Wyze
$99.98
Wyze's only battery-powered doorbell camera. Subscription required for video recordings and advanced features.
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Wireless Installation Possible: Yes
This doorbell can be installed completely wirelessly, but it can also be hardwired to supply constant power to the battery.
Requires Drilling: No
Wyze offers an adhesive no-drill mounting bracket, sold separately, as an alternative installation solution for those who prefer not to drill
Video Recording Storage: Cloud Storage
The only option for storing video recordings is on the cloud, which requires a subscription.
Overhead View Capability: No
This doorbell does not have overhead view capabilities.
Pre-Recording: Yes
Pre-recording shows you several seconds before the start of a motion event so you can see what set off the motion detector. To enable this feature, the doorbell must be wired.
Camera Resolution: 1440x1440
This doorbell streams and records video in 1440x1440 resolution.
Needs Recharging: Maybe
If used wirelessly, this doorbell will need to be periodically recharged. If hardwired, it will be recharged via electrical power but may still need recharging occasionally if the trickle charge is not sufficient.
Chimes With Smart Speaker: Yes
Wyze doorbells can be set up to notify you from an Amazon Echo speaker if someone rings the bell using Alexa skills. However, it will not work on Google Home speakers — Google Home does not support this feature for third-party devices.
Integrates With Wired Chime: No
This doorbell will not work with your existing doorbell chime.
Person Detection: Yes
With a Wyze Security Plan, this doorbell can tell the difference between people, animals, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications accordingly.
Has Paired Chime Device Options: Yes
This doorbell comes bundled with a paired Wyze chime.
Removable Battery: No
To recharge this doorbell, you'll need to loosen the security screw at the bottom, remove the backplate of the doorbell, and insert the charging cable into the MicroUSB slot.
Comes With Chime Device: Yes
This doorbell comes bundled with a chime.
Native Mobile App: Wyze
The Wyze mobile app will provide the best experience when managing Wyze doorbells.
Package Detection: Yes
With a Wyze Security Plan, this doorbell can tell if a package has been left at your door and will notify you.
Amazon Alexa Compatibility: Partial
Wyze doorbells can be linked to Alexa, allowing you to use Alexa voice commands and stream doorbell video to Amazon devices. You may not have access to all the features you would on an Amazon (Ring or Blink) doorbell.
Amazon Alexa Voice Compatibility: Yes
You can use Alexa voice commands to control your Wyze doorbell.
Google Home Compatibility: Partial
Wyze doorbells can be linked to Google Home, allowing you to use Google Assistant voice commands and stream doorbell video to Google devices. You may not have access to all the features you would on a Google (Nest) doorbell, including the ability to have the doorbell chime on a Google Home speaker as Google does not support this feature for third-party devices.
Head-to-Toe Video: Yes
This doorbell records head-to-toe video in a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Google Assistant Voice Compatibility: Yes
You can use Google Assistant voice commands to control your Wyze doorbell.
Apple HomeKit Compatibility: None
Wyze doorbells are not compatible with Apple Homekit.
Facial Recognition: Yes
With a Wyze Security Plan, this doorbell can recognize specific faces that you've trained it to recognize, such as family and friends. This feature is called Friendly Faces.
Animal Detection: Yes
With a Wyze Security Plan, this doorbell can tell the difference between people, animals, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications accordingly.
Vehicle Detection: Yes
With a Wyze Security Plan, this doorbell can tell the difference between people, animals, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications accordingly.
Apple Siri Voice Compatibility: No
Wyze doorbells are not compatible with Siri.
Samsung SmartThings Compatibility: None
Wyze doorbells are not compatible with Samsung SmartThings.
Color Night Vision: Yes
Wyze doorbells let you see low-light video in full color.
Dual Band Wi-Fi: No
This doorbell can connect to Wi-Fi on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies.
Continuous Recording: No
This doorbell doesn't support continuous recording.
Uses Bridge Device: No
Wyze doorbells do not connect to bridge devices.
Built-In Siren: No
This doorbell does not have a siren.
Motion-Activated Nightlight: Yes
This doorbell has a light around the doorbell button. It won’t illuminate the area, but it can help visitors find your doorbell and alert intruders to the presence of the camera.
Quick Replies: Yes
Wyze quick replies, called Quick Responses, are pre-recorded audio messages that you can trigger via the Wyze app.
Power Over Ethernet (PoE): No
This doorbell doesn't support power over ethernet (PoE).
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