Looks like Wyze now pushes firmware to camera without user knowledge.
My camera uodated itself.
Fortunately, the update did not break nor bricked my camera.
I think Wyze should be careful because one bad firmware will cause havoc .
In the Settings of each camera (from the Home Page), go to Device Info - Firmware Version and toggle Automatic Updates Off.
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As StevenA pointed out, YOU have control if automatic updates happen.
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I’m pretty sure cf7 is referring to firmware updates for Cam v2. Some cam models don’t have the Automatic Update toggle. Cam v2 does not have the Automatic Update toggle so firmware updates can’t be paused.
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Good to know. All of my Wyze Cams are regular v3 cameras. I don’t want any model lower and don’t need any model higher.
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You might change your mind once you get your hands on a V4. It’s a step up from V3.
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I just got a v4 cause you had one.
My v3s meet my needs since I don’t need a spotlight. The v4s are nice though.
No argument on the v4 being better than a v3. I use my v3 cameras as a security hobby. I live in a fairly quiet neighborhood. Mostly my v3 cameras capture coyotes and rabbits in my yard.
I mainly use tablets and my phone for computing tasks. I installed Windows 11 on a ten year old Lenovo laptop and Mac OS Sonoma on a 2015 MacBook Pro. I could upgrade to newer hardware there too but don’t feel the need.
Check out Rufus for Windows and Open Core Legacy Patcher For Mac if you want to upgrade old hardware too.
I am holding off till next October. Windows 10 works for me just fine for now.
…and much more expensive.
EDIT: NOT MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE!
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Try Linux (Ubuntu)…works on just about everything. It’s free and reasonably secure and didn’t crash with the recent security update that killed Windows.
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I installed Linux Mint and I am trying really hard to use it and like it. Maybe I will move to Samsung Dex.
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I have two dual processor 2008 MacPro’s stuck in High Sierra. If I remember correctly they were both upgraded using DOSDude’s firmware patcher. I’ve been contemplating to play with OCLP, but this forum takes all my free time. I use one as a Plex media player and the other just plain file server. My work computer and other daily computing is an M2 MacMini that I adore 
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Do you know if Rufus would work on BootCamp?
I was a Windows guy when I worked IT. I got really tired of constantly needing to upgrade hardware and taking hours to install patches, once I retired. Made the switch to linux and have absolutely no regrets. I keep Windows around for one or two programs that won’t run under WINE.
I’ve got web browser, word processor, spreadsheet and email. I don’t need anything Windows offered.
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Never mind, it turns out it doesn’t work but there are other alternatives.
You should be good with Windows 10 through Oct 2025.
I put Windows 11 on my ten year old Lenovo early because I wanted to know if it would work before the Windows 10 end of life. I know I am “good to go” with the latest Windows, Mac and Ubuntu OS for awhile.
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True. It is getting better. I still need to support Windows for my Dad and sister.
That’s my plan unless things change. Probably buy a new PC. My old i7 is still hanging in there.
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I’m of the same mindset. I was starting to wonder if I was the only one who has been spoiled by the field of view you get with the V3. The V4 dropped the field of view from 120’ to 115.8’ - You will likely miss some of the view you have become accustomed to. If I’m not mistaken, this holds true for every camera introduced since the V3.
The V4 does have advantages over the V3, as do other late models, but at the cost of losing some of your view. The area of the view is more important to me than a slightly more crisp view, 5 GHz connectivity, or onboard (with subscription) A.I. .