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Research profile · last verified 2026-07-15Wyze Cam v4
Compatibility
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Works | Full support |
| Google Home | Works | Full support |
| Apple Home | No | Not supported |
| SmartThings | No | Not supported |
| Home Assistant | Partial | Via RTSP firmware or bridges |
Protocols: WIFI
Subscription reality
◐ Works without a subscription: Yes, but material features need a plan.
- Free: Live view, Free 24/7 recording to local microSD
- Behind a plan: Cloud event recording, AI person / package / vehicle / pet detection (Cam Plus) (from $2.99/mo)
- 5-year cost if you add the plan: ~$179 at $2.99/mo — price verified 2026-07-15
Optional Cam Plus $2.99/mo; free 24/7 local microSD recording
Maintenance reality
- Cloud dependence: No — core function survives without the vendor's cloud
- Disclose: Wyze had security incidents in 2024 — factor into trust for indoor use
The catch
The 2024 security-incident history is the asterisk on the price.
Who it's for
Budget monitoring of garages/yards where the price-privacy tradeoff is acceptable.
Sources & method
2026-07 web research sweep (docs/02 catalog; primary sources cited there) — registry-and-press research, verified 2026-07-12 · wyze.com/products/wyze-cam + support.wyze.com Cam v4 specs — 2.5K, $35.99, Alexa+Google, no HomeKit/Matter/SmartThings; Feb-2024 thumbnail-exposure incident acknowledged by Wyze — vendor-page research, verified 2026-07-15. This is a research profile: compiled from manufacturer documentation, certification registries, and published testing — we state facts, not verdicts, and we have not physically tested this unit. How we work →
Compatibility and lifecycle information reflects the last-verified date above and can change without notice (firmware updates, cloud-service changes, discontinuations). It is provided as-is, for information — verify with the manufacturer before purchasing. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it. Full terms: Terms of Service.