Wyze

Wyze Cam v4

Spec-Verified2.5K QHD (2560x1440)Local: microSD up to 256GB, no subscription required (Cam Plus optional for extended cloud + AI-category features)$44.982024

Best for: Fixed installs (porches, garages) near an outlet where constant power beats battery swapping.

Hands-on notes

Wyze's own tech-specs page confirms basic Motion Detection is free, but Person/Pet/Package/Vehicle detection categories require a Cam Plus subscription — so aiDetection is left out here rather than crediting a paid-tier feature as included. Field of view (115.8° diagonal) is published but omitted from the fieldOfView spec since it isn't directly comparable to the other products' horizontal-degree figures.

79Very Good

Reference price $44.98

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74Image Quality

64Smart Features

79Connectivity

85Durability

100Value

Specifications

Resolution

2.5K QHD (2560x1440)

Night Vision

Color Night Vision (starlight sensor)

Field of View

Not published

Power Source

Wired only (USB power, no battery)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz only)

Storage & Subscription

Local: microSD up to 256GB, no subscription required (Cam Plus optional for extended cloud + AI-category features)

Weatherproof Rating

IP65

AI Detection

Not published

Strengths

Local storage with no required monthly subscription — a real long-term cost saver.

Published IP rating well-suited to harsh outdoor exposure.

Limitations

Wired-only power means placement is limited to where a USB run is practical.

No published AI-detection category breakdown — may notify on all motion rather than filtering by subject.

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The Finding Fortune Score is an algorithmic evaluation based on published specifications and methodology version 1.0 — read how it's calculated. It is not a user-review average. This product has not yet been hands-on tested by Finding Fortune. Source: Wyze.com official product page (confidence: High, verified 2026-09-26).