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Do Wyze cameras in Google Home need a hub?

October 20, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode, we took a question from our Voicemail hotline about Wyze cameras and Google Wi-Fi. Our caller has the second-generation Google Nest Wi-Fi routers and is buying a new house. He plans to add a Wyze door … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: google assistant, Google Home, Google Nest, Nest Wifi, Smart Display, smart home, Wyze, Wyze Cam, Wyze Lock

Wyze Cam Pan v2 review: Great but mainly for specific smart home users

September 29, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments

This month Wyze introduced version two of its Wyze Cam Pan for $39.99 plus shipping. This upgraded model gains a few new features over its predecessor including a better processor. The benefit here is improved motion detection, which is very useful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: cameras, home security, smart home, webcams, Wyze, Wyze Cam, Wyze Cam Pan v2

WyzeCam V3 shows promise, indoor/outdoor flexibility and color video at night

October 28, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments

Earlier this week, pre-orders began for the new $19.99 (plus shipping) WyzeCam V3. I’ve been using a review unit of this indoor/outdoor camera for a few days, and like every other Wyze product I’ve tested or bought, it gets the job done. Should you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: outdoor cameras, security, smart home, webcams, Wyze, Wyze Cam, Wyze Sense

Wyze Cam Outdoor Cam review: Nearly perfect and definitely affordable

July 27, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments

After introducing new devices and selling $95 million worth of smart home gear in 2019, Wyze this year broadened its product portfolio with the Wyze Cam Outdoor Cam. More than 83,000 early access backers purchased this 1080p outdoor camera and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: outdoor cameras, smart home, webcams, WiFi, Wyze, Wyze Cam

Wyze has learned what Wink didn’t

July 22, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel 7 Comments

This week, smart home device maker Wyze sent an email to its 1.3 million current device owners explaining that it didn’t plan for cloud costs needed to provide free person detection for Wyze cameras. Thus, it is hoping to offset the increased costs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured Tagged With: AI, cloud, Edge, subscriptions, webcams, Wink, Wyze, Wyze Cam

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