Wyze Cam v4
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
Ultra-affordable color night vision camera with optional cloud and local storage
Wyze Cam v4Specs and price last verified September 30, 2026
Specifications
- Price
- $44.98
- Device type
- Security Camera
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home
- Rooms
- living_room, bedroom, office, garage
- Connectivity
- wifi
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- Yes
- Matter certified
- No
- Installation
- plug_in
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The Wyze Cam v4 is a 2.5K QHD (2560 x 1440) indoor and outdoor camera with color night vision, a motion-activated spotlight and IP65 weather resistance. It records 24/7 to a microSD card for free; Wyze includes person, pet, package and vehicle detection in its paid plans, with Cam Plus at $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year per camera as of September 2026. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT, on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Price $44.98 on wyze.com as of September 2026.
Pros
- +Extremely affordable
- +Color night vision
- +Local microSD storage with 24/7 recording
- +IP65 for indoor or outdoor use
Cons
- −Person, pet, package and vehicle detection need a paid Wyze plan
- −No HomeKit support listed by Wyze
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyze Cam v4 | $44.98 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | Yes |
| Aqara Camera Hub G350 | $139.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter | Yes | No | Yes |
| Arlo Pro 5S 2K Wireless Security Camera | $169.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings | No | No | No |
| eufy Indoor Cam S350 | $139.99 | Alexa | No | No | Yes |
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.