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Wyze Cam Pan v4 stands out for sharp 4K viewing, solid motion tracking, and a built in spotlight that makes yard monitoring easier. Setup is described as quick, and the app still covers the same core controls even with a different interface. The camera also adds Wi Fi 6 support while staying on 2.4 gigahertz, and local storage remains a draw. Main drawbacks are laggy app performance, occasional setup and connectivity failures, and lingering concerns about Wyze pushing subscriptions and dropping older firmware support. A capable pan camera if those tradeoffs are acceptable.
people upgrading for clearer yard coverage who specifically want a wider view from a pan camera because commenters said the pan lets them watch way more of the yard and they like the 4K view (post_ids: [183069240,183089184])
home security watchers who want to set up quickly and rely on motion tracking because commenters said setup was a breeze and the motion tracking "works well enough" even if app controls feel a bit wonky (post_ids: [183047322])
owners who plan to use local SD storage and a low-cost subscription option because one commenter said the main selling point was local storage and they only use a Cam Plus plan for their main Pan Cam v4 (post_ids: [183090705])
buyers who are okay troubleshooting firmware/app quirks and may benefit from newer beta updates because one commenter said it "sucked" at first but the most recent beta firmware fixed lots of issues and they're running two with great picture quality (post_ids: [183069240])
households that already have other Wyze cameras and want a mostly plug-and-play replacement because the v4 still uses micro USB, which commenters said makes it easier to replace an older version without running a new cable (post_ids: [183048417])
buyers who rely on RTSP/local-storage workflows without paying for Wyze's subscription because commenters said Wyze stopped providing RTSP firmware to push subscriptions and that they prefer RTSP/local-storage cameras without a monthly fee (post_ids: [183080991,183071847,183053961])
people who are sensitive to Wyze's history of bricking older hardware because commenters said Wyze bricked older hardware (including a v1 firmware update that they said couldn't be reverted) and that they won't buy Wyze after that (post_ids: [183043005,183069153])
buyers who are specifically looking for a dependable pan v4 experience because at least one commenter called the pan v4 a "pile of crap" and another said v4 reviews cite poor reliability/buggy software (post_ids: [183081153,183046524])
buyers who are worried about long-term reliability and app performance because multiple commenters reported worsening performance over time, "abysmal" live viewing/recordings even with local SD, and recurring prompts to buy the cloud subscription (post_ids: [183048774])
people who need every camera to connect reliably because commenters said some units never connect, later become "dead," and even new/reformatted SD cards can't be read by the camera (post_ids: [183056574])
buyers who want a smooth out-of-the-box experience because one commenter said they bought two units, couldn't keep either set up, spent hours with tech support and log reports, and ultimately returned them (post_ids: [183049170])
Wyze did brick the original V1 camera with a firmware update, and the company is also criticized for pushing subscriptions and removing RTSP on some models. That history makes some shoppers prefer Tapo or Reolink instead.
Some units reportedly fail to stay set up, drop offline, or never connect, and SD cards may not be readable in the camera even after formatting. Others report stable operation, so reliability appears to depend on the unit and firmware.
It can record to a local SD card and still be used without a subscription, but the app may be slow or abysmal for live viewing and playback. Some users also report recurring prompts pushing the cloud subscription.
The Pan v4 adds 2.5K resolution instead of 1080p, a built-in spotlight, better sound pickup, and Wi‑Fi 6 support while still using 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi. It also keeps micro‑USB for easier replacement with existing cables.
Setup can be very easy, and the camera can deliver great image quality right away. The app controls are a bit wonky, but the motion tracking works well enough for everyday use.
Please explain. My V2's still work exactly as they did when I bought them several years ago. So NOT bricked and 100% usable.
I think maybe they're taking about the very first cam that they couldn't fix some vulnerability. I had a few of them and they're also like 10 years old with pretty bad resolution. I have a few v2s that are pretty good, curious what the v4 improvements are.
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Recently picked up one of these. Set up was a breeze and quality is great. Camera controls using the app are a little wonky, but works well enough. Love the motion tracking.
I think maybe they're taking about the very first cam that they couldn't fix some vulnerability. I had a few of them and they're also like 10 years old with pretty bad resolution. I have a few v2s that are pretty good, curious what the v4 improvements are.
I get that, but it was pretty general and vague comment. That all said, I have a couple on V4's myself and I like them! The viewing interface in the app is different from previous cams, but still has the same functionality. The built-in spotlight is nice, where the V3 it was an add-on accessory with a special splitter cable that was the weak point and you couldn't buy a replacement anywhere when (not if) it failed. Also better 2.5k resolution opposed to 1080p of the previous cams, at least V2/3. Better sound pickup as well. Lastly while still operating on 2.4gHz WiFi, it does support Wi-Fi 6 which is nice. Still uses a micro USB interface though, I guess the training is so it'll literally be plug and play if replacing an older version camera, your won't need to run a new cable. Logical, but go USB -C and offer an adapter, literally like a buck more that no one would squawk about.
My experience with these is just gradually getting worse since I bought my second camera. Even without a subscription, recording to a local SD card, performance of the app is abysmal just trying to watch a live stream or recording. Recurring dark patterns putting you in the loop to buy the cloud subscription.
My experience with these was horrible I bought two of them and couldn't get either one to stay set up. I spent hours on the phone with their tech support and dozens and dozens of emails back and forth and sending log report never had a problem with any of their cameras before these. Needles to say I returned them.
ok, like others, my v3 still work ok. I am using tinycam Pro on my firetv's and it works ok. I set one of my 32 inch 1080p insignia fire tv on the tinycam pro,and leave it on just that page, all day, to watch anything thing around my place.
I didn't get this v4 yet, but guys did you look at the amazon reviews on it. Terrible, really bad. Customer reviews
3.6 out of 5 stars. 555 global ratings
5 star 53%
4 star 11%
3 star 7%
2 star 5%
1 star 24%
Sounds like community is trashing this product, could be backlash from other issues wyze has had the last couple of years. Personally I don't know. Just research it, and if you do get it, share your experience with this v4.
UPDATE: I found a pro review on Youtube with LIFEHACKER (guy... I love his reviews because he compares so many of them using the exact same routine ... so you can compare how different cams really are under the same conditions. He seems to like the camera. Lately I have been into TAPO brand, but still use my regular v3's with no subscription with tinycam PRO app. Wyze Cam Pan v4 Review - Time to Upgrade? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXXI07k3O28
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Wyze Camers suck. I have around 20 and they are mega slow sometimes when you to access them. Between instant and 20 seconds. Tapo seems much faster and also provides RTSP which Wyze discontinued with V3.
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Wyze Cam Pan v4 stands out for sharp 4K viewing, solid motion tracking, and a built in spotlight that makes yard monitoring easier. Setup is described as quick, and the app still covers the same core controls even with a different interface. The camera also adds Wi Fi 6 support while staying on 2.4 gigahertz, and local storage remains a draw. Main drawbacks are laggy app performance, occasional setup and connectivity failures, and lingering concerns about Wyze pushing subscriptions and dropping older firmware support. A capable pan camera if those tradeoffs are acceptable.
people upgrading for clearer yard coverage who specifically want a wider view from a pan camera because commenters said the pan lets them watch way more of the yard and they like the 4K view (post_ids: [183069240,183089184])
home security watchers who want to set up quickly and rely on motion tracking because commenters said setup was a breeze and the motion tracking "works well enough" even if app controls feel a bit wonky (post_ids: [183047322])
owners who plan to use local SD storage and a low-cost subscription option because one commenter said the main selling point was local storage and they only use a Cam Plus plan for their main Pan Cam v4 (post_ids: [183090705])
buyers who are okay troubleshooting firmware/app quirks and may benefit from newer beta updates because one commenter said it "sucked" at first but the most recent beta firmware fixed lots of issues and they're running two with great picture quality (post_ids: [183069240])
households that already have other Wyze cameras and want a mostly plug-and-play replacement because the v4 still uses micro USB, which commenters said makes it easier to replace an older version without running a new cable (post_ids: [183048417])
buyers who rely on RTSP/local-storage workflows without paying for Wyze's subscription because commenters said Wyze stopped providing RTSP firmware to push subscriptions and that they prefer RTSP/local-storage cameras without a monthly fee (post_ids: [183080991,183071847,183053961])
people who are sensitive to Wyze's history of bricking older hardware because commenters said Wyze bricked older hardware (including a v1 firmware update that they said couldn't be reverted) and that they won't buy Wyze after that (post_ids: [183043005,183069153])
buyers who are specifically looking for a dependable pan v4 experience because at least one commenter called the pan v4 a "pile of crap" and another said v4 reviews cite poor reliability/buggy software (post_ids: [183081153,183046524])
buyers who are worried about long-term reliability and app performance because multiple commenters reported worsening performance over time, "abysmal" live viewing/recordings even with local SD, and recurring prompts to buy the cloud subscription (post_ids: [183048774])
people who need every camera to connect reliably because commenters said some units never connect, later become "dead," and even new/reformatted SD cards can't be read by the camera (post_ids: [183056574])
buyers who want a smooth out-of-the-box experience because one commenter said they bought two units, couldn't keep either set up, spent hours with tech support and log reports, and ultimately returned them (post_ids: [183049170])
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I didn't get this v4 yet, but guys did you look at the amazon reviews on it. Terrible, really bad.
Customer reviews
3.6 out of 5 stars. 555 global ratings
- 5 star 53%
- 4 star 11%
- 3 star 7%
- 2 star 5%
- 1 star 24%
Sounds like community is trashing this product, could be backlash from other issues wyze has had the last couple of years. Personally I don't know. Just research it, and if you do get it, share your experience with this v4.UPDATE: I found a pro review on Youtube with LIFEHACKER (guy... I love his reviews because he compares so many of them using the exact same routine ... so you can compare how different cams really are under the same conditions. He seems to like the camera. Lately I have been into TAPO brand, but still use my regular v3's with no subscription with tinycam PRO app.
Wyze Cam Pan v4 Review - Time to Upgrade? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXXI07k
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