Wyze Cam v4 - Full Review Deep Dive hands-on

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

I have six of the V4 on my boat and I can’t believe the video quality! I had the V3 for four years and not a single problem in saltwater environment!

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Love it! Good to hear this. ⛵

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@Sappho123 oh yeah, I have a few v3s but that's an awful comparison IMHO. The v3s came out years ago and the v3 pro and OG have both been released since.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@Sappho123 well, one of the upgrades of the v4 is wifi 6. It still uses 2.4ghz but 6 has much better range. Could help??

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

@@Sappho123 Good internet 🛜 is the key!

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@Sappho123 wifi 6 had better range. Therefore you'll get a better wifi connection on the cams. If it's your actual Internet connection that sucks ... Then you're out of luck.

[@dotunmakun]

I just love Wyze cams. I've used them for a couple of years now and they never let me down

[@leokimvideo]

I love my old Arlo 2 system, has worked for me 7 years solid across 5 cameras full features without any subscriptions at all, YES FREE. The best reviews are the ones that explain how something lasted and worked for many years. I'm looking into Wyze as it does seem like a more advanced Arlo system and has the microSD, but it seems to have strings attached if you want full features. When testing movement it might be an idea to move fast, we noticed all the thieves around our place moved fast to avoid being seen clearly. Thats a true test.

[@Sgtmajorsir]

Let's us know how it REALLY compares from app audio TO camera, the clarity, picture day and night , notification speed etc. VERSUS version 3 Thanks

[@justlooking4771]

I have (2) of the small cans and a floodlight v2 for my driveways. The picture is so clear and sharp it’s insane! So happy I found Wyze when an employee at the big box store I was shooting for another brand told me about Wyze. Amazing cameras and very user friendly!! Can’t beat it!

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

I agree. Very happy with the quality of Wyze cams. And the price!!

[@kurtjohn5554]

I noticed with a couple cameras[wyze, Yi] that were outside getting direct sunlight the plastic was getting kind of a dullness to it like car headlights I'm thinking about coating them with those UV wipes that they use for plastic headlight covers it's just a wipe on wipe off

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Interesting idea. Would you coat the lense too or just the white housing plastic?

[@kurtjohn5554]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Definitely the lens plastic

[@lc5164]

You can’t beat the price of the Wyze Cam v4 at around $30, and it’s surprisingly good for the cost. With 2.5k video, color night vision, motion detection, and two-way audio, it offers great performance at an unbeatable value. Perfect for anyone looking for an affordable, reliable security camera.

[@jimmymahone5420]

Okay, got the V4 installed and working, my first dip into the abyss of security cameras. The camera works fine, considering its modest cost. The software confuses, compounded by complete lack of comprehensive "how to use after installation" guidance. The forum offers nothing more than hundreds of rabbit holes, with an incredibly weak search function.

[@CountDankula0]

Used wyze since v1, pretty much worth it and easy to manage. Havent had any major issues

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Think you'll get a new v4?

[@mainel7568]

Can i view the video without subscription I add the micro sd card?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@mainel7568 yes. It saves video to the SD card even if you don't have a subscription. It can record video 24/7 and then rewrite when it's full. It's a continuous loop. Bigger the card, the more hours you get.

[@mainel7568]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt thank you for the quick response!

[@mainel7568]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt i guess this will be a keeper Lol thank you

[@77classique]

Hi, Thank you so much for this review. I've been looking and researching for the most suitable security camera, that's easy to use and setup. I've already ordered 2 other cameras and I've had to return them! This has been no joke. OK, I have a few questions and I've checked out the Wyze website and only one of my questions were answered. So, please can you let me know if: The alarm and siren can be switched off permanently? Do the lights become visible at night time especially, to a passer by? Thank you again and I await your response 😊

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Hi!! Glad you enjoyed the review. Yes, the alarm can be turned off entirely. Both the spotlight and any other indication lights can be turned off completely. Hope that helps!!

[@Dnmcdy]

I watch you on the news every morning. Discovered this video. I have 6 Wyze cameras and a lot of their other products for years. I'm moving to another manufacturer (Eufy). Wyze's V3 cam couldn't hold a Wifi connection that V2 had no trouble with. I hate subscriptions even with a grandfathered deal from Wyze. The latency for the cloud interaction is bad and often requires restarting the Wyze app. I'll pay more for better dependability.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

👋 Love my Colorado peeps!! Yeah, Eufy is a great alternative if you want to avoid cloud stuff but their gear is definitely more $$. I haven't had many if the wyze problems you describe and I've been using since gen 1 but I also HATE paying for cloud services. At least wyze still gives us the sd option, right? Also, v4 has much improved wifi, not sure if that would fix your issues. Cheers! Back to the 📺

[@Dnmcdy]

@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt I've gone to central disk storage (5 t) of camera vids with Eufy. I have 65+ wifi devices with a 4 router mesh environment.

[@susanv9353]

I have two of the v4 but ever since I downloaded the new cameras, it is making my phone unresponsive at times when I’m trying to go back and look at previous videos. Extremely frustrating because I like all of the features but I’m not sure what to do about it.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Super weird. Iphone or Android? Tried removing and reinstalling the app?

[@susanv9353]

I phone I did remove and install the app and it still having the same issues. Not sure what’s going on.

[@MrJoe478]

Just brought 2 from Amazon just now. Replacing 2 cameras one V2 in which I've had for over 2 years now & a v3 I've had for a year now. Both works fine, just wanted the $25 dollar deal Amazon has going on plus I wanted to use this $33.00 credit I had in my Amazon account. So I only paid $22.88. The new cameras spot lights will be perfect, one for the carport & the other living room. I will say this as well, these cameras aren't the best cameras but for doing a good job for the price they're great. I know there's other Clearer quality cameras out there but these work fine, I own 5 of wyze cameras.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

I've tried many and TBH for under $100 they don't get any better than this IMHO

[@regalt1987]

The Only Feature I want to know about is the mic... Is it better at picking up (coherent) sound over the past models.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

The video section of my review does show some actual sound recorded with the camera. If that's helpful?

[@H.C.Q.]

Nice review. I have a couple V3s and the sound isn’t great, but I use one for a pet camera to watch my bird and to talk to him. Can you do a comparison between V3 and V4 for pet communication audio? Thanks

[@len9483]

Nice camera, but for 6 dollars more you can get: WYZE Cam Pan v3 Indoor/Outdoor IP65-Rated 1080p Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wi-Fi with Motion Tracking for Baby & Pet, Color Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Works with Alexa & Google Assistant. Do you think the V3 I mentioned is the better deal? I have one and I love it, but I just bought the one to check it out.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

I do like the pan models but not for every scenario. Thx for watching my vid!

[@aristotlenicomachus6277]

Great Video! One question. Wyze records video's in 1 minute increments on the SD card. Which program are you using to stitch them together?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Well, I haven't tried to stitch directly from card. I mostly pull them from the app. Basically you cue it up to what you want to save and hit record as it plays. Not ideal but had worked for me.

[@kurtjohn5554]

I only get 360 quality w/ Wyze Cam v4 w/ Tiny cam pro app when other 1080 cameras give 1080-- Thx

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Tried tiny cam with mine and had the same issue. Not sure what's up here but I'm pretty sure wyze wants you to use their app. :/

[@kurtjohn5554]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt it does work good on the phone and the fire stick mirroring

[@lauralee7930]

I just purchased one of these. I hope it's as easy to set up as it shows here. Saved this video just in case.. Thank you

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

So easy! You'll be fine.

[@anthoc8068]

So I had nest before. Now I just purchased my first wyze camera the V4, I just installed a 128gig card in it, formatted it, clicked on continuous recording and went through the settings a couple times. But In my ‘recents’ all I see are still frames, no videos. It says I need ‘cam plus’ to record videos. Does this new model not record videos without the cam plus subscription? First WYZE cam I’ve purchased.

[@SquatchRN]

About to order 4 of these! Great review!

[@PropertyManager-w6w]

Do the new v4 cameras detect the T3/T4 alarm signals of smoke/CO detectors? If so, can a notification be sent to an iPhone when these signals are detected?

[@richardyu6789]

Thank you for the video. Does the V4 Camerio still do the recording if I do not subscribe to the monthly plan?

[@GreggRoberts]

I had the v4 for about 3 hours. Had to return it because the resolution in tinycam was 480.

[@anthoc8068]

So I had nest before. Now I just purchased my first wyze camera the V4, I just installed a 128gig card in it, formatted it, clicked on continuous recording and went through the settings a couple times. But In my ‘recents’ all I see are still frames, no videos. It says I need ‘cam plus’ to record videos. Does this new model not record videos without the cam plus subscription? First WYZE cam I’ve purchased.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

It still shows the still then you need to hit the Sd Card button (underneath the pic on the left) and it should jump right to that spot on your SD card.

[@anthoc8068]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt thansk I’ll check it out

[@7Jenny-503]

I just bought the Wyze Cam V-4 and I had it all set up that being said when it comes to installing an indoor camera to face the outside. I want my camera to be indoors facing the outside so I can see people coming in and out and my cars and etc., but when I put it on the window, how many inches does it have to be away from the window looking out I had it on my window, but I don’t have it set right so I can get the whole angle and I don’t know how many feet away from the window. That’s where I wanna put it at the window, but I don’t want it to kiss the window. How can I install it on a window facing outside. And do I have to buy the package because I bought SD card thinking it would be fine. I really like your video compare some of the other videos I seen, but I want to use it for outside indoors if you get what I mean, please help mewith the video how you install this camera on a window to face outside I don’t want it facing inside my house? I wanna face outside inside my window. Thank you.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

If you don't "kiss" the window you're going to get reflections, etc. I'd recommend a window mount from Amazon amzn.to/3UOIKjC

[@JohnnyD50]

So I have a crazy story. Have a bunch of wyze v2's work well. Decided to upgrade to eufy 340's with the base station. Installed the eufy's with the base station, a lot more expensive then the wyze. The detection was horrible, range was bad for what I need. My wyze v2 detect cars coming in my driveway from 75 ft away. The eufy with the setting maxed gave me 30 ft. I am now looking at wyze pan v3 and a v4 cost $70 vs $550. I am also using them to detect animals not security. The eufy was a great camera but more for security not for getting cool animal picts I want.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Wyze rules the budget wifi camera world IMHO. I've tried so many others and keep coming back.

[@robc1215]

What about the color night vision outside in the dark ?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

It's limited... For sure. It's not true night vision it just uses a super low lux camera. So there has to be some ambient light.

[@hermionechi]

Can it move horizontally like Wyze Cam Pan V3?

[@anselrod5699]

There's no question that for the price this is an incredible little camera, well worth the money! I just got one a coupld of hours ago and have two serious comments (many others also but they are not worth mentioning considering the price) First, it only take a max of 32 GB SD drive. Wish it would be much larger than 32 GB. One Terra byte SD are cheap these days. Second, all recordings go to the Wyze cloud, no way to stop that, thus privacy is out the window. Wish there was a way to turn off web recording and allow me to open ports for remote access. If these two options were avaialble I would buy a dozen or more and recommend them to a bunch of people. But no privacy and limited recordings capacity is a concern. Nevertheless, excellent price/value!

[@dgschindele]

My questions are two: (1) Does it come with a 5v power adapter? (2) Is there a PC app or other means to transmit video to a laptop or desktop computer instead of a phone? Thanks for any responses!

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

It comes with a normal wal wart plug. That's it. And the only pc option is a website that you can use to hire the cameras but it requires a subscription 😕

[@afpitbull60]

Well done! Mine came in the mail today.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

First impressions??

[@afpitbull60]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt I like it! Setup is easy; picture quality if excellent. The price is very reasonable. FYI: This one makes 19 total Wyze cameras scattered around the house.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@afpitbull60 19!?!? That's insane. I'm impressed. (And also never attempting to break into your home) 😁

[@afpitbull60]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt I have a tendency to over due it! LOL

[@Rmbrown1964]

I have a couple. But im not so sure about were to put them inside the house. Lol dont want my family to think im spying on them. I want to put one in my kitchen and living room. I also have one in my basement ​@afpitbull60

[@doralin123456]

What if you have never hooked up any indoor/outdoor camera. How do I start?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

It's pretty easy. Plug it in, load the app on your phone and follow the instructions. I feel like anyone could do it. :)

[@7Jenny-503]

My other question is am I able to just use the SD card and not pay for the service? Is there a difference. That being said I have 128 gig micro SD card which I don’t I would go every other day and delete photos that don’t need in there Just so it doesn’t take up all that memory because I don’t wanna keep all that I just wanna see it for the day and see if there’s even intrusions or anything that being said I will delete it that day and then the next day and I have 128 gigs and can even go for a whole week or whatever couple daysbecause I really like it but I wanna put it on my window. It help me or show me an example how to set it up in the window facing outside thank you so much.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yes, you can use a microSD card to record video directly from the camera. It can record only when it detects motion or record continually and save video until it's full. At that point it starts erasing the oldest clips. Larger memory card the better.

[@gilleslafreniere]

Hi! I'm considering buying one for my girlfriend. She wants to know if the spotlight can be permanently turned off?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

You can set the camera so the spotlight never goes on.

[@gilleslafreniere]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Thank you for your prompt answer.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@gilleslafreniere no problem. Hope it helped and thanks for watching my vid!!

[@xuimod]

V4 is worth the upgrade for the enhanced AI detection alone. Love how to V4 tags pets, people and vehicle events. On the V3 it was such a PITA and time-consuming finding specific footage of people or vehicles. On the V4 its labeled.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yeah, I agree. That AI is a game changer, it's a HUGE improvement from the last version.

[@jessejames586]

Well done review. I just subscribed 😊

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Awesome!! Thanks!!

[@drayescobar9469]

Can the wize camera record 24/7 to the sd card without cloud storage?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Absolutely. You can choose 24/7 recorded to the card or only record on motion detection. Of course the size of the card will decide how long it records before it loops back and starts erasing older recordings

[@drayescobar9469]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt what would you recommend as the best out door solar camera

[@alejocalderon46]

If i need an usb extension cable, should I get the 2.0 or 3.0 version or really doesn’t matter?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Definitely doesn't matter, it's just being used for power.

[@alejocalderon46]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckItthank you sr.

[@sbmb9613]

I guess they haven't got back yet on why micro B ...

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Nope

[@ilikeitwhatisit6749]

I still wanna see wyze do a rechargeable battery so I can use it outside with out having to plug it in

[@risebad]

Does it have timelapse feature like v3 has?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yup. Works exactly the same. Must have SD card installed.

[@thecyberspace4733]

Just order two thx for the info

[@Rohoactr]

Is the V4 wireless capable?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

They all work with wifi. Is that what you mean?

[@thedreamdennis1853]

Do you need a Wi-Fi 6 router ? It says needed

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

No. Wifi is always backwards compatible. You don't need a wifi 6 router to use the wyze v4.

[@katbeed]

2.4 GHz will work

[@josedominguez2706]

Can this do rtsp?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Nope 😢 the original models could be flashed with firmware (offered by wyze) to turn them into rtsp cams. Pretty sure that's not an option anymore. Perhaps someone else has more experience with this?

[@Hawkskurr]

Does it need a base station?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Nope, connects directly to wifi

[@chrissun9960]

It's clearer than v3, but does not support Cam Protect.

[@fyremanjef]

Yeah but it doesn’t have an usb out so you can’t daisy chain and power a camera off another and so on. So multiple cams need multiple wires and plugs/outlets

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Never seen that on a camera but it's a good idea. Id use a splitter amzn.to/49srVzm

[@J33pMan]

I remember when my dream pc had a 600mhz CPU.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Right!?! I remember I had to set a buffer on Winamp, so it would pre buffer the mp3 for 5 seconds so the computer could keep up. Those were the days!!!

[@elnino0838]

Can you zoom in and out. ?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yeah, you can zoom in and out but it's software zoom. Basically cropping the image in software. Works pretty easily though

[@elnino0838]

So it's like the wyze cam floodlight pro. ?

[@americanpatriot9053]

I would have liked to known what all you can do with a camera with just the SD card and no subscription. You get everything you can do with the version 3 with the new version 4?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yes, it's exactly the same as a V3. You get no cloud recording, etc.

[@sunyd27]

Can this look out a window?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yes, the only issue could be reflection. They sell special window mounts to help with that.

[@georgemichaelides1694]

i THINK THAT THE v4 PROVIDES BETTER PURCHASE THAN THE v3

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

I agree. Much better cam

[@chasboland]

Nice review, Thx

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@thedropman]

first time i heard of this cam

[@Resist4]

Having a removable memory card in the camera is not a plus. If the camera gets stolen, then the video is gone as well. But once again Wyze is releasing new product without fixing the previous ones or the software. I've seem this camera compared to the V3 and I felt the V3 picture quality was much better, at least for outside views.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Yes, I agree, central server storage would be more secure. But we're talking about a $30 camera here. If you want local separate storage you should probably be shopping for a more expensive system. Also, cloud storage is always an option if you're ok paying the fee.

[@johnevery9617]

Such broad general statements. You think the picture quality is better on the v3 ? Is dial up internet better then cable ? You seem to know so much about all of this stuff, you should start your own company.

[@johnevery9617]

@@TechItBeforeYouWreckItthe Original poster is just a Karen looking for something to complain about.

[@Resist4]

@@johnevery9617 Only know what my eyes see. I've known a lot of products that had better specs but it didn't show. If you think the V4 has a better pictures quality, great to buy it. I don't, so I won't buy it. Plus, Wyze does these small improvements so their customers are fooled into buying all new cameras. When they sell a 4K camera with zoom and they get their software actually working as advertised, then I'll replace my V3 cameras.

[@Resist4]

@@johnevery9617 Okay princess, clearly you haven't been in the Wyze eco system long enough to know their issues.

[@lcarter194]

Another componet WYZE is putting on the market like Kodak you need film or a subscription. NO RTSP yet and may never be ever offered. No external storage. Keep it out of the reach of intruder and the micro SSD card should be helpful.

[@andrewkennedy1130]

#1 BAM 💥

[@terrygippert7208]

Your security cameras

[@andyb3429]

My V4 camera has fuzzed out after about 9 months. Research shows that rheye are not really outdoor cameras as agree leak in behind the lens and then rhe pictures quality goes to crap. Ditto on the OG cameras. Has a Sense hub, a d the USB jack broke loose. Also have 2 outdoor dual plug switches, one on them is dead. Wze has cool products and good prices.... But the quality control is a sad Joke. Why should.i waste.more money?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

Bummer, sorry to hear that. I've had mine for a while and had a great experience so far. I use many of them outside for years with no major issues. I also don't expect them to last forever at this price, TBH. High-end commercial grade outdoor security cameras cost $100+ easily.

[@terrygippert7208]

❤

[@demomann9126]

Wyze was great when it first came out, but now it forces you to pay for monitoring, without which you get essentially no useful functionality. It's the very definition of crippleware. Better stuff out, for the same price. And DO NOT upgrade your firmware or your app if you have a working system. They "wrecked it".

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

I don't disagree. I loved when the cloud stuff was included. Although they didn't offer a free way to obtain it for legacy users, which j appreciated. The unfortunate changes even companies are trying to make $. 😢

[@katbeed]

Why DO NOT upgrade firmware?

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

@katbeed the concept is that once it's working, a future firmware update can't mess things up. I don't agree with this. Firmware often fixes security holes, etc. some think Wyze has taken away features and stuff, which is partially true, but all software based products are evolving creatures for better or worse.

[@gjsmith6259]

⭐ promo sm

[@chrisnl6791]

This camera is total rubbish. Wyze need to review the software for this v4 .The SD card playback crashes after 10gb storage. No person detection. Go with the cam v3 pro or lorex or blink with free cloud storage.

[@Errr717]

Too much yakety yak before going into the actual showing of video.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

😳

[@jimmymahone5420]

With all due respect ... if you're going to give us cuticle closeups, get a manicure before show time.

[@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt]

4k is not kind to cuticles 😳 💅🏻