[dewilson58]

Is anyone using software so they can very their Wyze cameras on a laptop??


Software name ?? & reviews.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Is anyone using software so they can very their Wyze cameras on a laptop??


Software name ?? & reviews.

We have camera's all around the outside that can be seen on our smart phone.

What is a "Wyze" camera? Is that a brand name?

A LOT of people in our Village are "camera-d up".

I think it is a good idea.

[retiredguy123]

Wyze is a brand name for small HD video cameras. You can buy them at Home Depot or Amazon, starting at $25 each. They are a good deal.

[dewilson58]

Yep.............Wyze is a brand name.
I have a number of them.
I C all on my phone.............would like 2 C on laptop.
Wyze does not have laptop software, only for smart phones.




There are a number of non-Wyze programs out there for the laptop, but very protective of my laptop.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Yep.............Wyze is a brand name.
I have a number of them.
I C all on my phone.............would like 2 C on laptop.
Wyze does not have laptop software, only for smart phones.




There are a number of non-Wyze programs out there for the laptop, but very protective of my laptop.

Wyze uses an app to operate the cameras. So, if your laptop has Windows 10, you should be able to download the Wyze app for PCs, and view your cameras. They also have an app for MACs. Older laptops that don't have Windows 10 may not be able to install apps.

[retiredguy123]

Another option is to buy an inexpensive tablet and install the Wyze app onto it.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Wyze uses an app to operate the cameras. So, if your laptop has Windows 10, you should be able to download the Wyze app for PCs, and view your cameras. They also have an app for MACs. Older laptops that don't have Windows 10 may not be able to install apps.

IIRC from when I had one years ago the "Wyze app for PC's" is a 3rd party program. You can use RSTP protocol & VLC but may need to do some firmware mods or enable RSTP on the cam if it has it in the firmware.

Can I use Wyze Cam with my desktop computer? – Wyze

[dewilson58]

Thanks for the replies so far.


Hoping there is an off-brand working for someone.


Otherwise, just waiting for Wyze to catch-up.

[Mosells]

I received an email from Wyze about august 1 where in they indicated they were going to start charging a fee for using their app. It was confusing because they were going to star with users offering a donation for the service, and then access if generated enough revenue. I called and left a message, haven’t heard. If anyone knows what’s going on leave a message here.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Mosells

I received an email from Wyze about august 1 where in they indicated they were going to start charging a fee for using their app. It was confusing because they were going to star with users offering a donation for the service, and then access if generated enough revenue. I called and left a message, haven’t heard. If anyone knows what’s going on leave a message here.

That's if you want continuous recording. It's more or less a data storage fee for a lot of data.



No fee for live looks, or 12 second event recording.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That's if you want continuous recording. It's more or less a data storage fee for a lot of data.



No fee for live looks, or 12 second event recording.

I thought you can install an SD storage card in the camera and store as much video as you want on the card.

[Foxmd]

I have used Wyze for several years and been very happy with them.

[Don5154]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I thought you can install an SD storage card in the camera and store as much video as you want on the card.

you are correct on the SD card

[Denvercane]

Originally Posted by Don5154

you are correct on the SD card

You can't store as much as you can. You can only store to the capacity of the card

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Is anyone using software so they can very their Wyze cameras on a laptop??


Software name ?? & reviews.

We use Reolink cameras because they support 5Ghz networks, got tired of the slow 2.4 and the more you have on it the slower it gets. We can view them on any device. We also have a set of CCTV cameras. A bit of overkill, but I enjoy playing around with them and especially recording overnight and seeing what wildlife ventures through.