Hey everyone, I’m really excited to share my experience with the Wyze Doorbell v2 and its Cameras as Chime feature. While I’ve had some bumps along the way, I’ve also learned a lot about how to troubleshoot and optimize this setup. Let me walk you through my journey and some tips I’ve picked up along the way.
First off, the Cameras as Chime feature is supposed to allow you to use Wyze cameras as a chime for the Doorbell v2. This could be a great way to customize your security setup without needing additional hardware. However, I’ve encountered a few issues that I thought might be worth documenting for anyone else trying to get this working.
One thing I noticed early on is that the app’s interface for setting up Cameras as Chime can be a bit confusing. I’ve gone through the setup process multiple times, and sometimes the app doesn’t seem to save my settings correctly. For example, I’ve had instances where the app shows that a camera is selected, but when I go back into the settings, it says “No cameras added.” It’s a bit frustrating, but I’ve found that backing out all the way to the main Settings screen and then re-entering the Chime settings seems to reset things correctly.
Another issue I’ve come across is that deselecting cameras doesn’t always turn the feature off consistently. I’ve had a Cam Pan v3 that kept chimeing even after I thought I’d turned it off. It’s a bit of a mystery, but I’ve noticed that sometimes the app doesn’t update the status correctly. I’m hoping that with future updates, Wyze will smooth out these kinks.
On the documentation front, I’ve found that the Wyze Help Center has some inconsistencies. For instance, one article says that only the Cam OG is compatible, while another buried in the Cam Floodlight v2 FAQ section provides a more accurate list of compatible cameras. I’ve reached out to Wyze Support about this, but it’s still something to keep in mind if you’re trying to set this up.
Despite these challenges, I’m still optimistic about the Cameras as Chime feature. It has the potential to add a lot of flexibility to how you use your Wyze devices. If you’re running into issues, here are a few tips that might help:
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Double-Check Your Settings: Sometimes the app doesn’t save settings correctly. Try backing out to the main Settings screen and then re-entering the Chime settings to see if that resets things.
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Test with One Camera at a Time: If you’re having trouble with multiple cameras, try setting up one camera at a time to isolate the issue.
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Keep an Eye on Documentation: While it can be inconsistent, the Wyze Help Center is a good resource. Just be sure to check multiple articles if you’re not finding what you need.
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Reach Out to Support: If you’re stuck, don’t hesitate to contact Wyze Support. They’ve been helpful in addressing some of the issues I’ve brought to their attention.
Overall, I think the Cameras as Chime feature is a great addition to the Wyze ecosystem. It’s just a matter of working through the growing pains as Wyze continues to refine it. If you’ve had any success or run into any issues of your own, I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!
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