Why Is My Wyze Outdoor Cam 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 you set Wyze to record events?

Event Recording Schedule

1. Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
2. Tap Add Rule, then select Schedule from the list.
3. Tap the Wyze Cam you want to create a schedule for.
4. Select Turn on motion detection, then Next.
5. Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional).
6. Tap Start Time.
7. Tap Add End Time.
8. When done, tap Save.

How do I view events on Wyze outdoor Cam?

To view an Event video:

1. In the Wyze app, tap Events. Tap on a specific video to play the event video.
2. OR If you receive a push notification for the event, tap on the notification. This will launch the Wyze app and open the video immediately.

Why can’t I see events on my Wyze camera?

Detection Settings
If a Wyze Cam or Wyze Cam Pan is missing events, you can try increasing the Sensitivity setting for Motion and Sound. To change your Sensitivity settings, go to your Wyze app and pick the camera you would like to adjust. This will take you to the Live Stream of that Camera.

Why isn’t my Wyze camera picking up 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 you record on a Wyze outdoor camera?

Scheduled Recording

1. In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
2. Tap the More > Scheduled Recording.
3. Set a Start Time and Recording Duration.
4. Select the Video Type. Continuous: Records without stopping during a set period.
5. Tap Set to schedule your recording.

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.

How do you record more than 12 seconds on Wyze camera?

Go to the Wyze Cam Outdoor in the Wyze app. Go to Settings. Select Event Recording. Tap Recording Cooldown and Maximum Video Length to change their values.

Where is events in Wyze app?

In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Cam. Tap the Settings gear on the top right. Tap Event Recording. Tap which Events you want to trigger a recording.

How does Wyze time lapse work?

A time lapse video is a series of photos taken by Wyze Cam over a period of time and shown as one video. This feature requires you to have a microSD card in the camera. Because it is saving still images and making them into one long video, you must have a microSD card to save the files.

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 get motion notifications on my Wyze camera?

Follow these steps to change notification settings per-device:

1. Navigate to the Account tab and select the Notifications tab.
2. Click on the name of a Device.
3. Enable the toggle next to the Send Notifications for a Wyze Cam and Allow Push Notifications for a Motion Sensor and/or a Contact Sensor.

Does Wyze camera have motion detection?

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.

How do I change the sensitivity on my Wyze camera?

To change the Sensitivity setting:

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home then your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
2. Tap the Settings icon on the top right, then Detection Settings.
3. Move the slider left or right to lower or increase the sensitivity.
4. Your change will save automatically.

How long does Wyze outdoor record?

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. With continuous use or scheduled recording, the battery can last up to 8-10 hours.

Does the Wyze outdoor cam record?

Wyze Cam Outdoor allows for adjusting both the Recording Length and Recording Cooldown so that you can either record the full duration of motion, or end the recording after a set amount of time (or add a gap between recordings) to help reduce the impact that this has on your Wyze Cam Outdoor’s battery life.

How do I format my micro SD card for my WYZE camera?

Format on a Windows computer:

1. Remove the microSD card from the Wyze Cam.
2. Insert the card into your computer.
3. Open your computer’s file browser.
4. Right-click on the microSD card in the navigation panel.
5. Select “Format…” from the right-click menu.
6. Ensure that the Format Type is set to FAT32.
7. Click Start.

Why are my outdoor WYZE cameras offline?

Make sure the Wyze Cam Outdoor is charged. A low battery can cause poor connectivity. Check the battery level from the Home screen of the Wyze app, under the camera’s name. If the battery is low, charge the camera for 4 hours to guarantee a full charge.

How do I sync my WYZE camera?

To set up your Wyze Cam or Wyze Cam Pan:

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap + plus sign on the top left.
2. Tap Add Device.
3. Tap Cameras > Wyze Cam or Wyze Cam Pan.
4. With your camera plugged into an outlet, tap Next in the app.
5. Pull the base from your camera and single-press SETUP on the bottom of the camera.

What is error code 90 on WYZE camera?

Per Wyze’s support site, error code 90 is an internet connectivity issue that requires you to power cycle your cam. Power cycling really just means completely powering off an electronic device. Typically this requires you to disconnect it from its power source.

Does Wyze record all the time?

Using a microSD card with your Wyze Cam gives you the ability to record continuous footage and recorded events directly to your local microSD card.