Battery Cam Pro - need Timelapse ASAP

If you’re following this thread and saw the notification it’s because the status was just updated.

The status used to be that it was in progress, and now it’s recently been changed to “maybe later.” That means It’s no longer under active development, isn’t on the current road map, and there is no longer any kind of ETA.

Presumably, they took the resources (devs) who would have spent time developing time lapse for this device and put them toward other things that are more popular. It wouldn’t surprise me if they want most of their devs working on things like improving the app which will affect everybody. But I’m just guessing on that. All we know is that time lapse development is no longer on the current road map. They’ve told us in the past that their road map is typically 6 to 12 months out. So don’t expect that this is likely to happen anytime within the next year, if ever.

That’s the status update. Don’t shoot the messenger. :fearful:

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Like developing a transparent case for an existing camera. :thinking:

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Naw, that didn’t take ANY dev resources. Case swapping is just a PM asking their supplier to use a different material and make a number in bulk so it’s cost affordable. No devs needed.

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We’ve been through how many years and app iterations and the back and forth flip flop from LS to H mode is still there on iPad. Wyze is the only app that can’t figure out how to stay oriented to the device. Every other app fixed that mess years ago.

I am beginning to believe that statement more and more. To have this the presentation on camera day is lame, like yesterday’s AI day.

/vent

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Sounds like a no. Ill just get rid of my battery cam pro then and move on with my life. There are better time lapse cameras.

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Hold off for one more day.

@carverofchoice submitted a question regarding this to the AMA meeting this afternoon, but definitely keep living.

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I think my question is what prompted them to update the status here to “Maybe Later”

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I would also love to see the timelapse function added to the Battery Cam Pro. My outdoor cams are on solar so the battery drain won’t be as much of a problem. We have a construction project underway. For now, I’ll just have to compile the events that are being recorded. I’m not sure how to do that but that’s my only choice at this point.

I definitely would like this feature.

I need to monitor the back part of the property. Having motion detection isn’t going to work since I want to monitor a wide area. Continuous recording would consume the batteries (it would be solar powered). Timelapse would meet my needs.

Is it possible to use the API to trigger a snapshot remotely?

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Seriously though, just bought one to capture a home build and I cannot for the life of me understand why this isn’t already available. If it’s a battery issue, make it an advanced feature. Heck, I would even be okay with it being a firmware that you have to manually download and install on the camera. Just make it possible! With the solar panel, I don’t see how this could be an issue!

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