WYZE Cam Pan v3 Indoor Outdoor IP65-Rated 1080p Pan Tilt Zoom Wi-Fi Smart Home Security Camera with Color

Bought two Wyze cameras - this one and the stationary cam v4. The tilt on this one is nice but I honestly keep it stationary most of the time so prefer the higher-quality stationary ones, but my use case is also on-demand monitoring and the space is small enough that the camera doesn't need to move. So if you've got other needs - security or a large space, this is likely a great choice. Just know that 1080 quality does start to look a little underwhelming over distance. Gonna copy/paste what I said about the other camera: The two-way communication is actually pretty awesome - for as small as it is the camera's mic pics up decent audio. I did find that if you're on the monitoring end and want to speak through the camera you should do so slowly and deliberately as it takes a half-second for the speaker on the camera to kick on and broadcast; it cuts you off a little so just make sure you enunciate. Night mode is neat but I never use it. I use this for on-demand monitoring rather than 24/7 security so I had to look up how to disable certain things (motion tracking boxes, automatic light/alarm, etc.) but all were, blessedly, able to be disabled. Other reviews said those settings sometimes mysteriously come back on but I haven't experienced it, but had this operational for only about 20 days now. Having had this installed for over two week I've had none of the problems others spoke about. App is surprisingly functional and stable. I wish there were a "refresh" button in it as I had to close it out and re-open a couple of times to catch up to a live feed, but other than that no big deal. I will say they REALLY like to push notifications, access to your device, and upsell their cloud service. You can always hit no, but the popups are recurrent - I've had several in the ~20 days of use so far, so likely every few days you'll be asked if you're *REALLY* sure you don't want to buy online storage. Cameras haven't disconnected at all. Again, had to restart the app a few times but they were never unavailable to me. Unless I got lucky with these units I'm guessing they ironed out the problems people were having and/or the issues folks experience are because the cameras are on the periphery of WiFi - these do take a lot of data and so a strong, consistent signal is necessary. If you're monitoring these remotely on cell signal, know you'll need a good 5G signal to get an uninterrupted live feed. If you're low on bars or busted down to LTE you'll get some chop, maybe serious chop, depending on how hairy your connection is. These are essentially like streaming Netflix so again strong, consistent data is key if you want a truly live monitor. All in all, for the price, I'm honestly blown away. They have to be making near-zero on the hardware and using cloud subscriptions to subsidize selling the units, which would explain the constant badgering to sign up. But in the end that just means I get a really serviceable entry-level camera for the cost of a nice lunch. Read more

I already use Wyze standard cameras to monitor the outside of my home, and when I saw this Pan/Tilt model on Amazon, I ordered it right away. I’m very impressed with its performance. The camera offers nearly 350° of horizontal rotation along with smooth up-and-down movement, providing excellent coverage. The video quality and responsiveness are great, and it easily outperforms several more expensive alternatives I’ve tried. Overall, this is a fantastic value for the price and a great addition to any home security setup. Read more

There isn’t a single bad thing I can say about these cameras. I use two indoors — one in our basement and one in our bedroom. I have several chronic health conditions, including seizures and fainting spells, so having cameras is important for my safety and for protecting my space. Setup was super easy, and the quality is excellent — especially for the price, which feels incredibly affordable compared to other models. The functionality is amazing: smooth pan and tilt, clear video, helpful recording features, and the app makes it easy to check in from anywhere. You can even move the camera, listen, hear, and talk through it, which has worked great for my household. Overall, these cameras have given me real peace of mind. I highly recommend them! Read more

I have been using this product for over a year now and there are some great things and not so great things. What's Good: This camera is pretty much the more consumer friendly version of security cameras where it has all the bells and whistle of the more professional security system, but without the hassle of doing everything that a dedicated NVR/DVR system would require. No need for any of that wiring and routing ethernet cables through the crawlspace or attic, this neat gadget connects and functions using wi-fi, and realistically only needs to be within 6 feet from the nearest conventional power outlet. Do note that the cable is a micro-USB 2.0, so pretty much an older charger from a smartphone will work just fine, however I do recommend you use the included cable since it was specifically designed with weatherproofing in mind. Just like other Wyze cameras, this one is almost a plug-n-play. All you really need to do beforehand is to download the Wyze app that's available in the Apple App Store or Google Play store and create an account if you don't have one. The app itself is self-explanatory and will walk you through the entire setup process. Once you're setup, you can see all the features. Some notable ones include: - 360-degree rotation - Pan-Tilt-Digital Zoom - Privacy Mode - Scan Mode - Time lapse - Colored Night Vision - Motion and Face detection -Speaker/Siren/Microphone And more passive features include: - Localized SD Card - Ceiling Mounting Solutions (1/4 Thread means it can be mounted to a tri-pod) - Weather-proof My personal favorites are the Colored Night Vision and the Time Lapse. Colored Night Vision is especially my favorite as it mostly does away with dealing with black & white night security footage. This can be helpful if you need to look at special details when investigating using the Wyze, such as color of a vehicle, or the color of lights of a vehicle driving by (This was especially helpful when identifying emergency vehicles). Time Lapse was another favorite as you can dictate the time span of how long you want to record a session. This was especially helpful for me when using the camera as a fun camera that could be used when recording mass gatherings like a party or a convention. Video Quality is more of a even playing field. Its a 1080p camera, so you get the quality of 1080p footage. It is good quality, but there are so many other options of similar performance. Why 4-stars? For me to put it at four stars despite enjoying this product very much falls short of one thing: Limitations of the app. Unfortunately, if you want the full amazing experience if requires great software, but that great software is half-way locked behind a subscription. Now don't get me wrong, the subscription known as "Cam Plus" is actually a good deal at $2.99/month or $19.99/year (price based on the time this review came out), but I'm a big fan of not paying a subscription at all; personally I'd like that ~$3 to go to my next cup of coffee. Despite the limited experience of not buying a subscription, there's a reason why Wyze cameras became my go to security solution. It's COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. In its free version in the app, you go as basic as motion notifications and occasional few-second recordings just to get a general idea of what event is happening in your security camera, which is more than enough of features for me. Be aware that you will need a micro-SD card to help with recordings since cloud storage is very limited. The Final thing to discuss is... why bother looking at the V3 when the V4 is already available? The V4 has all the features I mentioned above, but its newer, faster, has an upgrade from a 1080p sensor to 4k sensor, and is similarly priced. Might as well go for the latest model, but if you specifically wanted the (comparably) older security camera, the Pan V3 is my go-to. Read more