I recently purchased the Wyze camera to monitor my business, and I must say, the image quality on my Pixel phone is fantastic. However, I encountered a frustrating issue when viewing the camera on my tablet—it had a significant lag. Someone would walk through the door, but the camera wouldn’t show it for about 10 seconds. Plus, the video was very pixelated when someone moved by. I tried three different tablets, including a brand-new Lenovo, and the problem persisted on all of them.
I decided to dig deeper into the issue. After some research, I found that the problem might be related to the tablet’s settings or the Wyze app configuration. I started by updating the Wyze app on all my devices to ensure I had the latest features and bug fixes. Next, I checked the network settings on each tablet to make sure they were connected to the same strong Wi-Fi network as my camera.
One thing I noticed was that the video quality settings on the tablets were set to auto. I manually adjusted them to a lower resolution, thinking that might help with the lag. Surprisingly, this didn’t solve the problem. I then looked into the camera’s settings and discovered that the video streaming quality was set to high. Lowering it to medium made a noticeable difference in reducing the lag.
Another tip I came across was clearing the Wyze app’s cache and data on each tablet. This process involved going into the device’s settings, finding the Wyze app, and clearing its storage. After doing this, I reconnected the camera, and the lag improved significantly.
I also reached out to Wyze support through their community forums and received some helpful suggestions. They recommended checking for any firmware updates for the camera and ensuring that all devices were on the latest software versions. I updated my camera’s firmware, and the video quality and lag issues improved even further.
In summary, while the initial setup was smooth, the video lag and pixelation on my tablets were a bit of a hurdle. By adjusting the video quality settings, clearing the app cache, and ensuring all devices were up to date, I was able to resolve most of the issues. If you’re experiencing similar problems, I’d recommend trying these steps before reaching out for further assistance. Happy monitoring! 
