Category: Cameras Wired Cameras
The 2023 generation of Wyze Cam has arrived. Now with quicker live-streaming, 3X faster notifications, improved 2-way audio, and a 3x telephoto lens. Indoor/outdoor*.
Was a bit nervous about the notifications after my old camera lagged, but these are almost instant. The two-way audio is clear enough to tell my dog to get off the couch.
The 3x telephoto lens really makes a difference for seeing details on my porch, and the notifications pop up way faster than my old cam. Setup took me less than ten minutes.
I was a bit skeptical about the telephoto lens at first, but it's captured clear shots of birds at my feeder from 30 feet away. The 3X faster notifications actually mean I see the alert before the delivery driver even leaves.
The live-streaming is noticeably quicker than my old camera, and the 3x telephoto lens lets me read a license plate from across the street. Two-way audio sounds crisp even with wind noise.
The night vision is surprisingly clear even at full zoom, and the two-way audio picked up my voice without that robotic echo I was worried about. Setup took maybe five minutes, which was a huge relief.
I've been using this camera to check on my bird feeder from across the yard, and that 3x telephoto lens really lets me see the details without scaring them off. The two-way audio is clear enough that I can talk back to my dog when he's out there.
The notification speed is noticeably faster than my old one, and the 2-way audio actually lets me talk to the delivery driver without any echo. The picture quality through the 3x telephoto lens is sharp enough to count fence boards from across the yard.
The zoom is genuinely useful—I can read a license plate from across the street now, and the live stream loads before I even finish tapping the notification. The improved audio is crisp enough to hear leaves rustling, which is a nice bonus for keeping an eye on the backyard.
I was a bit skeptical about the telephoto lens, but it captures clear details on my bird feeder from 30 feet away—the 3x zoom is no gimmick. Two-way audio works great for scolding squirrels, and live-streaming loads noticeably faster than my old cam.
The notification speed really is noticeably faster than my old camera, which makes a big difference when I'm checking on packages being delivered. The two-way audio sounds clear enough that I can have a quick conversation with the delivery driver without any echo or delay.