Wyze · Outdoor camera
Wyze Battery Cam Pro
2.5K battery camera for under $90 with microSD recording.
The Wyze Battery Cam Pro records without a monthly fee (microSD up to 256 GB). It lists at $89.98, so three years costs about $90. Power: rechargeable battery and solar + battery. In our planner it covers about 40 ft by day and 30 ft at night across 108°.
Specs
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 px (2.5K) |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | 108° |
| Night vision | Color with spotlight |
| Power | Rechargeable battery and Solar + battery |
| Battery claim | 180 days (up to 6 months) |
| Local storage | microSD up to 256 GB |
| Base station | Not required |
| Works with | Alexa, Google Home |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)
Versions
| Version | Power | US price |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable battery | $89.98 |
| with solar panelIncludes Wyze solar panel | Solar + battery | $107.98 |
Subscription: what's free and what isn't
Without a plan Wyze cameras record to a microSD card; cloud event clips are limited.
Free, no plan
- ✓ live view
- ✓ motion alerts
- ✓ local playback
- ✓ any recorded video
- ✓ two-way talk
Needs a paid plan
- • cloud video history
- • person detection
- • package detection
- • vehicle detection
| Wyze Cam Plus plan | Devices | US / month | Canada / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Plus | 1 | $2.99 | not on file |
| Cam Unlimited | Unlimited | $9.99 | not on file |
Plan prices: www.wyze.com, checked 2026-09-15.
3-year cost for one Battery Cam Pro
$89.98 hardware + 36 × $0.00 (none needed) = $90
Will it cover your yard?
We plan it at about 40 ft of useful daytime range (108° wide) and 30 ft at night. Assumed: motion-detection range not published; capped at 40 ft (typical PIR sensor); night-vision range not published; assumed 30 ft. See how we calculate.
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