Background

The Wyze Cam V2 model was released in mid-February of 2018 by Wyze Inc. Wyze started up in the Amazon headquarters where all three founders used to work. Their mission was to create a smart home product that would be mass-adopted and could be affordable for the average consumer. The competitor at the time Wyze was releasing similar products at around $200, so they decided to release their first indoor model at $19.99.

Although the camera was released in mid-February, it was not shipped out till early April due to a hardware defect.

The V2 model was released with newer features such as motion tagging, being programmed with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant, and a frame rate of 15 fps versus V1's 10 fps.

Identification

The Wyze Cam is a small, white-cubed-shaped device. It has a retractable stand underneath the camera. In the middle of the device are the motion sensor, night vision camera, and the main camera. To find the device's model number, you can look underneath the base and locate the white sticker for the manufacturer's specific identification.

Technical Specifications

Camera Dimensions:

  • 127.5 mm (H) x 60 mm (W) x 60 mm (D),

Camera Weight:

  • 8.78 oz (249 g)

Powering Methods:

  • Ports: 1 micro USB,
  • Power Cable Length: 6 feet (1.8 m)
  • Power Adapter Input: 110-240V (AC/DC)
  • Power Adapter Output: 5V/2000mA

Mounting Features:

  • Base Screw Hole: 1/4″ – 20

CPU:

  • 1.5 GHz

Memory:

  • 128 Mb

Audio & Video:

  • Resolution: 1920 X 1080 (1080p)
  • H.264 encoding
  • Daytime video: 20 FPS
  • Night vision: 15 FPS
  • Built-in speaker and microphone
  • Class-D power amplifier

Camera:

  • Lens: F1.6 aperture, 3.2mm focal length
  • Image Sensor: 1/2.9'' CMOS
  • Digital zoom: 8x
  • Field of View: 120° lens
  • View Range: 360° horizontal, 93° vertical

Connectivity Requirements:

  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
  • 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz (Does not support 5 GHz network)
  • Supports WPA and WPA2 protocols
  • Upload speed is 1.0 Mbps for SD and 1.5 Mbps for HD

Phone Compatibility:

  • Supports iOS 14.0 and Android 7.0 or later

Additional Information

Wyze Forum

Wyze Support

Wyze Cam V2 on Amazon