You need to make sure the motion detection configuration is correct on your Wyze camera, which includes the sensitivity and the detection zone.Open the Wyze App and click the top right gear. Click “Detection Settings”. Adjust the “Sensitivity level”.
Why won’t my Wyze camera detect motion?
Make sure event recording is enabled in the Wyze app. Tap on your camera, then the Settings gear on the top right. Tap Event Recording, then make sure the Detects Motion toggle is ON.
How do Wyze cameras detect motion?
How motion detection works. Wyze Cam detects motion by comparing pixels changing between video frames. “Motion” is recorded when large clusters of pixels change over time. This large cluster can mean a small object moving close to the camera, or a big object moving farther away (like a tree blowing in the wind).
How do I change the sensitivity on my Wyze camera?
To change the Sensitivity setting:
- In the Wyze app, tap Home then your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
- Tap the Settings icon on the top right, then Detection Settings.
- Move the slider left or right to lower or increase the sensitivity.
- Your change will save automatically.
How do I set my Wyze camera to record motion?
Event Recording Schedule
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Schedule from the list.
- Tap the Wyze Cam you want to create a schedule for.
- Select Turn on motion detection, then Next.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional).
- Tap Start Time.
- Tap Add End Time.
- When done, tap Save.
How far can WYZE Cam detect motion?
The Wyze Cam Outdoor reportedly has limit of ~22 feet because it relies on IR sensor to save battery.
How do I reset my Wyze outdoor camera?
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 a WYZE camera move?
Wyze Cam Pan can follow motion automatically. Using the pan and tilt features, whenever motion is detected, the camera can move to track the motion until motion stops. This feature is only available on Wyze Cam Pan.
Does WYZE pan follow motion?
Motion Tracking is only available on the Wyze Cam Pan:
This feature is only available with the Wyze Cam Pan because it requires the camera itself to be able to move along with the detected source of motion, and only the Wyze Cam Pan, with its swivel base, is capable of doing so.
What is person detection on WYZE?
Person Detection is a service that works with your Wyze Cam and the Motion Detection feature to detect people in your event videos. Not your cat strolling past, or a tree rustling in the wind, but people who enter the area in front of your Wyze Cam. Supports: Wyze Cam v2 and Wyze Cam Pan.
What is detection zone on WYZE camera?
The Detection Zone feature allows you to define a specific area that you want your Wyze Cam to detect motion in. Everything outside of the zone is ignored and will not trigger an Event Video (if Motion Detection is turned on) or Motion Tracking (if Motion Tracking is turned on).
Why is my WYZE outdoor camera not recording events?
Make sure your motion detection is turned on. Tap on your camera in the Wyze app. Tap on the Settings gear on the top right, then Event Recording. Tap the toggle next to Detects motion so that it’s set to on.
How do I format my micro SD card for my WYZE camera?
Format on a Windows computer:
- Remove the microSD card from the Wyze Cam.
- Insert the card into your computer.
- Open your computer’s file browser.
- Right-click on the microSD card in the navigation panel.
- Select “Format…” from the right-click menu.
- Ensure that the Format Type is set to FAT32.
- Click Start.
Can Wyze Cam record more than 12 seconds?
Cam Plus is tied and bound to a Wyze Cam, but that camera only records 12-second videos. Instead of recording full length videos showing the entire event, you only have 12-second videos.
What happened to WYZE sense?
Wyze Sense is currently not available. Stay tuned for the next generation of Wyze Sense. Wyze Contact Sensors notify you any time something is opened, closed, or left open.
How do you reset a WYZE motion sensor?
Use the included Reset Pin to poke the reset button on the sensor you’re adding, and hold it in until you see the red light flash at least 3 times. Name the sensor when prompted and test it out in the spot where you want to place it before using the adhesive backing.
Can a Wyze Cam be hacked?
Yes, the Wyze Camera can be hacked and somebody can have access to the live video of your home or office. Keep in mind that the camera is not “unckeable” but there are ways to reduce the problem and increase the camera security.
Why is my WYZE camera flashing blue and yellow?
Flashing yellow, yellow and blue, or blue
Power cycle the camera by unplugging the power and plugging it back in. If the camera returns to flashing yellow but never reconnects, set the camera up as a new device. On the Home tab of the Wyze app, tap the + plus sign in the upper left, then select “Add Device”.
Why is WYZE camera flashing?
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 factory reset my WYZE hub?
Factory reset Wyze Sense Hub.
- In the Wyze app, tap on your hub, then the Settings gear > Delete Device.
- Single-press the reset button on the back of the hub.
- In the app, tap the + plus sign > Add Device > Sensors > Wyze Sense Hub.
- Set up your hub again.
How do you rotate the Wyze camera?
Once the camera is mounted upside down, there is a setting within the Wyze app where you can rotate the image. Click into the camera on the Devices tab and click the Settings gear icon in the upper right corner. Go to Advanced Settings and toggle Rotate Image 180.
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