Wyze Sense Review - $20 Pack of Contact and Motion Sensors for Wyze Cameras

Available soon at Amazon: lon.tv/64jxc (affiliate link) - Wyze just released some inexpensive sensors to go along with their inexpensive cameras. $20 buys a pack that includes a motion sensor and two contact sensors for doors, windows, and anything else that opens and closes. See my other Wyze videos: lon.tv/wyze and subscribe! lon.tv/s
VIDEO INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
01:21 - Hardware Overview
01:23 - Price
02:16 - Battery
02:47 - Connectivity
02:53 - Range
03:31 - Contact Sensor Overview
04:49 - Wyze App
05:50 - Contact Sensor Notifications
06:48 - Motion Notifications
08:13 - Triggered Recording with Wyze camera
09:45 - IFTTT Overview
11:03 - IFTTT Demonstration
12:17 - Conclusion
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[@TeslaRoger]

Wyze is one of the greatest startups I've ever seen. They don't try to gouge you with subscription fees and restrict access. Having ITTT really allows these to be a game changer in the security market.

[@mr.montag1414]

Hey Lon I see that you're still putting out quality content even after years and years of uploading, keep up the awesome work man and congrats on 220K subscribers. Have a great day!

[@gornes2403]

It's maybe me but your comment sounds kinda odd because it implies (specifically the use of "still" and "even") that such a content creator's quality should decline over time? It's rather the opposite; you know... experience :) Just to be clear, I don't mean to diminish the quality and effort put into the production of this content.

[@mr.montag1414]

@@gornes2403 yea you couldn't be more right about that one😅

[@nacs]

Nice informative review and guide! Well done, subbed

[@assocpress]

I get such an 80 to 90’s vibe when looking at your videos. Is that what you’re going for? 😁

[@gabrielroom]

Very good review, thanks!

[@PitoVH]

I love this cameras last year I saw your video immediately went into amazon And bought a waterproof casing kit and i used them outside around my home like security cameras and they worked perfectly thank for the recommendation ❤️🙌🏻✌🏻

[@mikel4510]

Camera warranty is void if used outside.

[@harrisomar01]

@@mikel4510 Its only $20, just buy another one...

[@foxglove9]

So many things you can do with this thing for an inexpensive price. Very cool.

[@ModernDayTech]

These are awesome. I used command strips on the back of mine so I can move them around easily.

[@ZombieFilms]

Hi Lon, You can buy extra contact sensors and motion sensors starting today at their website or through their app. Limited questions though. Also, the later version cams now support RTSP with a beta firmware.

[@johnbeckley3613]

Awesome I've got one on the way I see you can also use the wyze smart light bulbs in conjunction with those sensors!!👍🏻

[@chrispistocco]

Great Video!!!!!! Loved it

[@hectorsantana5461]

Great video ! Thanks’

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@kevinzhang9384]

Awesome video! Btw, what are the usual ranges between the motion/contact sensors and the bridge?

[@williamteatorjr5860]

I'm in Missouri my dad is in NY and I sent him a share of my camera and he could see it clear as day this is the best little camera I ever seen I bought 2 and I love them I give then a 15

[@KCostelloe]

Amazing!!

[@randyr5275]

I have a few Wyze cams and love them, but when it comes to the sensors I'd rather stick to what I already have, which do not have the limitations you claimed at the end of this video and can have automations based on location. That system I have is SmartThings which also works with IFTTT

[@jeffbrown9395]

How does the part that you plug into the camera affect the speaker /microphone?

[@raylegend808]

Hi, do you replace the batteries or do you have to buy new ones. Thanks

[@jaydee177]

What security protocol(s) does this system work on when transmitting to the Internet (WEP, WPA, WPA2)??

[@MarknNewYorkCity]

Think you can enclose the camera in a sealed container to keep it from getting wet on the outside of your home like the one they use for underwater cameras?

[@rickdeckard9810]

Thanks, can the cameras record locally to your NAS? *Update* For now only microSD supported, no local storage option.

[@Brookside975]

Love the cameras, but I do have a intermittant problem with both the v2 cameras and the new sensors and motion detectors. Usually I get notifications within 5 seconds whether on wifi or cellular. BUT sometimes I have noticed that they can take up to as long as 14 minutes before I receive a notification! WYZE has not been able to help. I have noticed other users have also mentioned this. My phone on Verizon and my wifi which is on Spectrum work excellently otherwise, so I cannot put the blame on those areas.

[@aaronjohnson4681]

i would imagine if these wyze cameras would work as security cameras for the home this is a terrific review my question lon is concerning about the best phones to use as a Remote for Chromecast obviously you can use chromecast on the nvidia shield set top box But the reason i brought this discussion up is cause, recently i just saw a ad for these google pixel phones and was curious to see what android phones could work with the chromecast to cast stuff to the tv

[@KarlDag]

All android phones that include Google services can.

[@sallywallnuts8471]

Do you have the link for the $20 kit.

[@carpettunnel8837]

Where do you buy the sensor kit without the camera??

[@andyham9651]

Do these carmas work with the mobile network. I am in a rural area and get my internet by the mobile network.

[@Phamtom009]

There's an issue with the contact sensors bricking if it's without power for too long. From what I experienced and read, it will lose it's mac address and blink 5 times instead of three when trying to pair. I don't know if they fixed it in current contact sensors or if it affects the motion sensors.

[@mikemurley8656]

Except that you can use Wyze cams outdoors. With the numerous outside mounts sold on Amazon.

[@laneclaypool8005]

They are not waterproof, just water resistant.

[@cuteswan]

Set the cookie light color to Cookie-Monster blue. 🍪 Also, you _know_ that your kids will learn to make sure the sensor on that cookie jar is never aligned so that the camera will run out of power / space and then they can go in undetected. ;) Seriously though, pretty cool set of tools. Thanks again.

[@BaronOfHell666]

does the motion detector work through windows?

[@gornes2403]

So will the light's color manage to change if you perform a very quick cookie grab? ;)

[@chlero_eyes]

One of my door sense didn't work out the box I sent an email and no response

[@carlosog5041]

Lon is the real life Cookie Monster 😂

[@Iain0101]

I suspect the cookie jar monitor is what keeps Lon so trim.

[@MikeStoddart]

Lon, will they attach to the interior of cold doors? Our external doors get cold in winter (-30C), so I'm wondering if they will stick to the inside of them?

[@LonSeidman]

I am not sure on that but you could always replace the adhesive with something that is rated for cold.

[@jmcafee6564]

I have three Wyze Cams and LOVE THEM. Now I want to use Wyze Sense to have ceiling lights turn on when anyone walks into a bedroom closet. Currently a one-way light switch turns on two screw-in LED ceiling light bulbs. If I go with Wyze Sense, what types of light bulbs would be needed? Do you suggest Wyze Sense Motion or Door sensor for this use? Thanks for a great review!

[@LonSeidman]

The Wyze bulbs will probably be the most seamless way to go as it will all work within the same app. And the bulbs are pretty inexpensive too. But you could IFTTT it with just about anything.

[@jmcafee6564]

Lon.TV Thanks for the fast response! Which is best (most responsive) in this use: Motion or Door Sense?

[@josedominguez2706]

I replaced the batteries on the contact sensors and now the red light does not turn on,. The motion sensor does work though,. U have any ideas?

[@TeslaRoger]

They have 4 packs of door sensors for $19.99 now

[@autopurlieu]

what phone app do you use for ifttt?

[@LonSeidman]

The ifttt app

[@jedics1]

So you can't set the whole system up to turn it self of and on based on if you are within wifi range of your home connection with your phone? It would save a huge amount of battery life especially for those who spend a lot of time at the location, seems like one of the first features needed.

[@LonSeidman]

I have a feeling the sensors don't have an arm/disarm capability so they likely push signals back even if the system is set not to notify.

[@jedics1]

@@LonSeidman So you stuck with replacing batteries about every year or so regardless of the amount of usage :(

[@debashisp]

Great camera. I installed one at home while I was out of the country. Really cool to be able to see inside my home anytime during the day or night on my phone while on vacation. on the other side of the earth! So I am excited to try out the sensors. One comment about the video. Why are those "museum" pieces in the background? :) Yes I mean the "ancient" monitors!

[@niravniel561]

Hi Lon, thanks for the video, I installed a motion sensor in my mailbox and when I put an envelop the motion doesnt recognize the motion, this is because its too quick for the motion device, my purpose was to know everytime the mailman put mail in my mailbox.

[@LonSeidman]

Does the mailbox open or is there a slot?

[@niravniel561]

@@LonSeidman a slot

[@MarkSmithMCS]

🎶Lon stole the cookie from the cookie jar 🎶 - sorry, had to 😉

[@thcrw7391]

Taking the fun out of childhood i see ....lmao

[@daveschmarder-1950]

I would like to put a sensor on my plastic mailbox door. The distance is 45 feet to the camera. I wonder if they would communicate. Except for the wood house wall, there are no other obstructions. Thanks.

[@Veedthetg]

I would advise you to inform your letter carrier prior to installing a sensor inside your mailbox. As a retired letter carrier, I have seen incidents where certain "legalistic" minded carriers/management types can freak out and cause you problems.

[@teresabradley5321]

Where do I get one?

[@jasonmckenzie3146]

Do you have to have a camera in order to use the starter kit?

[@LonSeidman]

Yes

[@panchoscity]

Do you need subscription in the long run?

[@Nobody-uq2py]

Nope it's free for 14 days and repeats.

[@darrylsmith3102]

What's powering the camera and for how long.

[@LonSeidman]

It's USB powered. full review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXInYCQm52En6c

[@gamiensrule]

Hm. Seems like a real shortcoming that these aren't useable exterior. I know they have covers for the v2 now, but these sensors would be very helpful outside my house.

[@lamarm2264]

Why would you mount the sensor outside where someone could tamper with it? Camera I would understand being outside but sensors might not be a good idea.

[@gamiensrule]

@@lamarm2264 seems like they could be tampered with no matter where they are. I mean, just being inside your house isn't going to keep your kids or spouse from tampering with them. It really depends on your application.

[@PaPaMoSSi]

How many sensor per camera?

[@drakesmultimedia2123]

Please where can I get the sensors cos they are not on Amazon

[@LonSeidman]

I believe Wyze is selling these direct now from their website.

[@drakesmultimedia2123]

Lon.TV Thanks man. Really appreciate. Best luck

[@mrbilky]

HaHa tell you didn't arm a cookie jar, boy are you tough :-)

[@edstar83]

Put a sensor on that creepy door you have in the basement. 12am while you're in bed in a dark house, notification... OPENED.

[@Zelaznogjc]

You get what you pay for ! Cameras are ok, but I do have Vivint, as my main security system. The sensors are not worth the trouble !

[@kipling1957]

So I can be alerted and watch in comfort at work as my prized possessions are hauled out my apartment. Hmmm?

[@VirginiaBressler]

You can call 911 from where you are...

[@kipling1957]

@@VirginiaBressler Sure. But good luck with recovering your stuff in tact if they take off before the cops arrive. Like an anxiety inducing disaster movie, for me at least. It would be nice to be able to remotely activate an alarm.

[@kungfoochicken08]

@@kipling1957 Renter's insurance is only $20 a month. If you own your home, your homeowners insurance will cover anything stolen in a burglary. A camera will go a long way to catching whoever is doing it. If you're worried about a burglary, you're much better off focusing on strengthening your door jams and hardening your windows. For $100 you can make your door impossible for the average burglar to kick in. For another $100-200, you can install security film ground floor windows that are easy for burglars to access. Most burglars are looking for easy targets. Just making your home look like it's more difficult to break into than your neighbor's is often enough to prevent a burglary.

[@chrispistocco]

Lon, is someone steeling your cookies???????

[@airgun1974]

Guess what a year later, if you let the battery die in the contact sensors, the sensors brick themselves. Guess that's why you can't buy them anymore.

[@jimshaw899]

I am a Wyse survivor. I bought one of the originals, mounted it inside a window overlooking the front yard. Set up all the parameters to send alerts to my phone, and all that. Every time I get an alert, by the time I go through all the security nonsense, using my password manager -- which Wyse just cannot get along with, enter it from memory, correct a typo, throw the phone, go pick up the phone, do it all again, all to find it was the wind blowing some leaves. And more than a few times, I got an alert, pushed all the phone buttons several times, and was told that a software update was needed before I could prospectively watch the thieves driving down the street with my art collection. And the camera had lost contact, and I needed to unplug it and plug it in again to reconnect. From a foreign country? The Wyse cam is very cheap. You get less than you pay for. Mine is not even useful as a paperweight. I suppose I could throw it at some thieves -- if I were home at the time. Rocks to a knife fight. Get a dog.

[@davidc8137]

WYZE isn't gouging for fees....yet....!

[@hillaven2745]

They are now, V2 requires monthly fees

[@alliejr]

But there is no way to set the entire system as "armed" or "disarmed", so 99% of the notifications will be false alarms to be ignored. Not a good design and/or an incomplete product and feature set. This is sort of like selling you a bunch of chips and claiming it's a cheap do-it-yourself computer.

[@mr.c6674]

Not if you only need it for certain areas or things. That's like complaining a Corvette can't haul the entire 5 member family to the park. Well, get a car that can. Can a system that fits YOUR needs.

[@MarkSmithMCS]

Not inbuilt, but you can do that by connecting it to IFTTT and a location service like Life360

[@alliejr]

@@MarkSmithMCS You're thinking too much like a single guy. It's not just "is my cellphone at home or away". What about if I am away (my cellphone is away) but my family is home? What about at night when I am home but I want to "arm" the system. It's not so simple and true security systems are more complicated than implied by this limited set of components. I agree, if one just wants 24/7 video monitor of their fish tank or child's nursery, fine. But a true security system is much more than a pile of sensors and few IFTTT rules.

[@MarkSmithMCS]

@@alliejr People can have different needs and requirements no matter their stage of life. I have a family. I just don't see how you expect so much out of a dirt cheap system of components with zero monthly fee.

[@MarkSmithMCS]

Also Life360 supports ” When all devices are away" conditions through IFTTT and you can arm your cameras and sensors every night to a schedule. I'm sure it's NOT all things to all people, but what it is is a hell of a lot for a tiny investment.

[@a.hermes5341]

The products are good stuff, but the customer service is the worst of the world, Zero!

[@davidc8137]

Dude. Clip your F',Ing fingernails

[@rogerbeck3018]

I dont like videos kept on a server in china: accessible by anyone / who knows, whenever they want. What happens when wyze sell out? Who gets the data? Cheap now for a long term purpose. Yes, I wear a tin foil hat.

[@oneleggedwonder1]

The security was very much at the forefront of my mind when I purchase the wize cam had a long discussion with the team at wyzecam and was informed that they use Amazon servers with end-to-end encryption so I felt that this was satisfactory and if I was to put them inside my house I would be connecting them to a smart plug and thay will only be on when I'm not home to help insure my privacy when I am in my home

[@ZombieFilms]

They now support RTSP. So you can keep all of your videos local only if you choose (other software/hardware required).

[@QuietStormX]

I hate these On Your Own Security Cameras. Wyze? Some cheap Chinese made no name company? No PTZ, no powerline power? No Backup battery power or Storage Recording or mentoring? Get Real here.. You pay for what you get. ;-(

[@mr.c6674]

So Q, are you saying everyone should only need and want what you need and want at a price only you agree with?

[@MarkSmithMCS]

Yes they're commoditized cameras from Xiaomi or something with custom sw and fw, but they fill a fantastic niche for those of us with less demanding use cases and less cash to splash. To each their own, I say...