I have been using Wyze cams for a while now and continue to be 100% satisfied. This is an amazing cam with an amazing 1080p super clear definition at a great price. Thank you Wyze for making a quality and affordable cam.
Nice video. I just installed one of these. What is needed is a bushing for the USB cable hole. You can find coax bushings at about any hardware store but they are too narrow. That industry needs to catch up. Also be aware that the screws for the cover base are soft metal and easily stripped. Better to replace them with a harder metal screw as I did. The little camera is excellent and better than any of my $100+ ones. I like being able to turn off the IR and let the street light do the job at night. Keeps pesky spiders away.
I've had two wyze cams (one pan) installed under the roof eaves for almost a year now with no special housing what so ever and with no problems in the cold rainy windy PNW, except for having to constantly clear cobwebs away from their line of sight with a broom in the summertime.
I have a few of those, I added silicon on it and works like charm even on heavy rain. Not sure how long will last but so far so good (6 months and no issues)
I’ve had these cams ever since they have come out. They are awesome. I use them for my store. We’ve even caught thief’s. They are great. I’ve even caught a squirrel wreaking havoc on our store. But I live in the Adirondack and I had it out side and it has not failed. Without this case. So that case would help. But they are pretty good outside
Congratulations on doing an outstanding review. One of the best for clarity in all regards that I have ever seen on TH-cam. I have been experimenting with these cameras too and I like them. I bought a different case for outdoors but yours looks better than the one I used. I have had to turn the sensitivity down quite a bit to keep the false alarms down when there is changing light values and shadows. Thanks for the review. Excellent!
I use them still. In Phoenix AZ it get's HOT. All three of my outside cams are still working fine. I had to add an extension antenna to the two farthest from my router. Even with that they are WELL worth the bux!
Reading through the comments, I thought I'd add a quick idea that works.... You can hook these up to those portable USB power bricks, usually used for charging cell phones. Depending on the size & output, you can get different time frames for recording. This works great if you want to put it in a far location that doesn't have a power outlet nearby. Just need to make sure that you have wifi access, but this usually isn't an issue. I've done this a couple times and it works great for ultra portable recordings. Great channel, keep up the good work.
You could buy a Waterproof Dual USB Portable Solar Charger and mount it near the cam and get limitless power as long as you get a few hours of sun per day.
@@Resist4 Power bricks are not designed to provide consistent power for weeks, they are for temporary use, temporary power. I don't do this personally, but I've seen folks that have two power bricks and they change them out once a day and the remote camera is a good 50' from the house. It all depends on what your individual needs are...
I already have one Wyze Cam V2 in the house. This was exactly what I was looking for to set up one in the front yard and one in the back. Thank you so much!!!
Awesome video! I think you may have convinced me to get a couple. My father in law has some and they seemed well quality!! You actuallly help explain a lot in a very brief vid!
If the cable would have gone to a hole above the mount rather than below the mount, the water would not have been able to run down the cable and into the wall. Having the cable first go down from the camera them back up and into a hole above the camera is called creating a "drip loop".
I used this housing. I live in lakeland FL high heat, humidity and blowing rain during the summer storms. Lasted 10 months. I took it down and found a tree frog inside the housing.....HMMM. I had to do a repair on the SD card to get it working again. The camera is still working inside the house. Next time I am going to silicone the housing....was going to go to arlo but I like that these are cheap and really good pic quality. Just going to buy more of these and seal the housing. Wish they would make a weatherproof camera.
As of February 2020, the Wyze site says cloud storage after 14 day trial is $1.49 per month per camera. The microSD card can be set for motion detection or continuous; WYZE recommends 32Gb with FAT32 formatting, giving about a few days of camera set to HD or about a week of set to SD. If your WiFi or network cannot handle the bandwidth it can will automatically throttle down to 360 from SD. They state some users have used larger than 32Gb but you need to know what you are doing if you are going outside their recommendations. You don’t have to use their cloud to use the microSD card. Pretty cool.
Nice video. I have an outdoor Wyze Camera. The only downside I've found with it is that the infrared light attracts bugs and I get a lot of interesting alert videos. The upside is the bugs are testing the system for me.
@@munch606 I bought a little bug zapper that plugs into a wall outlet for 6 bucks on Amazon and put it in the garage. No more bug alerts in the garage. I'm getting a different zapper to hang on the back patio too. Dead bugs and not alerts; win, win.
Probably taking time as they didn't make the Wyze camera from scratch, they used an existing one and really just made the software. So designing new hardware wasn't their core competency to start with. at 44:45 the coo talks about outdoor iotpodcast.com/2018/07/episode-174-how-wyze-makes-such-a-crazy-good-camera-for-cheap/
They're just repackaged Xiaomi IP cameras made for the Chinese market, and given that everyone there lives in apartments there's little consumer demand for weatherproof, heat/frostproof outdoor IP cameras. The Yi (Which had previously partnered with Xiaomi) Outdoor Camera is still your best bet.
This Wyze camera is so easy to set up that even this 70 year old did it with in minutes. I placed mine in the area of my first floor that allows my entire floor/entrance to be monitored. I can be out shopping or at work and it will alert me of any movement. You can speak through it and listen to what's being said from your home where ever you are. Imagine someone breaking into your home and hearing a voice ..."Alarm System has been Activated" Surely the burglars would run lol. "love it"
I am impressed by this video and the price. To make it weather resistant simply apply plumbers putty to the perimeter of the case before screwing it around the camera and After the power cord is plugged in fill the void. Plumbers putty is waterproof and it remains pliable for a very long time so that you can get the case and the wiring back apart if necessary. Easy Peezy and cheap.
That was a great step-by-step I just wish you would have shown the last step how you plugged it in to power for myself I may have to add new wall outlets or purchase extended power chords to it Where 2 of my cameras are going to be mounted I am looking out having to run the power cords into the attic still trying to figure out an easy way to accomplish that
Great cameras. I have five cameras at two businesses and home. So easy and more reliable than others I have tried. I use one off a T-Mobile hotspot where I don’t have Fios. . Works flawlessly. I have SD cards on some. My last camera, the SD card keeps the unit from panning. That was the only one with issue. And the bridge locks up sometimes when there’s a power outage or power cycle.
I've had mine 4 7 months now. I keep it in the elements. Snow, rain and hurricanes, it is still kicking, and no problems with the case. Just have to get spider webs off once in a while. It will make cam record when wind blows.
Just saw your product and was wondering if you guys are looking at putting a solar panel on the next unit as it will be out side. Think about it. Especially for hot climate areas.
I bought this camera earlier this week on eBay. It was located in my area and I just went picked it up. Set it up in about 20 minutes. Love it. I bought the rotating cam the next day and put in my room. Now I can see my cat come in and out the cat door. She likes going outside and coming back in with a mouse or bird for me. Lol 11-23-19
I am going to get a 3rd one for the garage. Going to buy it today maybe. Damn I am happy. Best of all no monthly bills to pay for it. I do pay about $1.50 per camera to back up on cloud though. 11-23-19
Water likes to travel along cables. Consider pulling some extra power cable out of the wall to create a “U” shape for the water to travel down and away from hole and camera.
you should add a drip loop to the wire before you finish so the water doesn't just flow into the camera or home (google it to see how) also might think about while you have the silicon out and putting a bit on the input wire on the back of the box housing to make it more weather resistance
They are actually a $20 camera, $25 with shipping on their site. Amazon sells them with prime for $25, so it's the same price as buying directly from Wyze. However, you get a lower shipping price from Wyze, when you add more cameras in your order. So then it becomes less expensive direct from Wyze. Also, don't use the included 3M adhesive because you'll have a hard time removing if you needed to. Instead use 3M command strips.
Bought 4 on sale at Home Depot for 25.00 each I used cat5 to USB adapters ran cat5 wires all the way to my hub where I have a battery backup for my internet and computers and a usb power block to power the cameras . I have installed high end cameras and these are an awesome value for 100.00
I don't have internet from a home router/ computer, would this work directly from my Android/T Mobile phone. And if I'm at work would I still be able to connect to camera? This is a great video though!!
Mine are made a little different. New version doesnt have the hole in the back. The cable comes out that bottom slot now. They say the bridge wont fit also by the way. I dont have one for now
I bought the same mounts for mine. Like others I was going to make a silicone seal between the 2 halves. After thinking about it quite a bit. I'm going to use dielectric grease on seem. Then take a small PC of white gorilla tape over the top. Probably leave the bottom hole open,as I have heard they run a tad hot. Got 20' cords for them that I love. I need SD cards for mine. I hear they are hard on sd cards with heat and by nature.
I got mine on Amazon. They make a few different styles. If you search wyze cam they should pop up all over the place. Very few cams but tons of housings. I got mine with weatherproof housing and wall mount. Then ordered 20' cables separate.
I already order mine I should've ordered the 25 ft one I havnt but most likely I'm gonna great little cameras going to buy probably 2 more saves you a lot of $$$
Wow, nice cam. I couldn't pick apart any small details either. The date and time format is correct. Is it sharp enough for street number plates though?
TH-cam compresses video, that being said I can make out license plates if they are well lit in the street, but the resolution suffers in low light and when things are moving quickly.
Check the other stuff we've reviewed from Wyze: Wyze Cam Ourdoor Light Fixture: th-cam.com/video/61X4H3N3JSc/w-d-xo.html Wyze Lock review and install: th-cam.com/video/K8Lma9ypZ-4/w-d-xo.html We gave these cameras better night vision here: th-cam.com/video/iEKkOs8RvHU/w-d-xo.html Wyze Bulbs, their newest product: th-cam.com/video/5VRqNANWeoM/w-d-xo.html We stuck a wyze cam pan outside: th-cam.com/video/rsmAiUGCz1Y/w-d-xo.html Wyze Bulbs, their newest product: th-cam.com/video/5VRqNANWeoM/w-d-xo.html Wyze Cam's Outside: th-cam.com/video/uZFBecgvtQU/w-d-xo.html&t Wyze Cam torture test: th-cam.com/video/NutYuHGfP9w/w-d-xo.html Wyze Sense: th-cam.com/video/fb-BFybR_R8/w-d-xo.html&t Wyze Lock review and install: th-cam.com/video/K8Lma9ypZ-4/w-d-xo.html
I'm excited to say these cams are awesome. How well the life span is we shall see. But I am extremely happy. I have a small business and some one recently tried to break in while the pc was down for maintenance. But didn't get in. But I have one on that door and wish I caught them bc they actually got in the pizza joint down the st. But anyways its a great cam. It gives u 1000 dollar system quality. I'm gonna be doing the whole store in them. I'm sick of dealing with systems. This makes it so much easier. Its easy to use. The cloud plus as and u can record on the phone or device is just wild. The features are endless lol. I say let the bastard break in and steal everything lol. If its not over live stream i have the ad card. If they steal it I have the feed from my devices. Its on point with all the notifies. Love it
I have had mine for about a year under my overhang on my porch with no issues. I just stuck it onto the top of my window air conditioner that hangs out on the porch. Sadly at the new house we're moving into there is NO overhang at all on the roof, just the gutter. I'm at a loss as to what I can do as we get a lot of rain here in the spring. My Zmodo cameras have all killed over being outside and exposed to the weather.
The rumor is that Wyze will be coming out with an outdoor/weatherproof camera soon. I've been playing around with another outdoor camera in their price range from reolink, but it doesn't have person detection so I've been getting a lot of false alarms.
You missed the drip loop on the wire from cam into the house, a small dip in the cord prevents moisture from running into the house or against the hole & siding! Shalom!
I've been playing with one of these cameras and using the DaFang hack to run it into my BlueIris setup. I like aspects of these cameras, but I'm not 100% on board yet. I really wish they would make them more water resistant and maybe add a port for external cameras, but I understand why they don't due to the price point.
Just a few comments. If you review the specs note that the camera is designed for temps below 104 degrees F. I live in the Southern Cal Low desert where temps from about may through Sep almost always exceed 104 and probably the average high is around 110. This, 2018, Sep I set my camera up to monitor new home construction next door for 3.5 weeks. Temps did exceed 104 virtually every day. Anyway the camera failed aftert about 12 days. I was pleasantly surprised that it lasted that long. As a side note, during part of the day the sun shown directly in to the lens of the camera and the was no damge to the sensor.
I live in SoCal as well, mine are both mounted under eves so they were shaded and never saw direct sunlight. I put them up at the end of August and they survived the 110+ heat we got all month. I suspect the internal temp would be MUCH higher if it was getting hit directly with the sun. I heard recently that they are working on a camera specifically designed for outdoor use, which I hope will have a wider temperature band it will survive in.
We just did a follow up video about running the camera at the extremes, over the summer here in the SoCal desert and even in our freezer. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/NutYuHGfP9w/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video. I have five Arlo cameras that came as a set. None of the work if they are away from the base. The front door area is about out of range. Just bought the Google WiFi system and and it puts wifi throughout my house and even across the street, The google and arlo systems don't talk with each other because they are controlled by their own base units. So, I will try this and see if I can get it working on my front area.
On my home setup I've got my camera hooked up to a small computer UPS. If I loose power, it still records to the SD card. As a note, my wireless router and DSL router are both hooked up to USPs as well so even if I loose power I can still get alerts.
I have one of my cameras on a UPS too. It is a CyberPower UPS. It runs my garage doors when the power is out and the camera in there too so I can see if my doors are closed. My modem and router have their own UPS also.
You can view them all through the app, however you can't have the live view running for more than one camera at a time, you would need to switch between cameras. The cover I picked up here: amzn.to/2p8t3nU
Thank You!!!!! Have a Punk that keeps going through my yard and I want the Police to catch him This looks like a great system and very easy to install Great Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video! I would like to use an outdoor outlet 6 feet beneath where I can place the Wyze Cam. Any idea if Wyze Cam's USB power plug will tolerate that type of connection? Thanks!
You’ll probably need a longer cord, and you’ll want to do a drip loop in the cord but the length shouldn’t be a problem, I’m running a longer length of usb cable on one of my cams now.
I live in townhouse in which we have to pay a HOA. We can't change how the outside looks therefore using screws to fixate the WyzeCam is no-no. How would you install the camera without screws? Which products would you recommend? Thanks.
The camera location in this video suggests that stock mounting is rain safe enough. The weather protective casing could be a personal choice or over done.
With this housing is there room enough to daisy chain another camera? It looks like the back may block it. Could you confirm if another cable can fit I the back opening?
These housings don't have the opening to daisy chain, these ones do: amzn.to/2DmdW29 but they leave the back a little bit more exposed to the elements.
Bingo! Just what I was looking for. Going to try 'em, Thank you for this *useful* diy video. fyi... when running any cable that passes thru an external wall put a drip loop in the wire before it goes into the wall to protect against wood rot, mold and mildew inside the wall. The loop works by shunting any condensate away from the structure and allowing it to drip safely onto the ground below. Can't be said enough. (and I know that you already know this) Alternatively, drill the hole above the camera installation (and still use a drip loop) because cameras are far cheaper to replace than repairing a 10-foot section of wall.
DYD - Thank you for the awesome video! Very informative, however, I like your front and back yard landscape and I am looking to do something similar. Is the gravel loose or is it cemented in? If now, how does it function as for walking and how was it installed. Is the grass real or artificial? What was used to edge the grassy area? What type of gravel was used? Any information is appreciated. Thank you
After a year now how is the Wyze Camera working on the outside? Are you having any problems? What would you do differently if you had to install it today? I would like to install these outsides also.
I’ve actually added more cameras. I now have five wise cameras on the outside of my house. If I was so do it again I would route the wires inside the housings.
Internet connection is spotty. This has been a problem since 2018. I'm not sure if there's interference between my smartphone and the camera but when I'm trying to aim the camera while checking the live view from the app, the camera keeps cutting out. Next: motion detection captures rustling leaves, insects and even the moving shadows from sunlight. But it does miss my postman sometimes and me when I leave or return home from work. Thirdly I also set up the camera to check for animals in my yard during the night. The IR light bounces off my wooden fence and glares out the distant image so I couldn't even see what's going on with my live trap. I had to move the camera about only two to three feet from the trap. Fourth, events are only 12seconds long. So if you want to see the entire duration of an event, you can see it on playback. BUT playback freezes and again, if you lose internet connection it gets frustrating. You may have to try to watch playback over and over again just to get continuous footage. Five, make sure you check the distance where you want to run your usb power cable. It's male on both ends so there are no on-the-shelf usb adapters or connectors ( female micro and female usb) that will extend its length more than what you purchased.
Great video thank you my friend is tell me about these cameras I live in a rule area so I will be picking up some cameras watching TH-cam for some good ideas
I have 3 at this point...I like them. I have them placed between the inside and screen door at the front and back door and another in the window in the front. You do get IR glare from the glass, so I have the IR function turned off. I plan on getting more. Recently I received a notice that an outdoor version is soon to be released as Wyze just received a $20 Million cash infusion for development, etc. The two things I do not like is that the app is only for cell phones/tablets. It will not interface with the app functionality of Windows 10. The other being that you cannot run an continuous view because the app crashes if you run it like a monitor. I have no clear view of the front of the house from the living room and wanted to have a camera showing feed to the road full time and, at this point, the app can't provide that. I plan on getting at least 3 outdoor cameras when they release them. I'll likely add another 2 or 3 to what I have now for the interior. So yes, as the video shows, they are an amazing camera even with the price point being so low. Don't change that Wzye. You have a winning product at the right price and will make a killing in sales. I'm very pleased with my cameras. And dealing with their sales staff and support is effortless. High marks there as well. (No, I do not work for nor represent Wyze, just a satisfied consumer.)
I called Wyze, they said this camera is not made for outdoor use. They said it will not be covered for warranty issues of you tell them it was used outside.
He drilled a hole outside near an outlet on the inside, fed the cable through, and plugged it in. There just needs to be a nearby outlet, whether inside or outside
I haven’t tried it personally but I’ve seen RV folks who have run them through a hotspot so in theory it should work. I’m not sure if they were using a phone with tethering or a dedicated hotpot though.
I have been using Wyze cams for a while now and continue to be 100% satisfied. This is an amazing cam with an amazing 1080p super clear definition at a great price. Thank you Wyze for making a quality and affordable cam.
Agreed!
Are you still getting notifications after your first installation ? Or you purchase the service ?
Omg as a single mom ..I need this for the outside of my home and yard.👍👌😊
These are an easy cost effective way to get some camera on the outside of your house.
Nice video. I just installed one of these. What is needed is a bushing for the USB cable hole. You can find coax bushings at about any hardware store but they are too narrow. That industry needs to catch up. Also be aware that the screws for the cover base are soft metal and easily stripped. Better to replace them with a harder metal screw as I did. The little camera is excellent and better than any of my $100+ ones. I like being able to turn off the IR and let the street light do the job at night. Keeps pesky spiders away.
I've had two wyze cams (one pan) installed under the roof eaves for almost a year now with no special housing what so ever and with no problems in the cold rainy windy PNW, except for having to constantly clear cobwebs away from their line of sight with a broom in the summertime.
Me too
Yep you don’t need one
I have a few of those, I added silicon on it and works like charm even on heavy rain. Not sure how long will last but so far so good (6 months and no issues)
What parts of the housing did you apply silicone.
I’ve had these cams ever since they have come out. They are awesome. I use them for my store. We’ve even caught thief’s. They are great. I’ve even caught a squirrel wreaking havoc on our store. But I live in the Adirondack and I had it out side and it has not failed. Without this case. So that case would help. But they are pretty good outside
Congratulations on doing an outstanding review. One of the best for clarity in all regards that I have ever seen on TH-cam. I have been experimenting with these cameras too and I like them. I bought a different case for outdoors but yours looks better than the one I used. I have had to turn the sensitivity down quite a bit to keep the false alarms down when there is changing light values and shadows. Thanks for the review. Excellent!
Thank you for the awesome feedback!
Have had mine outside under an eave and in the housing for a year, no issues, works great
Swimbait1 so do you have to get paid subscription to be able to save in the cloud 30sec videos and receive notifications??? Thansk
What I wanted to hear. Thanks mate for this information.
I use them still. In Phoenix AZ it get's HOT. All three of my outside cams are still working fine. I had to add an extension antenna to the two farthest from my router. Even with that they are WELL worth the bux!
Reading through the comments, I thought I'd add a quick idea that works.... You can hook these up to those portable USB power bricks, usually used for charging cell phones. Depending on the size & output, you can get different time frames for recording. This works great if you want to put it in a far location that doesn't have a power outlet nearby. Just need to make sure that you have wifi access, but this usually isn't an issue. I've done this a couple times and it works great for ultra portable recordings.
Great channel, keep up the good work.
The problem is you don't get weeks on a power brick with these cameras.
You could buy a Waterproof Dual USB Portable Solar Charger and mount it near the cam and get limitless power as long as you get a few hours of sun per day.
@@Resist4 Power bricks are not designed to provide consistent power for weeks, they are for temporary use, temporary power. I don't do this personally, but I've seen folks that have two power bricks and they change them out once a day and the remote camera is a good 50' from the house. It all depends on what your individual needs are...
@@SeanBrennan007 I already knew this.
Thanks for the reply back
I bought two of these 6 months ago and mounted them outdoors by my front door and by my garage. I am very happy with them.
put them on each corner of my house. fed the power wire through the siding. they work absolutely fantastic
Yah what if u have siding? How do u drill through siding? Why isn't anyone else asking this? This seems like a lot of work.
Outstanding review and product demo. Every reviewer of every product on YT would do well to study this production.
Thanks!!!
I already have one Wyze Cam V2 in the house. This was exactly what I was looking for to set up one in the front yard and one in the back. Thank you so much!!!
Awesome video! I think you may have convinced me to get a couple. My father in law has some and they seemed well quality!! You actuallly help explain a lot in a very brief vid!
Thanks! I've not had four cameras outside for over a year without any problems!
If the cable would have gone to a hole above the mount rather than below the mount, the water would not have been able to run down the cable and into the wall. Having the cable first go down from the camera them back up and into a hole above the camera is called creating a "drip loop".
I used this housing. I live in lakeland FL high heat, humidity and blowing rain during the summer storms. Lasted 10 months. I took it down and found a tree frog inside the housing.....HMMM. I had to do a repair on the SD card to get it working again. The camera is still working inside the house. Next time I am going to silicone the housing....was going to go to arlo but I like that these are cheap and really good pic quality. Just going to buy more of these and seal the housing. Wish they would make a weatherproof camera.
Rumor has it they are coming out with a weatherproof camera soon!
Live in the area as well will definitely need to weatherproof mine
Hi ,
What do you recommend for the safety of children at home?
how is this
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As of February 2020, the Wyze site says cloud storage after 14 day trial is $1.49 per month per camera. The microSD card can be set for motion detection or continuous; WYZE recommends 32Gb with FAT32 formatting, giving about a few days of camera set to HD or about a week of set to SD. If your WiFi or network cannot handle the bandwidth it can
will automatically throttle down to 360 from SD. They state some users have used larger than 32Gb but you need to know what you are doing if you are going outside their recommendations.
You don’t have to use their cloud to use the microSD card. Pretty cool.
Nice video. I have an outdoor Wyze Camera. The only downside I've found with it is that the infrared light attracts bugs and I get a lot of interesting alert videos. The upside is the bugs are testing the system for me.
You can change your sensitivity settings on your app to help eliminate some of that.
@@munch606 I bought a little bug zapper that plugs into a wall outlet for 6 bucks on Amazon and put it in the garage. No more bug alerts in the garage. I'm getting a different zapper to hang on the back patio too. Dead bugs and not alerts; win, win.
I have that issue also. I'll have to look into a zapper ,thanks
I wish Wyze would just release a weatherproof camera. Even if the price doubled it would still be a bargain compared to other options out there.
They had mentioned on Facebook they were working on one..... I’m impatiently waiting!
You can easily make that case weatherproof yourself with very little cost or labor..
Probably taking time as they didn't make the Wyze camera from scratch, they used an existing one and really just made the software. So designing new hardware wasn't their core competency to start with.
at 44:45 the coo talks about outdoor iotpodcast.com/2018/07/episode-174-how-wyze-makes-such-a-crazy-good-camera-for-cheap/
Announcement about outdoor cam here. Starts at 0:40
th-cam.com/video/o8EqBDmKBik/w-d-xo.html
They're just repackaged Xiaomi IP cameras made for the Chinese market, and given that everyone there lives in apartments there's little consumer demand for weatherproof, heat/frostproof outdoor IP cameras. The Yi (Which had previously partnered with Xiaomi) Outdoor Camera is still your best bet.
where did you plug the cameras into based on their locations. Would like see how you did this. Thanks.
This Wyze camera is so easy to set up that even this 70 year old did it with in minutes. I placed mine in the area of my first floor that allows my entire floor/entrance to be monitored. I can be out shopping or at work and it will alert me of any movement. You can speak through it and listen to what's being said from your home where ever you are. Imagine someone breaking into your home and hearing a voice ..."Alarm System has been Activated" Surely the burglars would run lol. "love it"
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I am impressed by this video and the price. To make it weather resistant simply apply plumbers putty to the perimeter of the case before screwing it around the camera and After the power cord is plugged in fill the void. Plumbers putty is waterproof and it remains pliable for a very long time so that you can get the case and the wiring back apart if necessary. Easy Peezy and cheap.
That was a great step-by-step I just wish you would have shown the last step how you plugged it in to power for myself I may have to add new wall outlets or purchase extended power chords to it Where 2 of my cameras are going to be mounted I am looking out having to run the power cords into the attic still trying to figure out an easy way to accomplish that
Great cameras. I have five cameras at two businesses and home. So easy and more reliable than others I have tried. I use one off a T-Mobile hotspot where I don’t have Fios. . Works flawlessly. I have SD cards on some. My last camera, the SD card keeps the unit from panning. That was the only one with issue. And the bridge locks up sometimes when there’s a power outage or power cycle.
Are they outdoors?! If so how do u have them all installed?
I've had mine 4 7 months now. I keep it in the elements. Snow, rain and hurricanes, it is still kicking, and no problems with the case. Just have to get spider webs off once in a while. It will make cam record when wind blows.
How's it now? We have a lot of rain in the UK. I just placed an order for 4 of them and 4 of these cases. Hopefully it can handle the weather
I have several of these cameras, both the stationary and the swivel versions. I love them! I will have to try the enclosure thing.
How do you like the pan version? I’ve still living mine, and thinking about picking up one if the panning ones as well.
have had two of these with same outdoor housing for about a month. love them. using 128 gb card without issue even though wyze recommends 32 gb.
Can you view the recorded footage on the sd card through the app or do you have to remove the card and read it through a computer?
You can view it through the app
You're warranty is now void FYI and just so you know that wyze will replace them super easy for free
Well done now watch it break two months and now you're out a free camera
@@Eruditealex4 what are you talking about?
Hey, another DIY guy! Great to see another channel like mine.
Good looking channel!
Just saw your product and was wondering if you guys are looking at putting a solar panel on the next unit as it will be out side.
Think about it. Especially for hot climate areas.
I bought this camera earlier this week on eBay. It was located in my area and I just went picked it up. Set it up in about 20 minutes. Love it. I bought the rotating cam the next day and put in my room. Now I can see my cat come in and out the cat door. She likes going outside and coming back in with a mouse or bird for me. Lol
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I’m up to five at my house, rumor has it they are coming out with a weatherproof model soon!
I am going to get a 3rd one for the garage. Going to buy it today maybe. Damn I am happy. Best of all no monthly bills to pay for it. I do pay about $1.50 per camera to back up on cloud though.
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Doesn't the v3 rotate?
Water likes to travel along cables. Consider pulling some extra power cable out of the wall to create a “U” shape for the water to travel down and away from hole and camera.
Yep, I have one of these. They are amazing.
Did you have to get a WiFi extender to reach the camera signal? Great DIY video!
I didn't need to, if you have wifi issues I've heard good things about google mesh.
you should add a drip loop to the wire before you finish so the water doesn't just flow into the camera or home (google it to see how) also might think about while you have the silicon out and putting a bit on the input wire on the back of the box housing to make it more weather resistance
Very good point!
Used covers, would suggest purchasing, Easy to mount and position camera.
They are actually a $20 camera, $25 with shipping on their site. Amazon sells them with prime for $25, so it's the same price as buying directly from Wyze. However, you get a lower shipping price from Wyze, when you add more cameras in your order. So then it becomes less expensive direct from Wyze. Also, don't use the included 3M adhesive because you'll have a hard time removing if you needed to. Instead use 3M command strips.
Bought 4 on sale at Home Depot for 25.00 each I used cat5 to USB adapters ran cat5 wires all the way to my hub where I have a battery backup for my internet and computers and a usb power block to power the cameras . I have installed high end cameras and these are an awesome value for 100.00
Have mine outside with the housing and it’s been fine for a year. It is located under the roof ovethang where it’s mostly protected
Does your WiFi signal reach outside, or is an extender needed? THX!
You should put a "U" in the cable between the camera and the hole in the wall to prevent any water running inside the building.
Good point! I forget these things as I live out in the desert.
Can you use the camera to record onto the mini sd card without it being hooked up to WiFi?
Great video! How’s the camera holding up outside?
I've got 5 outside now, all are still working great!
DoItYourselfDad Thanks!
I just got one of those and it's super easy to setup and use
Nice video. Will the Wyze bridge attach to the camera and fit inside that case. If so, will the enclosure hurt the signal strength?
I don't have internet from a home router/ computer, would this work directly from my Android/T Mobile phone. And if I'm at work would I still be able to connect to camera?
This is a great video though!!
You may be able to use your phone as a hot spot, but I haven’t tried it.
Mine are made a little different. New version doesnt have the hole in the back. The cable comes out that bottom slot now. They say the bridge wont fit also by the way. I dont have one for now
I bought the same mounts for mine. Like others I was going to make a silicone seal between the 2 halves. After thinking about it quite a bit. I'm going to use dielectric grease on seem. Then take a small PC of white gorilla tape over the top. Probably leave the bottom hole open,as I have heard they run a tad hot. Got 20' cords for them that I love. I need SD cards for mine. I hear they are hard on sd cards with heat and by nature.
I havn't had problems with my SD cards being outside..... yet.
Where can I get the mount?
I got mine on Amazon. They make a few different styles. If you search wyze cam they should pop up all over the place. Very few cams but tons of housings. I got mine with weatherproof housing and wall mount. Then ordered 20' cables separate.
I already order mine I should've ordered the 25 ft one I havnt but most likely I'm gonna great little cameras going to buy probably 2 more saves you a lot of $$$
Nice video, thanks. Wyze just announced they will be selling outdoor cameras. They should be available this Spring.
Wow, nice cam. I couldn't pick apart any small details either. The date and time format is correct. Is it sharp enough for street number plates though?
TH-cam compresses video, that being said I can make out license plates if they are well lit in the street, but the resolution suffers in low light and when things are moving quickly.
Check the other stuff we've reviewed from Wyze:
Wyze Cam Ourdoor Light Fixture: th-cam.com/video/61X4H3N3JSc/w-d-xo.html
Wyze Lock review and install: th-cam.com/video/K8Lma9ypZ-4/w-d-xo.html
We gave these cameras better night vision here: th-cam.com/video/iEKkOs8RvHU/w-d-xo.html
Wyze Bulbs, their newest product: th-cam.com/video/5VRqNANWeoM/w-d-xo.html
We stuck a wyze cam pan outside: th-cam.com/video/rsmAiUGCz1Y/w-d-xo.html
Wyze Bulbs, their newest product: th-cam.com/video/5VRqNANWeoM/w-d-xo.html
Wyze Cam's Outside: th-cam.com/video/uZFBecgvtQU/w-d-xo.html&t
Wyze Cam torture test: th-cam.com/video/NutYuHGfP9w/w-d-xo.html
Wyze Sense: th-cam.com/video/fb-BFybR_R8/w-d-xo.html&t
Wyze Lock review and install: th-cam.com/video/K8Lma9ypZ-4/w-d-xo.html
thank you.
Link to the outdoor housing? Thanks
Great video!! Will be purchasing very soon.
You can put a dab of silicone on the charging port which will help weather protect it.
Great idea!
I would use dielectric grease instead.
@@tangofalafel7698 absolutely.
You can set these up to record to a nvr aswell they are the perfect cheap camera solution
I haven’t tried it, but I’ve seen people do it on here. One of these days I need to do that and get it running with my diskstation.
I'm excited to say these cams are awesome. How well the life span is we shall see. But I am extremely happy. I have a small business and some one recently tried to break in while the pc was down for maintenance. But didn't get in. But I have one on that door and wish I caught them bc they actually got in the pizza joint down the st. But anyways its a great cam. It gives u 1000 dollar system quality. I'm gonna be doing the whole store in them. I'm sick of dealing with systems. This makes it so much easier. Its easy to use. The cloud plus as and u can record on the phone or device is just wild. The features are endless lol. I say let the bastard break in and steal everything lol. If its not over live stream i have the ad card. If they steal it I have the feed from my devices. Its on point with all the notifies. Love it
I have had mine for about a year under my overhang on my porch with no issues. I just stuck it onto the top of my window air conditioner that hangs out on the porch. Sadly at the new house we're moving into there is NO overhang at all on the roof, just the gutter. I'm at a loss as to what I can do as we get a lot of rain here in the spring. My Zmodo cameras have all killed over being outside and exposed to the weather.
The rumor is that Wyze will be coming out with an outdoor/weatherproof camera soon. I've been playing around with another outdoor camera in their price range from reolink, but it doesn't have person detection so I've been getting a lot of false alarms.
You missed the drip loop on the wire from cam into the house, a small dip in the cord prevents moisture from running into the house or against the hole & siding! Shalom!
Good point, I live out in the desert and don’t think about rain often!
Where I can find the outdoor box? thank you very much for the video very nice
I got mine on amazon, check the video description for the link.
I've been playing with one of these cameras and using the DaFang hack to run it into my BlueIris setup.
I like aspects of these cameras, but I'm not 100% on board yet. I really wish they would make them more water resistant and maybe add a port for external cameras, but I understand why they don't due to the price point.
The wyze pan tilt cam is that more amazing
Just a few comments. If you review the specs note that the camera is designed for temps below 104 degrees F. I live in the Southern Cal Low desert where temps from about may through Sep almost always exceed 104 and probably the average high is around 110.
This, 2018, Sep I set my camera up to monitor new home construction next door for 3.5 weeks. Temps did exceed 104 virtually every day. Anyway the camera failed aftert about 12 days. I was pleasantly surprised that it lasted that long.
As a side note, during part of the day the sun shown directly in to the lens of the camera and the was no damge to the sensor.
I live in SoCal as well, mine are both mounted under eves so they were shaded and never saw direct sunlight. I put them up at the end of August and they survived the 110+ heat we got all month. I suspect the internal temp would be MUCH higher if it was getting hit directly with the sun. I heard recently that they are working on a camera specifically designed for outdoor use, which I hope will have a wider temperature band it will survive in.
We just did a follow up video about running the camera at the extremes, over the summer here in the SoCal desert and even in our freezer. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/NutYuHGfP9w/w-d-xo.html
Great video! But I'm curious, why did you name this camera "back yard"?
I had set up the cameras through the app before installing them, put the wrong camera in the wrong place. I renamed them later.
I've got the EZVIZ C1C 1080P
Out by my frontdoor
(indoor camera)
I think it's serious competition to the Wyze...
Great video! I've been trying to figure out how to set this up for my front door and this is just perfect. Thanks!
How is the image at night with that outdoor cover> I have the same one and the IR doesn't work very well when the camera is in the case
Great video, I’m just wondering where did you connect it to it’s power source.
Power source is a regular 120v plug. You get a usb charging brick and 6' usb to micro usb cable with the Wyze Cam v2
@@lapi0040 what would be needed in this situation is an AC outlet in the attic that is near to the USB wall wart.
Thank you for the video. I have five Arlo cameras that came as a set. None of the work if they are away from the base. The front door area is about out of range. Just bought the Google WiFi system and and it puts wifi throughout my house and even across the street, The google and arlo systems don't talk with each other because they are controlled by their own base units. So, I will try this and see if I can get it working on my front area.
On my home setup I've got my camera hooked up to a small computer UPS. If I loose power, it still records to the SD card. As a note, my wireless router and DSL router are both hooked up to USPs as well so even if I loose power I can still get alerts.
Smart!
Yourinternet and network is on the ups also?
@@terrythompson7106 Not the same UPS but, yes, all of my computers and routers are on UPSs..
I have one of my cameras on a UPS too. It is a CyberPower UPS. It runs my garage doors when the power is out and the camera in there too so I can see if my doors are closed. My modem and router have their own UPS also.
How long is the power cord? I’m just worried about the length and that it might not be able to reach the socket. Or is there an extension available?
It comes with a 6ft cable, you can purchase longer ones on Amazon if needed.
DoItYourselfDad Thanks for replying so quickly!
If you have more than one Wyze camera in your home, can you link them all so u can see them on ur app? Also where did u get the cover?
You can view them all through the app, however you can't have the live view running for more than one camera at a time, you would need to switch between cameras. The cover I picked up here: amzn.to/2p8t3nU
You actually can view them all live now through a 2nd app called tinycam. This is only available for android though i read.
Thank You!!!!!
Have a Punk that keeps going through my yard and I want the Police to catch him
This looks like a great system and very easy to install
Great Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you catch them!!
Great video! I would like to use an outdoor outlet 6 feet beneath where I can place the Wyze Cam. Any idea if Wyze Cam's USB power plug will tolerate that type of connection? Thanks!
You’ll probably need a longer cord, and you’ll want to do a drip loop in the cord but the length shouldn’t be a problem, I’m running a longer length of usb cable on one of my cams now.
Thanks for the fast reply and suggestion.
Can you set up other devices to this one camera, example, another cell phone, tablet?
Yes you can, we currently have it setup on three cell phones and a tablet.
There is a subscription fee on the cloud or you can add an SD card
I live in townhouse in which we have to pay a HOA. We can't change how the outside looks therefore using screws to fixate the WyzeCam is no-no. How would you install the camera without screws? Which products would you recommend? Thanks.
You could use double sided 3m tape and secure it to a glass window. The tape can be removed with a razor and glass cleaner.
I'm sorry if this if a dumb question but I thought Wyze markets these as wireless? There's still a cord
What about outside in that exact same case...... . But in a Canadian winter?
Meaning how do they perform in the cold?
Check out my follow up video in the pinned comment. We ran one in our freezer for several weeks.
Will the Wyze Sensor bridge fit with this case? Also, what about daisy chaining cameras with these cases?
The sensor fits fine, if you want to daisy chain you’ll have to open up the hole in the back a little bit.
The camera location in this video suggests that stock mounting is rain safe enough. The weather protective casing could be a personal choice or over done.
Perhaps, it does still add a layer of protection and it does make it easier to mount securely as well.
THANK YOU BRO...VERY INFORMATIVE ...CUT TO THE CHASE
With this housing is there room enough to daisy chain another camera? It looks like the back may block it. Could you confirm if another cable can fit I the back opening?
These housings don't have the opening to daisy chain, these ones do: amzn.to/2DmdW29 but they leave the back a little bit more exposed to the elements.
Just glue a little piece of clear plastic on the inside of that housing, and ring the screw closures with a bead of silicone. Waterproofed!
I would use it with a mini SD. What if the robber noticed the cam and break it or steal it? I would not get any footage at all? Thank you in advance.
Bingo! Just what I was looking for. Going to try 'em, Thank you for this *useful* diy video.
fyi... when running any cable that passes thru an external wall put a drip loop in the wire before it goes into the wall to protect against wood rot, mold and mildew inside the wall. The loop works by shunting any condensate away from the structure and allowing it to drip safely onto the ground below. Can't be said enough. (and I know that you already know this)
Alternatively, drill the hole above the camera installation (and still use a drip loop) because cameras are far cheaper to replace than repairing a 10-foot section of wall.
DYD - Thank you for the awesome video! Very informative, however, I like your front and back yard landscape and I am looking to do something similar. Is the gravel loose or is it cemented in? If now, how does it function as for walking and how was it installed. Is the grass real or artificial? What was used to edge the grassy area? What type of gravel was used? Any information is appreciated. Thank you
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After a year now how is the Wyze Camera working on the outside? Are you having any problems? What would you do differently if you had to install it today? I would like to install these outsides also.
I’ve actually added more cameras. I now have five wise cameras on the outside of my house. If I was so do it again I would route the wires inside the housings.
Internet connection is spotty. This has been a problem since 2018. I'm not sure if there's interference between my smartphone and the camera but when I'm trying to aim the camera while checking the live view from the app, the camera keeps cutting out. Next: motion detection captures rustling leaves, insects and even the moving shadows from sunlight. But it does miss my postman sometimes and me when I leave or return home from work. Thirdly I also set up the camera to check for animals in my yard during the night. The IR light bounces off my wooden fence and glares out the distant image so I couldn't even see what's going on with my live trap. I had to move the camera about only two to three feet from the trap. Fourth, events are only 12seconds long. So if you want to see the entire duration of an event, you can see it on playback. BUT playback freezes and again, if you lose internet connection it gets frustrating. You may have to try to watch playback over and over again just to get continuous footage. Five, make sure you check the distance where you want to run your usb power cable. It's male on both ends so there are no on-the-shelf usb adapters or connectors ( female micro and female usb) that will extend its length more than what you purchased.
Great video thank you my friend is tell me about these cameras I live in a rule area so I will be picking up some cameras watching TH-cam for some good ideas
Nice to have shown the 8x zoom capability.
The lens does not have a zoom capability! LOL not for $25! What you get is an enlargement of the digital image. Not the same.
I have 3 at this point...I like them. I have them placed between the inside and screen door at the front and back door and another in the window in the front. You do get IR glare from the glass, so I have the IR function turned off. I plan on getting more. Recently I received a notice that an outdoor version is soon to be released as Wyze just received a $20 Million cash infusion for development, etc.
The two things I do not like is that the app is only for cell phones/tablets. It will not interface with the app functionality of Windows 10. The other being that you cannot run an continuous view because the app crashes if you run it like a monitor. I have no clear view of the front of the house from the living room and wanted to have a camera showing feed to the road full time and, at this point, the app can't provide that.
I plan on getting at least 3 outdoor cameras when they release them. I'll likely add another 2 or 3 to what I have now for the interior. So yes, as the video shows, they are an amazing camera even with the price point being so low. Don't change that Wzye. You have a winning product at the right price and will make a killing in sales. I'm very pleased with my cameras. And dealing with their sales staff and support is effortless. High marks there as well. (No, I do not work for nor represent Wyze, just a satisfied consumer.)
Hey if you look on TH-cam there’s ways to get the app on a Computer and it’s pretty simple.
I called Wyze, they said this camera is not made for outdoor use. They said it will not be covered for warranty issues of you tell them it was used outside.
Had my cameras outside but in housings for over a year now with no issues.
Just bought one and I love it.
R they 5g compatible
Unfortunately no, they aren’t
Can you see from work? Or is that something you can only see if you are in the home?
Yes, you can view it remotely from a phone or tablet.
My question is ...once you run the cord inside the house where and what is it plugged into?
An outlet or even a computer since it is usb. Whichever is near the location
The things you normally plug stuff into for power
Quick question - what is the name of the outdoor housing you used for the Wyze cam in your video? I like this one, but can't find this one.
These are the ones Im using: amzn.to/2p8t3nU
Ebay has these for cheap. Type in wyze mount.
It does not continuous record to SD. The SD card stores the same notifications that store to the cloud.
Incorrect, each camera loop records.
Could you give me some ideas on how to connect to power!! Thank you
what did you do for power? it says it requires a usb, but what did you use for power for the usb?
You just need to plug the USB adapter into a outlet or extension cord.
He drilled a hole outside near an outlet on the inside, fed the cable through, and plugged it in. There just needs to be a nearby outlet, whether inside or outside
Will these work on a cell hotspot? I had Arlos that wouldn't.
I haven’t tried it personally but I’ve seen RV folks who have run them through a hotspot so in theory it should work. I’m not sure if they were using a phone with tethering or a dedicated hotpot though.
@@DoItYourselfDad thanks for the reply
wyze should make a nvr system and have these and door bells and a full remote rotating cam all connectable to an nvr