Wyze’s Solar-Powered Pan-Tilt Camera Under $80
▼ Summary
– The Wyze Solar Cam Pan can operate continuously with just one hour of daily sunlight exposure using its high-efficiency solar panel.
– It features AI-powered person detection and automatic tracking, along with remote control via the Wyze mobile app.
– The camera includes night vision with IR lighting and can deter intruders using a motion-activated LED spotlight and siren.
– With an IP65 water resistance rating, it is suitable for outdoor installation and supports two-way audio and smart home integrations.
– Continuous local recording is possible, and storage can be expanded with an optional microSD card up to 512GB.
Wyze’s new Solar Cam Pan offers an affordable and eco-friendly approach to home security, priced under eighty dollars. The high-efficiency solar panel promises continuous operation with just one hour of daily sunlight exposure, eliminating the need for frequent battery changes or wired power sources. While this sounds impressive, the company hasn’t detailed how extended cloudy weather might impact battery performance, nor how heavy use of the 360-degree pan and 70-degree tilt features could drain power reserves.
You can operate the camera remotely through the Wyze mobile app, and it uses artificial intelligence to identify people and automatically follow their movements around your yard. For nighttime monitoring, an infrared light activates to capture clear footage in the dark. It also functions as a security deterrent, with a motion-activated LED spotlight and a built-in siren to scare off unwanted visitors or animals. Keep in mind, though, that it isn’t meant to serve as a powerful floodlight.
The solar panel is detachable, allowing you to position it separately for optimal sun exposure. This flexibility helps ensure the camera remains charged even if the best camera location isn’t the sunniest spot.
Built to withstand the outdoors, the Solar Cam Pan carries an IP65 water resistance rating, meaning it can handle rain and dust without issue. It also supports two-way audio through the app, so you can listen in and speak to anyone near the camera. For smart home enthusiasts, it integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. While continuous local recording is possible, you’ll likely want to expand the internal storage by adding a microSD card, which can be as large as 512GB, to save more video history.
(Source: The Verge)
