Tips for Charging your Wyze Camera
- Flashing Red: A flashing red light indicates that the camera is still charging.
- Solid Red Light: Once the camera is fully charged, its LED indicator will change to a solid red light, so you know it’s ready to go.
What does the red light mean on a WYZE camera?
Flashing red light
Camera is powered and ready to connect to WiFi.
What does a solid yellow light mean on a WYZE camera?
Solid yellow light
Check to see if you are using the power cable and wall plug that came packaged with the camera. If you are NOT using the power cable and wall plug that came with the camera, please switch to the power cable and wall plug that came with the camera to see if this resolves the issue.
What does it mean when the blue light is on the WYZE camera?
A solid blue light usually indicates that the device has properly been set up.
How long does WYZE Cam charge last?
3-6 months
With normal use (10 12-second recordings a day), the Wyze Cam Outdoor’s rechargeable battery can last up to 3-6 months between each charge.
How do I know when my WYZE camera is charged?
Charging the camera
While charging, your Wyze Cam Outdoor will display Charging as its status on the Live Stream in the Wyze app along with its battery level (%). The camera’s LED will light up to indicate that it’s charging.
Does the WYZE outdoor camera have a light?
The Wyze Cam Outdoor has 8 LED infrared (IR) lights that turn when Night Vision is On. The camera also has an infrared light filter that drops in front of the camera lens to view the video feed using the infrared light. You may hear a clicking sound when Night Vision is turned on or off.
How do you Unbrick a WYZE camera?
Hold the setup button, plug in your USB cable, and keep holding the setup button for 12-15 seconds, then release the button. Wait for 3-4 minutes. The camera will reboot and change light status during this time.
How do I hide my WYZE camera?
Turn Your Wyze Cam Into a Spy Cam
Improve your home surveillance by turning your Wyze Cam into a spy cam with the Dropcessories Hidden Clock Case. By looking like a simple digital clock, no one would suspect it for a security camera. Our clock case hides your Wyze Cam without hampering any of its functionalities.
Can WYZE Outdoor be plugged in?
The dual-outlet Wyze Plug Outdoor is easy to install, can be controlled using Alexa and Google voice commands, and works with other Wyze products and a number of third-party devices via IFTTT applets.
Wyze Plug Outdoor Specs.
| Size | 3.9 by 2.8 by 1.3 inches |
|---|---|
| IFTTT | Yes |
Can the WYZE outdoor camera stay plugged in?
The Wyze Cam Outdoor can work on continuous power (plugged into a power source, instead of using the battery), but we do not recommend it. This is because continuous power requires you to pull the rubber cover off of the charging port, which would leave the camera vulnerable to damage.
Can WYZE be used outdoors?
No, it is for indoor use only.
Wyze Cam Pan is not IP rated, and has not been designed for outdoor use. It will not be covered by our warranty if used outdoors. The lens, speaker, and charging ports are not weatherproof, and the camera should not be mounted or left outdoors for an extended period of time.
How often do you have to charge Wyze cameras?
Up to 6 months.
With normal use, the Wyze Cam Outdoor’s rechargeable battery should last 3-6 months before recharging. Note: If you’re experiencing poor battery life, check out Troubleshoot Wyze Cam Outdoor battery life issues.
How much electricity do Wyze cameras use?
Wyze Cam uses 5V 1A DC power through a micro USB port. Wyze Cam Pan uses 5V 2A DC power through a micro USB port. The adapter is rated for 100-240V input, so you can use it with any power source within this range. The power consumption is between 2-4 watts, depending on whether Night Vision is turned on.
How do you power cycle a Wyze camera?
How to power cycle your Wyze Cam v3
- Unplug the camera from its power source. 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.
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.
Does Wyze Cam work in the dark?
Yes, the Wyze Cams and Wyze Cam Pan have the included function of night vision. The night vision works with the help of IR LED lights The maximum distance that the cameras can reach at night time is 29.6 feet. Learn more about the Night Vision feature by clicking here.
Is there a dark mode for WYZE app?
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.
What is the difference between Wyze Cam v1 and v2?
The Wyze Cam has two versions, v1 and v2.The Wyze Cam v2 has higher sound quality made possible by a Class-K audio power amplifier and a new audio chip that significantly reduces TDD interference and EMI. The Wyze Cam v2 has a matte finish instead of the glossy finish of the original Wyze Cam to reduce reflection.
What is error code 90 on WYZE?
Error code -90
This error means that your Wyze Cam can’t be reached by the streaming servers. Remove the microSD card if you have one.
How do I format my WYZE camera SD card?
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.
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