I recently set up the Wyze Cam OG and have been exploring its features, but I’m encountering some challenges with the recording retention. The lady from customer support mentioned that recordings are kept for days or weeks, but I’m noticing that the mini recordings Wyze takes are getting deleted after just a few hours. This is frustrating because I want to ensure that all motion or sound-triggered recordings are stored on the cloud for at least a few hours, preferably a full day, so I can download and save them. Is there a way to configure the camera to retain these recordings longer, or is this not the right camera for my needs? I’m really hoping to find a solution to make the most out of my Wyze Cam OG.
Separately, I’ve been working on setting up a motion light automation in my bathroom. I followed some online guides and created an automations.yaml file, but I’m still having trouble getting the lights to turn off after a set period. Here’s what my configuration looks like:
yaml
Motion Detected Light on BATHROOM
- id: ‘some_unique_id’
alias: 2nd Bathroom Lamp On
trigger:- platform: state
entity_id: switch.ge_26931_smart_motion_switch_switch_3
to: ‘on’
for:
minutes: 2
action: - service: switch.turn_on
entity_id: switch.ge_26931_smart_motion_switch_switch_3
- platform: state
Motion Light OFF After 10 Min BATHROOM
- id: ‘another_unique_id’
alias: 2nd Bathroom Lamp Off
trigger:- platform: state
entity_id: switch.ge_26931_smart_motion_switch_switch_3
to: ‘off’
for:
minutes: 3
action: - service: switch.turn_off
entity_id: switch.ge_26931_smart_motion_switch_switch_3
- platform: state
Despite this setup, the lights aren’t turning off as expected. I’m wondering if there’s something wrong with my configuration or if there’s a better way to achieve the desired behavior. Any insights or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Lastly, I came across a post about integrating Frigate with MQTT. While I haven’t personally tried this yet, it seems like a promising way to enhance my home security setup. I’m curious if anyone has successfully implemented this and if there are any common pitfalls or best practices to keep in mind.
Overall, I’m really enjoying the process of learning and experimenting with home automation, even though there are certainly some hurdles to overcome. I’m looking forward to hearing from the community and hopefully finding some solutions to these issues!