Wyze camera V2 firmware update

[Epaphroditus]

Won't update. I updated the app ... still no go.

Tried the manual method by loading firmware onto microSD card but no go - never get the blue light as per instructions.

The customer support is lacking.


No error codes.

Annoying.

[SkyHawk]

I think I also have a v2 stuck like that. I replaced all my v2 with v3 though, the difference in image quality is huge especially at night or low light.

I keep a box of v2 around only for special projects or pet cams when I need to be away for awhile, so it doesn't bother me that one is a firmware gimp. I have not tried to hack on it too hard to see if I can fix it yet.

[brassburnz]

Don't upgrade any Wyze product unless it is under warranty. If it bricks, you are SOL. The only time I buy an extended warranty is for a Wyze product. About 8 bucks for two years.

[Epaphroditus]

Well well. Finally got the firmware updated.

Seems the issue fir me was microSD card was greater than 32GB. Used a 32GB card and the latest firmware and it finally worked via the manual update procedure.

Fingers crossed it fixes my original issue with intermittent connectivity.

[OlderThanDirt]

I upload RTSP firmware on my Wyze cameras, which appears to no longer be available online. Given the low price point, I consider these to be throwaway cameras. Pretty good quality for the price, so they make good dog, bird, fish and tortoise cams.

[XDJYo]

Well well. Finally got the firmware updated.

Seems the issue fir me was microSD card was greater than 32GB. Used a 32GB card and the latest firmware and it finally worked via the manual update procedure.

Fingers crossed it fixes my original issue with intermittent connectivity.

Glad you finally got it working. I think the tech support (spies) in China were done laughing at you thru the cameras. JK. I have Nest cams and have a live hate relationship with them. If I had to do it all over again and with more money, I would?ve gone with a hardwired system.


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[Epaphroditus]

Camera has been working fine for a few days so looking good.

I like the idea of remote access over the net versus a hardwired solution.

I'm not kidding myself - cameras give a false sense of security. They really provide nothing unless there is a prompt armed resoponse.

[brassburnz]

Camera has been working fine for a few days so looking good.

I like the idea of remote access over the net versus a hardwired solution.

I'm not kidding myself - cameras give a false sense of security. They really provide nothing unless there is a prompt armed resoponse.

On the Wyze forums, Wyze does not refer to their cams as "security cams." Like Older than Dirt said, they make good pet cams. I use mine to check for mail/deliveries and the various critters that visit the yard.

I needed to replace a bricked Wyze Outdoor Cam but bought Blink battery cams instead. 6 cams and 2 sync modules for about $200 on Amazon. Picture and wifi connectivity about the same as Wyze. The Blink app and Wyze app don't operate the same way, but not a big deal so far. Blink advertises their products as "security cams" but they aren't. For monitoring purposes, they are even worse than Wyze.

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