Outdoor Cam Battery life Lasts One Month with <10 Events

[RBJride]

I like my outdoor wireless cam but am finding the battery only lasts one month and not 3-6 months. My events per day are never more then 10 for sure. Is this common with other users or could there be other issues taking battery power?

[Antonius]

There is a long post Here if you didn’t already read it

Wyze Cam Outdoor - Battery life - Troubleshoot with WYZE

My experience has been that the first charge on the battery, does not last long at all. After drawing it down to under 5%, then recharging, it last much longer. This may not be the right thread, but I have three WCO, one base and two add on units. The two add on units can not be “awakened” after closing the live stream. If I close the app and go back to view either cam, the blue light on back will not come on it will not load the video. I have to cycle the power switch for it to connect. The m…

[gemniii]

Unfortunately as stated there by WyzeDongsheng:
“I’d suggest you use it as normal and see if the battery life ( over the course of the entire life ) is normal. You are welcome to contact support if in actual use, the battery life is very short.”

So wait, it might improve. Just be sure to submit a ticket now,

[RBJride]

Thanks

[dr.know]

Hi @RBJride and welcome to the community forum!
Don’t know if this will address this trouble but there is a new FW release for the wotdoor cam.

(Wyze Cam Outdoor Firmware 4.17.1.027 Released - 2/10/21)

4.17.1.027 (February 10, 2021)

• Fixed a bug that caused Cam Plus Events to not detect people properly
• Fixed a bug that caused accelerated battery drain with weak WiFi signal