{"id":3348,"date":"2022-08-22T10:33:30","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T02:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=3348"},"modified":"2023-04-14T09:43:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T01:43:55","slug":"wyze-cam-v3-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Unboxing Wyze Cam V3 Feature-Rich Budget Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">We\u2019re taking a hands-on look at some of the best security cameras on the market to help readers make more informed choices about their security products.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyze is a surprisingly feature-rich security option that won\u2019t break the bank, capable of both indoor and outdoor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1080p HD with color night vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>130<strong>\u00b0 <\/strong>field of view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 in x 2 in x 2.3 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>102g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two way audio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion detection &amp; sound detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous recording via MicroSD (not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Wyze-Cam-V3-packaging.jpeg\" alt=\"The Wyze Cam V3 packaging. The box placed on a white table.\" class=\"wp-image-3377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Wyze-Cam-V3-packaging.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Wyze-Cam-V3-packaging-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>???? Extremely affordable<br>???? Smart sound detection can trigger recordings and detect when smoke\/CO alarms are sounding<br>???? MicroSD slot for continuous recording<br>???? Loud built-in siren<br>???? High quality speaker and microphone is great for <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-camera-with-two-way-audio\/\">two-way talk<\/a><br>???? Magnet for easy mounting on metallic surfaces<br>???? Alexa compatible<br>???? IP65 weather resistance<br>???? Automation \u2018Rules\u2019 are simple and effective ways to tailor the camera to your needs.<\/td><td>???? Stiff and limited range of motion<br>???? Prone to toppling over under the weight of the camera head in desktop setups<br>???? Google compatibility missing from the in-app menu<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Packaging\" title=\"Packaging\">Packaging<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Installation_Onboarding\" title=\"Installation &amp; Onboarding\">Installation &amp; Onboarding<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Hardware_-_Durability_Aesthetics_Size_Weight\" title=\"Hardware &#8211; Durability, Aesthetics, Size, Weight\">Hardware &#8211; Durability, Aesthetics, Size, Weight<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Software_-_App_Usability_Third_Party_Compatibility\" title=\"Software &#8211; App Usability, Third Party Compatibility\">Software &#8211; App Usability, Third Party Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Camera\" title=\"Camera\">Camera<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Audio\" title=\"Audio&nbsp;\">Audio&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-v3-review\/#Cost\" title=\"Cost\">Cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packaging\"><\/span><strong>Packaging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyze Cam V3 is packaged in a tiny cardboard box, all of which is recyclable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside are two smaller cardboard boxes, one containing the camera and indoor power adapter, and the other containing a micro USB cable, mounting tape, magnetic wall plate, two screws and two wall brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-contents-included-with-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg\" alt=\"The contents included with Wyze Cam V3: the camera, micro USB cable and adaptor, charger, magnetic mounting disks, two screws and with wall plugs, alignment\/mounting stickers, and Quick Start guide.\" class=\"wp-image-3376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-contents-included-with-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg 384w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-contents-included-with-Wyze-Cam-V3-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-533a9ad86e5be59f164da549dd210c49\">A quick start guide is included with instructions in English and French. Some of the English instructions were not translated into French and instead appeared on both sides of the guide. No instructions were provided on how to mount the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_Onboarding\"><\/span><strong>Installation &amp; Onboarding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>App Setup Time<\/td><td>Mounting tools included?<\/td><td>Drilling?&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5-10&nbsp; minutes<\/td><td>Screws x 2Wall plugs<\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The camera is a breeze to set up, making it simple and accessible for all users, whatever their needs are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wyze app is required to use the camera. An email address is requested, as is location sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, there is the option to hand over a phone number for two factor authentication if users want additional security, but this isn\u2019t required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3375\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-first-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"the first step of wyze v3 onboarding process (app screenshot)\" class=\"wp-image-3375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-first-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-first-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3374\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-second-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"the second step of wyze v3 onboarding process (app screenshot)\" class=\"wp-image-3374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-second-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-second-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3373\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-third-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"the third step of wyze v3 onboarding process (app screenshot)\" class=\"wp-image-3373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-third-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-third-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3372\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-fourth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"the fourth step of wyze v3 onboarding process (app screenshot)\" class=\"wp-image-3372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-fourth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-fourth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3371\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-fifth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"the fifth step of wyze v3 onboarding process (app screenshot)\" class=\"wp-image-3371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-fifth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-fifth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3370\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-sixth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"the sixth step of wyze v3 onboarding process (app screenshot)\" class=\"wp-image-3370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-sixth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-sixth-step-of-wyze-v3-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plug in the device and a status LED will appear on the front as a voice announces that the camera is ready to be paired. From the app, users can add a device, which will also require adding a Wi-Fi network manually. Thankfully, if a Wyze device has been connected previously, the same Wi-Fi network can be selected from a drop down list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A QR code will then appear, which is held up to the camera for it to scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mounting the camera onto metal surfaces is easy thanks to a strong magnet built into the base. Unfortunately, there are no instructions as to how to mount to other surfaces included either in the box or on the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-mounted-to-metal-surfaces.jpeg\" alt=\"Wyze Cam V3 mounted to metal surfaces\" class=\"wp-image-3353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-mounted-to-metal-surfaces.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-mounted-to-metal-surfaces-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mounting requires attaching a circular shaped magnet to the bottom of the base and a ring shaped sticker is then attached to the circular magnet. Two screws and two wall brackets are included, which can be used to mount the camera to the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-magnetic-ring-shaped-magnetic-mounting-plate-attached-to-the-base-of-the-camera.png\" alt=\"The magnetic ring-shaped magnetic mounting plate attached to the base of the wyze v3 camera\" class=\"wp-image-3369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-magnetic-ring-shaped-magnetic-mounting-plate-attached-to-the-base-of-the-camera.png 384w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-magnetic-ring-shaped-magnetic-mounting-plate-attached-to-the-base-of-the-camera-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardware_-_Durability_Aesthetics_Size_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Hardware &#8211; Durability, Aesthetics, Size, Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>Weight<\/td><td>Weatherproof?<\/td><td>Casing<\/td><td>Tilt\/Pan?<\/td><td>Local Storage?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 in x 2 in x 2.3 in<\/td><td>102g<\/td><td>\u2705 IP65<\/td><td>White matte plastic, with a magnetized bottom<\/td><td>\u274e<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the camera is a\u00a0 small status LED (which can be turned off from the app\u2019s advanced settings), the lens, and a speaker and microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cube shaped camera head sits on a collapsible base that resembles a desktop lamp. The head of the camera, which is larger and heavier than the base, limits how much it can feasibly tilt it forward or backwards, causing it to eventually topple over.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing the camera on metal surfaces prevents this thanks to the strength of the magnet in the base, but otherwise, poses on non-metal surfaces are limited.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-tilted-backwards.jpeg\" alt=\"Wyze Cam V3 tilted backwards\" class=\"wp-image-3368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-tilted-backwards.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-tilted-backwards-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Wyze Cam V3 tilted backwards. The shape of the head and joints limit its range of motion.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wall mounted positions are also limited because the camera head is larger than the base it sits on, while the power adapter juts out from the back.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-next-to-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg\" alt=\"AlfredCam next to Wyze Cam V3\" class=\"wp-image-3354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-next-to-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-next-to-Wyze-Cam-V3-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam next to Wyze Cam V3.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The microSD card slot is found on the underside of the camera head next to the \u2018status\u2019 button, beneath the stand\u2019s rotating disk joint. Accessing it means dismounting the device to rotate the base.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-MicroSD-card-slot-is-underneath-the-base.jpeg\" alt=\"The MicroSD card slot is underneath the base of wyze v3 camera\" class=\"wp-image-3367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-MicroSD-card-slot-is-underneath-the-base.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-MicroSD-card-slot-is-underneath-the-base-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The MicroSD card slot is underneath the base.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4abf0e2ed28575b6076d4b90fb6008a6\">Still, the presence of a MicroSD card slot will be greatly appreciated by users since inserting one will allow for <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/continuous-recording-security-camera\/\">continuous recording<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c8a4f739d1f6f786f6650922e736afea\">The IP65 weather resistance rating the camera has received means it can work outdoors as well as inside. The power adapter on the back of the camera features a soft plastic covering for the inserted micro USB that should prevent rain and moisture from damaging it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-back-of-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg\" alt=\"The back of Wyze Cam V3\" class=\"wp-image-3352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-back-of-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-back-of-Wyze-Cam-V3-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-micro-USB-connector.jpeg\" alt=\"Wyze Cam V3 micro USB connector\" class=\"wp-image-3366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-micro-USB-connector.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wyze-Cam-V3-micro-USB-connector-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wyze Cam V3 micro USB connector. The smaller end of the micro USB cable slips into the plastic covering as shown, effectively concealing the metallic part of the cable.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_-_App_Usability_Third_Party_Compatibility\"><\/span><strong>Software &#8211; App Usability, Third Party Compatibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Wi-Fi?<\/td><td>LTE Data (3G, 4G, 5G)?<\/td><td>Bluetooth?<\/td><td>Wired?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u27052.4GHz<\/td><td>\u274eCamera must be connected to Wi-Fi, but the viewing device can be connected to mobile data<\/td><td>\u274e<\/td><td>\u2705 Micro USB cable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The unusually large array of features allows the Wyze Cam V3 to successfully reach above and beyond its humble price tag.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wyze app features a clean interface with a modern and attractive design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensitivity for motion and sound detection allows for a great degree of variation, using a sliding scale rather than preset options. Through trial and error, it\u2019s pretty easy to find a sensitivity level that works without constantly triggering unnecessary recordings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the option to allocate detection zones, which helps reduce unnecessary triggers and is particularly useful if leaving the camera in a single spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3365\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-1.png\" alt=\"wyze app settings-1\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-1.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-1-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3364\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-2.png\" alt=\"wyze app settings-2\" class=\"wp-image-3364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-2.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-2-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3363\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-3.png\" alt=\"wyze app settings-3\" class=\"wp-image-3363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-3.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-app-settings-3-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The various settings menus allow for plenty of customization.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-57a03e024e4e2900e7f592aa2257e778\">Though the delay was relatively minimal (a couple seconds), once the camera is triggered to record a 12 second clip, it will <a href=\"https:\/\/support.wyze.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360031490571-Does-the-Wyze-Cam-record-events-continuously-#:~:text=There%20is%20a%205%2Dminute,different%20types%20of%20event%20recordings\">deactivate the motion detection for five minutes<\/a> before it can be triggered again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this does help mitigate false triggers and an endless stream of notifications caused by extensive movement, it\u2019s easy to imagine that this would be inconvenient in the event of an actual house theft, where footage can serve as evidence. The cooldown period is removed with a Cam Plus subscription.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was delay when viewing the live feed. On the highest quality setting, the delay was sometimes four or five seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-779c6af1847542269345ca24a6f3490c\">On the other hand, night vision is strong, and can be allowed to automatically turn on from the live feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As is common, a drop in the clarity of images occurs as the camera struggles to adjust the white balance and an object first enters the frame. It doesn\u2019t hinder overall usability for most observations at some distance, and corrects itself fairly fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3360\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-camera-test-1-white-balance.png\" alt=\"wyze v3 camera test-1 white balance\" class=\"wp-image-3360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-camera-test-1-white-balance.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-camera-test-1-white-balance-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3359\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-camera-test-2-white-balance.png\" alt=\"wyze v3 camera test-2 white balance\" class=\"wp-image-3359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-camera-test-2-white-balance.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-camera-test-2-white-balance-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily share devices with other Wyze users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the box states that the camera is compatible with Google voice assistant, the in-app menu reveals no such option. Alexa compatibility works as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Rules\u2019, Wyze\u2019s automation settings, allow for shortcuts (which include turning on the camera, the siren, and linked accessories like spotlights), schedules (e.g. turn notifications off at X time), device triggers, and location triggers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules are handy for tailoring the device to specific needs, helping make better use of features like AI detection (which can detect pets, packages and humans with a subscription).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camera\"><\/span><strong>Camera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Quality<\/td><td>Frame rate<\/td><td>Field of view<\/td><td>Infrared<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1080p HD<\/td><td>20 FPS<\/td><td>130\u00b0<\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The camera can capture up to 1080p HD, and when there\u2019s little movement, produces very clear, sharp images.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-front-of-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg\" alt=\"the front of Wyze Cam V3\" class=\"wp-image-3380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-front-of-Wyze-Cam-V3.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/the-front-of-Wyze-Cam-V3-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s three quality options. Images are sharp and balanced, but beyond the lowest setting (360p)\u00a0 expect delayed livestream footage\u2014at least two seconds, at worst four.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to zoom into the image, which works well and doesn\u2019t degrade the quality much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3358\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-360p.png\" alt=\"wyze v3 quality setting in 360p\" class=\"wp-image-3358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-360p.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-360p-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3357\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-SD.png\" alt=\"wyze v3 quality setting in SD\" class=\"wp-image-3357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-SD.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-SD-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3356\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-HD.png\" alt=\"wyze v3 quality setting in HD\" class=\"wp-image-3356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-HD.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-v3-quality-setting-in-HD-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion detection is accurate, and the AI used in person\/object detection is impressive. It isn\u2019t limited to just faces, but can recognize the presence of a person from isolated body parts that appear in the frame, like hands and arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The provided cloud storage allows the camera to store 12 seconds of footage in a clip for up to 12 days. Continuous recording can be enabled with a microSD card (not included).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the camera failed to upload video recordings of certain detected events to the cloud, instead just providing a screenshot with the green squares of AI detection signaling the presence of a person.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app suggested internet connection might have been the reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Motion-detected-events-failed-to-upload-notice-pop-up.png\" alt=\"Motion detected events failed to upload notice pop up\" class=\"wp-image-3355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Motion-detected-events-failed-to-upload-notice-pop-up.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Motion-detected-events-failed-to-upload-notice-pop-up-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Motion detected events occasionally failed to upload, instead taking a screenshot. A MicroSD card allows for playback in the event of upload failures.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audio\"><\/span><strong>Audio&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Microphone<\/td><td>Speaker<\/td><td>Siren<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2714\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The camera\u2019s audio is clear and high quality. It makes the most of this by providing smart audio features, including audio detection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like motion detection, this will trigger recording when the camera detects something, sending a notification to the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/wyze-cam-v3-siren.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9e8b87bebad79da04baaab886f0a0515\">Two way talk is loud and clear, making it possible to hold proper conversations through the camera. The built-in siren was loud enough to draw attention to itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8a1ad6ecb7ff4db016e3d5fb4f8bdc8f\">Another great audio-based feature is the ability to record and notify when the mic detects a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/fire-alarm-keeps-going-off\/\">smoke alarm<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-put-carbon-monoxide-detectors\/\">CO alarm<\/a> going off.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span><strong>Cost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Wyze Cam V3<\/td><td>Subscription Service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRP $34.99<\/td><td>From $3 a month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b824d345211ac7e29a48bcb40ef6576f\">Wyze Cam V3 retails for $34.99 in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\u00a0 two week trial of Wyze\u2019s Cam Plus is automatically activated when you first sign up to the app without the need to attach a credit card to your account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI detection was intelligent and markedly increased the practicality of the camera without succumbing to pointless gimmicks that won\u2019t be used.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a wealth of subscription options, but the regular Cam Plus plan will likely suffice for $1.99 a month in US territories (or $19.99 a year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-62e52e4527d9363e137c17f352567ea5\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/\">Unboxing AlfredCam: Brilliant Security On A Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e12a5885c15a848df743b6dc72e66340\">Recommended reading:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/kasa-spot-pan-tilt-ec70-review\/\">Kasa Spot Pan Tilt (EC70) <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/\">Reolink E1 Pro 2K<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wyze-cam-pan-v2-review\/\">Wyze Cam Pan V2<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/google-nest-cam-battery-review\/\">Google Nest Cam (Battery)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re taking a hands-on look at some of the best security cameras on the market to help readers make more informed choices about their security products.\u00a0 Wyze is a surprisingly feature-rich security option that won\u2019t break the bank, capable of both indoor and outdoor use. 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