# Basic questions about camera

**URL:** <https://forums.wyze.com/t/basic-questions-about-camera/296094>\
**Category:** Cameras\
**Tags:** android-and-ios\
**Created:** [April 13, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/basic-questions-about-camera/296094 "2024-04-13T14:50:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/basic-questions-about-camera/296094/2 "2024-04-13T15:05:03Z")

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> [@usmovers01](#):
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> First, I apologize if I’ve violated any forum rules posting my questions here. I’m totally new to this forum and although I looked around a bit for posting rules I didn’t find them quickly so here I am.

No apologies needed! The Community Guidelines topic is pinned at the top of the #Wyze News catagory. Here is the link:

> [@Wyze Community Guidelines](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-community-guidelines/6796):
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> [Welcome to Wyze Communities - Powered by You](#heading--welcome) This is a place for all Wyze community members to connect, share, and learn from others. Please treat the forums with the same respect you would a public park. These rules are intended to aid the human judgment of our community and keep this a clean and well-lighted place for engaging discussions. [Improve the Discussion](#heading--improve) One way to improve the discussion is by discovering ones that are already happening. Spend time browsing the topics here before repl…

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> [@usmovers01](#):
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> I’m trying to decide which home security camera system I should purchase. I’ve been doing my homework and checking what reputable reviewers recommend. Wyze is well recommended.

What is your install use cases? Mounting outside? Mounting inside looking out a window? able to be plugged in/battery powered? Etc. this will better help recommendations.

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> [@usmovers01](#):
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> - Notification of motion  
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> - I don’t need/want cloud services.

The way Wyze notifications work is that cloud events trigger notifications. So you need something going to the cloud. And based on what cloud service you have, you may have a 5 min cool down between events.

Check this out for the service comparisons.

[https://my.wyze.com/compare](https://my.wyze.com/compare)

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Here is a comparison chart which shows the most recent available cameras. 🙂

> **[Wyze Cam Comparison Chart](https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/9858434338715-Wyze-Cam-Comparison-Chart)**
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> Wondering which Wyze Cam device to get? We love them all, but we've put together the Tech Specs for Wyze Cam v4, Wyze Cam v3 Pro, Wyze Cam OG, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Battery Cam Pro here.
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We can start there. 🙂

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