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.
Tapo by TP-Link 2K QHD Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor, 2024 PCMag editor's choice, Color Night Vision, Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection, Invisible IR Mode, SD Storage, C120
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CH45HPZT
Use code 3TAPOC120 in cart for $3 off
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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
Wyze Cam v4 2K Wi-Fi Smart Home Wired Security Camera
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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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Check out Reddit for people's experiences.
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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I did wrap the part where the adapter connects to the little tail from the camera in electrical tape but it comes with a seal that goes over that part which would probably be enough on its own, just playing it safe. Been going for a year with no issues.
That being said, I hated the v3, the ghosting, blurring, and blocking was awful on it. The OG was a huge step up, and the v4 is similar. I would rather use SD cards and get no CPL than stick with the v3s.
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 😂
Going to consider for my bff's store.
Going to consider for my bff's store.
I would get good quality SD cards (Samsung or Sandisk endurance rated ones), that way you can record 24x7, you wouldn't want to rely on "motion events" as people will constantly be moving around. You can set it to alert you if there is motion during the hours when the store is closed, and the rest of the time it will just record without sending alerts.
I'd say useful range to be able to make out a face is 20 to 30 feet so keep that in mind and get a few if needed.
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I would get good quality SD cards (Samsung or Sandisk endurance rated ones), that way you can record 24x7, you wouldn't want to rely on "motion events" as people will constantly be moving around. You can set it to alert you if there is motion during the hours when the store is closed, and the rest of the time it will just record without sending alerts.
I'd say useful range to be able to make out a face is 20 to 30 feet so keep that in mind and get a few if needed.
I appreciate the info!
This current Slickdeals "$25: TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera w/ Color Night Vision at Amazon " would be better with the video quality just as good as Wyze Cam v4.
https://slickdeals.net/f/17590278-25-tp-link-tapo-2k-qhd-indoor-outdoor-security-camera-w-color-night-vision-at-amazon2
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