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Wyze

Video Doorbell v2

3.7 (989 ratings)

$44.94 $44.98

Affordable wired doorbell with 2K video. Local storage option for video recordings. Head-to-toe video with package alerts.

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Features & Specs

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Wireless Installation Possible: No

This doorbell must be hardwired to your home's electrical system.


Requires Drilling: Yes

Wired doorbells require drilling as part of their installation.


Video Recording Storage: Local or Cloud

This doorbell allows you to store video recordings locally or in the cloud via an optional subscription plan.


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.


Camera Resolution: 2k

This doorbell streams and records video in 2K resolution.


Needs Recharging: No

Wired Wyze doorbells get their power from your home’s electrical system and do not need recharging.


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: Yes

This doorbell is compatible with most existing chimes.


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: No

This doorbell doesn't technically have a paired chime device available, but if you have a Wyze Cam OG, it can be used as a chime.


Comes With Chime Device: No

This doorbell does not come bundled with a chime.


Removable Battery: No

This doorbell is wired and does not have a battery.


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 3:4 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 only connect to Wi-Fi on the 2.4GHz frequency.


Continuous Recording: Yes

Continuous recording records non-stop video and can be enabled if you're using local storage on this doorbell.


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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