Wyze review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Wyze suits buyers who want a cheap entry point and a top video tier of 4k on hardware bought outright. Cameras start at $29.98, and the US company trades on reach and clarity rather than long cover. It leans on indoor smart cameras and leaves lenses, drones and action cameras to rivals.
Key facts
- Best for
- Cheap, high resolution smart home cameras with the price set up front.
- Price from
- $29.98 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Top video resolution
- 4k (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 to 1.5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Wyze Labs, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Used cameras
- Official website
- wyze.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cameras start at $29.98, and Wyze holds rank 6 of 42 brands on that figure
- The range reaches 4k, matching the 41% share of the wider camera market
- A refurbished shop lists used cameras, so a spare indoor camera does not have to be bought new
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, giving written help and self service without a visit
Cons
- Warranty cover runs 1 to 1.5 years, shorter than the 2 upper quartile in the cameras and lenses group
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for anyone who needs to talk a fault through
- Availability covers US, CA and GB, which leaves buyers outside those markets without local stock or local returns handling
- The listed range is used cameras, not the mirrorless, drone and lenses Scan sells, so there is no lens or drone option here
Ready to try Wyze?
Scored 9.2 / 10 by GizmoCue.
Who it suits
- Shoppers in the United States, CA and GB who want the highest video tier available in smart home cameras on hardware bought outright
- Households adding more indoor cameras who will shop the refurbished range
- Buyers who settle support questions by email, chat, the help centre or the community
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a phone support line, since support runs on email, chat and help centre
- Photography buyers after lenses, a mirrorless body or a drone, which Scan carries in mirrorless, drone and lenses
- Buyers after a compact or action camera for outdoor use, which Campark lists in action camera and compact
The company behind it
Wyze is run by Wyze Labs, Inc., a company headquartered in the United States and trading since 2017. That is a young operation next to the long established camera makers, and it helps explain a range priced as hardware first. Reach is bounded. The store serves US, CA and GB, so buyers in other countries may see listings but cannot count on local stock or local returns handling. After a purchase, help comes through email, chat and help centre, a mix of written and self service routes. That suits a buyer comfortable working through setup alone, and suits a firm less well when a fault needs settling quickly, because the listed channels stop short of a phone desk. The company facts matter less than price and the video tier when the choice is made, but they set expectations about aftercare. Buyers who want to talk a problem through with a person should weigh that before ordering, and buyers who prefer a larger catalogue can look to Defender Cameras, Campark or Scan instead.
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Where Wyze is available
- Available
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the cheapest Wyze camera cost?+
Cameras start at $29.98, with the entry point coming from the Wyze Cam OG. That places Wyze at rank 6 of 42 brands on entry price across the site. The figure covers the hardware itself.
What video resolution can Wyze cameras record?+
The top of the range records 4k, which matches the 41% share of the wider camera market. Most indoor security cameras sit below that tier, so picture quality is rarely the reason to look elsewhere.
Where can I buy Wyze cameras?+
The store serves US, CA and GB, so the US, Canada and the UK are covered. Buyers in other countries may see listings but cannot count on local delivery or local returns handling. Checking the market list before ordering from abroad is the sensible step.
How long is the warranty on a Wyze camera?+
Cover runs 1 to 1.5 years, a shorter term than the 2 upper quartile across the cameras and lenses group. Anyone hoping for a long term should read the refund policy before buying, particularly on a refurbished unit.
Can I buy a refurbished Wyze camera?+
Yes. The refurbished shop lists used cameras, so a spare camera for another room does not have to be bought new. Condition varies by listing, so read the wording for each item. Questions about a refurbished order go through email, chat and help centre.
How do I reach Wyze support?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre. That means written and self service routes rather than a phone line. Anyone who needs to talk a fault through with a person should factor that in before buying, and keep their own records while the issue is open.
Is a Wyze camera better than a Defender camera?+
The choice turns on the room and the view. Wyze covers used cameras and records up to 4k, while Defender lists 360 camera and used cameras for buyers wanting a panoramic view of a space. Entry price is the other factor, and Wyze sets it at $29.98.
Does Wyze sell lenses or drones?+
No. Wyze lists used cameras, and the range centres on indoor smart home cameras. For lenses or a drone, Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses instead. For a compact or action camera aimed at outdoor use, Campark lists action camera and compact.
How old is the company behind Wyze?+
Wyze is Wyze Labs, Inc., headquartered in the United States and trading since 2017. It is a young company next to the long established camera makers, which suits buyers comfortable buying from a newer brand. The refurbished shop is the steadier route for a cautious purchase.
Sources
- wyze.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
- wyze.com/collections/refurbished-shop checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Refurbished Wyze products are returned or open-box units that have been tested and restored to working condition, then sold at a lower price than new.”
- wyze.com/collections/smart-cameras checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Top video resolution
“Wyze Cam Pan v4: 360 pan & 180 tilt, 4K Ultra HD quality, smart camera.”
- wyze.com/pages/our-story checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“a review for Wyze Cam v1, our very first product launched in 2017”
- wyze.com/policies/contact-information checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“Office 8815 122nd Ave NE, Suite #201, Kirkland Washington 98033”
- wyze.com/policies/refund-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Warranty
“eighteen (18) months from the date you purchased your Product from Wyze ... for purchases made on or after January 1, 2026); one (1) year ... for purchases made from an authorized retailer”
- wyze.com/products/wyze-cam-og checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from
“Wyze Cam OG - 1080p Cam with Spotlight & Night Vision - Regular price $29.98”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.6, now 9.7