Wyze Cams Compared 2024 - Wyze Cam V4, V3 PRO, V3 and OG

[@maximumdoggie]

Clear, concise review of the actual camera operation and features. I don't know why more reviewers can't do it like this. Thank you so much!

[@TheDickMan_]

I dont know why you cant do one for us as well… nerd.

[@coreyjharmon]

Honestly...this might be one of the best reviews I've ever watched. Excellent Excellent job! Subscribed!

[@jorgebz4]

Totally! Such a great video, thanks Man!

[@demomann9126]

I was a Wyze user from day 1. But in the last year the incessant firmware upgrades and the forced use of a subscription if you want to get any actual use out of your camera has killed the Wyze dream. A great startup 10 years ago, a useless much bigger company now. Success has ruined Wyze. Too bad.

[@supernova8962]

Same here and I agree, I pulled most of my Wyze and went back to Ring. But I still use Wyze for RTSP (lags like HELL)

[@Huntley926]

Agreed

[@JasonLee-t3b]

You can use an SD card and just turn everything to record on SD in settings. Still get motion detection as well as recorded playback. Look up videos

[@niccadoodles]

​@@supernova8962 you can use wyze docker bridge but it doesn't support the OG

[@doppleganger7591]

@@JasonLee-t3b so there would be no need for subscription?

[@TonytheGr8]

This is the best in depth review of Wyze Cams on KZbin. Respect from 🇯🇲

[@davidmmuench]

Just installed my V4 today. I'm surprised by the difference in picture quality to the V3. And I'm glad it works with the Lamp socket!

[@Thatsmessedupman]

Really where do you notice? The picture quality the most because in this video I don't see any improvement in quality.

[@davidmmuench]

@@Thatsmessedupman You're dealing with KZbin compression when you see videos here. Since I have both the V3 & V4 I can personally see the difference.

[@TheDickMan_]

@@Thatsmessedupmanv4 has way better clarity than the v3. V3 is still good but v4 is better

[@Stealther]

Excellent and revealing comparison. Pretty much confirms my thoughts that there isn't much of a difference from version to version. Other than the Audio Improvements for both speaker and microphone.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@parkermitchell1109]

EXCELLENT review. Just outstanding! The details are great and the visuals are perfect! I have never left a review before here. This gentleman's review deserves notice!

[@alandavis9319]

The V4 night color vision was impressive. The audio was the loudest also. I definitely think this version won the competition hands down!!!

[@TheExel2000]

Dude, super impressed with the quality and consistency of your reviews. You'ved gained a subscriber, nice job! Suprised at how well the OG performs against the others. huge difference on the audio quality with the V4.

[@johnjlopez]

Difference is there but seems mostly negligible. It seems the software bandwidth/bitrate is probably the biggest limiting factor.

[@BlaqViper]

I’m not sure why the V4 is being marketed as a 2.5K camera when the image metadata shows it having the same 2560x1440 resolution as the 2K V3 Pro.

[@Erhanmn]

Great test! However there is something I never understand about the alarm feature on this kind of camera: I would like to secure my courtyard with this kind of camera in order to trigger a siren+flash when an intrusion is detected, BUT I want to easily walk in my courtyard without alarm. How to manage this kind of scenario? (without to have to manually disable the alarm in the app...)

[@ssclassof2000]

I think the V4 has a much better microphone. I have the OG and there is a constant crackle and it detects sound when there is none.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes the sound in better on the V4z

[@patriclark2480]

I get that on all of my V3 cameras too.

[@dotunmakun]

Thank you for helping me with my entire Wyze cam home and office setup throughout these years.

[@Draconis8888]

Thanks for the major comparison. I was wondering the answer to this myself.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@sami67sosa]

Fantastic review! good to see there's still someone that invests real thoughts and time in their reviews! thanks for your help.

[@feiweltall]

Video I was awaiting. Please compare the v4 with tapo c120

[@LifeHackster]

I will. Thanks for watching!

[@amigajoe]

One thing I was hoping that you would compare is how events are displayed. I know that on some models, if you select the camera in the app, the 'Events' show as little boxes directly under the camera view, but not other cameras. Does that make sense ? Can you clarify how each works ?

[@davellgillison6594]

Im new to security systems period with cameras and this man has helped so much

[@TinkOutLoud]

I thoroughly appreciate the effort put into this review!!!

[@555nadira]

Great review! You answered any questions I might have! 😄

[@claddagh1000]

Agree Thanks for the great reviews

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@missbarnett7902]

Thank you so much! Your videos are my go to 👍 clear, precise easy to follow! Just started purchasing Wyze OG and V4, lamp socket to replace ring and nest. Question, my Aunt has dementia, I want to put Wyze cams at her house. Can they be on my account and in my app even at different addresses? Thank you!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome and yes you can add wyze cameras in a different location and see them in your app.

[@Rockaland2]

The v4 has best audio and best video its defiantly a improvement ! 30 FPS is good for V4. I wish the made a Battery V4 ! i do not have much outside power .. Still better than Ring or Blink at this Point.. BTW reolink has out the CX810 4K please do a review on that !

[@LifeHackster]

I will when I can get hold of one. Thanks for watching!

[@mhurwitz5931]

I may have to upgrade to the v4 after watching this review. I’m wondering if you would ever consider doing reviews of in home motion detectors? I know your focus is more on cameras but I know a few people who have been using different brands and some of them seem better than others. Would love to get your thoughts on this! Thank you

[@LifeHackster]

I occasionally do it but mostly as a part of a security system setup. A battery powered security camera is also a great option for a motion sensor. If you don't want it to record or film, just cover the lens or set it in the settings. This will eliminate the need to install a separate hub for motion sensors.

[@HowYouMove]

Can you let me know the brand & what size SD card that I should get for the OG camera ?

[@TheDonRMZ]

I like this kind of review it keeps the comparison in real time to visually compare the footage! I’d like the v4 in a 360 degree option or at least a 4k stationary version

[@13DarkMelody]

I need a camera with good sound quality. I can’t hear everything with the hissing static sounding interference.

[@edgerrr]

10:05 I'm pretty sure you mean the V4 cam is the only one compatible with WiFi 5 (GHz). Admittedly, I could be wrong but 2.4 and 5 are WAY more prevalent than 6 at this point.

[@djmickeyTV]

I have a bunch of the Wyze 3 cameras. If i include the Wyze 4 could it be added and viewed using the same app together with the older models?

[@LifeHackster]

Definitely.

[@djmickeyTV]

@@LifeHackster great thanks

[@Boxerella]

Great and thorough review! I live in an apartment complex. Could you recommend a setup? The V4 looks and sounds crisp and clear. I am looking to protect my front door and indoors. Thanks for your insight.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, the V4 would be a great setup indoors and for outdoor not unless you can wire it, you can do a camera thru glass window setup and Wyze sells a window mount for this. Search my channel for this setup.

[@kwalk316]

I live in an apartment as well and have two v4's through glass. I have one pointed out the window which views my front door and another pointed out my side window which records my car. I have a V3 pan in the living room area. It's nice to be able to monitor maintenance if they need to come in when I am not home

[@Tmask32]

What about the v3 with pan and tilt?

[@bdafeesh]

Excellent comparison; exactly what I wanted to see

[@mcm8852]

You are helping me a lot in learning about security cameras. I like the v4 but am wondering if it will also work behind glass. Your earlier video regarding windows talked about OG and V3. V4 ok?

[@CaLemLiza]

had the v3 for a few years, im just happy for the better sound quality of the v4

[@regalt1987]

Listen bottom Line the V4 wins flat out just because of its microphone, you can finally hear stuff and conversations.

[@Resist4]

Everyone always said good things about the OG camera but it looked to be the worst of all the ones you tested and its picture colors were off. I really don't like how quickly Wyze keeps coming out with new cameras. They are trying to get their customers to buy all new cameras all over again. I'll be keeping my V3 cameras until they sell an affordable 4K battery camera with zoom.

[@Xochil1986]

I don’t understand why you need a subscription for motion notifications

[@zedone8253]

I wish you would review other things. You’ll get more subs and likes and $$$. Youre the best

[@namine99]

Is the frame of view smaller on the v4 when you show all the cameras it looks like less is in the view of the new camera

[@LifeHackster]

It has a 115.8° Diagonal compared to the V3 PRO which is 116 degrees. The V3 and the OG are 121 and 121.4 respectively.

[@namine99]

@@LifeHackster thank you for the quick reply/info much appreciated!!!

[@claudiamartin9700]

This may be a strange question, can you use the V4 in the back window of a travel trailer to see what’s behind you in real time while driving.

[@JohnnyD50]

Also great job. I bought the eufy s340 but it was not what I wanted. Great review

[@ChatBot-y7h]

If internet is outage then v4 can record videos on sd card continuously? And can install it outside in open sky zone? Is it safe from rain etc?

[@deborahburnside4187]

Thank you,,,, I was so confused. If I go with Wyze. Do you have one on Roku,,, indoor and out.

[@SG-bb8pq]

It is understandable why the v3 and V3 pro will be discontinued. I am confident that some of the features from those cameras will be integrated into the OG2, considering the picture is over-saturation on the OG. Furthermore, I hope they will increase the FOV on the V4Pro. Additionally, I anticipate the introduction of a blackout version for the V4 shortly. Maybe a Pan Cam V4 soon or at least a PCv3Pro?😁

[@08HR350z]

Idk why people complain about the subscription fees just put a SD card in to record 24/7 and you’ll never miss anything

[@tjam4229]

I’ve heard an important factor being brought up by someone else. The fact that V4 requires more expensive membership fees. Like you can’t use cam plus light, or something to that fact.

[@J.R.1111]

I don't like keeping my cameras online, cameras are way too easy to hack, and also send video feeds back to the spies at the home company. There was a news story on "private home video feeds" being sent back to China over the Internet, without authorization. My current 5 camera system is connected to my router but my router is OFFLINE. So i can view all my cameras locally from my phone (connected to my offline router) if I am within 50 yards of my router, which includes my entire property. Can I use Wize cameras in a similar manner, where I can record motion locally to the SD card, and view live streams locally from within my house without the cameras being online?

[@uhKrow]

god tier review. Keep up the good work!

[@heinrickchaos]

Important note: Wyze OG cams will NOT record to sd without an active network connection. The v4 will however. I lost network connectivity one day and missed out on a very important camera recording because of it.

[@msotrfan1]

I have wyze V3 and I also have Cam Plus. My recordings are 10 to 14 seconds. I do have an SD card in, but I should still get longer recordings with the cam Plus

[@impulsivez4825]

I gotten wyze not too long ago as my first cloud security cam setup and I liked it at first, but the video quality seems to be too poor to capture licenese plate from a higher floor apartment (aiming down the street). Is there a camera system like Wyze, that is much clearer, that you would recommended?

[@oneanon]

Which camera would you recommend Wyze pro or blink.

[@GARY-fromOntario]

I currently have the v3 in a PROTECTIVE HOUSING. Will the V4 fit in this housing?

[@ChatBot-y7h]

If internet is outage then v4 can record videos on sd card continuously?

[@Sappho123]

I am always confused by your videos when testing the Wyze cams at night and you have lights coming from the windows inside your house. Why don't you have the lights in your house turned off? What am I missing?

[@LifeHackster]

You are missing "reality".. in reality, there are always lights somewhere. This is my setup at my house. All my testing of other cameras have the lights on with the blinds closed. It is still dark but not totally dark.

[@Sappho123]

@@LifeHackster Not where I live. I'm in a rural area and it's really dark outside. No person in sight. No lights in site.

[@LifeHackster]

@@Sappho123 So, no stars and moon at night? anyways, use the IR night vision then. Lights will not affect its video quality unless you have IR lights.

[@Sappho123]

@@LifeHackster Of course, sometimes stars and a moon are visible, but not always. I am speaking about artificial light obviously. With two of my Wyze cams, unless the motion detection light comes on, they show only black and white. I often watch your videos for years and appreciate the thoroughness of how you do them. I just wondered why it appeared to me you hadn't turned off the lights inside your house where you test cams. I have thought this many times. If that's how you want to do it, so be it, but for me, I always wonder why you do that. My biggest problem with my cams is keeping the cameras online. Recently, I got Starlink, thinking it would solve my cam problems. My house is not large, about 1000 sq.ft. and even a cam about 10 ft. from the modem in the same room still goes off line. I am so disappointed. Currently, I am paying for my old internet and Starlink. Just don't know where to turn.

[@adorkible91]

So you dont have to subscribe but if you dont (with the v4) will you not get notifications? I just wanna use this at night for keeping an eye on the baby does it have backgroud sound available like consistently playing withiut app playing?

[@johnnyh.2249]

I have a wyze flood light V3 cam is it possible to switch and replace to a New V4 wyze cam? Can you make a video on that! Thanks...

[@naredes]

The V4 is an easy choice

[@monohydrate2]

the audio seems to be a huge improvement

[@davellgillison6594]

Whats the better start up camera for beginner

[@motofunk1]

With Nest killing off the dropcams tomorrow I find these videos helpful. The camera's all have come a long way, but the apps are just so bad. The Nest app is simple, good vid quality, scroll through is easy, multicam view, etc.... Now being forced into google home app, not being able view multiple cameras at the same time live, scrolling that is miserable, I am looking for something new. Any recommendations that get near to the old Nest app experience? The Wyze app was ok, but still not very user friendly.

[@LifeHackster]

Ring is user friendly and can do the scrolling timeline like the nest. Ring doesn't record 24/7 though.

[@motofunk1]

@@LifeHackster Thanks for the suggestion. Any others I should consider?

[@CurseTheDarkness]

I don’t like not being able to swap the v3 Cam on my v1 Floodlight with a newer v4 camera. Will they fix this?

[@jusjoseph]

Great review, thanks.

[@skyhawk21]

The OG seems better overall for price to performance, speed, features, etc and I personally think the wyze OG looks better than v3 and is so much faster responding when accessed via app. Although wyze keeps breaking the app as if they never test it in house

[@davn7723]

so out of the v3 or og , which one is better?

[@flaukjerome]

Bro what’s all them other cameras your using to ?

[@josephmcdonough2530]

Wish wyze would fix the livestream issue, i haven't been able to view my livestream on cellular data in over 6 months. Can only view it if im connected to my home wifi. Cameras are basically useless at this point.

[@scottreid4698]

I have the Sd Card for the wyze Og and the play backs on the recordings stop, like if a car drives by it doesn't fully pass and the play back stops with the car still in view. Any tips to fix it?

[@evaristoleal623]

Can you compare the v4 and pan cam v3?

[@robertyasko4721]

My theory on why the v4 only requires a 1A charger is due to Wyze removing the on-device AI capability that is present in the v3 Pro. While it will work with accessories such as the lamp socket - or a secondary camera attached to the floodlight, it will not do person detection without the Cam Plus subscription.

[@Sgtmajorsir]

did not know that pro had the onboard recognition. I assume then you get faster notifications of what an object is since it doesn’t send it to the cloud to decipher? Thank you for any clarification.

[@LifeHackster]

It probably is. Thanks for watching!

[@petesilvestri]

Just be aware that the V4 is not compatible with Wyze Home Monitoring System with is honestly disappointing. I hope Wyze fixes this.

[@niravniel561]

Hi, can I get person detection on the v4 without subscription ? now on my v3 I do get it

[@luna_nav377]

Thank you for this !!!

[@ruffingtonpost2022]

will any of them it still record motion to SD card if you are disconnect from wifi/internet for a day or two?

[@harleymichael83]

People are asking too much for a $35 camera with all of the features the V4 provides. The V3 Pan is a PTZ camera available to the public for $40 lol. Why would Wyze want to have RTSP cameras? Nobody would use their cloud service and they wouldn't have revenue to continue and make new products . I prefer this to a NVR setup with having to change to whatever new CAT cable comes out and having to run them through the attic. From what I understand 2.4 GHz is better anyways through walls. And don't let these dorks haze you as some Wyze shill because I watch a lot of your videos and you give them valid criticism when it's due. Remember not too long ago security cameras was a rich man's game when you had to result to a cumbersome NVR and business class computer? I have a 256GB card for my 3 V4s and 128GB for my 2 V3s with the CamPlus. The flat USB cords are easy enough to use them outdoors and run them to an indoor outlet through the windows which to me is preferable to a wireless cam that needs recharged and can't handle 24/7 footage. Reddit is really harsh on Wyze, they act like Wyze should have a 4k camera for $40 and even then they'd groan because it's not RTSP. How dare they?

[@raulbam]

Good stuff 💯 thank you

[@azmikendog]

I actually have a question regarding the Wyze cameras. I have 13 wyze cameras and pan cams combined and they all work like they’re supposed to when I’m at home on Wi-Fi but when I leave home and I have my iPhone with me which is an iPhone 15 Pro Max and I am on 5G the Wyze app will not load the cameras so I have no way of knowing what’s going on at home when I’m gone with my phone. Another issue I have with the Wyze cameras and app is that even though I am a cam plus customer in the app it keeps asking me to sign up for cam plus which I already have and it won’t let me use some of the features. As I’m sure everyone knows trying to get anything done through Wyze support is futile wyze does not care about their customers. This is a fact that is very obvious when googling customer support and my experiences have not been any better. My question is are the Eufy cameras and App. any better and more dependable than Wyze?

[@muhammadkhairiaimran6218]

nice video bro, thanks so much

[@izitnot930]

The OG and V4 looking clearest

[@dorianrodriguez40]

I still don't understand the purpose of motion tagging. Well, maybe it is made to be annoying.

[@moham13]

The v4❤❤

[@ronm6585]

Thanks L.H.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you too!

[@cjgarrison]

It seems they partly promote Wi-Fi 6 and partly don’t… mostly don’t, not even on the box… and it still takes forever to load compared to many other cameras not much more in cost with better or same features. The v4 is better but a long wait for not much of an improvement. Others are leaving Wyze and the price savings behind

[@LifeHackster]

At least Wyze is innovating unlike Ring, Nest and Arlo.

[@richaddman1739]

How important is the LIGHT subscription to you?

[@LifeHackster]

Not important because Wyze is not supporting this moving forward on their new products. This means, they are retiring this plan sooner than later.

[@Gleeleeglee]

So v3 pro vs v4 diff?

[@MrYoung11]

My V4 won’t connect 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@JohnnyD50]

Thanks for the video, the v4 definitely looks like a good camera.

[@icak205]

🤜👏👏👏such a great video

[@djkid4lyfe]

Can you view live feed for free

[@LifeHackster]

Yes. It records for free too just install a micro SD card.

[@octavioriverajr3031]

@@LifeHackster Can you view the recordings on the sd card without the subscription with the app?

[@LifeHackster]

@@octavioriverajr3031 Yes.

[@lcssay]

The best Wyze cam is........ Tapo! Hahaha😂

[@LifeHackster]

LOL.. that't next...

[@lcssay]

@@LifeHackster looking forward to it

[@jessejames586]

These cameras are great until a burglar uses an easy obtainable wifi jammer rendering the cameras useless whether you have a subscription or not. Unfortunately...

[@LifeHackster]

Not really, they record to the micro SD cards inserted on the camera itself which a WIFI or wireless jammer cannot jam. You are not going to get notifications or the footage uploaded to the cloud but it is in the micro SD card.

[@DZX5000]

this is another b.s product like foscam that makes you pay for detection even though it’s build into the software in the camera.

[@1981brjo]

The V3 pro is the worst one on all levels

[@bodkinsbestphotography]

You fail to mention FOV. V3 wins by landslide. Everything else is narrow in comparison.

[@LifeHackster]

This comment just means you didn’t watch the video… watch it again and look on the left lower side on the first part of the video quality test. Landslide! lol just because of the FOV? lol

[@zuhairhlayel]

🌹💐👍💐🌷

[@gbar2899]

Wait…… so the footage is on the SD card? And if a burglar knocks it off and takes the camera with the SD card. What now….not so wyze.

[@21boxhead]

THAT'S WHY WYZE OFFERS CAM PLUS SUBSCRIPTION CLOUD VIDEO RECORDING SO IT RECORDS BOTH TO SD CARD AND THE CLOUD(ONLINE)

[@LifeHackster]

If you subscribe to their Cam Plus subscription then motion events will also be uploaded to the cloud.

[@dosdont]

No excuse for 2.4 in 2024. I won't buy another 2.4ghz device again, including wyze cams.

[@pcbutts1]

You have no knowledge of what you are talking about. You think that 5ghz is better because it's newer but you are wrong. Learn the difference before posting.

[@wildtea4934]

Actually 2.4ghz is the best choice for an outdoor camera because it has greater range than 5ghz and it penetrates walls better too. And while 5ghz wifi is faster it doesn't matter in this case because a security camera isn't going to even come close to the max speed that 2.4ghz wifi.

[@dosdont]

@@pcbutts1 Grow up genius, I've been working in technology since the 80's but "have no knowledge of what I'm talking about" I've known the difference since it came out and the fact of the matter, in real world use, in 99% of the use cases, especially with devices like wyze cams in homes, 5ghz is better, and if you weren't rude, I'd explain why.

[@dosdont]

@@wildtea4934 In theory, except it doesn't, test it. I have, the walls matter a lot.

[@dovan4092]

​@@dosdontExactly, in theory. We can all read what what 2.4 is *supposed* to do but the fact of the matter it sucks through walls or no walls. In older homes with plaster and a lot of metal grated metal in the walls 2.4 is useless. My front door, I have a v3 wyze cam, and a 5ghz doorbell from a competitor. When someone approaches the door the 5 ghz doorbell notifies me within seconds of them approaching, the wyze cam 2.4ghz notifies me AFTER whomever has gone. I used to echo the 2.4 is better though walls also but I've seen it isn't. Even new homes, my adult kid couldn't get his console working properly, his modem was one floor above. I told him to switch to 5ghz and it worked properly. "Through walls" my @$$.

[@cryengine_x]

i noticed he's kinda a wyze schill...wyze just as bad as blink 🤣 garbo brand and overcharging you constantly. ok better than blink...kinda

[@LifeHackster]

lol.. I actually use Wyze. OG and OG telephone in a window mount. I also haven’t seen them raise their prices so I’m not sure what overcharging you are talking about.

[@LtKernelPanic]

A shill? Hardly. He reviews all the major (and many smaller) brands and has said many times over the years when he thinks a product is a turd. That said Wyze is one of the most popular brands out there and is good enough for 90+% of the needs of the average person. While I am still planning on switching to Tapo later this year I've had overall good luck despite a several minor and one major frustration. In the three years I've had them I've only had one go bad and it still worked but had a couple rows of dead pixels. That's not bad for a camera that has to deal with temps that hit 100+°F (40c) with 90+% humidity in the summer and -25F (-30c) in the winter.

[@cryengine_x]

@@LtKernelPanic nah wyze is well known for being dodgy. i bought one of their thermostats, completely worthless and later calculated it cost me over $500 (had to call a tech out, had a through the roof electric bill, and finally had to buy a thermostat that worked). they remind me of blink, except if blink was shady. they had a nice 30 dollar camera that was novel and a great value back in the day, but now everybody has one and probably better. also i was pretty sure they try to lock you into subs. thats why i said greedy. theyre fine, my smart lock is actually a wyze. it's had bugs too though, but nothing gamebreaking this time. the fingerprint reader on it is great. i just noticed hackster always puts positive headlines about wyze thats all. if wyze ever comes out with a product i want, i'd buy it, but i'd do my research first. but as of now they dont really. except the lock, which i only bought because it was cheap. the problem is it's bluetooth, which i eventually need a wifi one but thats not wyze fault. also as far as i know wyze was dodgy enough to get banned off amazon at one point although they may be back i dont know.

[@cryengine_x]

@@LtKernelPanic case in point was actually looking at the wyze doorbell, price is right 38 dollars...but then in the review he says 5 min notification cooldown unless you sub?? making it arguably useless unless you subscribe. kinda a joke no thx. wyze stop being shady!

[@Stealther]

Hardly a shill, if you can’t interpret the source videos that’s on you. They clearly show how the cameras perform in most of the scenarios it would be used in and have actually saved me money by ruling out cameras based on his tests.