All Wyze products after a certain date require a paid subscription to do anything (like 12-seconds video clip notification, some AI motion detection, etc). The v3 cam was before that date. Everything released after that need paid subscription for most basic features mentioned (like AI detection). The v4, the v3 pro, etc.
If you want to avoid paying for subscription fee, Tapo/TP-Link/Kasa camera is a better option at around the same price as this and NO more 5-mins cool down and lack of AI detection.
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jun 06, 2024 07:42 AM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jun 06, 2024 07:42 AM
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Click "SD Card" and you can select what time you want to see.
Works better than it did in the past. Not sure if thats a software update or the newer camera.
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Over the past few days, my camera has been offline - regardless of several power cycles for troubleshooting.
I'm glad I just use it to check in on my dog when I'm at work - I'd be annoyed if it was for anything important.
My Doorbell v2, floodlight pro, and v3s are working just fine.
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How are these for those who have tried them out? I'm using v3 cams now all around. Heard they're worth the upgrade.
Also- my current v3 cams are mounted around my property in these little mount cases. Has the form factor changed enough to make those not work? Maybe the power cord changed places? They're pretty tight fitting so I imagine it wouldn't take much change to make them not fit.
Kinda makes me think of Apple and how they change the connectors and all that every few generations so you have to buy new adapters and cords haha… oh well. At least these I can reprogram via Bluetooth once they go up.
In for 4, anyway. Thank you for the post!
The camera I think moved the power cord but the dangling part was long and flat enough to fit it through the v3 cutout.
It BARELY fit into the cubby. Like I had to push it in with medium force. To the point where now I'm not sure how I could get the camera out of it without breaking the mount from around it. It's extremely snug.
The only thing that didn't fit was the front plate that keeps it in the mount. The rounded lens shape that's on this version protrudes and doesn't let it go flush. But it's not a huge issue because a dremel and a tiny bit of rounding around the square cutout will make for a perfect fit. So the verdict is, at least in my case- yes it will retrofit in my old v3 mounts.
The camera setup was fast and super streamlined and one thing I really like on top of the hardware is the interface is different- it now shows your timeline on the same page as the live view which is very nice.
Anyhow. Haven't had more time than that but so far 100% worth $25 and even $35. I will be replacing my v3's.
Thanks again!
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However, I am seeing that motion is locked behind the subscription, is this true?
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Click "SD Card" and you can select what time you want to see.
Works better than it did in the past. Not sure if thats a software update or the newer camera.
May be what "TheTomSawyer" mean is for v4 WITHOUT pay subscription, the notification you get is only a photo and no 12-second Event recordings. Plus there is a motion trigger cool down of 5 mins between each trigger.
Also need to remember v4 not compatible with Cam Plus Lite free option.
And you can't click on the notification to bring you directly to the footage stored in the SD card. So it is an extra steps to memorize the motion trigger time and then go to the SD Card storage to try find the exact time location that trigger the notification by swiping left and right on the time bar and not as easy to get to the exact second by swiping.
Unlike Eufy Tapo/Kasa security camera which even without paid subscription, you can click on the motion trigger notification and it will directly take you to the recorded footage at the right time.
How are these for those who have tried them out? I'm using v3 cams now all around. Heard they're worth the upgrade.
Also- my current v3 cams are mounted around my property in these little mount cases. Has the form factor changed enough to make those not work? Maybe the power cord changed places? They're pretty tight fitting so I imagine it wouldn't take much change to make them not fit.
Kinda makes me think of Apple and how they change the connectors and all that every few generations so you have to buy new adapters and cords haha… oh well. At least these I can reprogram via Bluetooth once they go up.
In for 4, anyway. Thank you for the post!
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However, I am seeing that motion is locked behind the subscription, is this true?
Wyze got greedy a long time ago, then continued to grow that greed… as is evident with the stupid v4 Cam Plus Lite removal. I was with them when they first came out, great and cheap product… they just got left behind by all the other Chinese companies, finally adding 2K is hilarious too 😂
Better video quality and better night/dark performance.
I have the V3, V3 Pro, and V4. The V3 is good but the V4 is a nice upgrade.
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I have read comments that the audio is improved but I don't use that feature.
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