Zoom lens to read license plates (daytime)

Yes, I think that is the lens I used.

Yes, VERY IMPORTANT to set the cam up on the WiFi you want it on, and on the Wyze account you want it on, because the only way to do this is by reading the QR code, and once you swap out that original lens, the cam won’t read anything close any more.

Best to also take photos of original lens before removal to count exposed threads so you can duplicate it if/when need to put old lens back in to read QR code again - like if you ever want to change your WiFi password.

So what I did was this - follow below to quickly remove black front plate from cam.

Remove power from cam first!

Obviously skip the “remove mic” part and take pics of lens threads instead.

Then I took regular slip-joint pliers and wrapped electrical tape around the jaws so they wouldn’t mar the lens.

Then I grabbed the lens and unscrewed it and screwed in the new one. It may take some fidgeting depending on how much residual glue is on the cam. Just be very careful and gentle so as not to cross-thread the new lens.

Once it’s in, plug the cam in to power it up and begin trial and error focusing on a distant object until you’re happy.

I wrapped some electrical tape around the new lens threads before replacing the front panel to help seal out dust.

Even after full reassembly you can can still adjust the focus by turning the lens with fingers or pliers.

Will try to remember to take photos on the next one I do!