Very nice unit, the instructions were very good regarding requirements for voltage and VA rating. I replaced my 40 yr old 10V 5VA bell transformer with a 16V 30VA unit and worked like a charm. Note: I am an electrician, please be cautious doing this yourself because the transformer upgrade involves dangerous voltages. The doorbell however is easy, just shut off the power, hook up two wires.
The software/app encourages you to get a subscription. Even if you have an SD card, it's awkward to view the videos without a subscription. I wanted to have as few subscriptions as possible. I thought having and SD card will make the subscription unnecessary. Another issue is this 5 minute cool down "feature". I supposed it's ok, just when you're testing the doorbell during installation, you can't test it easily.
Quality Good, Security lacking,Constant ad pop ups
on December 12, 2023
Posted by: ZALD
from State College, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy to install and set up. Clarity is good but sound is lacking. Device does not lock to the wall. Even though there is onsite storage the SD card is accessible to anyone, and I am constantly bombarded by ads and pop ups to subscribe to their service which I do not want. Very annoying.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from wyze.comBy WyzeCarmelita, December 12, 2023
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barely an upgrade to my Google Nest Hello Gen1. my main gripes are the microSD card slot being exposed (why not put it behind the unit?), and the unit not being secured (someone could walk up with no tools and slide it right off). other than that, the extra resolution is nice, but would've preferred more vertical coverage (so I can see packages) than the ultra wide horizontal coverage (that's what the regular cams are for). lastly, the mounting plate is a little flimsy so even slightly uneven stucco made it difficult to snap the doorbell on.