Wyze

Developer

Wyze Labs, Inc.
Category

Lifestyle
Version

2.50.7.487
Android OS

4.4
Downloads

320M
Content rating

0

Pro

👍 Wyze delivers affordable, high-value smart-home control by packing cameras, sensors, plugs and lights into one easy app. The platform provides reliable remote monitoring, live streaming, two-way audio and clear device management—letting homeowners secure and automate their space without expensive hardware, complicated ecosystems, and with affordable pricing for most budgets.

👍 Setup is fast and intuitive: Wyze devices pair quickly with step-by-step guidance, while the app’s clean interface makes scheduling, scenes and routines easy. Built-in integrations with Alexa and Google Assistant plus support for rules and automations enable hands-free control and personalized smart-home workflows that scale across homes of any size.

👍 Wyze’s app offers advanced security features—motion and sound detection, customizable alerts and event clips—with both cloud and local microSD storage options. Optional subscriptions add AI person detection and longer clip retention. Regular firmware updates, privacy settings and an active community help keep devices secure while continually adding useful functionality.

Con

👎 Privacy and security concerns: Although Wyze regularly patches vulnerabilities, the app has experienced past security incidents and requires account-based cloud services for remote access. Some users worry about how video and metadata are stored, shared, or retained, and advanced privacy controls can be confusing to configure, increasing perceived risk.

👎 Limited ecosystem integration: Wyze works well with Alexa and Google Assistant but lacks native Apple HomeKit support and has fewer official third-party integrations. This makes consolidating smart-home devices harder for users who rely on multiple platforms. Advanced automations often require workarounds or third-party hubs.

👎 Subscription dependence and app experience: Many useful features — continuous cloud recording, person detection and extended event storage — are gated behind paid plans, which can frustrate users who expect free functionality. The app also shows occasional bugs, notification delays, and promotional prompts that interrupt the user experience.