Get Your Wyze Cam Settings and Configuration Right - 2020 Edition

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  • Get Your Wyze Cam Settings and Configuration Right - 2020 Edition
    You need to mirror the Wyze Cameras to your lifestyle and in order to do that, you want to understand the different configurations that are possible with this camera. I'm going to walk you through the best settings for your Wyze Cam and align it with your smart home and your smart life. By the end of this video, you'll have the #best #wyze #cam #setup for your life.
    We mentioned 2 Tutorials in today's video. Here they are:
    1. Synchronize your Wyze Cameras with your family's arrival or your family's departure from your smart home: • Turn Your Wyze Cameras...
    2. Synchronize SmartThings Smart Home Monitor With Your Wyze Cam Status: • Get Wyze Cams To Turn ...
    In our next videos, you'll learn how to extend Wyze Cam into other useful areas in your smart home. Stay tuned for those videos and check below in the comments as we publish those videos here on Automate Your Life. Otherwise, subscribe to Take The Frustration Out Of Automation: / @automateyourlife
    Join our Patreon Group to get direct access to me (and for even deeper content): / automateyourlife
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    Thanks for watching, and Don't Hate, Automate.
    Brian
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  • @AutomateYourLife
    @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

    Affiliate links for Wyze Cams at Amazon -
    Wyze Cam V2 - $26 - amzn.to/2yxVqEv
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    Here's our full walkthrough of the Wyze App that will help you make all of this happen! ua-cam.com/video/YAdKSaZdH-E/v-deo.html
    We mentioned 2 Tutorials in today's video. Here they are:
    1. Synchronize your Wyze Cameras with your family's arrival or your family's departure from your smart home: ua-cam.com/video/OGGnMbXoJL0/v-deo.html
    2. Synchronize SmartThings Smart Home Monitor With Your Wyze Cam Status: ua-cam.com/video/QkMF6lBl5ew/v-deo.html

  • @CarnivoreRonin
    @CarnivoreRonin 4 роки тому +3

    Another great video. I really like the in depth how to style. I've been using Wyze for ages but I still find it entertaining and I'm sure that you are helping many people out. Unlike me, who had to figure everything out the hard way.
    8-)

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Thanks Jason! Stay tuned to the series and even an experienced person like you might pick up something. Two more parts to go!

  • @HughD
    @HughD 4 роки тому +8

    Brian, you've done it again, my friend. Your explanation of the recording nuances (cloud/local/hybrid) was the best I've seen and makes it clear and concise! Great job!

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Wow, thanks! Man...as I was making this I thought...this is almost impossible to explain, so I'm glad it worked out!

  • @revanok4881
    @revanok4881 4 роки тому

    Life 360 tip is gold for a family, thanks!

  • @EsotericArctos
    @EsotericArctos 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great video. It's great to see all the little tips :)

  • @lanzita100
    @lanzita100 2 роки тому

    Very well explained and very eloquent. Thanks!

  • @jazyjman
    @jazyjman 3 роки тому +1

    Great Vid. Answered all my questions!!!

  • @ErNoVa2112
    @ErNoVa2112 4 роки тому

    Yo ,, Your Explanations of these Cameras are Awesome ,, Thanks

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you like them! Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3!

  • @berylwhite2983
    @berylwhite2983 4 роки тому

    Wow They have really improved!Another great topic. Great job enjoyed it a lot

  • @ch0lito
    @ch0lito 3 роки тому

    Always great videos, thanks.

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 4 роки тому

    You're a 'wyze' man Brian. Thanks

  • @kibagami25
    @kibagami25 4 роки тому

    good video my friend. Keep them coming. Loving the Mass Effect shirt lol.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Will do! I love that shirt, and wear it far too often.

  • @dubaigeek1988
    @dubaigeek1988 4 роки тому

    Thank for the configuration

  • @KanataVIP
    @KanataVIP 3 роки тому

    Getting my 1st V2 today. Planning to use it to let me know when my dog is at the patio door while I'm working from home in the basement.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      That's a nice use case Patrick! That'll be a really good one and it's always nice to see your dog on camera. :)

  • @RetroMongoose
    @RetroMongoose 4 роки тому

    Great Shirt Commander! Definitely interested in this Product so thanks for covering it. I have Eufy Cameras for Security and they are coming out with indoor cameras so was debating between that and the Wyze Cameras

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      I am really enjoying the Eufy Video Doorbell right now myself. They're both good products as far as I can tell!

    • @randallrominski3559
      @randallrominski3559 4 роки тому

      The wize bulbs, outlet, motion detector and switches are very nice for automating things like hallway lights or stairwell lights. Or triggering all cameras to record no matter their motion status ect.

  • @Tools_Tips_How-to
    @Tools_Tips_How-to 4 роки тому

    I never installed a card even though I have a few wyze sd. I'm glad person detection is back.

  • @garethjones5068
    @garethjones5068 4 роки тому

    Yaaaaaay a trilogy of Wyze videos, I get to moan about them not being in the UK 3 times 😄

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      I'll give ya some wine and cheese buddy!

    • @garethjones5068
      @garethjones5068 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife One moan to rule them all.........

  • @mark_omega
    @mark_omega 3 роки тому

    Spruce grove yay!!!

  • @davidmote6172
    @davidmote6172 4 роки тому

    Hey Brian, Nice video. Any way you can clarify on using just the SD recording and no Cloud recording? Guess I'm a little fuzzy on which settings to have and when you get recordings and notifications. Thanks!

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Hey David - Thank you sir! If you're after JUST SD Recording, then you want to turn on Continuous recording and turn off all event recording settings.
      As soon as you turn on any event recording, it goes to the cloud.
      And this is where it gets complicated. Even recording turned on and SD recording on "events" records to both the cloud and the local SD card.

  • @Fly2kill1
    @Fly2kill1 4 роки тому

    I just finished moving everything to the V3 hub. Luckily all my old smart apps where still built in IDE. I didn’t really have a single issue except the new garage door tilt sensor acting weird.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Oh you did great then Derek! Thanks for the update!

  • @ruben79nyc
    @ruben79nyc 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this. Any chance you will be doing a video on the new Google Pixel Buds?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      Still working on getting some from Google. Might just have to buy them lol...but that's the plan!

    • @ruben79nyc
      @ruben79nyc 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife Sounds good. Looking forward to what you have to say concerning them.

  • @camtocam46
    @camtocam46 4 роки тому

    Thank you for all your great videos and how too. I have two wyze cams but can't seem to keep them connected to my Google home Displays. I on install them and re install them a few times and they connect but take very long. Would love any heads help that you could give me thanks. Also would like to mention I have no problem getting the cameras to work with the app it's only when I used the Google home displays.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Hi Michael - This is something going on with lots of users right now between Google and Wyze. Unfortunately, we just have to wait for a bit of an upgrade between Wyze and Google right now. It's very annoying though!
      Try Tinycam on an Android device, maybe a Fire TV and I think you'll be very happy with the results!

  • @joeolmeda931
    @joeolmeda931 3 роки тому

    Just wanted to make sure I got the information correct. I work a rotating night shift schedule so my days off change every week. I want the camera to send me notifications only while I am away from the home so the best bet would be the life 360 app which would allow me to only get notifications when my phone leaves the area of the home?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      Hey Joe - You only really need Life 360 if you're trying to manage for a family. Then you need IFTTT and Life 360 (and IFTTT only offers 3 applets now per free account). Otherwise, you can use IFTTT period to set a location based trigger on/off for notifications.
      There are other workarounds with Alexa/Google in conjunction with Wyze too.

  • @mikealphin
    @mikealphin 3 роки тому

    Hey Brian it's Mike from Portland Oregon I just got the wyse cam v3 I got one on the pre-order for Christmas I used it three days testing it out limited use fourth day I plugged it in and it won't power up no lights no sound. Have any idea what the issue could be I checked the forum and comments for troubleshooting and there's not much about the V3 yet. I left the message for their customer service we'll see how busy they are. You have a great channel my friend do you ever review 360 cameras or mini or Pico media projectors I'll be checking out more of your content 👍❤️😎

  • @jeffanthony5434
    @jeffanthony5434 4 роки тому +2

    Another fantastic video! I've now got Wyze cameras at 6 different locations and am sharing access to some of those with 3 relatives. No issues so far. I'm still desperately waiting for the outdoor version... I don't suppose you have any rough estimate of when they are supposed to be available? Hope you and your family are well and staying safe!

    • @bigk3355
      @bigk3355 4 роки тому +1

      jeff anthony supposedly they have outdoor housing you can buy through amazon

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jeff! I get the sense we're in the final month before release. Things at Wyze are quiet before launches like this, but I see some preparations going on in the app!

    • @jeffanthony5434
      @jeffanthony5434 4 роки тому

      @@bigk3355 thanks, I do have a few of those housings but am trying to be patient enough to hold out for the real thing. 😉

    • @jeffanthony5434
      @jeffanthony5434 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife thank you! I hope you are right 😉

  • @mark_omega
    @mark_omega 3 роки тому

    Hey Brian why limit to 32gb if it can handle more? Thanks great vid

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому +2

      Hey Mark - So, the reason is just that I've seen a lot of SD cards fail in these cameras. There's some heat generated and then you're out big money if you've gone too big. Plus, Wyze is pretty clear on their recommendations being under 32 gb for maximum compatibility. :)

  • @detzlerangela
    @detzlerangela 2 роки тому

    Thank you for explaining so well. I seem to have app issues. Settings seem to be reset or changed without me doing this. My password is secure. I had no issues with event recordings with two camaras. Now one Camara does not have any event recordings. All the settings are on for this, and the same as my other Camara that has working event recordings.. I feel like the app is the biggest problem. Any suggestions on what to do when event recordings are not working, but everything is showing they are on? And is the app test button something I can use to fix problems like this when I am not near the Camara to do a reset from home?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      Ok, so they recently made a change where you have to sign up for Cam Pro Lite (in the account, subscriptions). You can choose to pay 0 / month so do that if you want and then you should get event recording again.

  • @oldmaninthemirror
    @oldmaninthemirror 4 роки тому

    Brian I am finding the current person detection is better than the previous outside provider person detection. I would be interested what others are seeing.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      I'm interested too! You're the first person to comment.
      So far...it's worked once or twice out of about 10-15 opportunities. Not great for me.

    • @oldmaninthemirror
      @oldmaninthemirror 4 роки тому

      I'm reporting back to wyze as requested but so far I'm thinking better than previous provider will continue feedback

    • @oldmaninthemirror
      @oldmaninthemirror 4 роки тому

      Automate Your Life I got many false positives from previous provider

  • @Wowzerz00
    @Wowzerz00 3 роки тому

    Do you have any recommendations for the best settings for Wyze Outdoor cam V2?

  • @royalfolkspark
    @royalfolkspark 3 роки тому

    Can you do a video for.....
    How to view the Wyze camera on the Echo Show, and the Amazon Fire Stick.
    (example)....
    Motion detected on (cam one), then it appears on said item. Echo show and or Firestick stand-alone monitor.
    Thank you in advance.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому +1

      Here!
      1. ua-cam.com/video/rLYRCej5v9I/v-deo.html
      2. ua-cam.com/video/98diXf0BuTg/v-deo.html (that's our tutorials channel)

  • @mjbjr1944
    @mjbjr1944 4 роки тому

    Did you forget the link to the "Walkthrough of the interface of the Wyze camera" you mentioned?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Hi Michael - Check the pinned comment! I might have been behind your comment here but it's there now!

  • @buckyg632
    @buckyg632 4 роки тому

    The app I like is called Tiny cam. If you have a smart TV you can download Tinycam on your smart TV and watch all your cameras at once on your TV. You can also have it on your smartphones and computer.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      Totally Bucky! You must have read my mind...it's in part 2 or part 3 of this series. I can't even remember which, lol....

    • @buckyg632
      @buckyg632 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife I'm kinda a nerd myself. I love technology.

  • @JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON
    @JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON 3 місяці тому

    Have v3? Flood... Installed two more v3 single cams. Have lost sound notification for flood light motion. All sound settings on but no audible notification. Why?

  • @maxmikulecky556
    @maxmikulecky556 3 роки тому

    Now that Life360 dropped ITTT support, are there any other alternatives? Only real downside I see with the Wyze V3 is the lack of automatically arm/disarm.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      Right now, it's pretty tough. You could go through SmartThings and their ability to know all phones are out of the home... That can go through IFTTT

  • @kolankprof
    @kolankprof Рік тому

    Great Video! So I'm still wondering what the Wyze definition is for "Interval" on the Outdoor Cam when using Time Lapse Recordings. Can't find the meaning of this term on Wyze's support site. Does "Interval" refer to the time span between each recording clip when nothing is being recorded? Or is it the length of each recording clip? An a related question ... how long is each recording (or snapshot)? Is it a still shot? Many Thanks!

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  Рік тому

      Interval with the cams is the time between snapshots. They just do pictures over a time lapse. So the length of recording is a frame :)

  • @SEMOHify
    @SEMOHify 2 роки тому

    How do I change the display orientation to horizontal on the app. Customer service doesn’t seem to know how to do it. They help me in the past with this issue but for some reason it is going back to a portrait display this is an iPad 10.5

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      It should just flip. Probably a setting inside of your iPad to not rotate?

  • @heathercrawford511
    @heathercrawford511 3 роки тому

    Brian have you used or heard of the $20 1080p merkury innovations camera? Just wanted to hear your opinion on them?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      Heard of them! Not something I've used personally though! I have used the EZVIZ C1C and did enjoy that camera too. :)
      In general though, I trust Wyze more than the average $20 camera because of how the product was developed. Software over top of an already existing inexpensive design. That means security can be focused on. Whereas many cameras at $20 might not have been built that way...so I'm cautious around recommending it!

  • @jerryudell4431
    @jerryudell4431 2 роки тому

    I live in a condo. Someone is throwing food onto my balcony and rats and other unwanted animals are appearing. I live on the main floor and I have set up the video cam to catch whoever is throwing the food. I have a camera focused on the tower and have a good idea who is running the food but I need to catch them in action. I would like to focus the camera on two or three floors and have it give me a notification when it sees someone throwing food or objects. Any suggestions how I can set up the camera to do that? Thanks again for your help.

  • @kevinc809
    @kevinc809 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know if detection setting higher, for example at 100, will create more recordings or less?

  • @louloucondy9630
    @louloucondy9630 4 роки тому

    Hi there! Are you able to give me a recommendation for an indoor battery or solar security cam? Cottage, so no electricity. Thanks!

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Hi Loulou - I'd need a bit more information as to what you're trying to do here. With no electricity, it could be tough to do much outside of what a Trail Cam would do.

    • @louloucondy9630
      @louloucondy9630 4 роки тому

      Automate Your Life at a cottage, where I get cell phone reception, I was wondering about the Ring solar. Or something that could be powered by solar

  • @flmmsxlearning6577
    @flmmsxlearning6577 Рік тому

    Brian on one of your videos you spoke about a device that " hits the button on your coffee machine". Could you please tell me what it is?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  Рік тому

      Switchbot bot!

    • @flmmsxlearning6577
      @flmmsxlearning6577 Рік тому

      @@AutomateYourLife Thanks
      I am going to try a bot to open the garage door. Also, they are offering a bot for $9.90 if u register for their email.

  • @kennethdy3750
    @kennethdy3750 4 роки тому +1

    With the local SD card recording, I understand that it's 1 min increments and will cont to record when there's motion vs 12 sec cloud clips. With the 12 sec clip there is a 5 min cool down period. Is there a cool down period for local recording? Thanks

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      There is no cool down for local recording to SD cards Kenneth! That's a major component of the versatility of these.

    • @kennethdy3750
      @kennethdy3750 4 роки тому +2

      @@AutomateYourLife For some reason Wyze support could not answer that question. So, the Complete Motion service add-on is the same recordings as local SD event recordings but just in the cloud.

  • @darrylc230
    @darrylc230 3 роки тому

    My Wyze PTZ , which I have outside, follows the rule that I only receive notifications from 11pm to 7am next morning. I setup the same rule for Wyze v3, which looks at my driveway, but it doesn’t follow any rules. I even tried deleting the rule and turning off V3 notifications but it still doesn’t follow rules. I have two Wyze v3 with same problem. Any ideas?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      The only idea I have there is to chat with Wyze support! Odd one.

  • @dyops
    @dyops 4 роки тому

    I plan to buy the Wyze starter pack and a Wyze cam pan at my rented apartment, so not too many devices. Would I need a hub like Smartthings (at least to invest in the future)?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      You don't NEED SmartThings, but I think you should definitely stick with us for a bit and watch some of our SmartThings content to find out why it's so powerful. In a lot of cases, much more powerful than Wyze...but definitely a bit higher in terms of price. :)

    • @dyops
      @dyops 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife Don't worry, I will follow since I'm also in Canada and Wyze is not really available here. I was going to order the Wyze starter pack and have it mailed to my sister in the US and have her mail it to me.

  • @wandagangel6010
    @wandagangel6010 2 роки тому

    I just purchased an Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 and I'm having a. hard time finding the schedule part. I have a plug in wyze cam v2 and it's under the event recording tab. Can I schedule only night time with the Wyze Cam outdoor v2?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      I don't have that camera, but I wouldn't imagine that they'd only allow you night schedules. You could use rules to turn on/off the camera and/or event recording I believe. Try to hit the plus on the main page.

    • @wandagangel6010
      @wandagangel6010 2 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife thank you that helped a lot! have a beautiful day!

  • @efrensaclolo7021
    @efrensaclolo7021 2 роки тому

    What should I do if I view playback but it shows sd not available,Do I need a new SD card?Also one of my camera failed to connect ,is that broken already and time to buy a new one?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      It sounds like in both cases you should talk to the Wyze support team.
      With the card, I'd pop that in a computer and see if you can grab your files and then if not, try to reformat the card in the camera

  • @wandagangel6010
    @wandagangel6010 2 роки тому

    I want to schedule on my Wyze cam Outside

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      You can do that with the Wyze Cam V3! Feel free to do that with that camera as it's made for outdoors.

  • @johnmportela
    @johnmportela 3 роки тому

    I've tried everything and my wyze outdoor cam does not record events. Does an SD card have to be inserted for this to work?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      Nope! You'll get 12 second recordings to the cloud no matter what. Sounds like something's wrong John...maybe it's time to talk to Wyze's support team.

  • @donsmith7354
    @donsmith7354 3 роки тому

    How do I turn off the 5 min cool down. I would like notifications regardless of lapsed time between events.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      Keep watching the series, I actually show a couple ways around that!

  • @utp954
    @utp954 4 роки тому

    if you have a memory card you dont have to use app, only to hear sound , if u have a memory card reader , it has it sorted in files u can review . u dont have to use the cloud . if u dont mind going up to get memory card when you notice somerhing strange or want to view that bad

  • @DeneF
    @DeneF 4 роки тому

    Hey up Yoof! Off topic question. Do we know a cheap solution to having an automated smart ceiling bulb in a bathroom? I'm just not willing to pay Philips Hue water proof bathroom bulb money on moral grounds. I have 6 bulbs, 2 sensors and two light bulb remote controls of theirs already and I don't want to give the ripping off b-stards any more of our money. What I ideally want is what we have in two rooms already. Just walk in the room and the lights come on due to the movement sensor and depending of ambient light and time of day they then they go off after a set amount of time if there is no movement detected. Obviously the Philips sensors I already have are not water proof (steam) and therefore can't be used for the job. I could just get a simple microwave sensor/bulb set up but whilst they are functional they don't fit into the home eco system and just stand alone. Many thanks Yoof. You stay bloody safe you hear? :-).

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      I will stay safe sir, and you do the same!
      This is always tough, because I don't trust things enough to give you a good experience...
      What I do in my smart home is SmartThings (or Hubitat) and then I can use...Ikea bulbs, Sengled bulbs, Samsung bulbs, or really any generic zigbee bulb. Then, I can use a SmartThings motion sensor and I've got the whole setup working and it's $10/bulb tops and $20/sensor.
      The other thing you can look at is just an actual light switch with the motion sensor. Those are always good for those situations. Simple, effective, and then you can use most bulb types.

    • @DeneF
      @DeneF 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife The switch is a non starter because of lay out. I will have a look at the smart things sensors to start with. Many thanks Yoof.

  • @jaym48
    @jaym48 3 роки тому

    I want to purchase the Wyzecam for my cabin to simply take a "snapshot" twice a day to view my furnace/surroundings, and a second camera to make sure a tree smashed my roof. There is nothing to steal so I do not care about movements or noise. With that said, ALL I have is my HOTSPOT. Once I depart, with my cell phone, ALL that will be there are the cameras and the HOTSPOT. My question is, will it stay linked, if so, will it suck up data, and can I use my phone app to MANUALLY view my cameras? I do not require an SD card, either. I just want to know if I can get data, manually, solely using a HOTSPOT? OR would it be beneficial to have a continuous SD card recording for me to MANUALLY view. I do not require a cloud either. I'm just hoping to hear feedback on this sole HOTSPOT connectivity plan.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      Hi John,
      The ability to stay linked is going to depend on the reliability of the hotspot connection out there. Wyze Cams are going to, in general, disconnect from weak connectivity on WiFi so you need to make sure the gear out there is good. I've had AMAZING results with Wyze and Nest WiFi.
      From there, if you turn off the motion/sound recordings, it won't suck up your data. You just put it on continuous local recording and you should be good to go. Then you can manually view your cameras anytime, but that will obviously use data.
      Otherwise, if you don't use an SD card then you will use data because you'll have to turn on motion/sound events and then it will record a 12 second clip and send it to the cloud.

  • @dialaprohq
    @dialaprohq 3 роки тому +1

    I'm looking for a video to help me get my camera to record an event. It just stopped working. Tried factory restore and update. The camera works just event record doesnt work.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому +1

      If you have your sensitivity settings right, then you might have a problem with the physical camera. You might want to talk to Wyze Support at that point.

    • @dialaprohq
      @dialaprohq 3 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife Pretty sure your right. just waiting for them to email me back.thank you responding so fast.

  • @mirtafgonzalez8957
    @mirtafgonzalez8957 2 роки тому

    I don’t want to record I will like to get notifications then I will like to check it out right away as live event. How can I just go to live events.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому +1

      If you just want to see what's on the camera, just tap into it from the main page. So I'd just open the Wyze app period.

  • @jerryudell4431
    @jerryudell4431 2 роки тому

    How can I set up a time lapse video reply?

  • @ashoksehdev9514
    @ashoksehdev9514 3 роки тому

    If i don't have iCloud service On my sd card can only events will be recored or not....?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      I'm not sure what you're asking here. Sorry, you'll have to try again

    • @ashoksehdev9514
      @ashoksehdev9514 3 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife Sir I have wyze out door cam Because it’s wireless I can’t do recording 24/7 My question is if I wanted only motion/events recorded Can it will be recording on Sd card ….?with wired cam 24/7 can keep recording no matter it’s only motion or events

  • @pizzadave9812
    @pizzadave9812 2 роки тому

    image sensitivity wyze outdoor camera.... What does this mean??

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      Sorry...not sure what you're referring to

    • @pizzadave9812
      @pizzadave9812 2 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife in the settings for the wise outdoor battery camera there is an image sensitivity I was just wondering what it does

  • @adalcontreras9677
    @adalcontreras9677 4 роки тому

    Great video! For some reason I get no notifications at all. Sound and motion detection are on, as well as notifications on both the wyze app and iPhone settings. What would you advise to do?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      That's an odd one...I would test it on another tablet and another phone to maybe see if the notifications are getting out of your network. The tablet would be inside your network so that's a good test to see if it goes there, and then the phone is a good test to get out.

    • @adalcontreras9677
      @adalcontreras9677 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife thank you, it started sending notifications after a copuple days.

  • @SF-fb6lv
    @SF-fb6lv Рік тому

    Maybe it is not absolutely complicated, but for me it seems way more complicated than it need to be. I just want it to:
    If event, then capture 3 seconds before and 3 seconds after the event (3 seconds before because it is always recording, and would only 'save' a motion event.
    Then just log the event in a list ( and notify me).
    Then let me click through the list of thumbnail snapshots at relative time=0 for each event, and optionally play the whole 6 seconds.
    That's it. No subscription, no cloud, no cool down, no privacy concerns (all on the sd card). Done. Can't it do that?

  • @BookTube0ne
    @BookTube0ne 3 роки тому

    Added a WYZE sd card but it says I don't have a sd card inserted and now I can't get the card ejected

  • @seawallbreeze9616
    @seawallbreeze9616 2 роки тому

    Wheres the walk through link ?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      You looking for this? ua-cam.com/video/YAdKSaZdH-E/v-deo.html

  • @saryously
    @saryously 2 роки тому

    My cam picks up everything going up and down my street but no one pulling I to the driveway

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому

      Have you tried setting up some zones? That might really help. It also might help to move it in that case.

  • @slovitte
    @slovitte 4 роки тому

    My playback recorded to my SD card has gaps of time where no recording is available. What could cause this?

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому +1

      So I've heard many Wyze Cams struggle with this. Sadly, I think the reason there's no "this is the problem" is because it can come from either the camera or the sd card itself. I'd try a brand new sd card and see if it continues...and then talk to Wyze's support. Or you could talk to Wyze support first if you don't want to spend!

    • @slovitte
      @slovitte 4 роки тому

      Thank you sir

    • @DJ-zt2ml
      @DJ-zt2ml 2 роки тому

      Yes. I have had same issue on numerous occasions. This has happened a few times for a week on all 6 of my cameras . On other times, the SD cards have been completely wiped out. Clean as a 😙 whistle.

  • @philipperostin
    @philipperostin 3 місяці тому

    Well another Wyze mystery ! None of my 5 cameras are sending notifications to my phone ! I checked everything, the cameras one by one, the events are recorded, the phone is ok with all permissions, emptied the cache, contacter wyze but for nothing helpful they just told me all the steps I already did. My only explanations could be that the cameras are stuck in google home. I noticed my Aqara G3 was appearing as "busy" after using it in Google home and not returning to the "wait" position, so it could be the same for the wyze cams, although I dont see why this would stop the notifications to the phone. Any idea ? I do have CamPlus on all of them.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 місяці тому +1

      I heard this about Wyze last week with a few folks.
      I don't think Google has anything to do with it though.
      One question...any network changes since you last saw good notifications?

    • @philipperostin
      @philipperostin 3 місяці тому

      @@AutomateYourLife the only change I did was to put each camera in a fixed IP address instead of free DHCP because some cameras would randomly get offline. This should not affect the notifications I think. They all received a wyze update last week also. Funny enough in the app and in each individual cam setting everything is fine for notifications. They all record and register events too. The android phone is all set up to allow notifications from wyze too. It's really a mystery. Also, wyze do send the 2 factors authentication to my phone so the number at wyze is correct.

    • @philipperostin
      @philipperostin 3 місяці тому

      @@AutomateYourLife And you know what? I Just transferred my SIM to an older phone (S 20 VS S23 ) and there it is working !!!!! So its seems it has to do with Android and One UI !!!!! DAM !!!

    • @philipperostin
      @philipperostin 2 місяці тому

      @@AutomateYourLife Problem solved ! Need to empty the cache AND the data, then restart the app.

  • @joannlind1227
    @joannlind1227 3 роки тому

    Are there monthly fees

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому

      There aren't for the basics, but nowadays if you want some features there is a cloud service. For example, Person Detection and cloud storage of greater than 12 second clips every 5 minutes.

  • @philipperostin
    @philipperostin 2 роки тому

    Did they just anounce that without camplus no more saved video, just thumbnails ?????? 2022.03.07

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому +1

      Actually a month ago, yeah.
      But it's ok. Can plus lite makes it ok

  • @patrickcadette
    @patrickcadette 4 роки тому

    😁😁😁👍👍👍😍😍😍

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Thank you Patty C! Always love these Emojis from you sir!

  • @jaystarr6571
    @jaystarr6571 4 роки тому +1

    Been burned to many times by Wyze updates so I refuse to update because the updates always break things.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      You know...I feel like the latest update is OK now. You get person detection back and I haven't found anything of issue yet Jay. Might be positive to go forward with now.

    • @iloveeatingbox
      @iloveeatingbox Рік тому

      I own several different Wyze products. I have the V2's at my wife's house and the must recently like two weeks ago said it's going to update so I did so. After updating now all four of my V2's are 180° out and upside down. Well there's a button you been toggle specifically for flipping the cameras 180° if you will not or not able to mount them right side up due to space restrictions and dot on. I have tried everything to remedy short of discounting and remounting all four cameras because I was hoping that Wyze Customer Service and the Support Team could address it and they initially respond and then they apparently don't give a shyt because they quit responding. Any help with this matter would be great! I have uninstalled the app, forced it to stop at Wyzes request and notta! I know it is related to the most recent Firmware update and I refuse to update my camera's period anymore. I am just about ready to pull the plug and find that has everything equivalent but BETTER SUPPORT when needed. PLEASE HELP

    • @jaystarr6571
      @jaystarr6571 Рік тому

      @@iloveeatingbox This is why I don't update. It's best to read the comments on ALL updates before downloading, regardless of the product. Maybe a factory reset or if you can try to reinstall the previous version back somehow.

  • @patriciazabala5480
    @patriciazabala5480 2 роки тому

    I have 4 n I'm throwing them in garbage. I've done everything but my front yard camera does show a person but shows every car going by

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  2 роки тому +1

      Sell them, don't throw them out! ebay's a great place

    • @patriciazabala5480
      @patriciazabala5480 2 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife thank you I never thought of that!

  • @bigk3355
    @bigk3355 4 роки тому

    As soon as I turned cloud service for my wyze cameras person detection stop working 😡

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      turned off or on? I think you mean the Complete Motion Capture and you're right. In this video I even showed that up on screen because they're having an issue right now with those two things working together.

    • @kelli8923
      @kelli8923 4 роки тому

      Automate Your Life Yeah. I’m in the deciding dilemma of keeping CMC on all 4 cameras and not having person detection or getting rid of CMC so I can have person detection. But I don’t have cards in any camera so I’d be back to the 12 second record/5 minute cool down. Bummed at what I’d have to lose either way.

    • @DJ-zt2ml
      @DJ-zt2ml 2 роки тому

      Same here. I refuse to pay for this service again.

  • @simpleman7727
    @simpleman7727 4 роки тому

    Without a good working person detection, this cameras won't be more than nanny cameras. Hopefully they come wit a good solution to fix it soon.

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  4 роки тому

      Some folks are reporting that the new one is better...Personally, it's been OK.

    • @simpleman7727
      @simpleman7727 4 роки тому

      @@AutomateYourLife it doesn't make me feel better or change the fact that all of mine are very erratic despite adjustments to the sensitivity spectrum and trying different settings. You say that some people claim it to be better than the previous one but you need to consider also that more than some people are experiencing the same pitfalls as me. It is evident there are serious inconsistencies issues that need to be addressed rather sooner than later.

  • @rollover36
    @rollover36 3 роки тому

    Should be titled "Wyze Cam for Dummies"

  • @philipperostin
    @philipperostin 3 роки тому

    It seems you cant create a « home » with a canadian postal code. The range between the router and the hub is not on par with brands like Hue or Kaza. The response is slow and notifications are random when even sent. Set up took a few tries before working.All in all so far not a great experience

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому +1

      I imagine that will be coming Philippe. They're just working into the Canadian market.

  • @RestartB
    @RestartB 4 роки тому +1

    First lol

  • @toddrivers2362
    @toddrivers2362 3 роки тому

    You failed to show how to get to the settings to set and configure. In your how to videos you are consistently leaving out steps you take for granted that someone who has no knowledge of obviously does not have a clue what your referencing and or how you got to where you are etc!

    • @AutomateYourLife
      @AutomateYourLife  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Todd - I hear what you're saying! Did you notice the full app walk through video that was referenced? It's meant to give you the ability to find everything, and not just the one setting. This is a series that's intended to bring you up to speed 100%, so I hope you can use it.