The Wyze Cam Outdoor is completely weatherproof and can be placed on a flat surface or mounted anywhere.
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I didn’t hide my love for Wyze security cameras. One of them won a spot in the Cheapskate Hall of Fame, and others are close candidates. But because they are so cheap to start, business is rare. Even a small discount is worth noting.
Which leads us to this: for a limited time, and while stocks last, the The Wyze Cam Outdoor starter package is available for $ 52 on Amazon. Regular price: $ 60. (Hey, I said it was a small discount.)
It turns out that Wyze itself is also running a promotion on the Starter package, but the additional shipping fee takes you back to the price of $ 60.
I have been using a Wyze Cam Outdoor for about eight months, and I must say that it has been an absolute champion. The package consists of the camera itself and a small wireless base station; the latter can pair with up to four cameras. Originally, you had to connect this station to the router, but a recent firmware update allows it to work wirelessly. Now all you need is an AC outlet.
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As for the camera, it is very easy to assemble and configure. Like other Wyze Cams I’ve tried, it streams clear 1080p videos to my phone and tablet and offers two weeks of cloud storage at no extra cost. (You can also insert a cheap microSD card for virtually unlimited local recording.)
The battery life is excellent – I probably stay four or five months before I need to recharge – and the camera has had no problems withstanding the summer heat of Michigan and the cold of winter.
One thing to note: although motion detection is one of the many features included, if you want to people detection (which can definitely help to reduce unwanted motion alerts), you need to subscribe to Cam Plus. Currently, it costs $ 1.25 per month per camera, when charged annually. It’s worth it, if you ask me, especially considering all the other features you also get: packet detection, vehicle detection, unlimited recording duration and so on.
Why not get the Wyze Cam v3 instead of? It is also weatherproof and currently sells for only $ 30. But it does require power, which can be challenging, depending on where you plan to mount it. What’s more, Wyze Cam Outdoor includes a Travel Mode that allows you to record video anywhere, even when disconnected from Wi-Fi.
In short: whether you buy it for $ 52 or $ 60, it’s a great product. Definitely recommended by Cheapskate.
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