# \#cam-v1-v2 **URL:** https://forums.wyze.com/tag/cam-v1-v2/9.md [Latest](https://forums.wyze.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.wyze.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.wyze.com/tags.md) --- ## [Dont buy Wyze cameras](https://forums.wyze.com/t/dont-buy-wyze-cameras/347268)
**Author:** [@hollywood.mike7](https://forums.wyze.com/u/hollywood.mike7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/dont-buy-wyze-cameras/347268 "2026-10-27T19:51:51Z")
I would not recommend Wyze cameras as they appear to deliver software packages that render the SD card obsolete and says to check if your SD is properly inserted. I have 4 Pan Cam V3 cameras and all are equipped with qua… --- ## [Help Function](https://forums.wyze.com/t/help-function/347299)
**Author:** [@randy.rld](https://forums.wyze.com/u/randy.rld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/help-function/347299 "2026-10-27T19:04:56Z")
Wyze’s lack of a direct Help function, easily accessible in the main menu or similar demonstrate a lack of caring about Your customers’ satisfaction. My issue/question is: How do i rearrange the order of my cameras, et… --- ## [Viewing RTSP Stream on PC, better than VLC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/viewing-rtsp-stream-on-pc-better-than-vlc/104709)
**Author:** [@mrom](https://forums.wyze.com/u/mrom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/viewing-rtsp-stream-on-pc-better-than-vlc/104709 "2026-10-22T09:49:57Z")
I was using VLC to view RTSP streams from wyzecams and it wasn’t a good experience (often froze and wouldn’t recover) so I searched for something else to do the trick. Found it. You can use free software OBS and it does… --- ## [V3 Bricks Again! 😢 by 8-26-21 update](https://forums.wyze.com/t/v3-bricks-again-by-8-26-21-update/195449)
**Author:** [@Melmeister](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Melmeister)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/v3-bricks-again-by-8-26-21-update/195449 "2026-10-20T03:21:07Z")
Sorry but don’t have much left to go into this in high detail. Already posted the similar saga about June 14th update bricking all three of my V3s that were ultimately replaced. But this time a new twist. Once Wyze ca… --- ## [Google Home link available, integration doesn’t work](https://forums.wyze.com/t/google-home-link-available-integration-doesn-t-work/270413)
**Author:** [@aegeiser](https://forums.wyze.com/u/aegeiser)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/google-home-link-available-integration-doesn-t-work/270413 "2026-10-10T22:58:27Z")
I have my Wyze account linked to my Google Home account. My Google Home app recognizes that the cameras exist (they are in “rooms”), but they cannot connect when I ask my hub to show a live feed of any camera. I have a … --- ## [Don’t discard your bricked Wyze Cam v2](https://forums.wyze.com/t/don-t-discard-your-bricked-wyze-cam-v2/346800)
**Author:** [@dtc12360](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dtc12360)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/don-t-discard-your-bricked-wyze-cam-v2/346800 "2026-10-09T17:05:39Z")
I’m one of the unfortunate Wyze Cam v2 owners that bricked their camera following a Wyze initiated firmware update. In my case, I had a NIB v2 camera that I was going to put into service. Immediately upon a successful se… --- ## [Suggestion for improving identification of "Friendly Faces"](https://forums.wyze.com/t/suggestion-for-improving-identification-of-friendly-faces/345270)
**Author:** [@Christopher.S](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Christopher.S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/suggestion-for-improving-identification-of-friendly-faces/345270 "2026-09-30T20:16:35Z")
I have 7 various WYZE outdoor cameras and ~95% of the time, the person identified by the app is a family member. Since the existing identification of Friendly Faces is glitzy, at best, would it be possible to add an opt… --- ## [Wyze Cam v1 Overheating](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-cam-v1-overheating/346101)
**Author:** [@pbanders1](https://forums.wyze.com/u/pbanders1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-cam-v1-overheating/346101 "2026-09-29T21:58:13Z")
I have one old v1 cam, the rest are v3 or v4. The v1 shows signs of overheating, brown coloration of the white plastic on the camera on all sides. Disconnected it and won’t be using it again. Suggest if you have any v1’s… --- ## [Grid selection for Detection Zone removed from V1&V2 cameras](https://forums.wyze.com/t/grid-selection-for-detection-zone-removed-from-v1-v2-cameras/330546)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/grid-selection-for-detection-zone-removed-from-v1-v2-cameras/330546 "2026-09-26T18:07:28Z")
I bought my cameras long enough (2018) ago that I was able to get into the legacy program when WYZE started charging for the services that we were told would be free. At one point the detection zone was a grid and you co… --- ## [Wyzecam 2 Offline?](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyzecam-2-offline/343992)
**Author:** [@paulyronnie](https://forums.wyze.com/u/paulyronnie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyzecam-2-offline/343992 "2026-09-23T02:21:29Z")
My main wyzecam 2 which is in another location is offline when I check my iphone. I’m not sure why. I know that it would occasionally happen if there is a power outage and then the power is out. However, I’m not sure … --- ## [New price increase?](https://forums.wyze.com/t/new-price-increase/344844)
**Author:** [@loudelisio](https://forums.wyze.com/u/loudelisio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/new-price-increase/344844 "2026-09-18T21:24:12Z")
I received an email notification this morning that my yearly subscription (3 cameras) is going from $60/year to $90/year. Realy, a 50% increase? Does anyone at Wyze realize what the average consumer is dealing with the… --- ## [Hiding your cameras?](https://forums.wyze.com/t/hiding-your-cameras/233905)
**Author:** [@joeforfun2012](https://forums.wyze.com/u/joeforfun2012)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/hiding-your-cameras/233905 "2026-09-17T19:55:36Z")
Hello all, I need to find a way to Hide Wyze CAM V2 so it is totally invisible but i am not creative enough to figure out a way to do this. I search online in ebay and amazon and only 1 or 2 options came up but none tha… --- ## [New camera question](https://forums.wyze.com/t/new-camera-question/344492)
**Author:** [@cyberwasp](https://forums.wyze.com/u/cyberwasp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/new-camera-question/344492 "2026-08-25T22:52:46Z")
Have been using a Wyze cam v2 for years with my Synology nas’s surveillance station. I was wondering if any of the new Window cams can be used the same way. At the time I downloaded a firmware patch from here to accompli… --- ## [Wyze Cams Question in August 2026](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-cams-question-in-august-2026/344373)
**Author:** [@luaP13](https://forums.wyze.com/u/luaP13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-cams-question-in-august-2026/344373 "2026-08-19T00:52:11Z")
So, I have a Wyze Cam V1 and V3 in my room. I use those cams for when I’m gone long periods from my room (like going to a sports game, work, or traveling for the day). Today when I was messing around with my Wyze app on … --- ## [A real and complete Google Home Integration](https://forums.wyze.com/t/a-real-and-complete-google-home-integration/344370)
**Author:** [@hayward.john](https://forums.wyze.com/u/hayward.john)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/a-real-and-complete-google-home-integration/344370 "2026-08-18T20:09:50Z")
Trying to get a REAL and FULL integration with Google home. One where I can use Google Home as a single app to view my cameras, my door lock, my garage doors, my thermostats. Instead I get a half baked integration that… --- ## [WyzeCam Blinking Blue Light](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyzecam-blinking-blue-light/122866)
**Author:** [@jai.perumal](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jai.perumal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyzecam-blinking-blue-light/122866 "2026-08-16T23:08:24Z")
Hello, I had 2 wyze cam v2 that has been sitting in box for over an year. I already have one installed and working well. I tried installing the 2 new ones today. Both of them got installed and went through firmware upgr… --- ## [Floodlight cameras offline continuously](https://forums.wyze.com/t/floodlight-cameras-offline-continuously/344287)
**Author:** [@gary31mcmillan](https://forums.wyze.com/u/gary31mcmillan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/floodlight-cameras-offline-continuously/344287 "2026-08-16T21:39:42Z")
I just bought 2 floodlight cameras and right from day one they continously go offline all throughput the day and night 5 and 6 times. I’ve done all the troubleshooting tips and still they go offline. I cannot seem to ge… --- ## [V1/V2 cameras won't come back online](https://forums.wyze.com/t/v1-v2-cameras-wont-come-back-online/344267)
**Author:** [@anneditsnews](https://forums.wyze.com/u/anneditsnews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/v1-v2-cameras-wont-come-back-online/344267 "2026-08-12T12:52:41Z")
After cameras went offline, I am unable to get them to come back online. Multiple attempts with only a audio notification can’t access wifi network. Reloaded app and restarted phone, unplugged, rebooted, deleted and trie… --- ## [Installing Wyzecam on FireTV using TinyCam Pro](https://forums.wyze.com/t/installing-wyzecam-on-firetv-using-tinycam-pro/5632)
**Author:** [@isaiahsdad](https://forums.wyze.com/u/isaiahsdad)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/installing-wyzecam-on-firetv-using-tinycam-pro/5632 "2026-08-01T03:48:28Z")
Here are the written instructions on how to install Wyzecams on your FireTV using TinyCam Pro. This works on both the FireTV and FireStick, but works better on the FireTV. So here goes. From the Home Screen on the FireT… --- ## [Wyze supplied USB power adapter failed host and damaged the camera (photo)](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-supplied-usb-power-adapter-failed-host-and-damaged-the-camera-photo/344057)
**Author:** [@jamesk](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jamesk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-supplied-usb-power-adapter-failed-host-and-damaged-the-camera-photo/344057 "2026-08-01T03:26:05Z")
Wyze Cam V2 started making loud static noise from speaker. Detected the smell of something burnt inside the camera. Opened it up to find the ribbon cable connecting the USB power to the main board melted. Scarring … --- ## [Error code](https://forums.wyze.com/t/error-code/36225)
**Author:** [@jetskiflorida](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jetskiflorida)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/error-code/36225 "2026-07-30T18:21:17Z")
I’m away from home and get this message. What would cause this? It’s been like all day. --- ## [Re-purpose older V2 cameras](https://forums.wyze.com/t/re-purpose-older-v2-cameras/343860)
**Author:** [@PCHearn](https://forums.wyze.com/u/PCHearn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/re-purpose-older-v2-cameras/343860 "2026-07-27T19:06:31Z")
I’m a very happy Wyze user. I have more than a dozen cameras in use - mainly V4s, and a few V3s, and a flood light pro. I have a couple of spare V3s available and even a new V4 still in the box. Here’s the question: w… --- ## [what the actual he11 ?!?](https://forums.wyze.com/t/what-the-actual-he11/343977)
**Author:** [@dcason](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dcason)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/what-the-actual-he11/343977 "2026-07-26T21:52:56Z")
So what the he11 …?! I have 3 older cameras, I say “no thanks, don’t wanna firm wear update” tonight (right now) … And now BOTH of the old V2’s cameras are now refusing to connect to the bloody wifi that rock solid an… --- ## [SD recording now failed on five out six cams](https://forums.wyze.com/t/sd-recording-now-failed-on-five-out-six-cams/92311)
**Author:** [@pristine2](https://forums.wyze.com/u/pristine2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/sd-recording-now-failed-on-five-out-six-cams/92311 "2026-07-20T01:31:18Z")
I have six Wyze Cams. Recording to the SD card has failed on all but one of them. Restarting the cameras and re-inserting the SD cards has not helped. There does not appear to be a new update. Any solution to this? I am… --- ## [Wildlife detection for Cam Plus](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wildlife-detection-for-cam-plus/179942)
**Author:** [@zedn4c3r](https://forums.wyze.com/u/zedn4c3r)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wildlife-detection-for-cam-plus/179942 "2026-07-19T23:55:06Z")
Add wildlife detection to cam plus. We often have deer, raccoons and occasional bobcats wandering around at night that we like to keep an eye on. Another option might be to expand the pet category to animals in genera… --- ## [Webcam/factory reset](https://forums.wyze.com/t/webcam-factory-reset/95963)
**Author:** [@brayden100](https://forums.wyze.com/u/brayden100)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/webcam-factory-reset/95963 "2026-07-15T18:30:54Z")
Hi y’all, I turned my wyze cam 《V2》 Into a webcam just a couple of days ago, I was wondering if anyone has been having trouble taking the cam back into factory mode. Because mine doesn’t want to go back into factory res… --- ## [Wyze Version 1 and 2 Cameras won't Connect](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-version-1-and-2-cameras-wont-connect/342983)
**Author:** [@jason.morford](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jason.morford)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-version-1-and-2-cameras-wont-connect/342983 "2026-07-14T12:32:08Z")
I have been trying for days to connect any device. I have been trying to connect Wyze camera versions 1, 2 and Outdoor with a battery. I have been a customer since the release of their first camera, probably ten years … --- ## [Wyze Cam v2: Stuck in "Flashing Yellow/Blue" after 2019 failed firmware update (Bricked - Help!)](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-cam-v2-stuck-in-flashing-yellow-blue-after-2019-failed-firmware-update-bricked-help/343826)
**Author:** [@inceogluemin](https://forums.wyze.com/u/inceogluemin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-cam-v2-stuck-in-flashing-yellow-blue-after-2019-failed-firmware-update-bricked-help/343826 "2026-07-13T14:54:25Z")
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to the community for help with a Wyze Cam v2 that has been out of commission since 2019. It’s been a long-term project, but I really want to bring it back to life. The History: Back in 201… --- ## [Why can I view 12 Seconds of Video on V2 & V3 Cams, BUT NOT WyzeCam OG Cams](https://forums.wyze.com/t/why-can-i-view-12-seconds-of-video-on-v2-v3-cams-but-not-wyzecam-og-cams/267181)
**Author:** [@compserv111](https://forums.wyze.com/u/compserv111)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/why-can-i-view-12-seconds-of-video-on-v2-v3-cams-but-not-wyzecam-og-cams/267181 "2026-07-11T23:37:25Z")
Why can I view 12 Seconds of Video on V1, V2 V3 Cams, BUT NOT OG Cams? This is under CamPlus Lite If I knew this beforehand I would have never purchased WyzeCam OG cams Also doesn’t seem fair, More limited features … --- ## [Cloud storage and how to access it](https://forums.wyze.com/t/cloud-storage-and-how-to-access-it/137589)
**Author:** [@DigitalFubar](https://forums.wyze.com/u/DigitalFubar)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/cloud-storage-and-how-to-access-it/137589 "2026-07-10T22:28:22Z")
Ok so… how the heck do you view the video. EXAMPLE… YOUR AT WORK AND THE CAMERA GOES OFF LINE … I CANT NOT VIEW…REPLAY EXAMINE ANY THING. Not a clue as to say what took place to know why the camera off line… memory … [Next page](https://forums.wyze.com/tag/cam-v1-v2/9.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cam-v1-v2)