The Wyze Battery Cam Pro is a decent battery-powered camera. I used to have a Ring battery cam and Wyze's does just as good of a job for a smaller price. It has all the functions as the other Wyze cameras -- AI detection (subscription required), night vision, SD card local recording, etc. Note that this thing can use a lot of battery. Even at normal settings and an average number of detections, it can use 40% of its battery in a single day. Having solar panel charging is a must.
It's been operational for about 2 weeks. Sometimes it records video and sometimes it doesn't. Or it starts late and only records the person when they are walking away. Going to give it a little longer, not sure it is not capture every time a vehicle pulls into the driveway.
Poor battery life. Better off getting a wired solution for outdoor use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from wyze.comBy WyzeMay, June 3, 2024
Hello! If the battery on your Wyze Battery Cam Pro seems to be draining quickly please try the following steps:
-Confirm that your camera’s firmware is up to date and the Wyze app is up to date. -Ensure you’re using the charging cable that came with your Wyze Battery Cam Pro. -Verify that you’re using a 5V 2A power adapter.
If all of the above is confirmed we would recommend taking a look at this guide for further troubleshooting tips:
If you are still experiencing any issues, please reach out to our Wizards team (https://support.wyze.com/) so we may help out. You may tap on the Message icon in the bottom right hand corner of the support site > fill out the questionnaire > choose the way in which you would like to speak with our team. Please include as much information on your issue as possible. Our products come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, so if the device is determined to be defective we will be happy to exchange it for you. Thank you and have a great day!
Very clear video and sensor light is bright. Works very well with the app and WiFi extends quite far. So far the battery stays set 100% with the solar pad. Great bundle deal. Highly recommend
Battery lasts at most 3 days and then goes offline. I may have a faulty battery. Everything else about this I love, but gave it 1 star bc I bought this particularly for the unwired battery function. Otherwise the wired camera i alreay have would have been sufficient. Quality of picture is terrific. I love the spotlight feature.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from wyze.comBy WyzeStephen, May 30, 2024
Hello! If the battery on your Wyze Battery Cam Pro seems to be draining quickly please try the following steps:
-Confirm that your camera’s firmware is up to date and the Wyze app is up to date. -Ensure you’re using the charging cable that came with your Wyze Battery Cam Pro. -Verify that you’re using a 5V 2A power adapter.
If all of the above is confirmed we would recommend taking a look at this guide for further troubleshooting tips:
If you are still experiencing any issues, please reach out to our Wizards team (https://support.wyze.com/) so we may help out. You may tap on the Message icon in the bottom right hand corner of the support site > fill out the questionnaire > choose the way in which you would like to speak with our team. Please include as much information on your issue as possible. Our products come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, so if the device is determined to be defective we will be happy to exchange it for you. Thank you and have a great day!
Hello, Love all the other units I have but disappointed with this Battery Cam Pro as I find it's not as sensitive with motion. I'll reposition the unit in my garage and try again.