I recently set up my Wyze Outdoor Cam and wanted to share my experience. The installation was straightforward, and the camera quality is impressive. However, I encountered a few challenges that I thought might be helpful to others.
First, I noticed that the camera’s battery life wasn’t as long as I expected. After some research, I realized that continuously streaming the feed drains the battery quickly. Once I stopped broadcasting, the battery life improved significantly. I also found that motion detection helped reduce unnecessary battery usage.
Another issue I faced was with notifications. Initially, I wasn’t receiving alerts consistently. After some troubleshooting, I discovered that notifications need to be enabled for all cameras in the Wyze app. Once I adjusted that setting, everything worked smoothly.
For those interested in customizing their setup, I created a birdhouse mount for my Wyze Cam. It was a fun DIY project, and I even modified the birdhouse to make accessing the camera easier. I also painted the camera’s front white to blend in better with my yard.
On a different note, I’ve been experimenting with Z-Wave devices and encountered some connectivity issues. After updating my firmware and restarting the hub, most devices started working again. For persistent problems, I found that temporarily removing the battery and re-pairing the device helped restore communication.
If anyone has tips for improving battery life on outdoor cameras or Z-Wave troubleshooting hacks, I’d love to hear them! Happy automating! 