Wyze’s Indoor Camera Now Monitors Your Yard
▼ Summary
– The Wyze Window Cam is an indoor-mounted outdoor security camera that eliminates the need for batteries, weatherproofing, or exterior power by monitoring from inside a window.
– It features a 1080P HD sensor with a 101-degree horizontal field of view and enhanced color night vision using a wide f/1.0 aperture for low-light footage.
– The camera is purpose-built with infrared and LED lighting removed to minimize glare and reflections, and it includes a mount with a black bezel for the same purpose.
– It attaches to windows using a non-reusable adhesive sticker and comes with a 10-foot microUSB cable, requiring a separate microSD card for 24/7 local recording.
– Motion detection alerts with AI-generated descriptions are available through a Cam Unlimited Pro subscription, but audio recording and two-way communication are less effective through glass.
For homeowners seeking a clever way to monitor their yard without the hassle of outdoor installation, Wyze’s new Window Cam presents an innovative indoor solution. This device captures your property’s exterior from the comfort of your home, eliminating the need for weatherproofing, battery changes, or access to an outdoor power source. By positioning the camera indoors against a window, you avoid common outdoor camera challenges like Wi-Fi signal issues and exposure to harsh elements.
Engineered specifically for this unique application, the Wyze Window Cam omits infrared and LED lighting to prevent glare and reflections on the glass. Its 1080P HD sensor works in tandem with a lens providing a 101-degree horizontal field of view, though the vertical view is more restricted at 53.9 degrees. Wyze highlights the camera’s “enhanced color night vision” capability, made possible by a wide f/1.0 aperture that gathers enough ambient light to produce color footage even in low-light conditions.
Included with the camera is a mounting system designed to optimize performance. A large black bezel on the mount helps minimize interference from indoor lighting. The camera attaches to the mount using hook-and-loop fasteners for easy removal, while the mount itself secures to your window via an adhesive sticker. This adhesive isn’t reusable, removal requires a hair dryer and scraper, but Wyze thoughtfully provides two stickers in case you want to reposition the setup later.
Power comes through a 10-foot microUSB cable (not USB-C), giving you flexibility in placement relative to your indoor outlets. For continuous recording, you’ll need to supply your own microSD card with up to 512GB capacity. The camera includes both a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communication, though audio quality for outside events may be somewhat muffled by the window glass compared to externally mounted cameras.
Advanced features like motion detection alerts with AI-generated descriptions of detected activity require a subscription to Wyze’s Cam Unlimited Pro service, priced at $19.99 monthly or $199.99 annually. The Window Cam is currently available directly from Wyze’s online store for $34.98, offering an affordable entry point for basic yard surveillance.
(Source: The Verge)
