Wyze · Outdoor camera
Wyze Cam v4
$45 plug-in 2.5K camera with free 24/7 microSD recording.
Shopping in United States · USD. Local prices and listings only; confirm stock and the exact variant at the store.
The Wyze Cam v4 records without a monthly fee (microSD up to 256 GB, 24/7 local recording). It lists at $44.98, so three years costs about $45. Power: plugs into an outdoor outlet. In our planner it covers about 55 ft by day and 30 ft at night across 99°.
Specs
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 px (2.5K) |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | 98.5° |
| Night vision | Color with spotlight |
| Power | Plugs into an outdoor outlet |
| Local storage | microSD up to 256 GB, 24/7 local recording |
| Base station | Not required |
| Works with | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz only |
Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)
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
- ✓ 24/7 recording
- ✓ two-way talk
Needs a paid plan
- • cloud video history
- • person detection
- • package detection
- • vehicle detection
| Wyze Cam Plus plan | Devices | USD / month |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Plus | 1 | $2.99 |
| Cam Unlimited | Unlimited | $9.99 |
Plan prices: www.wyze.com, checked 2026-09-15.
3-year cost for one Wyze Cam v4
$44.98 hardware + 36 × $0.00 (none needed) = $45
Will it cover your yard?
We plan it at about 55 ft of useful daytime range (98.5° wide) and 30 ft at night. Assumed: night-vision range not published; assumed 30 ft. See how we calculate.
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