All my wyze cameras stopped recording continuous tot eh SD cards after Oct 31? and now non of them can see the sd cards what is going on here constant wyze problems …
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Mine to and i just put new cards in. I had an issue an just went to look and there is no timeline!! My events do record like the used to also
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This is just Ridiculous! Does @wyze even hear us? Are they purposefully trying to chase away their customers?
If things don’t change soon here I’m bout to change cameras and trash mine, can’t give another person my headaches.
I also noticed my SD cards don’t contain any footage. What is the point of putting in my card? Oh that’s right, they wanna go all digital I bet, they don’t want us to have access to footage whenever we want with our SD card. Can you confirm or deny this @wyze ???
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Wyze isn’t in here much. But I have 8 cams, 5 of them continuous recording for 2 years now, the others recording motion only, and none have ever stopped. Sometimes there is a gap around daylight savings change, but other than that no issues.
This has been discussed before but there are quite a few reasons an SD card or slot can fail (or appear to have failed). Not one of them is Wyze intentionally trying to push you to a subscription. But when all “SD Card Issues” get lumped together without details or root cause, people interpret it as one big issue or conspiracy.
Real shame maybe they should be here.. then they wouldnt lose people to other camera systems, about ready th throw them all in the trash and get a whole new system
Did yall chk with yer AI assistant? Mine says…
what are some reasons why a MicroSD card would fail in a home security system?
Here are the most common reasons why a MicroSD card would fail in a home security system, ranked from the most likely to less common.
1. Using the Wrong Type of Card
This is the most common reason for failure. Home security cameras are “write-intensive,” meaning they are constantly recording and re-recording data 24/7.
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Standard MicroSD Cards (the kind you’d put in a phone or a digital camera) are not built for this. They have a limited number of “write/erase cycles” and will wear out very quickly under constant surveillance use, often failing within months.
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The Correct Card: You need a “High Endurance” or “Surveillance-Grade” MicroSD card. These are specifically designed to handle the continuous rewriting of video data for thousands of hours and are much more reliable for this task.
2. Constant Wear and Tear (Write Cycles)
Even high-endurance cards have a lifespan. A MicroSD card is a form of flash memory, and every time data is written or erased, the memory cells degrade slightly. In a camera that’s always recording, the card is under constant stress. Eventually, even the best cards will “wear out” and be unable to store new data, leading to recording failures or corruption.
3. Environmental Factors
If your security camera is outdoors, the card is exposed to the elements, which can cause it to fail.
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Extreme Temperatures: Both extreme heat (sitting in direct summer sun) and freezing cold can damage the card’s internal components.
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Moisture & Humidity: Water or condensation getting into the card slot can cause short circuits and corrosion.
4. Power Outages or Fluctuations
Sudden power loss, brownouts, or power surges are very dangerous for MicroSD cards. If the camera loses power while it’s in the middle of writing a video file, that file (and sometimes the card’s entire file system) can become corrupted. When the power returns, the camera may no longer be able to read or write to the card, seeing it as “failed” or “unformatted.”
5. Physical or Compatibility Issues
Sometimes the problem is simpler:
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Poor Connection: Dust or dirt in the MicroSD card slot can prevent the contacts from seating properly.
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Physical Damage: The card itself could have a tiny crack or a damaged gold contact.
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Incompatibility: The card might be too large (e.g., a 512GB card in a camera that only supports up to 128GB) or have the wrong format (e.g., exFAT vs. FAT32), causing errors.
How to Prevent MicroSD Card Failure
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Buy the Right Card: Always use a High Endurance MicroSD card from a reputable brand (like SanDisk, Samsung, or Kingston).
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Format the Card Periodically: About once every 1-3 months, use the camera’s app to “Format” or “Reformat” the SD card. This wipes the card and can clear out file system errors before they become a major problem. (Note: This will erase all your existing footage).
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Use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): Plugging your camera’s power adapter into a small battery backup (UPS) can protect it from power flickers and outages, preventing data corruption.
For a deeper dive into the different types of cards, you might find this video on choosing the right MicroSD card helpful. It explains the various speed classes and types, which can help you select the best one for surveillance.
Like I said time all mine stopped at the same time I doubt that occured because of writes oh and they are high end High endurance cards never had a power issue ..time to throw WYZE inthe TRASh and get a whole NEW system !
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