Wyze Cam v4, 2K HD Wi-Fi Smart Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor, Pet/Baby Monitor, Motion Activated Spotlight/Siren, Enhanced Color Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Local/Cloud Storage, Wired, White

Much improved clarity compared to previous and the spotlight not only provides light but as it is motion sensitive it acts as a deterrent.Clearly recorded an intruder at 4am and aided in his apprehension.

Great clear pictures. App user friendly. Like the motion recordings. Subscription reasonably priced.

I’ve been a long-time Wyze user — currently running four cameras, a doorbell with wireless chime, a door lock, and a sprinkler controller. The Wyze Cam v4 (2.5K) is my newest addition, and it continues to prove why this brand has become my go-to for smart home security.Setup is quick and painless. From unboxing to being live on the app takes just minutes. One of the biggest reasons I prefer Wyze is that you don’t need a subscription to use its features. I record locally to an SD card, and it automatically overwrites when full — simple and efficient.Some users mention they couldn’t record without a subscription, but I suspect that’s a misunderstanding. I’ve never had that problem.Connectivity has been excellent. The only time we experience issues is when our internet itself is acting up, not the cameras.In the screen recording I attached, you can see our “Front Door” and “Front Yard” cameras. The v4 loads noticeably faster than the older Wyze models, though the older ones still perform well. (The garbage bin in front of the lens? Courtesy of my kids.)We switched from a Lorex system about five years ago, and the difference was night and day — literally. The colour night vision on the Wyze cameras is incredible compared to the old grayscale, washed-out footage from the Lorex units.When I transitioned away from the Lorex setup, we were even able to reuse the existing 24-volt wiring that was already run through the house. I stepped it down to 5 volts, and it powers the Wyze cameras perfectly. That saved a lot of work and extra cabling.While these cameras are IP-rated, I still recommend installing them out of direct weather. Ours are under the soffits and have survived -40°C winters without a hitch.The Wyze app offers plenty of customization options — remove watermarks, rotate the image 180° for upside-down mounting, record sound, set up automations, and more. It’s well worth exploring all the settings.We don’t have much crime where we live, so the cameras mostly capture funny moments — slips, trips, and the occasional driveway disaster. Still, I’ve shared footage with law enforcement before to help confirm false calls, which shows the value of having reliable recordings.Just make sure to keep your firmware up to date. It’s easy to do through the app and ensures stable performance.Rating: 5/5.Wyze continues to impress — great video quality, quick setup, reliable performance, and no subscription needed. A solid choice for anyone who wants affordable smart security that simply works.TL;DR:The Wyze Cam v4 delivers excellent 2.5K video, local SD recording, reliable connectivity, and colour night vision that blows older Lorex cameras out of the water. We’ve been using Wyze for five years now, powering ours off stepped-down 24-volt wiring — no issues, no subscriptions, just dependable performance year-round.

Good clarity,

great little camera that performs really well, particularly at night.very sensitive, dare I suggest too sensitive?you can alter the detection zone, as with a lot of cameras more expensive than this.I have some old cameras, of similar design, but with a different branding, that went out of business - have tried to install the Wyze software onto those old cameras, but without success to date.would highly recommend Wyze camera’s, shame you have to order them from the US, but a great value purchase nonetheless.

This is my third Wyze cam and they just keep getting better. I’ve got this one positioned at the front door, and the built-in spotlight is a great addition — lights up whoever’s there clearly at night, which the older models didn’t have.I pay for the Wyze cloud storage subscription and it works seamlessly. The app is easy to use and reliable, and being able to check who’s at the front door before we open it has become something we use every single day. Great image quality, solid app, and at this price it’s hard to beat for home security. Would absolutely buy again.