Wyze Cam V4 Review - The BEST WyzeCam Yet.
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- Today, we are going to review and test out the Wyze Cam V4. This is the 4th generation wyze cam and is the best one yet. This is now recording in 2.5 QHD quality and Wyze released a new color - a 2 tone black and grey. We will check out its features, do a quick unboxing, setup and install and check out is video quality and run it to our camera tests and see if this Wyze Cam V4 is a definite replacement for the V3.
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00:00 Features
01:39 Unboxing
02:33 Setup
02:51 Install
03:14 Settings
05:00 Video Quality
06:56 Testing
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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.
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!
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
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! 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍
You do the best camera reviews ever...thank you.
Thanks bro! I knew you would come through! I just ordered 2 units.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent and informative review as always
Very thorough review, nice work THX
Always my go to channel when a new security cam drops
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...
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.
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’m more impressed with your video than the Wyza Cam V4. Well done, short and to the point, with really good tests. Thank you !
Is the microphone better on the V4 than the V3? Always found it difficult to hear what people are saying on V3 recordings.
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.
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
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.
Thanks L.H.
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.
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
The audio has improved significantly
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.
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?
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.
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'd like to see a video of V1, V2, V3 & V4 all at once in different lighting (4K TH-cam 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!
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.
What about testing the distance from the wifi source with this V4
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
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!
Can you power the Wyze cam V4 from the Wyze cam flood light V1?
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
Will it stop breaking? Of the more than 60 v3 I've purchased for myself and help managing for others.. 4 are still working. They primarily die by some power connector issue they start power cycling nonstop faster and faster and at some point the put out a "scream". Sounding like locked up motor. They also get hot.
Despite excellent network connection frequently have to wait many seconds and reload many times to get live video sometimes doesn't get live video for quite a while.
They also kill endurance microSD cards
So many issues
Tons with wyze2 before though less and unreasonable failure rate as well but not anything like v3.
Hi I'm a big fan of your content.
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Same. Good job LH
Is there a wifi jammer notification on wyze app if one or 2 camera goes offline or affected by jammer ?
What products are you using to power the cameras and how are you routing them?
Will you do a V4 vs 3pro & V3?
Most likely.
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.
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.
I'm experiencing an issue with both my Wyze 4 Cams. One is installed outdoors and the other is positioned inside, looking through a window. However, when I view their feeds on my TV, the quality appears to be only 480p, unlike my older Wyze Cam 3 cams which continue to display perfectly. Can you or someone provide assistance in resolving this issue?
How would you rate this vs eufy indoor cam and eufycam 3?
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.
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.
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.
how long do the SD card last with 24/7 recording and also can I erase the footage from the SD card directly from the app or I need to take out the SD erase it and put it back
I'm experiencing another problem with these Wyze Cam 4's, where it won't switch to other cameras using the Fire Stick voice remote. While I can switch between any of my Cam 3 feeds, once I'm viewing a Cam 4 feed, it won't respond to any voice commands to switch to another camera.
I must now completely exit out of the feed and voice prompt to another Camera view.
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.
How hard is it to get a good microphone
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.
Quick question
Tapoc120
Riolinkcx410
Or wyze cam v4
Which one would ypu choose?
Thank you
CX410
does v4 support the garage door opener?
Does 24/7 video recording works with sd card without subscription? Some people say it will only record still photos and no video recording without subscription.
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
Thanks for your great Video. Could you help me better understand how I can use the camera (in terms of remote viewing) without a paid subscription? Can I set it up on motion and when motion is detected, then snap shots will be taken that I can see on my phone using the wyze app or even see and record the live video to my phone for viewing later. Again, only interested in what I can access without a subscription. Or without a subscription is my only option is to take the micro card out and read it on a device with nothing accessible through the app? Thank you.
Without a subscription, you still can access the camera remotely to watch the live view. You can set it to record to the micro SD card when it detects motion or 24/7 recording. The only thing is that you will not get smart detection so anything that moves in the camera's field of view will trigger the camera. Also as to notifications, you will have a 5 minute cool down.. for example, the camera gets triggered my swaying leaves, then every 5 minutes you will get a notification. You don't have to remove the SD card to view the footage. You can view it in the app.
@@LifeHackster Thank you
How can turn it off the flash light when the camera is recording a mean in thr night. This camera has front light. When it detect something the light is ON. How to turn it Off?
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?
Can you still save video recording if you don’t do the monthly subscription?
Yes.
Can you review the LUMUs 2k ? Havnt seen anyone reviewing it. No videos anywhere.
I have to check it out. Thanks.
How is the resolution compared to the V3 Pro?
Most likely the same.. I will compare it in my future videos.
the grey color looks sick!
You should have more sunscribers.very good videos and explanations
Thank you.
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.
Love my Wyze cam V4’s. It’s like a Wyzecam pro but on steroids 😮😮😮
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!
Interesting product.
The specs are impressive, but the biggest selling point for me was the new grey color. I really like the color scheme!
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.
Can this V4 record past events on SD card without subscription to CamPlus ? Please let me know. Thanks
Yes and it can take 512GB card
Are the cameras able to move and follow motion or do they sit in a fixed position
Fixed
Do you think the V4 will be better than V3 with regards to lights on my house setting it off? I have Govee Smart lights on my house and like to change the themes - many of them set off my cameras when they change brightness… it’s very annoying to get hundreds of notifications a night. My older Arlo cameras never did that.
No, not much. The v3 pro is better then the v4 in my honest opinion.
I just got the v4 and so far I don’t find it overly better- I set it up in my catroom overnight just to see- and I found it took a lot of still images and not videos for movements- not sure why that’s happening
@PERL60 mine doesn't do that, but for every video I watch it feels like they're speed up 2x-3x at least. It's weird. Can't expect to much with wyze these days, unfortunately.
Can I use the power supply from my v3 camera?
yes its the same one.
Yes.
thanks!
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
Hey It’s nice not bad. Video not good at distance but atleast it picked you up at at good distance
Is it compatible with Blue Iris?
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!
:)
I need to know the detection at night from 40ft and if it can read car plates at night. If so what is the best setting? Trying to catch this deal before the 31st when it ends but so far every wyze camera I own they say is better and it does that it really doesn't. The only ones that came close are the v3 and I at least get cam lite free lol. The og are horrible and were a waste of money and stuck with a bunch of them but use them as fillers in blind spots.
Oh and thanks for all the reviews you do I always come to your page. Not sure why I wasn't following thought I had hit it a while ago. I have so many different cameras it's insane lol
Watch this video about license plates and night time - th-cam.com/video/ZqnW05lUHzY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U-N75FYSR7g_1pBo
I have a quick question unrelated to this cam, so please indulge me. I have 2 Tapo C325WB cameras that are brand new. I have discovered that every night at midnight I am unable to access the "Detected Events" recordings from the previous day in the app. It gets stuck at 11:59:59 and eventually tells me there are no recordings. They are still on the memory card, but to see them I have to remove the memory card and use a computer. This means that if an incident occurred at 11 PM, I would have to remove the memory card if I were to check the following morning (or any time after 12 PM). Both cameras do this. Is this standard functionality for these cameras? If not, do you think there is a software problem? Can you test yours and see if you can replicate this issue? Both cameras have the latest firmware, brand new 512 GB cards, and TP-Link doesn't seem to have any idea what's causing it. I like the cameras, but this is very inconvenient if you need to review alerts from the previous evening and I may return them if it isn't solved or this is normal. Any help is appreciated. Thanks for the reviews and great videos.
You went on "Playback and Download" click the date which showed the calendar and choose the day you want to check?
@@LifeHackster OK. I see what you're referencing. I didn't even see the little grey chevrons on either side of the date and no one bothered to mention you can scroll to other days on any owners manual or reviews (or if you did I missed it). Even TP-Link customer support didn't mention that ability on the app and that might be my issue. I've been trying to find that information for 4 days. Thank you!
@@sunshineandlollipops5811 You are welcome.
Wow this will be a great upgrade for my Wyze Floodlight V1
Can you unscrew the stand and attach it to a screw wall mount?
Yes, 1/4 20.
I personally am having problems with no live sound in any of my android devices . All different brands. I cannot listen in or talk back because i cannot hear anything. They will not respond either. So I am dumping them and starting over. I have every cam they made thus far and no sound. No sound when wearing ear pieces either. Not sure what happened but no fix for it. Sad, hopefully I can get a better system.
Can you make it more clear what all you get when subscription free?
I'd like no indication lights or voices, alarms because I want the camera to remain hidden in the dark place.
If it only saves a snapshot to an SD card when no subscription, that's okay... But can I at least view these snapshots over WiFi?
Is this compatible with wyze floodlight 1st generation?
I'm not sure on this one.
When wyze sends u a camera do they pay for the camera plan since you are reviewing their camera
Nope. I have the unlimited cam plus subscription, so I just add the camera to it.
Now I have to wait for a case/skin
Great review. Hope to see comparison video with Tapo c120. 💐🌹👍🌹💐
Coming soon!
Still no live streaming for monitoring or recording to an NVR?
Nope, Wyze won't make as much selling your monthly subscriptions. Check out the C120. I began switching over.
Does it still have a screw hole mount in the base? 👀
Yes.
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.
what happened to the night time clarity? My wyze cam 3 is crystal clear at night??
Maybe that is a future feature of their cam plus monthly fee. Who knows. But yea, the v4 looks like it took a step backwards.
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 TH-cam 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.
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.
I wish this was 5g. Can you recommend an outdoor wireless 5g camera for me?
Most Reolink WIFI cameras can connect to 2.4 or 5 GHz WiFi
Audio glitches only when night vision is on?
I’m not sure or when I have the motion warning on.
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.
Can you turn the spotlight off permanently? On this camera?
Yes.
Window mount using the Wyze mount?
Supposed to fit old one they say
Kinda disappointed there was a review vs the v3 or pro to let users know if they should upgrade
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.