Wyze Cam OG and Wyze Cam OG Telephoto Firmware Released - 2/13/23

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I have seen that on my PanV1, however it isn’t available on the OG.

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My OG camera has a problem when I go into playback and try to advance 30 seconds or go back 30 seconds it takes me to a different day I can’t even use that feature

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The 30s RW\FF buttons on the OG UI are a known issue that Wyze is aware of.

It is also affecting other cams with the silimar UI.

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I hope it gets fixed soon other than that the cameras okay it’s nothing like the V3 though. And I know it’s an entry level camera and I probably shouldn’t compare it to the V3 the one camera I am disappointed with is the V3 pan because the distance detection is terrible. And person detection is not good at all.

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Does anyone else find it a bit interesting how the two OG cams have the same firmware versions?
The lenses are different and having or not having a spotlight are the real hardware differences (from the outside anyway) but are they really the same camera in a different suit??
If that is the case in fact, and there is discussion and testing for other lens options, I have an idea:

  1. Start a new group separate from Beta sign-ups for a Think Tank Team
  2. Create a base that is the brains
  3. Like the v3 accessory light idea, make snap on faces to the body with different lens options
  4. You could also stack “faces” to add a battery, microphone, siren, etc

The “base” would have this cube style and a quality mount. Then the USB cable would have a split to add the “face” based on individual use cases. This could keep the cost to entry very low in Wyze fashion and allow flexibility for end users over time. For those who have a need for a parabolic microphone and 30x zoom lens they would be willing and able to buy that “face”.
Who wants to join the Wyze Think Tank :wink: with me :crossed_fingers:t2:

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Why can’t I CANCEL (or delay) Firmware Update on OG Camera?

I was FORCED to apply the FW update today before viewing my OG camera. There was no way to cancel or delay applying the update. I don’t update cameras unless I’m on-site at that residence in case there are problems.

Is there a way to not apply an update like current V2 or V3 cameras? Hoping I’m missing some setting somewhere.

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You don’t have to update it I’ve skipped updates many a times this update on the OG camera at first was no good but then I rebooted the app and the camera and things are working a lot better now