Just did this myself. If you put the antenna on the side, you can keep the speaker. It’s a tight fit, but I went from 1 bar to 3 bars signal. Thanks for your tear-down and guide!
By the way, I did this upgrade and it works. It did not get a signal 2x or more better. Not a huge increase in signal detection but it did increase it enough to make the difference between a camera that would almost but not quite get a solid signal to one that now gets a solid signal. I have the cam in an external garage to watch my vehicle and garage interior. The signal has to go about 100' and through 5 walls. Adding an external antenna gave it just enough boost to get a signal, but if I move the camera another 15 feet I then start to lose the signal again. So I think it increased my range by about 20' and one wall. Not sure how much range it would give in a straight unobstructed line of site or through fewer walls. But well worth the upgrade if you have a week signal or can barely connect, should fix your issue.
Thanks Tim for helping others finding a better way to widen the security range around our houses. To me, it was a very simple straight forward process.
Nice video. There always has to be that one guy who’s so serious. I don’t know a lot bout the cameras but is that the V3? Would the process be the same for the V2 and outdoor?
Does anyone know if this will work on Wyze V3 camera? May require some silicone around the antenna. I may take it apart to see if it is like the V2. Need a V3 about 125 ft from Wifi.
@@TimMort Thanks, the V2 antenna was able to reach about 90 feet to my wifi, great (DIY) enchancement. Also, it keeps the HD setting. My 3 - V3 are outside and closer, two require setting to SD and 360 to work correctly. The V3 will be a stretch hopefully it will work.
The ONLY good thing about my Wyze cams is the Wi-Fi. Even works in the garage, on the COLDEST Canadian winter day/night, which is not close to where my router is.. Even my original sensors connected (until they all died one-by-one). The last one died sometime (I don't know when) without any warning (IT'S SUPER CLOSE TO THE ROUTER! 😡). Because of the dumbest thing I've ever heard of, it cannot be reconnected even I put a new battery in there. So, u being a smart guy, know of anything I can use these sensors for? I got a ton of them. Cannot use them anymore. They can NEVER be reconnected to the bridge. 😡😭
@@TimMort Got mine when visiting California. I live in Canada. They had finally come to Canada via Amazon just before my vacation. I waited for years. I was excited to see them in Amazon Canada and UNTIL I saw the price 😳😱. I was going to Cali in 2 weeks so waited till I got there and went straight to Home Depot there to buy it at a great price. They dropped support of the v1 sensors and wanted ppl to buy the V2 instead.
This is real life experience Gary and please be more sensitive and appreciative toward people that try hard to help others. If you are so knowledgeable or smart than you don't need to watch this video.
Can you please post the brand and part number for antenna
Thanks
www.amazon.com/HIGHFINE-2-4GHz-6dBi-Omni-Directional-Connector/dp/B01KBU61S8/ref=dp_prsubs_1?pd_rd_i=B01KBU61S8&psc=1
Highfine 2 x 2.4GHz 6dBi Indoor Omni-Directional WiFi Antenna 802.11n/b/g RP-SMA Female Connector + 2 x 20cm/8" U.FL/IPEX to RP-SMA Pigtail Antenna WiFi Cable
Sorry for the delay!
Thank you for taking the time to make the video. It really helped me and it worked perfectly. I appreciate it!
Just did this myself. If you put the antenna on the side, you can keep the speaker. It’s a tight fit, but I went from 1 bar to 3 bars signal. Thanks for your tear-down and guide!
By the way, I did this upgrade and it works. It did not get a signal 2x or more better. Not a huge increase in signal detection but it did increase it enough to make the difference between a camera that would almost but not quite get a solid signal to one that now gets a solid signal. I have the cam in an external garage to watch my vehicle and garage interior. The signal has to go about 100' and through 5 walls. Adding an external antenna gave it just enough boost to get a signal, but if I move the camera another 15 feet I then start to lose the signal again. So I think it increased my range by about 20' and one wall. Not sure how much range it would give in a straight unobstructed line of site or through fewer walls. But well worth the upgrade if you have a week signal or can barely connect, should fix your issue.
Going to try this over the weekend but, with an outdated wireless router antenna. Thanks Tim!
Thanks Tim for helping others finding a better way to widen the security range around our houses. To me, it was a very simple straight forward process.
This is all fine and dandy, but what was the outcome? Did it actually extend the range?
Did you do a range test?
Great video! Have you tried it with a V3?
Tim, not sure if you ever picked up that V3, but would definitely appreciate a v3 vid 👍
I do have the V3! What would you like me to do to it?
@@TimMort how to add the antenna to it and if it's worth it.
thanks for sharing the video but you didn't really show how far did it go and if it works?
Good idea, good tutorial 👍👍
Great video thanks, going to do this to a few of my v2 cams.
Thank you! You into knives ? I am a collector!
@@TimMort I am a maker, check out my RichMade Knives RUclips channel and @richmadeknives on IG.
Did it go ok? Where they similar on the inside.
How much further did it increase the range of the camera? Great video shows how tough the little camera is built.
It increased the range quite a bit actually. I will try to put together a short video this weekend!
@@TimMort bro forgor to do the video 💀
Nice video. There always has to be that one guy who’s so serious. I don’t know a lot bout the cameras but is that the V3? Would the process be the same for the V2 and outdoor?
This is the v2, I’ll have to pick up a v3 and see if it’s the same. I’ll see if they have them at Home Depot tomorrow, if they do I’ll make a video.
No That is the V.2.
Anyone know hot to install a new/upgraded Mic to the cam?
Good question, maybe I’ll look into this and do a video soon.
What do you call the connector that hooks to your antenna?
PCI to SMA
Please do a Wyze V3 video for this, Thank You.
What part did you use?
hoping to see the follow-up video if you can. Thanks again.
I will try to put together a short video this weekend, stay tuned!
Awesome!
Good information. But very crude on performance. PS. Let that hot glue set up and assembly would have been easer.
Does anyone know if this will work on Wyze V3 camera? May require some silicone around the antenna. I may take it apart to see if it is like the V2. Need a V3 about 125 ft from Wifi.
Not sure, I don’t have a V3. As soon as I get ahold of one I’ll crack it open and see what can be done
@@TimMort Thanks, the V2 antenna was able to reach about 90 feet to my wifi, great (DIY) enchancement. Also, it keeps the HD setting. My 3 - V3 are outside and closer, two require setting to SD and 360 to work correctly. The V3 will be a stretch hopefully it will work.
Can anyone help me figure out the name of the new antenna jumper adapter ?
Link to the antennae you used?
www.ebay.com/itm/184409106385
The ONLY good thing about my Wyze cams is the Wi-Fi. Even works in the garage, on the COLDEST Canadian winter day/night, which is not close to where my router is.. Even my original sensors connected (until they all died one-by-one). The last one died sometime (I don't know when) without any warning (IT'S SUPER CLOSE TO THE ROUTER! 😡).
Because of the dumbest thing I've ever heard of, it cannot be reconnected even I put a new battery in there. So, u being a smart guy, know of anything I can use these sensors for? I got a ton of them. Cannot use them anymore. They can NEVER be reconnected to the bridge. 😡😭
I don’t know, I have these dang things die all the time. Buy a new one and take the broken one back.. lol.
@@TimMort Got mine when visiting California. I live in Canada. They had finally come to Canada via Amazon just before my vacation. I waited for years. I was excited to see them in Amazon Canada and UNTIL I saw the price 😳😱. I was going to Cali in 2 weeks so waited till I got there and went straight to Home Depot there to buy it at a great price.
They dropped support of the v1 sensors and wanted ppl to buy the V2 instead.
Where the heck is the follow up? 🤣
I wish you would plug the speaker in 1st....lol
This is real life experience Gary and please be more sensitive and appreciative toward people that try hard to help others. If you are so knowledgeable or smart than you don't need to watch this video.