Wyze Outdoor floodlight cam pro blurry after rain

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It looks very similar to the lens in a backup camera a family member had that kept fogging up inside.

Best I could tell on that there was no way to remove the lens without risking damage. I heated it up well with a hairdryer and put it in a bag of rice and it mostly cleared up, but since the replacement camera was under $50 I ended up just replacing it since obviously it would keep happening, and of course each time it dries out it will leave a bit of residue inside. The new one was significantly clearer.

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When this happened to one of my V3 cameras I took it apart to clean it up and discovered that it still wasn’t clear because there was moisture behind the lens that can’t be take apart. I went back and forth with Wyze about the moisture problem but because it was outside of the warranty they initially wouldn’t replace it and offered me the same $15 gift card. I refused it and kept contacting them, they ultimately replaced my camera for free as a “one time courtesy”. I found their use of the word “courtesy” kind of insulting because the camera did not hold up to all their advertising about it being weatherproof. I could understand if the camera was outside during a hurricane, but it wasn’t. They even have videos showing how durable it is during rainy conditions, so if their testing was legitimate then clearly their quality control is lacking, which is true to form with all their products.

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I’m having this same problem, am out of warranty, and had similar (lack of) success working with the support team. Could you post some additional details on your DIY fix and whether it worked? It would be helpful to know how far you disassembled the camera, which glue you used, and more specifically where you put it. Appreciate anything you can share!

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These are cheap cameras. Why go through all the trouble of sealing the lens. Just get a new camera and call it a day.

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Not the flood pro, it’s $150 at Amazon. How many Reolinks can you buy with that? :rofl:

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Or for $20-30 more an even better Reolink Flood

And the $20-30 more is easily offset by not needing a subscription to FULLY Function

:winking_face_with_tongue::rofl:

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You forgot to mention the $50 coupon on the REOLINK 4K Floodlight Security Camera Outdoor; bringing the price down to $120. :rofl:

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So it’s even a better deal than a Wyze cam :rofl:

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Hmm, those antennas can get in a way of installing it on a ceiling/under the eves.

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Judging from the image, the antennas can be oriented down.

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I usually mount the floodlights under the eaves, but for this one Wyze floodlight V2 , it’s exposed to rain. In the event that it fails, the replacement will be a Reolink.

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As stated above they can be pointed down or other, adjustable on 2 axis

Some models allow antenna removal and a stubby RP-SMA can be installed in place. Not sure on this one as I don’t have this model

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Appreciate the ideas for other devices. I’d still like input from @timc1475 on the method used to ‘repair’ the cameras I already have, as that will cost closer to $0. For future additions, I would certainly consider other options given the reliability I’ve experienced.

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