Wyze cam v3 teardown and lens swap. Wyzecam surveillance

[@ferretbeanie]

*I have had the **Newest.Technology** system since they were initially released (over 2 years). I love the ease of use and they work well. Batteries last a long time too. I have added cameras as needed. I love the 2 way communication with this one.*

[@robertoortiz85]

Were can i get that 8mm lens? Links? Also any different mic you recommend to swap ? The v3 mic sucks the v2 mic sound better

[@mikethinks]

I replaced mine with a fisheye lens...the issue was the fisheye was too big to fit through the existing hole, and there's a PCB there, so you can really make it bigger. The surprisingly easy (albeit destructive solution) is to clip off all the plastic screw guide pegs so I could move the secondary board (the one with the hole) close enough to the sensor that I could screw the fisheye from the outside. Once done, I just connected all the leads back up, pushed all the innards back in the case and a little silicone around the lens (once focused) and around the outside bezel thing to get it water tight again. The way the innards SNAP into place, the screws are not really needed. Works great and I have a super wide FOV now.

[@JB-dv7ew]

Thanks for mentioning to make sure not to push the white hole covers into the hole. Kinda crucial but okay. For anyone stuck on that, use a paperclip and pry really hard to get them out

[@brian163utube]

Thanks for the video, I do appreciate the insight overall. However, I'm confused, at 5:31 you go through the effort to remove the lens mount from the upper PCB board (and exposing the CMOS/sensor in the process) but to remove the lens you just pulled it out? Is the lens glued into the hole in the lower board or not? If it isn't couldn't you just pull and lightly twist (wiggle) the whole board until the lens comes out of the hole? I cringe at thought of people exposing their CMOS sensor like that. (And always use an air bulb/squeezy like a Rocket Air to blow off exposed components, never rub!!!)

[@DalsVzla]

Thanks I really appreciate your feedback. Nothing bad exposing the CMOS but that’s a choice… I’ve had that discussion with some friends and there are mix feelings lol. Never had an issue doing it with specially with a $30 camera. Lol. Regarding pulling out the lens, it isn’t glued to the lower board and only to it base, and yes you can just pull and lightly twist it without un mounting from the board however, it is much more easy to grasp and twist the way I do, otherwise you could break the board, Again, nothing wrong exposing these cheap sensors but that is just my opinion. Thanks again. Regards.

[@Dwenger5]

I wish my old hands and eyes could still do that. Slightly different subject, but related to your video, Do you know if there are any metering sensors in the area around the lense, or is all of the light metering done TTL? I am going to paint one and don't need the Night Vision or IR. I am not willing to take it apart before I paint it to discover it.

[@uzelessknowledge]

Thank you. I was able to swap the lens with a 6mm lens. Warning: remember to remove the SD card. I watched the video a week or so ago and forgot that step. Fortunately I only damaged the card and not the camera.

[@Chris_from_LD]

Would you make a video on how to replace a microphone? The original mic has a lot of hardware and software issues. Software may be on Wyze, but hardware is possible to replace...Maybe some mic from Digikey?

[@matrox]

Where do I get replacement lens from?🧐

[@luyzqint3760]

Hello, my wyze cam3 got moisture/fog on the lens: do you know if that goes away after a while, or do I need to replace the lens?. Thank you ✌️

[@janinho82]

Great disassembly video that can be very useful to me. I think my camera has shorted out or dead short. Do you know if there is a chip that can be changed if that happens or can I just throw the camera away? I await your response, thanks in advance.

[@jasonkirk9521]

They a New power supply-USB charger-happened to three of mine.

[@paca_bill4863]

Excellent video. I've upgraded the lens on several v.2 cams, but have yet to do a v.3 model. So far, I've installed 8 mm, 16 mm, and 25 mm lenses. Love the telephoto aspect of the 16 and 25 mm lenses, but focusing is touchy. Now to do a v.3 :)

[@Lwhosane]

Which lens did you prefer and do you have a link

[@justtinkering6713]

Is the microphone the same component as the speaker? Dual purpose?

[@StephenRobinson-nov2874]

Excellent teardown video. I forgot to close my SD hatch and the cam is saturated. Gonna try and fix it for fun. Thanks for the video keep up the good work 👏

[@radu6451]

Did you fix it?

[@blacksburgbagels3875]

The background music is soothing AF

[@scratchy101]

Do you know the focal length of the V3 lens? I replaced my V2 stock 2.8mm lens with a 10mm lens. The FOV for the V2 is 110° vs the V3 of 130°. I prefer the narrow FOV of the V2 and would like to put the spare V2 2.8mm lens in my V3 if it reduces the FOV to 110°.

[@DalsVzla]

Sorry, I can’t help with that. Don’t know.

[@cyborgmetropolis7652]

2.8mm

[@scratchy101]

@@cyborgmetropolis7652 So how do they get the wider FOV with the same lens? Have you actually removed or replaced the lens in a V3?

[@cyborgmetropolis7652]

@@scratchy101 you need a new lens lower number than 2.8mm. See my long comment for more more info.

[@abbtech]

Nice video. I am going to mount mine outside and it will get direct rain. I see there are vents or speaker grills or something on the rear, is it ok to leave them uncovered?

[@DalsVzla]

Wyze Cam v3 is waterproof so should be ok.

[@brian163utube]

@@DalsVzla Sure fire way to kill a v3 is let it get very wet. The one of three v3s I had that got soaked when a gutter overflowed had a foggy/blurry lens failure within 24 hours. See all the posts about foggy/blurry images and returned cams on the WYZE forums. If it happens after the one year warranty, the cam is instant garbage or you will have to install a new lens per this video. My advice, always hang a v3 under some kind of cover like a a roof eve/soffit Also protects the lens from direct sun which a number of users have suggested will degrade the lens just like water getting in there after a year or so of exposure.

[@DalsVzla]

@@brian163utube all right, I understand and I would recommend the same as you to people, however, that’s not my experience, 7 cameras (four of them outside) under south Florida heavy weather, without any issue. Wyze states these are IP67 after all. Anyway I ended up replacing all these cameras for other brand, just for testing… just for fun. Lol.

[@anomicxtreme]

I really like the 2nd amendment mousepad. :D

[@matrox]

Yeh...he ain't woke.

[@anomicxtreme]

@@matrox nope, he's awake. It's funny how the term woke started, as in basically not believing the fake news and being aware of the lies that the gov puts forward and the idiot sjw libtards pretty much bastardized being "awake" and started using "woke" and they're pretty much opposite ends of the spectrum and no one uses awake anymore. Makes you wonder if maybe it was done on purpose to kind of squash the rebellion.

[@selfishbarber9763]

Can you show a before and after lens replacement? Want to see the quality. Also where to buy the lens?

[@DalsVzla]

Hi Aldo, check this link to an image results video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3-ZhnVpobSWhpo

[@detocquevi11e]

Exactly what I needed...thanks!

[@shernpin2]

Can some do that to my camera. Because. I am renting a room and I could suddenly after I return from my trip. Noticing my.camera not picking up images and I hear like my door opening . Whenever I check my camera. I am using the landlords wifi I think he always bug my room.

[@mikekelly814]

Maybe the best tech video of this type I've seen, and I do watch and use a fair amount of them to do the process/procedures. The only thing I would like to have seen is a shot of the app when focusing the camera, but it's easy to imagine without; and, of course replacing the micro sd is personal choice :-)

[@cv600rr]

Thanks for posting this video. It was very helpful for swapping lenses. I seem to have skipped the part where you said to remove the micro SD. 😂 Just ordered a new one.

[@terrybriley1887]

Where to get parts?

[@cv600rr]

@@terrybriley1887 I got my lens from Amazon.

[@kevindadams]

Any way to add a better antenna? I have a V3 in my detached shed and the wifi is poor there.

[@Hellefleur]

Thanks for the video! I tried replacing the stock lens with a 2.8-12mm lens an Amazon review said fit, and it did not fit. The mounting screw is the same size but there's no way to add the bigger lens since the diameter is larger than the hole in the plastic and PCB. But following this video I was able to take apart and put it back together just fine.

[@ChrisHiltonSr]

Very good video showing the process step by step. What was the purpose for replacing the lens?

[@DalsVzla]

Thanks Chris. Purpose was changing the factory lens (2.8mm I think) with an 8mm. Just to get more better clarity at a further distance. Personal choice.

[@MrX600531]

@@DalsVzla Probably too late but I would love to see the A/B comparison of the video image.

[@felixng8713]

Very good video and easy to understand. Where can I buy the new lens ?

[@claudeloi]

They are available on Amazon.

[@etrankill3r14]

AYOOo you totally nailed it. They just released the OG Telefoto cam. Almost a clone of yours.

[@DownsouthMan]

Where can I buy a new lenses? I have several wyze cam v3’s

[@silicaskynet3401]

Can you still do the initial cam set up reading the QR code with the new lens?

[@DalsVzla]

Hi, I didn’t make that test, to be honest. I’ll try it tomorrow and will let you know.

[@silicaskynet3401]

@@DalsVzla Cool thanks

[@DalsVzla]

Hi @SilicaSkynet it works, however, it was pretty tricky for camera read the QR code after around 2 minutes trying lol. I suppose it was because of the new distance and FOV. I would suggest people do not reset camera after lens changing. Other solution is to reinstall the old lens, reset the camera and then return back to the new lens installation. Anyway I don’t see any reason for resetting the camera.

[@macster1457]

Do you have a comparison video between the stock lens and the new one?

[@DalsVzla]

Hi @macster check description. There is a link to a video showing two images. One with the stock lens and the other with an 8mm lens. Hope it works.

[@abdullah22112]

I pushed white covers inside the hole😢 Any idea how to get them out?

[@matrox]

glue on a stick and pull them out.

[@erikrasmussen9068]

Will this work on the v4 as well?

[@Apocalipsist93]

My three year old said he liked your choice of music.

[@74Vintage]

Is the music necessary? I find it quite frustrating

[@sriramachandran]

Neat. What is the new lens part number or link to purchase please?

[@DalsVzla]

Hi Sriam, thanks!. link to result video in description. You can find a link to Amazon where you can get the lens. Regards.

[@cyborgmetropolis7652]

Search for “M12 1/2.5 CCTV lens” and then 6mm, 12mm, etc. on eBay or Amazon for whichever focal length you want.

[@JSEENTERPRISES]

Can anybody tell me what the two little red wires were on the lens assembly?

[@badbob001]

At 5:18, couldn't you just skip removing the center two screws that attach the sensor to the board and just pull out the board and then unscrew the lense from the sensor part?

[@DalsVzla]

You could, however, it will be more easy removing the whole piece to unscrew the lense because it is glued from factory.

[@jackk7191]

Awesome. Thank You.

[@squeekhobby4571]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing. Any idea on RTSP and convert to a IP cam

[@brian163utube]

Not for the v3

[@Resist4]

The lens focus adjustment wasn't clear because he didn't show what distance it was adjusted for.

[@shernpin2]

I cannot see any images buy hear sounds

[@GnarlsFarls]

what is the benefit of the new lens?

[@DalsVzla]

Purpose was just get more better clarity at a further distance. Personal choice.

[@FisherCatProductions]

Or, for a wider view. Or, as in my case, just to refocus the stock lens for close-up video (4.5 to 17 inches) at my bird feeder.

[@gibson7654]

Step 5. Drop your new lens assembly three (3) times. 8:05

[@steemium]

There's no need to expose the sensor to unscrew the lens, I don't need to switch lens right now but If ever I was to give it a go, I'd start by twisting the lens straight from the front, even if it mean destroying the glass in front. Actually I might epoxy the lens onto something a way to grip it. Don't waste 40min to reduce risk of breaking a 30$ camera.

[@shernpin2]

Its like they're using a blocking stopping connection on my camera

[@shernpin2]

My camera was find before i left for my trip

[@bobinpensacola]

Anyone interested in doing this modification for me for a price of ??

[@FisherCatProductions]

For less than you could pay someone, just do what I did. I needed to refocus my lens for a close-up bird cam. I bought a spare to work with in case I messed it up. It really was not that difficult or delicate, and the refocus went perfectly. You won't get anyone to crack open yours for less than the cost of a second "just in case" camera. You can do this!!