Awesome Tips Wyze Cam Outdoor is Good for $50… but not perfect
If you are like me, you have been waiting years for Wyze Cam Outdoor. It’s finally here, and I am taking an early look at how it works. I’ll compare its footage side-by-side with Wyze Cam v2, Eufy 2c, and Arlo Pro 2. I will also talk about its features, battery life, and how long it records so you know what to expect.
If you are like me, you have been waiting years for Wyze Cam Outdoor. It’s finally here, and I am taking an early look at how it works. I’ll compare its footage side-by-side with Wyze Cam v2, Eufy 2c, and Arlo Pro 2. I will also talk about its features, battery life, and how long it records so you know what to expect.
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0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Footage comparison
2:02 – Settings
3:26 – Video storage
4:38 – Battery and design
6:21 – Should you buy it?
7:07 – Travel Mode please!
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Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent the Wyze Cam Outdoor, Eufy Cam, and Arlo Pro 2 for an unbiased review. Our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced. We have never been paid for any reviews.
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I have had the Newest.Technology system since they were initially released (over 2 years). I love the ease of use and they work well. Batteries last a long time too. I have added cameras as needed. I love the 2 way communication with this one.
i like the v3
Hi from Jamaica! Did I hear U correctly that the base station CANNOT work when plugged directly in a modem? I would have to purchase a router just to make it work???
if you put in an SD card, does it record for more then the 12 seconds that is uploaded to the cloud?
This camera DOES NOT record 24/7 which makes it absolute bullshit. In order to record video, you must set a schedule for recording every single day. My batteries have NEVER lasted longer than 30-35 days.
Why do you say the base station isn't wireless? It sure is. Big fail.
Sí yo tengo dos,y estoy muy contento, por qué x 19,99 y tengo los videos gratis,y visión nocturna
Hace cómo Tres años, pero ahora la Wyze cam outdoor,no grava no con el microchip,y no sé vé de noche,y hay que pagar 19,99 para ver los vídeos, bueno 1,99 L mes
Does the camera works properly if the base station is too far away from the camera?
CAN YOU RECORD IF ITS CONNECTED TO YOUR ANDROID CELL PHONE ALSO DOES IT HAS A MOTION ALERT IF CONNECTED TO YOUR CELL PHONE
Most of these have been fixed since this video
-Can go up to 5 minutes of recording motion ( with camplus )
-There is now custom motion zones
-Notifications are way faster
-Battery life has just gotten a little better
-Base station DOESNT need to be connected to ethernet anymore and can be connect to wifi
-With Camplus you can be notified of people
-Less false notifications ( doesn't record trees moving as much, ect )
Things that HAVEN'T been changed
-Still no "if person detected = record | if tree detected = dont record"
-Speaker still sucks
– Choppy video at times
-Price has stayed the same
-Still no continues recording OR solar panel
Overall I think you should review it again.
12 sec event record time can now be extended with CamPlus ($1.25 a month). Also, it does now have a Detection Zone option.
I hope they will make wyze cam outdoor 2 with battery removable.
I’m a full time solo rv traveler so the “travel” option makes sense for me as I won’t have good internet all of the time. My idea is to put the cameras around my RV. If anyone has a better camera to recommend, I’m all ears.
It is in my opinion the biggest fail camera wyze sells. Better to get v2 and buy outdoor enclosure for it for couple bucks or the version 3. The version 3 is nice.
12 seconds is lousy
What's the product he used to place the wyze camera in the tree that just wrapped around the branch… I need that
what size of the mini SD card? I put 64 GB but it says no SD!. trayed 32 GB also no SD.
Can you access it remotely?
That was funny when you put the mask on the camera 🤣🤣
Half of these problems would have been fixed if the camera was wired
Can we see the Wyze cam feed on Google Hub?
Why out of stock?
Love your videos – Can you link the mount you attach to the tree? https://youtu.be/Zlmf_ztG2Hk?t=324
12 seconds is nothing, I mostly miss whatever was happening. Wyze is cheaper but not good enough. I have them and not happy with the 12 seconds constraint at all
I don’t think your wrong on the if you have a second outdoor camera you should bring it on the trip
We love the indoor cams. We have three of them that we use as security cameras. But also as a means to watch the dogs and to make sure the teenager is attending his online classes.
We’ve wanted one outside to watch the driveway. We have I assign all car breakins In the area. And society in general is going mad. So we have been waiting for this to come out. But so far it’s been a bit disappointing. It only picks up 12 second clips when someone is very close to the camera. Even when aimed so the detection zone is further down the driveway and the sensitivity is marked as high. So far it’s only use has been to check the live feed. Which is still nice but not what we bought it for. I’m thinking of returning it.
Thank you for your review! Love it. Do you have any plans to review Reolink cameras? Some of their solar cameras like Argus 3 look really promising
12 seconds is useless for my needs… I ended up putting a wyze cam V2 outside under my upstairs balcony, no issues it`s been a year already and it resisted the cold winter days of canada
love the Star Wars reference!
I'll pass on this one. I'll wait for the Wyze Cam Outdoor V2.
I'm not enjoying mine at all worst camera.
How can I view the playback?
Wyze Cam Outdoor is not recommended. Before making a buying decision, you should read this Wyze forum to get more info : https://forums.wyzecam.com/tags/c/ask-the-community/20/wyze-cam-outdoor
I just have a v2 with an eBay shelter and it’s lived through rain storms and blizzards and it’s cheaper than the outdoor. Let’s face it these cams are to watch your property you don’t need battery unless it is for backup when power goes down.
Awesome review as always!
Do you have other security cam comparison videos?
No playback give me a fucking break
I guess the appeal of travel mode is something like you could take it down temporarily to record a time lapse elsewhere?
What is the black covering that looks like a little roof that you put on the V2 in order to use it outdoors?
I wouldn't even say this camera is "good". That's generous. 12 second clips once a minute with notifications that come after 45 seconds make this cam unusable.
Better than nothing but 12 seconds is crazy. I have been happy with blink system as backup for my hardwired system.
I want a Wyze outdoor camera that is powered by a small solar panel. I have two of that style from a different manufacturer and I never have to change or charge batteries. I want pan and zoom capability. I don't want a base station.
It looks like the Wyze (which is a company I really like) isn't for me. I'll hope for a new model with more features that I want.
It's Aug 9 and I'm still waiting for mine.
I just want a POE outdoor camera! Wyze outdoor camera is a big letdown.
Fyi, the magnetic mount also attaches to the top of the camer if you need to mount it upside down
I ordered the camera without knowing that it doesn't have continuous recording. What a bummer. That was the entire point of the camera. I see no use for the camera without that feature. In addition, the mount is extremely annoying when you're trying to aim the camera at a certain angle. The mount doesn't have the flexibility like other mounts.
Got mine yesterday…. garbage. I don't even want this thing, it's useless.