Pros
Affordable price
High-quality 1080p video with good clarity
Pan/tilt/zoom functionality for extensive coverage
Excellent night vision
User-friendly app and easy setup
Two-way audio
Free 14-day cloud storage with no fees
Local storage up to 32 GB with microSD card
U.S.-based customer support
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Motion detection with customizable sensitivity and detection zones
Cons
Limited smart home integration
Maximum 32 GB microSD card storage
Camera motor noise can be noticeable
Main Product Advantages
10 Price
The WYZE Cam 1080p offers excellent value at a fraction of the cost of comparable high-end cameras like the Nest Cam IQ. It maintains affordability without compromising on key features.
9 Pan/Tilt/Zoom
The PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) functionality offers extensive movement control from the app, enabling comprehensive surveillance coverage.
9 Night Vision
Provides exceptional clarity in low light conditions through its night vision features, which are generally well-received by users.
9 Ease of Use
Widely praised for its simple and quick setup process, as well as a user-friendly companion app.
8 Video Quality
Features 1080p HD resolution providing clear and crisp video quality both day and night. While not the highest on the market, it competes well within its price range.
8 Local and Cloud Storage
Offers 14 days of free cloud storage for clips and supports local storage options with a microSD card. However, the maximum supported size for the card is limited to 32GB.
7 2-Way Audio
The camera includes a 2-way audio feature that allows communication through the camera, though sound quality can sometimes be inconsistent.
7 Integration with Smart Home Systems
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant but has limitations for deeper smart home integration.
6 Customer Support
Customer support experiences are mixed. While some users commend the U.S.-based support team for their helpfulness, others report difficulties reaching efficient help.
6 Build Quality
The build is primarily plastic which may feel lightweight to some users but considered a minor drawback given its price point.
Product Review: WYZE Cam 1080p Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wi-Fi Indoor Smart Home Camera
Say goodbye to losing sight when something moves outside the view of your camera. With its 110°/sec rotation speed, 360° horizontal range, and 93° vertical range, Wyze Cam Pan delivers 360° coverage in under 3 seconds so you can see exactly what you want to see, when you want to see it.
Operation Temperature: 32℉ – 104℉ / 0°C – 40 °C.
From the Manufacturer
360° coverage: Wyze Cam Pan gives you 360-degree coverage in under 3 seconds. Life moves fast. Your camera should too.
Works with Alexa: Wyze Cam Pan works with Alexa. Control Wyze Cam Pan with your voice by saying, "Alexa, show me the Living Room" to view a live stream from your camera.
Clarity Day or Night: With 6 infrared LEDs, Wyze Cam Pan’s enhanced night vision distinguishes 18 steps of gray and provides clear images up to 30 feet away.
Pan Scan: Patrol your room with Pan Scan. Set the camera’s patrol route with up to 4 custom waypoints.
2-Way Audio: Listen and talk to anyone you care about while not at home. Unique mic design minimizes motor sounds while providing high quality audio. A Class-K audio power amplifier enables high speaker volume.
MicroSD Card Storage: Wyze Cam Pan supports local storage of recordings to a microSD card (sold separately). Play back videos with your Wyze app to solve life’s mysteries.
About the Startup
Describe your product in 3 words: Tech for all!
How did you come up with the idea for this product? Wyze Labs was created with the mission of making high quality, easy-to-use, affordable smart home technology accessible to everyone. We believe big things come in small packages – that’s why we created an affordable, easy-to-use smart home camera that can help you solve life’s mysteries, big and small. So you can be everywhere. And watch everything.
What makes your product special? In creating the Wyze Cam we focused on 3 things: quality, affordability and design. We partnered with our user community to create a camera that is useful, easy-to-use and affordable. It has the features users want, in an elegant, simple design.
What has been the best part of your startup experience? Working directly with our user community to create a product we all love. We’re not just selling a camera – we’re creating a new way for our user community to participate in the product development journey, from vision to testing to launch. And this is just the beginning. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Conclusion
The WYZE Cam 1080p Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wi-Fi Indoor Smart Home Camera stands out as an affordable, high-quality, and user-friendly smart camera. With features like 360° coverage, enhanced night vision, Amazon Alexa compatibility, and 2-way audio, it truly meets the demands of modern smart home technology. Whether you want to keep an eye on your living room or communicate with loved ones, this camera offers a versatile and reliable solution. The collaboration with the user community ensures a product that is not only functional but also responsive to user needs, making it a worthwhile investment for any smart home enthusiast.
