I purchased multiple V3 cameras and V3 pan cameras and they all seem to have a static noise. Each camera appears to have a different type of static noise including a TV type static, a whistling sound, etc. Some of the camera have static sound that comes and goes however have not been able to fix it.
I tried moving the cameras around the home and different outlets without success.
The microphone itself is not sensitive enough to pick up voices well either and the static makes it even harder to hear anything on them. I ordered a few Pro 2K cameras to see if they have the same issue but this problem makes the camera almost unusable for security.
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I have also, suddenly, run into this with my Wyze Pan V3 cameras. After it detects motion it will move (because of the motion) and make a static sound a few times and then stop. A restart of the cameras and making sure they are on the latest firmware has not fixed the issue.
Do you happen to be using it with Amazon Alexa, particularly an Echo Show? There are a bunch of threads reporting static sounds coming from the camera speaker when used with Echo Shows on various models of cam. Not sure if your sound is coming from the speaker or not.
If not maybe post a sample video, it could be some sort of mechanical noise from the camera turning, a bearing that has gotten dirty etc?
Actually, yes. I do have an automation setup with one of my Echo show’s. I’ll try and disable that to see if that stops the issue. Thank you for brining that to my attention.
This is an interesting dilemma. I have recently started experiencing this phenomenon with a cam pan v3, a cam v3 w/spotlight and a vdb duo. I state phenomenon because all 3 on are the backside of my house. The static like noise on the v3 w/spotlight and vdb duo causes the spotlight and ringlight to flicker as if the device is being shorted out. It eventually stops. However, on the cam pan v3, I have to put the cam in privacy mode (off) fo the noise to stop. I have all 3 cams setup in other locations and I am not experiencing this with them.
FYI - I did recently have my electrical panel replaced with a 200 amp capable panel by a qualified licensed electrician but everything tested out fine when all was restored. I rule this out as a potential issue because all of my other cams are functioning without this interference. BTW the affected cams still function normally except for the static noise. It’s very annoying.
Yes, I do have automations and Alexa routines on these and other cams, but can’t make a connection since no other cams are presenting this issue. I’m very concerned about the lifespan of the cams being seriously impacted.
I doubt it is anything like a short circuit since a software issue (which this appears to be) couldn’t cause that. I’m guessing it is just the amplifier for the little speaker drawing power away from the LEDs. LEDs are very sensitive to tiny changes in voltage/current.
Hopefully they’ll get it figured out and fixed, I’m guessing it is something in the “skill”, maybe Amazon added something new to their ecosystem and Wyze needs to make a change in the skill to account for it…
Thank you @dave27 for the reply. I have since discovered that my front db duo is now also emitting the static like noise. The transformer for the duos is on its own breaker so I have shut it off for the overnite duration. I’ll flip it back own in the a.m. and see if there is an improvement but doubt it based on your comments. I recognize the transformer’s primary is for charging the battery but is needed for the duos to function.
I have been experiencing this intermittently blasting static sound (sounds like 2-5 seconds of very loud cranking up an AM radio not tuned to any station static) on 2 v3s, and a pan cam v3. Tried subbing out power adapters, that cam, and changing a wire. But it persists, only occasionally. ODD thing is my mother across town called, she has my old v2 cams, and played it over the phone, exact same sound. I turned off that cam remotely from my phone, started it back up and all seems quiet for now. Something ofd is going on.
As noted in another conversation about this issue (which should probably be combined with this) I disabled all routines in Alexa for viewing several camera streams on my echo show 8 about 9 hours ago. All quiet every since the disabling. I tried the turn off and on solution before, it did not work.
Has anyone experienced the return of the static noise to their cams after it was fixed in late June? My cam v3pro just started with the noise again. No other cams yet at this time. I’ll disable the Alexa routine and see if that is a temporary fix. Will moniter other cams and responses received here before contacting tech support.
