How do I turn off the red light on my WYZE camera?
To turn on and off the infrared (IR) lights:
- In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Cam.
- Tap the Settings icon on the top right.
- Tap Advanced Settings.
- Tap the toggle next to Night Vision IR Lights to Off.
Why is there a red light on my WYZE camera?
Make sure it’s properly connected to power.
Status Light Guide Detailed.
| Status light state: | What does the light mean? |
|---|---|
| Flashing red and blue lights | Camera is trying to connect to WiFi Scanning QR code Upgrading with a microSD card Or, possible error state: Network disconnected |
How do I turn off night vision on WYZE?
Night Vision
- In the Wyze app, tap Home, then your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
- Tap the moon icon on the top to toggle Night Vision On , Off , or Auto . Auto will automatically turn Night Vision on and off as needed.
How do I get my WYZE camera back online?
Reboot your Wyze Base Station to reestablish the connection.
- Unplug the base station from power, wait 5-10 seconds, then plug it back in.
- Once the status light is solid blue, the reboot is complete.
Can Wyze camera see in dark?
Wyze Cam Pan v2 can see color in varying levels of darkness. If you enable the Dusk setting, the v2 will switch the view from color to black and white, and turn on IR LED lights, when the environment has low light.
How do I turn off the blue light on my Wyze camera?
Turn Status Light Off
If you hear Voice Prompts and setup is successful, navigate to Camera Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Toggle Camera Status Light Off/On and the LED will turn on.
Does Wyze camera light up when someone is watching?
I have 3 Wyze cameras. One in the newer model with the blue light that turns red when someone is viewing the feed.
Someone viewing camera.
| Status light state: | What does the light mean? |
|---|---|
| Solid red light | Camera is powered and starting up, or Watching live stream or Recording alarm video |
Is WYZE Cam always on?
There is a 5-minute cooldown period between the same type of event videos generated and stored on the cloud. This means that when there is continuous motion, the camera will only capture one 12-second event video every five minutes.
How do you power cycle a Wyze?
To power cycle your camera:
This can be done either from the power outlet, or from the camera itself. Allow 5-10 seconds to pass for the camera to completely discharge. Plug the camera back into the power source and allow it reinitialize.
Why is my WYZE camera dark at night?
If Night Vision is enabled, and the image looks black and white while the room’s lights are turned on (or while the sun is up), but looks completely black in the dark, this could be a sign that the IR lights are simply turned off. Open the Live Stream for your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
How do I get the color on my WYZE camera?
Brightness & Color
- In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Bulb.
- Two sliders will be available; one for Brightness, the other for Color. Changing either of these should be reflected by the bulb in near-real time.
Can WYZE Cam detect motion through glass?
No. The PIR Motion Sensor isn’t capable of detecting motion through the glass.
Why do my WYZE bulbs keep going offline?
Check that the bulb is plugged in and turned on at the light socket or physical switch. The bulb requires a constant power source to stay connected. If connected to a dimmer switch, make sure the dimmer switch is set to maximum to ensure the bulb is getting the power it needs.
Why does my WYZE Cam keep going offline?
Your camera appearing offline can also lead to contact and motion sensors falling offline if they’re attached to a Bridge plugged into the affected camera. To fix this you will need to power cycle your camera. Unplug the camera from its power source.Plug the camera back into the power source and allow it reinitialize.
How do I reconnect my WYZE camera to WiFi?
Press and hold the on/off button on the side of the Plug until the status light begins to flash blue. Once the status light begins to flash blue, you can setup the Wyze Plug via the app again with the new WiFi network.
How far can a WYZE camera see?
The maximum signal range for the Wyze Outdoor Camera from the Base Station is up to 300 Feet. However, this range is for a completely unobstructed signal and may vary depending on certain factors.
Why does my WYZE camera have 4 red dots?
They are infrared (IR) illuminators. When the camera is in night mode, they help it see.
Why is my WYZE camera night vision not working?
Open the Live Stream for the camera and allow it to complete its connection. If the Night Vision option is selected but not looking as expected, try to unplug the camera and allow 5-10 seconds before plugging it back in. Check to see if changing the settings now turns on Night Vision as expected.
How do I clear my Wyze camera?
With the Wyze Cam Pan plugged into power, press and hold the setup button on the bottom of the camera for 10 seconds. This will reset the camera.
How do I hide my Wyze camera?
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