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Wyze makes some of the most affordable smart home devices on the market, offering a range of products that don't break the bank. They're easy to use and an excellent value for money. One of its most popular devices is the Wyze Plug, which is one of the most competitive smart plugs around. Some users might find it hard to set up, but with the directions below, you'll be up and running in no time.
No self-respecting tech company would be caught dead without a dark mode in its app in 2024 — after all, Google added system-wide support for dark mode in Android 10, and Apple did the same with iOS 13, both of which were released back in 2019. The Wyze app, meant for controlling smart doorbells, security cameras, and other goodies, was a little late to the party, but did add burgeoning dark mode support back in January. Now, it's going one step further.
Wyze Video Doorbell v2 vs Video Doorbell Pro: Choose your Wyze wisely
Which of these Wyze video doorbells is the best model for your home monitoring needs?
Wyze has developed quite a reputation for releasing some of the best budget-friendly indoor and outdoor security cameras. For a few years now, the company has also been producing video doorbells. As it stands, the Wyze Video Doorbell v2 and Wyze Video Doorbell Pro are two of three options, and they’re both pretty fantastic.
Wyze is once again caught in security incident affecting thousands
For a security camera company, Wyze sure is bad at security
Wyze cameras are cheap and surprisingly good at what they do, but security has become a concern of late. In February 2022, a report emerged that cybersecurity firm Bitdefender had notified Wyze about a vulnerability in its cameras that could allow attackers to view a live video feed from unsuspecting users, yet the company was slow to respond, taking nearly three years before closing the security loophole. Now, it seems Wyze has found itself in a similar situation after an outage this past weekend.
Best smart home security system with monitoring in 2024
Professional monitoring is offered by many trusted names in home security
Home security systems are meant to provide safety and peace of mind day and night. Home monitoring products are more efficient than ever before, including outdoor security cameras that can detect human faces, doorbells allowing two-way communication with visitors, and smart hubs that alert users to unusual activity with a quick push notification.
Wyze Video Doorbell v2 vs. Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: Should you save or splurge?
Both doorbells deliver clear video and two-way talk while catering to different budgets
Not too long ago, a full-fledged home security system was quite an investment. But for many of us, the convenience and efficiency of video doorbells hit the sweet spot. They offer features like night vision, motion detection, and two-way communication. However, not all doorbells are created — or priced — the same. That's why we're zoning in on Wyze Video Doorbell v2 and Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2.
Wyze has released an updated Video Doorbell Camera, introducing a sleek design and some pretty noteworthy upgrades. The v2 has several new features compared to its predecessor and is one of our picks for the best wired video doorbells.
Does the Wyze Video Doorbell v2 have a battery?
The Wyze Video Doorbell v2 offers some key improvements over the original, but is it battery-powered?
The Wyze Video Doorbell v2 is among the best video doorbell devices on the market today. The doorbell is compatible with existing chimes that may already be hooked up in your home, making for a simple installation that won’t require a lot of additional parts. Wyze has worked to develop a range of smart home accessories, and the Video Doorbell v2 comes as part of its continuing vision for improved home monitoring and intelligent security management.
In October, Wyze released its new Video Doorbell v2 to add to its growing line of devices and gadgets. Wyze is best known for devices like the Cam v3 Pro due to their smart features at an affordable price. The predecessor of the v2 Video Doorbell has great features and was even rated one of the best smart doorbells for Google Assistant.
Some of the best Android tools and utility apps can enhance your device experience. Similarly, a smart home appliance with voice commands can improve the security and interactivity of your household.
Smart scales provide great utility for anyone interested or concerned with monitoring their health. The best smart scales do so much more than tell you your weight, incorporating emerging technologies to track and measure critical health metrics for your health and fitness. These new smart devices have a broad appeal, but selecting the best smart scales can be challenging as there are many models with varying specs and features.
Wyze jumps on the gaming headset bandwagon with promises of ultra-low latency
The Wyze Wireless Gaming Headset is available today for $60, offering 50mm drivers and a 20-hour battery life
Wyze is pretty well known at this point for it smart home tech, especially its cameras, but did you know the company also sells audio headsets? Not only does it already sell over ear and in-ear devices, but today marks the launch of the new Wyze Wireless Gaming Headset, which just so happens to promise ultra-low latency over bluetooth 5.2 or an included 2.4 GHz dongle, packing 50mm drivers for high-fidelity sound. Best of all, this headset retails for $60, making them one of Wyze's most affordable audio devices, ensuring gamers won't break the bank by picking up a pair.
Wyze Mesh Router review: Cheap, easy, and fast are three great reasons to upgrade
What more do you need out of a Wi-Fi mesh router?
When it comes to mesh routers, the uninitiated may think the only important thing to consider is whether it works or not. After all, how much could a router really impact the overall internet experience? We're here to tell you that the Wyze Mesh Router is affordable, easy to set up, and supports high enough speeds to handle virtually anything you need the internet for and then some.
This $30 Google Nest Mini & Wyze bulb bundle is the ultimate smart home starter pack
That's a $20 savings on the Nest Mini alone
Setting up a smart home sound like a daunting task? Worried about expensive components, or tedious and complex installation? Put those concerns to rest, because modern smart devices can be set up by simply plugging them in and connecting them to your wireless network. And with this Google Nest Mini + Wyze bundle deal, you can start building a smart home system for just $30.
Wyze's latest super-cheap camera comes in two unique flavors
The Wyze Cam OG is available today, with either a floodlight or a telephoto lens
Affordable smart home gear maker Wyze just released a new camera in the Wyze Cam Pan v3 last week, but it's got a couple more up its sleeve. Today, Wyze announced the Wyze Cam OG in two distinct flavors: a regular model with a floodlight, and a version with no light, but a 3x telephoto lens instead.
The new Wyze Cam Pan v3 can keep an eye on your entire backyard
It's Wyze's first indoor-outdoor Pan camera, and it's available today
Smart security camera options can get pricey fast, with some of the top options costing $100 or more apiece. Wyze is known for making especially affordable smart home gadgets, though, and today, it's announcing a versatile new connected camera, the Wyze Cam Pan v3. The third iteration in the Pan series offers some serious upgrades at a characteristically Wyze price of just $34.
Wyze expands into routers with a pair of new mesh systems
The Wyze Mesh Router arrives soon, with the Mesh Router Pro due early next year
Poor or inconsistent Wi-Fi signal strength is the bane of modern living spaces. Upcoming technologies like Wi-Fi 7 promise to help, but it will be time before they're commercially available. In the meantime, upgrading your older hardware can certainly help, and our favorite mesh routers offer plenty of options for helping to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones. Today we're learning about a couple new offerings, as Wyze gets into the router game with two affordably priced mesh routers of its own.
The super-affordable Wyze Cam goes higher-res than ever with new $50 Pro model
Subject detection gets faster with on-board processing
Scrappy smart home startup Wyze is out with a big update to 2020's Wyze Cam v3, a $20 camera with pretty decent imaging, cloud-powered subject detection, great audio pickup, a siren and spotlight, and did we mention it was $20? It's been one of the best security cameras out there. So, what does the Wyze Cam v3 Pro do for $50? Quite a bit more and faster.
Grab the Wyze Cam V3 for just $36 with this killer Amazon Prime Day deal
An unmissable price for one of our favorite pieces of security tech
From noise-canceling earbuds to robot vacuum cleaners, few tech firms offer as much bang for the buck as Wyze. Arguably the most impressive example of their value-for-money gear is the feature-packed Wyze Cam v3 security camera — and it’s now up for grabs for an even cheaper price on Amazon Prime Day.
Wyze Air Purifier review: Clean your air, save some cash
There's no need to break the bank for clean air
Air purifiers have been around for a long time, but it’s only recently that popularity spiked in response to a global pandemic and the rising frequency of wildfires. While you might be more inclined to associate Wyze with things like security cameras and scales, the company is jumping into the air purifier market with its familiar strategy of turning common appliances into smart home devices and setting very competitive prices. And just as you might expect, the results are pretty good.