Do I have to use the wyze micro SD card in my cameras
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The answer is no, you can use any Micro SD Card as long as its performance is appropriate. Some cameras will accept 256 and others will accept less.
I have used these before:
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Thank you
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Make sure to get High Endurance cards. They are designed for the high write cycle operation that a camera does. Standard cards generally will not last long in cameras. SanDisk will not warrantee standard cards when used in cameras.
I donāt know about the current ones that Wyze sells, but at least with the early ones, they were NOT HE cards and did not last (many reports on the forum about that). The two Wyze cards that I bought years ago did not last three months.
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I have used these SanDisk Ultras in almost every Wyze Camera model for the last several years and theyāve been good for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YQ5M4V4
They are basically the equivalent of the Wyze Brand SD Cards. They arenāt āHigh Enduranceā but out of over 40 cameras doing continuous recording to the SD cards 24/7, several of them since early 2020, Iāve only ever had 1 that I think might have died on meā¦and Iām not even sure if it really did. I just took it out and replaced it, but havenāt run tests on it yet. It might actually still be working fine, or just have a sector or two that I need to scan disk and ārepairā to skip that sector.
Iāve started using these Samsung 256GB cards for the 2K cameras more recently: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09B1GXM16
Iāve also tried some high-endurance cards. Mostly these ones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NY23WBG
I have also used some Wyze-branded SD cards without any problems.
All of the above have worked great for me at least, but I know a lot of people that swear by the High Endurance cards making a huge difference, even though it hasnāt been noticeable to me, personallyā¦but as K6CCC mentioned, most companies wonāt cover a warranty replacement on any cards used in a security camera if they arenāt labeled as āHigh Enduranceā cards. Though, High endurance cards usually have a shorter warranty period than other cards, often 1, 3, or 5 years max.
If you buy really cheap cards off Groupon, or from China, just know they are likely scams and either are lying about their size, who the brand really is, or will simply stop working really soon. For SD cards itās best to get them directly from a trusted brand, and High Endurance is highly recommended for constant recording, but some people like me have had good success without High Endurance, just know that youāre more likely to have problems if you take that chance.
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Just to make sure we are answering the right questionā¦
Are you asking if you have to use the Wyze brand of SD card in you camera?
Or are you asking if you have to use an SD card in the camera for it to work?
You donāt need to use an SD card in your camera, but it is preferred. Without ā cloud clips only. With, you can record EVERYTHING. Believe me, that is valuable, x100!
Is it necessary to use Wyze-named cards? No, use anything, but endurance is preferred.
Hi,
I have a WYZE OG camera and am about to purchase a microSD card for recording. Im not sure what continuous recording means. I only want activity recorded when there is motion .
Events only.
It will only record around the motion event.
Continuous records all day and night even if nothing happens.
Some people will have a preference. Your choice. You can always try each.
Many thanks
That helps
Do I go to settings and indicate āevents only?ā
Ernie Love
| ssummerlin
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Events only.
It will only record around the motion event.
Continuous records all day and night even if nothing happens.
Some people will have a preference. Your choice. You can always try each.
Wyze app Home > your cam > Settings (gear icon upper right) > āAdvanced Settingsā > make sure āRecord to MicroSD Cardā is toggled ON > select āEvents Onlyā button:
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Personal opinion here. Always use continuous recording. Else one of these days you will be trying to see something the camera had not decided if it was a ligit event and did not record it.
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Like I mentioned, some have a preference. Try both. You decide.
Thank you.
But how long can you record on a 256G SD card before it starts to overwrite?
Ernie
| K6CCC
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Personal opinion here. Always use continuous recording. Else one of these days you will be trying to see something the camera had not decided if it was a ligit event and did not record it.
It various a little bit depending on the camera in question, if you use nightvision, if it is a high traffic area, etc, but the general rule for a 1080p camera like the OG is 9-10GB per 24hours of recording time. So, a 256GB card should be able to record for like 25 days straight of 24/7 recording, give or take a few days depending on a few factors.
Much appreciated
Ernie
| carverofchoice Forum Maven
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It various a little bit depending on the camera in question, if you use nightvision, if it is a high traffic area, etc, but the general rule for a 1080p camera like the OG is 9-10GB per 24hours of recording time. So, a 256GB card should be able to record for like 25 days straight of 24/7 recording, give or take a few days depending on a few factors.
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If you still have time on your return policy, send your OG back and get a V4. The OG is junk and they are not supported. It is a stepchild camera for WYZE. You will have problems capturing video from the SD card for more than 60 seconds at a clip. Do some investigation and search the posts I have made elsewhere. I have been trying to get support for my 17 OGās since January. The not-so-WYZE guys arenāt responding or supporting them.
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Hi, when I am away from home (with my phone) how does one get events recorded on the SD card?
You need to set the camera to record to the SD card either events or continuous.
You can play back the events on the SD card with the app. What camera (s) are you using and do you have a paid Cam Plus subscription. There are two ways to view the SD recording. Need to know which cams.