Wyze launches solar-powered pan camera that needs just an hour of sunlight
Wyze is launching a new tilt and pan camera that just needs an hour of sunlight to keep running.
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Wyze is making the clever cameras I wish Google Nest would [Gallery]
Home security cameras are commonplace at this point, but there’s something to be said about the ingenuity in the space. There’s a solution for every niche, and I think there are few better examples than the Wyze Bulb Cam and Wyze Duo Cam Pan I’ve been testing out as of late. They also serve as continued reminders of how much I wish Google would branch out a bit more.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze just launched its first 4K security camera, and it’s only $60
Wyze is launching its first-ever camera that supports 4K video recording in the Wyze Cam Pan V4, available startting today for just shy of $60.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze just put two cameras in the ‘Duo Cam Pan,’ and it spins to track you
Wyze is launching a new “Duo Cam Pan” that cleverly puts two cameras into the same device, with one showing a wide view while the other can spin and tilt to track individuals in view.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze’s clever new accessory lets you power a camera using a light bulb
Wyze has just launched a new “Lamp Socket v2” accessory that lets users power their cameras using a simple light bulb fixture, while also making those bulbs smart in the process.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze’s ‘VerifiedView’ promises no one else can view your camera feed… anymore
Wyze continues to put out very clever and affordable smart home devices and cameras, but a sour note on the company for years has been a security incident that allowed your camera’s feed to be viewed by others. With its new “VerfiedView” security, Wyze promises that can’t happen anymore.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze just built a camera into a light bulb, and it only costs $50
Cameras are a great way to protect your home, but powering and mounting them can be a pain. That’s why Wyze’s new “Bulb Cam” is so enticing, as its a camera built into and powered the same way as a light bulb, and it only costs $50.
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Wyze says floodlight shipment cost $255K in tariffs alone, and it brought receipts
Goods coming into the US from China are already taking a hit from tariffs. Security camera manufacturer Wyze has stated that it paid almost double the value of one shipment in tariffs alone. This will likely lead to raised prices for a company that has a reputation for selling inexpensive security gear.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze Scale Ultra is a $50 smart scale with Fitbit and Google Fit integration
Wyze has just launched its latest smart weight scale, the Wyze Scale Ultra, which costs $50 and has a color display among other new features.
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Wyze Cam V4 launches today, just months after latest massive security screw-up
Wyze, the company best known for selling security cameras at too-good-to-be-true prices is today launching its latest model, the Wyze Cam V4, just two months after a major security error.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze outage led to the cameras of 13,000 customers being shown to other users
It’s, unfortunately, increasingly common for security cameras to have a glitch that exposes data from one user’s system and have that data show up in someone else’s app, but when it does happen, it usually has a minimal impact. Wyze, though, has confirmed that a recent outage led to the cameras of 13,000 customers being semi-accessible to other accounts.
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Roku takes on Google Nest with rebranded Wyze smart home gear, complete with TV integration
In an effort to expand past just your home theater, Roku has just announced its first foray into the smart home with cameras, smart plugs, and lighting that feel awful familiar.
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Wyze Lock adds long-awaited support for Google Assistant w/ latest software update
Smart locks are a great way to make your home’s security a bit more convenient, but many require paying an arm and a leg for the privilege. In the company’s usual fashion, the Wyze Lock bucks that trend and offers much more affordable hardware, and now, it finally supports Google Assistant.
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Wyze camera, doorbell will get hefty price increases due to chip shortage, pandemic
While their integration with Google Assistant is a little less than ideal, Wyze cameras and other accessories have proved popular due to their affordable prices. Now, though, some Wyze products are seeing a big price jump, with Wyze Cam v3 and Doorbell jumping up by over 60% due to chip shortage and pandemic-related causes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Essentials: Wyze Cam Outdoor delivers affordable, wireless flexibility
Home security cameras are great for monitoring your property, but when you go outdoors, a lack of electrical hookups can make it difficult to get a camera right where you want it. For the past several months, I’ve been using the Wyze Cam Outdoor system to solve that problem, and thanks to recent improvements, the Google Assistant integration has finally reached the point where it’s a useful part of my Google Home ecosystem.
Update 3/31/2022: Due to Wyze’s recently-revealed security problems, and the company’s decision to not address the issue for nearly 3 years, we’re retracting our recommendation of this product.
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Wyze Watch will offer 9-day battery, Google Fit integration for $20
There are plenty of smartwatch options on the market, but most of the good ones are pretty expensive. Today, Wyze has announced the Wyze Watch, a new smartwatch that offers health tracking, smart home controls, and a super-affordable $19 price.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze cameras now work with Google Assistant w/ live feeds on Nest Hub, Chromecast
It’s a really good idea to have a security camera running in your home nowadays, but the cost can easily turn users off. Wyze has been a popular choice for super-affordable cameras for quite some time, and today it’s officially adding support for Google Assistant.