instead of the focus feature. I just ordered 6 V4s.
I'd like to see a video of V1, V2, V3 & V4 all at once in different lighting (4K RUclips video). V3 do great in low light. Are V4 any better? I'm disappointed Wyze went with grey. I used black Plasti Dip on my white cams and bought black for the others. You make great videos! Thanks!
@@Stealther then why are you looking at this camera. You should be looking at a camera that tracks or one that has 180 fov. Wyze never said the fov is 360 .
@@Underdog271 are you stupid? The camera just came out and my comment was obviously (to those with any social skills) after viewing the video and seeing its specifications and performance. 🤡
Wow! I just saw the news from Wyze earlier today and now I see you doing a review. That's really fast haha. Thanks for this video, it made me decide to go with this v4 instead the v3.
Do you think this is a good option for a retail store? I need 24/7 recording, what do you recommend for a retail environment such as monitoring a cash register? Please help!
Cool that the lamp socket is supported. If my current v3 fails, at least ill have a newer cam option to replace it with. Makes you wonder if the Floodlight v1 could get a little support love with this new cam down the road.
I like Wyze, but have moved to Eufy. The only reason I’m keeping my existing v3 cams is the Wyze app and its ability to view multiple live view cams on one screen. Eufy does not seem to have this feature. Thanks for the review. Great job as usual!
@@Jessica-wl3of Hi. From the Wyze app, you should be able to create a group of cameras. It is this “Group” that you are able to view all cameras within the group. I hope this helps.
@@123.MikeCheck Havn't tried Eufy yet, install I switched over to Tapo C120. Would be interested to see a comparison of these two. Wyze cams are just toys.
The v4 is water proof, nice to see that, I have three of the v3 and they aren’t water proof. But paying for the service is stupid. Cameras are for people who have bad neighbors or live in hell. Cameras well they really aren’t needed. But if you do want them wait for the holidays Amazon prices are so great. Mine cost me so little at Christmas. Turn off notifications do you know how many cars drive by your house daily. Shit. Drives me nuts. Have fun Wyze guys.
Man you tickle my bones to get this unit man I don’t know what I’m gonna do with all those wyze cameras at home. You know what I don’t care I’m getting it.
I don't know why your notifications take 10 seconds when all my wyze cameras come in at 3 seconds or less except the battery camera's that take 10 to 15 seconds.... Great review as always....if any of my v3s go down I will replace them with this one.
@@pizzadave9812 mine too! Also Reolink (just because it doesn’t send a snapshot) and eufy when I set it to text notification first and thumbnail which I actually told Wyze about it…an option for 2 notifications..
@@LifeHackster don't know if you know this but wyze has a new feature....go into your camera settings scroll all the way to the bottom and there's a reset feature for the camera it works great.
any chance you could do a video on what you would recommend store owners / boutiques? I would love to have a cam set up that lets me also zoom in to see what models of clothes we have layed out without having to go into the store.
I am currently working on a video about setting up in a business space. But you can always get a WiFi indoor cam that has a zoom, like the Reolink E1 zoom.
@@LifeHackster my concern is that the wifi connection is interrupted or other issues. The stores are around 130 sqm and shaped like and among us character basically. And I want to out it up on the ceiling yet being able to see the shirts folded since I can’t always FaceTime someone to go around. It’s also faster for me to be on the phone and give instructions than be there once a day. I am really sorry to bother but I don’t know who to ask since nobody who doesn’t ask 20k to help. I was also thinking about unify and poe. Thank you for reaching out.
Love you videos, and I always appreciate your analysis. Is this new Wyze cam really that much better than the regular v3 (not v3 Pro, which was worse than the v3 IMO)? I guess the daytime picture looks sharper and little more detailed, but the color night vision without the LED looked really grainy. I would have loved to see a side-by-side with the v3...
The gray one is sold out on the Wyze website already..... Certainly beats the V3 Pro version. I have liked mine as it records 24/7 and is somewhat protected from the weather and hasn't had issues.
Please advocate for the horizontal timeline. One reason why I don't want to switch to V3 Pro or newer models is because of the vertical timeline. Or they should give option to choose what uses want.
Seems like they didn't fix the USB port to be better sealed if installing upside down. I had one fail because what are eventually got through past the rubber flap and ruin the lens. Doesn't look like they made any attempt to make a better design even though it was a design flaw they're aware of. Also I don't really see 2K quality. Maybe it's just because I'm looking at this on a phone and RUclips is only showing me the max resolution of 720p. But I still see the same shredding and ghosting, especially at night. I think their problem is they want to push their cloud services so they don't want to have a lot of delay for cloud uploads. I say plenty of us would rather have higher quality video and no cloud storage options.
Before plugging it in, add some Vaseline to the actual port and the plug. When you plug it in, it will seal it. I do this for my Xmas lights and it works perfectly.
V4 has the same resolution as the v3 pro. In app, my v4 doesn't give me a resolution option higher than 2k... and it also uses the same exact 4mp camera as the v3 pro. Not sure why I bought the v4. I don't see much of a difference although I'm happy they brought back the usb dongle connector from the V2 that they got rid of on the v3 pro, the dongle offers better water protection.
I noticed with a couple cameras[wyze, Yi] that were outside getting direct sunlight the plastic was getting kind of a dullness to it like car headlights I'm thinking about coating them with those UV wipes that they use for plastic headlight covers it's just a wipe on wipe off
So Wyze v3 spec's for night vision 4×940 nm & 4×850 nm IR Lights, Color Night Vision vs Wyze v4 spec's just 4 IR LEDs 850nm and smaller FOV. Seems v3 still better for night
A lot of people say they prefere eufy instead of wyze, the one thing i don't like at eufy is the encryption, you can't deactivate it,so you can't read the sd card in the pc for saving long form clips. Ezviz on the other hand has a option for encription of the footage in the sd card to be turned off. And ezviz is cheaper then eufy and wyze,has all option for free,not behind a payed wall,and is decent in ai detection.
More minor upgrades to get us to replace all our cameras. Then next month they will release a new camera. And yet the AI still isn't fixed and the App has constant issues.
Thank you for the video. Does the V4 Camerio still have a recording function if I do not subscribe to the monthly plan? (I'd like to buy Wyze products this month).
Am i able to view live feed from my Google Home app? Id be cool with going to the wyze app for more functions, but would like to at least be able to view the cam(s) in Google Home. 🤞
Yes it does. It needs to be plugged in. This is not a pan/tilt cam and the smart focus feature which digitally zooms in on the available FOV only works in live view and not on the recording.
The OG is terrible. I have the v3 the OG and the original wyze. The OG they claimed did all these same things but they don't. The video and sound is terrible. When you talk through them you can barely hear me. Terrible product in my opinion. I warrantied out two of them and they still didn't work. So I have 4 that don't work properly. The v3 get crystal clear videos and those are not even the pros. I'm hoping these v4 are like the v3 but it makes me nervous to buy more cameras and not like them. I will be looking for this video as well.
@@Jessica-wl3of I'm sorry that the Wyze cam OG didn't work for you, i do have 3 Wyze Cam OG's, 1 Wyze Cam V3, Wyze Doorbell V2, Wyze Floodlight V1, Wyze Cam Pan V3, Wyze Cam Pan V2, and Wyze Battery Cam Pro. the 2 OG's worked for me outside of my house and 1 OG inside the house, i did set up the OG inside. I do recommend the Wyze Cam V4 to replace your OG because the OG records in 2.5K and is better in my opinion
micro USB in 2024 is so strange to me, but I guess that makes sense if they are using some of their previous cables bundled in that they already make? Not sure if that's why. The daytime quality looks pretty good. Nighttime with spotlights even seems to suffer once you get about 15 feet back, but 20FPS for spotlight at nighttime is pretty good vs a lot of other brands I've tested. Most of them are 10-15 In my experience. I heard some of those classic Wyze audio issues during your testing LoL.
This one, Tapo C120, Eufy indoor and outdoor cams E210. Now, I'm assuming wireless meaning using WIFI. Cameras that record 24/7 are not battery powered.
Hi. Is it possible to use this as a static camera for pointing at the sky to track stars? And does it have a wide angle setting? Sorry, I watched your very comprehensive video, but couldn't take it all in (ADHD), so would be really grateful for a comprehensive answer to this question. If not, could you recommend one that does? Thank you very much
Does the V4 allow bloom/bright lights settings so the picture isn't washed out in certain lighting conditions, street lights, snow reflecting during the day, car lights, etc.
i got beef with wyze still lol, idk i might check it out my v3 night quality WAS great an i need some more plugin cameras. my v3 died on me after like a year & customer support gave me the runaround an tried everything they could to say it was my fault like checking cords, resetting, etc. none of that crap worked an that was when i switched to ring i love their ring neighbors app as well being able to communicate with neighbors about recent crimes in the area is almost as powerful as the camera itself. and they share can share footage/upload pictures! 1440p is the best part of it an their night performance is good for the price
I wish the solar panels that you get with the outdoor cams would work on these cams ... I have 3 outdoor cams, and panels that I can't use because the base station messed up.
My guy, I was fishing around google reading about this cam. I looked up videos, and I was like "I hope he has a review, and it shows up on the side". You turned out to be the video I clicked from Google. Your videos first, everyone else second.
Thank you for watching!
Beware wyze cam does not honor warranty. I bout 6 after watching this guy's video 3 years ago. Hated the company ever since. Wyze has lawsuits for others accessing your home cams also.
same same lol
thank you so much for the content you make. it was because of you that i purchased my first Wyze camera and have been a happy customer ever since!! The work you put into your videos does not go unnoticed!
For around $30, the Wyze Cam v4 is hard to beat. It offers 2.5K video quality, color night vision, motion detection, two-way audio, and a built-in siren. You’re getting a lot for the price-more than you’d expect from a camera in this range. No it’s not perfect , but it’s a solid, affordable choice for anyone looking to add basic security without breaking the bank.
I just got the V4 and I'm testing it now so far it's been fantastic....the audio is absolutely amazing it's so clear I'm 100 percent satisfied with it. Setup was easy, the picture is clear and people always say the picture is not sharp ..... always clean the camera lens even a new one. So far I love it.
That’s great! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have found the audio on recording to be horrible on my old version 1 and even on my V-3. Is it noticeably better on the V-4?
Is it worth if you are not paying for a subscription?
@@FilipeFleming tapo c120.....look into this cam if you don't want a subscription.
Always my go to channel when a new security cam drops
I have 6 v3 on my boat for a few years now and the work great! Salt water environment 24/7 and not a problem! Thinking 🤔 of upgrading to v4 😁👍🏻
Time to upgrade ;)
one reason to keep v3 i realized all the newer cam they are not eligible for free Cam Plus Lite
@@LifeHacksterwell I upgraded and WOW what a difference the v4 is! Much more clearer and sharper images! 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍
Thanks bro! I knew you would come through! I just ordered 2 units.
Thanks for watching!
I'm done with wyze cam, just for the fact that most of the features that was free when they first started are behind a paywall
And that their AI software doesn't work well when you set grid boxes and it does see things at distances, that we can clearly see. The camera used to but at some point Wyze reduced the sensitivity.
I have Wyze Cam V3's, Cam Pulse Lite is "free" as you can choose any price including Zero. Rolling two week cloud events and the Ai works most of the time but is limited to Person Detection
Isn't offered for most of their cameras and the only new one I think is the V3 Pan
I'm happy Enough with them 😅 but to each his own needs 😉
This is false the features are still free.
No they're not! Cam Plus Lite is NOT a choice! So I'll not be buying this or anything else unless the Lite version service plan is available. All my cams are now V3.
Dude, I don't blame you.
I would be to my issues. They get hacked all the time. And they just discontinued. I think the first one because it kept getting hacked and didn't do anything about it
I really wish they would do 30fps now. I have been with wyze since 2018. I think it's time by now...
Movies aren't even 30fps, but at least 24fps would be good.
I thought the same with the newer version but nope still the same. I guess it's too keep cost down. Idk
Wyze cam v5 specs should be this: 4k 24fps, 2k 30fps, 1080p 60fps.
I'm really starting to like the compact cube design for cameras It's less noticeable further away and easier to hide and that's from someone that has 10+ reolink cams. I don't think reolink will have anything similar to this design anytime soon. Detail looks good for 2k res. Only thing left is an all black ptz version.
You do the best camera reviews ever...thank you.
Some other options out there. But my Wyze cheap cameras still going since the beginning of their release. Also prefer a quicker response like my Tapo. The important thing is nice to see you still jog cross the yard with ease.
lol..on the jogging..
Yea, I like the Tapo cams much better too. And no monthly fee for pet and person detection. Tapo is a much better camera in my opinion, the only thing Wyze has on it is they get a little better distance.
Great job Wyze 👏. Wyze continues to show they are serious about improving their cameras and keeping up with technology. Ring, Arlo, Nest, Blink and some others do not show the same commitment as Wyze. Reolink is for a few people willing to install POE cameras and NVRs. Eufy is promising and good for people who want to pay more upfront and not pay a subscription. I am fine paying $100 per year to Wyze for all the benefits I get in return. No camera system is perfect. Wyze continues to meet the needs for most consumers. Thank you LH for the review, I personally don’t turn on motion tagging since I find it distracting. I also like using the entire screen in portrait mode instead of the focus feature. I just ordered 6 V4s.
Try the Tapo C120. Its a Wyze killer!
Spotlight him a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I’m gonna get another one with the wired version on it instead of battery.
I'd like to see a video of V1, V2, V3 & V4 all at once in different lighting (4K RUclips video). V3 do great in low light. Are V4 any better?
I'm disappointed Wyze went with grey. I used black Plasti Dip on my white cams and bought black for the others.
You make great videos! Thanks!
Excellent and informative review as always
Microphone is better (finally) but still no HomeKit support and FOV is even narrower than before. You’re going the wrong way Wyze.
Narrower should be better quality picture
@@Underdog271 the almost imperceptible differences in quality don’t matter if the action occurs outside the narrow field of view.
@@Stealther then why are you looking at this camera. You should be looking at a camera that tracks or one that has 180 fov. Wyze never said the fov is 360 .
@@Underdog271 are you stupid? The camera just came out and my comment was obviously (to those with any social skills) after viewing the video and seeing its specifications and performance. 🤡
@@Underdog271 I’m looking at the camera because it is just released and I just heard the specs. Are you dense?
The audio has improved significantly
Wow! I just saw the news from Wyze earlier today and now I see you doing a review. That's really fast haha. Thanks for this video, it made me decide to go with this v4 instead the v3.
That's literally the definition of shilling. If you don't give it a good review, no early access to future products.
lol..I’m not sure if you haven seen my other Wyze cam reviews…check it out.
Do you think this is a good option for a retail store? I need 24/7 recording, what do you recommend for a retail environment such as monitoring a cash register? Please help!
Wired NVR system would be a better choice. Depending on your budget, this Wyze set to record 24/7 should also work.
@@LifeHackster thank you so very much!
I’m more impressed with your video than the Wyza Cam V4. Well done, short and to the point, with really good tests. Thank you !
the grey color looks sick!
Is the microphone better on the V4 than the V3? Always found it difficult to hear what people are saying on V3 recordings.
Another great video thanks LifeHackster 👍
Thank you!
Cool that the lamp socket is supported. If my current v3 fails, at least ill have a newer cam option to replace it with.
Makes you wonder if the Floodlight v1 could get a little support love with this new cam down the road.
It should be. Hopefully they will add it.
I wish they would release a high-end camera for home security but I have to wyze telescope camera which works pretty well long distance
I like Wyze, but have moved to Eufy. The only reason I’m keeping my existing v3 cams is the Wyze app and its ability to view multiple live view cams on one screen. Eufy does not seem to have this feature. Thanks for the review. Great job as usual!
How do you do this? Can you do this on the mobile app or just PC?
@@Jessica-wl3of Hi. From the Wyze app, you should be able to create a group of cameras. It is this “Group” that you are able to view all cameras within the group. I hope this helps.
Eufy's notifications are much faster, and you have more options.
@@JakeSDN Totally agree that Eufy is much faster in all areas compared to Wyze.
@@123.MikeCheck Havn't tried Eufy yet, install I switched over to Tapo C120. Would be interested to see a comparison of these two. Wyze cams are just toys.
The specs are impressive, but the biggest selling point for me was the new grey color. I really like the color scheme!
Still annoyed that Wyze hasn't released an updated Lamp Socket that's compatible with the newer cams. I still have the regular V3.
No version 2 on the socket yet.
Will you do a V4 vs 3pro & V3?
Most likely.
Wow this will be a great upgrade for my Wyze Floodlight V1
The v4 is water proof, nice to see that, I have three of the v3 and they aren’t water proof. But paying for the service is stupid. Cameras are for people who have bad neighbors or live in hell. Cameras well they really aren’t needed. But if you do want them wait for the holidays Amazon prices are so great. Mine cost me so little at Christmas. Turn off notifications do you know how many cars drive by your house daily. Shit. Drives me nuts. Have fun Wyze guys.
Man you tickle my bones to get this unit man
I don’t know what I’m gonna do with all those wyze cameras at home.
You know what I don’t care I’m getting it.
how was it
Why is the nighttime video with or without the spotlight so bad? My Wyze Cam 3s seem to look better at night then the v4.
I don't know why your notifications take 10 seconds when all my wyze cameras come in at 3 seconds or less except the battery camera's that take 10 to 15 seconds.... Great review as always....if any of my v3s go down I will replace them with this one.
I really think its a server lag...I'm not sure why but all my wyze cameras that I have tested are usually 7-12 secs.
@@LifeHackster my Ring cams are instant.....I love both. Each have pros and cons .🇺🇲
@@pizzadave9812 mine too! Also Reolink (just because it doesn’t send a snapshot) and eufy when I set it to text notification first and thumbnail which I actually told Wyze about it…an option for 2 notifications..
@@LifeHackster don't know if you know this but wyze has a new feature....go into your camera settings scroll all the way to the bottom and there's a reset feature for the camera it works great.
Welp, I guess I should have watched it to the very end. If it's compatible with the lamp socket, I'll order it. Thank you!
:)
Hi I'm a big fan of your content.
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Same. Good job LH
Very thorough review, nice work THX
Hey It’s nice not bad. Video not good at distance but atleast it picked you up at at good distance
The audio quality is definitely better than the v3, but it's not something I care much about. Not seeing any huge reasons to upgrade from v3 to this.
any chance you could do a video on what you would recommend store owners / boutiques? I would love to have a cam set up that lets me also zoom in to see what models of clothes we have layed out without having to go into the store.
I am currently working on a video about setting up in a business space. But you can always get a WiFi indoor cam that has a zoom, like the Reolink E1 zoom.
@@LifeHackster my concern is that the wifi connection is interrupted or other issues.
The stores are around 130 sqm and shaped like and among us character basically.
And I want to out it up on the ceiling yet being able to see the shirts folded since I can’t always FaceTime someone to go around.
It’s also faster for me to be on the phone and give instructions than be there once a day.
I am really sorry to bother but I don’t know who to ask since nobody who doesn’t ask 20k to help.
I was also thinking about unify and poe.
Thank you for reaching out.
@@sensnowy You can also go with an NVR camera system like Reolink.
How hard is it to get a good microphone
does your lights under the under hang when on , Help or distort the viewing?
If you are talking about my eufy permanent lights, yes, it helps adding ambient lighting.
✨ GREAT VIDEO, sir. I am buying one right now (2 pack of V4 plus 2 lamp sockets) 😊
Love you videos, and I always appreciate your analysis. Is this new Wyze cam really that much better than the regular v3 (not v3 Pro, which was worse than the v3 IMO)? I guess the daytime picture looks sharper and little more detailed, but the color night vision without the LED looked really grainy. I would have loved to see a side-by-side with the v3...
Thanks L.H.
You should have more sunscribers.very good videos and explanations
Thank you.
The gray one is sold out on the Wyze website already..... Certainly beats the V3 Pro version. I have liked mine as it records 24/7 and is somewhat protected from the weather and hasn't had issues.
Everyone loves that color. I like it.
I sold all my Wyze cameras. Even some that were sealed . Went with all Ring brand
I continue to be impressed by Wyze
Thanks for watching!
Love my Wyze cam V4’s. It’s like a Wyzecam pro but on steroids 😮😮😮
What about testing the distance from the wifi source with this V4
Great review. Hope to see comparison video with Tapo c120. 💐🌹👍🌹💐
Coming soon!
Please advocate for the horizontal timeline. One reason why I don't want to switch to V3 Pro or newer models is because of the vertical timeline. Or they should give option to choose what uses want.
How is the resolution compared to the V3 Pro?
Most likely the same.. I will compare it in my future videos.
Can I use the power supply from my v3 camera?
yes its the same one.
Yes.
Seems like they didn't fix the USB port to be better sealed if installing upside down. I had one fail because what are eventually got through past the rubber flap and ruin the lens. Doesn't look like they made any attempt to make a better design even though it was a design flaw they're aware of. Also I don't really see 2K quality. Maybe it's just because I'm looking at this on a phone and RUclips is only showing me the max resolution of 720p. But I still see the same shredding and ghosting, especially at night.
I think their problem is they want to push their cloud services so they don't want to have a lot of delay for cloud uploads. I say plenty of us would rather have higher quality video and no cloud storage options.
Yup indeed.
Before plugging it in, add some Vaseline to the actual port and the plug. When you plug it in, it will seal it. I do this for my Xmas lights and it works perfectly.
V4 has the same resolution as the v3 pro. In app, my v4 doesn't give me a resolution option higher than 2k... and it also uses the same exact 4mp camera as the v3 pro. Not sure why I bought the v4. I don't see much of a difference although I'm happy they brought back the usb dongle connector from the V2 that they got rid of on the v3 pro, the dongle offers better water protection.
As usual, a lot of value for the money, but I'm waiting for the "Pan V4" version of this...
Would be great to watch a video of what cameras YOU use at home (daily drive)
I do a yearly video on that.. just search my channel.
I noticed with a couple cameras[wyze, Yi] that were outside getting direct sunlight the plastic was getting kind of a dullness to it like car headlights I'm thinking about coating them with those UV wipes that they use for plastic headlight covers it's just a wipe on wipe off
This camera is fantastic
So Wyze v3 spec's for night vision 4×940 nm & 4×850 nm IR Lights, Color Night Vision vs Wyze v4 spec's just 4 IR LEDs 850nm and smaller FOV. Seems v3 still better for night
That's what I was noticing. Nothing changed with night vision and honestly I could care less about daytime recording lol
A lot of people say they prefere eufy instead of wyze, the one thing i don't like at eufy is the encryption, you can't deactivate it,so you can't read the sd card in the pc for saving long form clips. Ezviz on the other hand has a option for encription of the footage in the sd card to be turned off. And ezviz is cheaper then eufy and wyze,has all option for free,not behind a payed wall,and is decent in ai detection.
Supposedly you can view the footage of the Tapo c120 with a pc too, but haven't tried it yet. But ya, Wyze got way to greedy.
I wonder if Wyze is going to have a V4 Pro after this one.
Probably, and most likely released next month after everyone spends their money on this one. That's what Wyze does!
@@Resist4 Yes and the V4 Pro will have a 3K resolution, usb-c, and a stainless steel finish.
Quick question
Tapoc120
Riolinkcx410
Or wyze cam v4
Which one would ypu choose?
Thank you
CX410
I had a v3 ordered, then your v4 video popped up. I canceled the v3 😂
No RTSP, no sale. It's a nice cam but I want to have a local NVR. Heck if they made that a CamPlus feature they'd sell a ton more subscriptions.
I remember before they have plans to have local recording like a hub but it never materialized.
Night recording still looks like the V3 Pro 😔. Only upgrade is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6 compatible. I'll pass on this 1.
More minor upgrades to get us to replace all our cameras. Then next month they will release a new camera. And yet the AI still isn't fixed and the App has constant issues.
Thank you for the video. Does the V4 Camerio still have a recording function if I do not subscribe to the monthly plan? (I'd like to buy Wyze products this month).
Am i able to view live feed from my Google Home app?
Id be cool with going to the wyze app for more functions, but would like to at least be able to view the cam(s) in Google Home. 🤞
What router or mesh system brand and model do you use to supply all of your devices?
I have eeros.
@@LifeHackster one other question if I may. Eero regular or 6 or 6E?
Great video. I just wanted to check if it needs to be wired all the times and secondly, if it the cam can follow the subject(pan, tilt) like the V3?
Yes it does. It needs to be plugged in. This is not a pan/tilt cam and the smart focus feature which digitally zooms in on the available FOV only works in live view and not on the recording.
Now I have to wait for a case/skin
Thanks for the video. Is there an alternative that is still magnetic and weatherproof, but doesn’t hide so many app features behind the subscription?
Tapo C120
Can you compare the Wyze cam V4 to the Wyze cam OG because it looks similar
I will eventually make a video comparing their line up.
The OG is terrible. I have the v3 the OG and the original wyze. The OG they claimed did all these same things but they don't. The video and sound is terrible. When you talk through them you can barely hear me. Terrible product in my opinion. I warrantied out two of them and they still didn't work. So I have 4 that don't work properly. The v3 get crystal clear videos and those are not even the pros. I'm hoping these v4 are like the v3 but it makes me nervous to buy more cameras and not like them. I will be looking for this video as well.
@@Jessica-wl3of I'm sorry that the Wyze cam OG didn't work for you, i do have 3 Wyze Cam OG's, 1 Wyze Cam V3, Wyze Doorbell V2, Wyze Floodlight V1, Wyze Cam Pan V3, Wyze Cam Pan V2, and Wyze Battery Cam Pro. the 2 OG's worked for me outside of my house and 1 OG inside the house, i did set up the OG inside. I do recommend the Wyze Cam V4 to replace your OG because the OG records in 2.5K and is better in my opinion
micro USB in 2024 is so strange to me, but I guess that makes sense if they are using some of their previous cables bundled in that they already make? Not sure if that's why.
The daytime quality looks pretty good. Nighttime with spotlights even seems to suffer once you get about 15 feet back, but 20FPS for spotlight at nighttime is pretty good vs a lot of other brands I've tested. Most of them are 10-15 In my experience. I heard some of those classic Wyze audio issues during your testing LoL.
Micro USB is an absolute No-Go in 2024
Can you unscrew the stand and attach it to a screw wall mount?
Yes, 1/4 20.
Can you still save video recording if you don’t do the monthly subscription?
Yes.
Any recommendations for a constantly recording 24/7 set up, that’d have to be wireless and affordable.
You can continuously record to a local SD card for the cost of the card.
This one, Tapo C120, Eufy indoor and outdoor cams E210. Now, I'm assuming wireless meaning using WIFI. Cameras that record 24/7 are not battery powered.
What products are you using to power the cameras and how are you routing them?
Audio glitches only when night vision is on?
I’m not sure or when I have the motion warning on.
hey guy am curious can i control the camera light, I don't want light always on especially at night but still record with bright colors.
You can turn off the spotlights in the app.
If i have no WYZE subscription with a sd card installed can i still record but i will have to store the footage from the card to my phone?
Yes, you can still record even 24/7 recording. What you will not have are smart notifications.
@LifeHackster what is smart notifications?
6:33 what's that sound?
Some glitchiness in the recording might be when motion warning is on.
How can you see your cameras in a smart tv? Is that even possible for Wyze’s cameras?
I am able to do that with my Amazon fire stick
Compatable with Alexa witch is amazon fire devices or Goggle android tv
Wyze doesn’t have a smart TV app.
works with amazon fire devices & goggle tv just for viewing/ listening@@LifeHackster
@jon2 7d yes you can go under routines and have motion trigger
@Lifehackster hey how far can this camera be set up at from the router while still getting good connection?
Can you power the Wyze cam V4 from the Wyze cam flood light V1?
Hi. Is it possible to use this as a static camera for pointing at the sky to track stars? And does it have a wide angle setting? Sorry, I watched your very comprehensive video, but couldn't take it all in (ADHD), so would be really grateful for a comprehensive answer to this question. If not, could you recommend one that does? Thank you very much
Kinda disappointed there was a review vs the v3 or pro to let users know if they should upgrade
So if I have v3s already wired up can I just swap and plug in ? Or do I have to use the new power adapter that comes with it only?
Yes. Their adapters are the same.
rahter than using micro SD do they have cloud platform where everything gets stored?
Does it still have a screw hole mount in the base? 👀
Yes.
REQUEST VIDEO WYZE CAM V4 PLUG IN POWER BANK WHAT IS COMPATIBLE TO USE ❤️❤️
Well done
Wait what !! I just thought 4 cameras of V3 Pro last week 😅 I wondered why they were on sale. Damn they screwed men over bad.
thanks!
Does the V4 allow bloom/bright lights settings so the picture isn't washed out in certain lighting conditions, street lights, snow reflecting during the day, car lights, etc.
i got beef with wyze still lol, idk i might check it out my v3 night quality WAS great an i need some more plugin cameras. my v3 died on me after like a year & customer support gave me the runaround an tried everything they could to say it was my fault like checking cords, resetting, etc. none of that crap worked an that was when i switched to ring i love their ring neighbors app as well being able to communicate with neighbors about recent crimes in the area is almost as powerful as the camera itself. and they share can share footage/upload pictures! 1440p is the best part of it an their night performance is good for the price
I wish the solar panels that you get with the outdoor cams would work on these cams ... I have 3 outdoor cams, and panels that I can't use because the base station messed up.