Wyze Security Camera Cost and Pricing

After their meteoric rise to home security stardom in 2017, Seattle-based startup Wyze Labs1 became a favorite of the millennial and gen-Z set, loved both for their minimalistic, cube-shaped build and for their super-low camera prices.

Wyze Cam V3, with box

Today, the scrappy startup is still shattering industry norms, keeping the focus on customers and offering a quality low-cost option. This balance of affordability and features immediately attracted me to the cameras when I reviewed Wyze Cams hands-on. And I have to say, this budget brand has become quite popular with renters for effective apartment security.

After subjecting these cameras to our full battery of tests, I think it’s time now to look deeper into Wyze the brand, and their equipment costs, plans, packages, and deals.

To start things off, let’s lay out some of my favorite Wyze features:

• Easy to Install and Use
• Cheap Equipment
• Modern, Cube-Inspired Design
• Intuitive Mobile App
• Smart Home Automation with Amazon Alexa, IFTTT
• Motion and Sound Detection
• Infrared Night Vision
• Pan and Tilt Feature
• Full HD Resolution
• Free Cloud Storage Available

A Look at Wyze Pricing

There’s no one-size-fits-all security camera, and no camera can protect you 24/7 from threats big and small (read our latest property crime report to find out exactly what those threats are). But in my view, Wyze – with its flagship Wyze Cam V3 priced at $31.98 – comes pretty close. Its zippy sibling, Wyze Cam Pan, costs a mere $29.99, though I’ve seen that price fluctuate in recent months.

Come to think of it, I’ve seen lots of changes in the security industry2 over the years, some good, some not so good; but one of the biggest changes is the number of cheap cameras that have popped up. In fact, that’s what led us to review the best cheap security cameras available.

Wyze Cam V3, on cement step

Of course, you have to be careful here, as not all brands share the same dedication to quality. An example: I reviewed Swann cameras, which are considered “affordable” with prices ranging from about $70 to $200, but they didn’t wow me in terms of equipment quality or features. That said, Swann sells all sorts of cameras, some of which are pretty solid, so having lots of choices within one brand is a nice touch, too.

Another example: I reviewed a YI Home Camera 3 that, like Wyze Cams, included person detection. While the camera itself handled nicely for its low $25 price tag, I did start to question the accuracy of that detection feature after it thought my 8-pound Maltese was a person.

Now, let’s dive deeper into Wyze Cam and Wyze Cam Pan.

Wyze Cam V3

Wyze Camera V3

The first- and second-generation Wyze Cams, originally priced at $19.99, are no longer available. The upgraded Wyze Cam V3 rolled out in 2021 and carried over many of my favorite aspects of the original, plus some neat extras like person and pet detection. But here’s the kicker: at $31.98, V3 costs almost $12 more than the original.

With this camera, I got fair-to-good video quality (watch my video below), two-way audio, person and pet detection, motion zones, infrared night vision, and even a free cloud storage plan. And like the Wyze Cam Pan, which I’ll cover in just a moment, Wyze Cam V3 comes with a micro-SD card slot, freeing you from monthly fees or service agreements.

Even some of Ring’s cameras and packages don’t offer the option of local storage like Wyze does. But trust us: in my latest Ring camera review, I saw how much the ever-popular Ring brings to the table, including features galore.

Wyze Cam Pan

Wyze Cam Pan

The Wyze Cam Pan has a neat 360-rotation feature that panned around my room looking for potential threats. Notably, the Pan Cam has a rotation speed of 110 degrees per second, which is pretty fast – and life moves pretty fast, doesn’t it?

In my tests of this camera, a feature called PanScan let me customize up to four “waypoints” for the camera to cover throughout the day. Whether I was at home helping the kids with their homework or out having dinner with friends, I liked knowing Wyze had those areas covered.

For $29.99, Wyze Cam Pan is one of the cheapest pan-tilt cameras I’ve come across. I’m more accustomed to seeing pan-tilt cameras hover around $100, like the Reolink E1 outdoor camera I reviewed. So a camera that covers this much ground for under $30 is pretty remarkable.

Now, let’s look at exactly how much Wyze’s cameras will cost you:

Snapshot of Wyze Camera Pricing

Wyze Home Monitoring: Equipment and Costs

In addition to cameras, Wyze released a Wyze Home Monitoring kit that includes two entry sensors, one motion sensor, a keypad, and a Wyze smart hub. In my Wyze Home Monitoring review I found lots of similarities to another favorite brand of ours, SimpliSafe, especially when it came to easy-to-install DIY equipment.

Wyze Home Monitoring Bundle

And in even better news, Wyze has entered the professional monitoring game, though in a roundabout way. With Wyze Home Monitoring, you can access Noonlight, a third-party emergency monitoring app, for $4.99 per month.

There are a couple of points to keep in mind here. First, Noonlight monitoring is only available with a Wyze Home Monitoring kit. Also, the kit doesn’t come with a Wyze Cam, while SimpliSafe’s packages come with a standard-definition SimpliCam that really pulls the whole system together. Those packages, by the way, start around $99, while Wyze Home Monitoring costs $59.88 for the starter kit.

Wyze Sense Hub Closeup

Either way, you’re saving money by choosing Wyze, but you’ll get in-house professional monitoring by going with SimpliSafe, among other upgrades. Check out our full SimpliSafe review for more.

That said, here’s what you can expect to pay for Wyze Home Monitoring:

Wyze Home Monitoring Costs

More Wyze Gadgets and Accessories

I can’t do Wyze justice without mentioning all the new gadgets they’ve been rolling out lately.

These smart home devices in Wyze’s arsenal – a smart watch, a sprinkler controller, and a bathroom scale, to name a few – represent the brand’s tendency to push the boundaries of the industry for true home automation. Here is Wyze’s latest accessories lineup:

Snapshot of Wyze Accessories

Wyze Video Storage Options

Wyze Cam V3 view, evening

Each Wyze camera comes with free, 14-day cloud recording and limited motion detection features. This way, checking your cameras’ video history is a tap away, and you can monitor your home, record motion-triggered clips, and get tailored motion alerts with no monthly fees.

Common Wyze Alerts

As we all know well, bills add up. And paying for cloud storage on a monthly basis can sometimes feel like you’re never fully free of the expense of securing your home. Sometimes, you just want to plunk down a few bucks for some nice-looking equipment and call it a day.

Thankfully, Wyze’s pricing model for cloud storage is pretty simple: if you want more than the included 14 days and more features like person detection and motion tagging, consider a Cam Plus subscription, which will cost you $1.25 per camera per month. This is lower than the industry average, as I typically see cloud storage plans range in cost between $3 and $5 (or more) per camera monthly.

Snapshot of Wyze Cloud Storage Plans

Wyze: Standout Features and Tech

Wyze Cam Boxes

The story goes that the founders of Wyze3 met while they were employees at Amazon, hatched a brilliant startup idea, and before long we had two little Wyze Cams that cost a fraction of what the leaders in the industry cost.

And the nod to minimalist design is no accident, either. It’s become somewhat trendy to declutter, and Wyze is a shoo-in for folks who don’t like bulky, cumbersome gadgets taking up space in their homes. It’s part of the reason Wyze is a hands-down favorite among people who live in small spaces.

Here’s a closer look at Wyze’s best features:

Wyze Cams Feature List

1080p HD Resolution	Wyze Cams are designed to deliver 1080p HD resolution in their videos. This is not only the industry standard for security cameras, it’s also an ideal definition for Wi-Fi and wireless cameras. Our Wyze tests yielded vivid images and smooth video recordings, with some loss of definition at night.
Smart Home Integration	While it’s not integrated into Wyze’s technology, you can connect your Wyze cameras with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and most other smart home ecosystems. After finding the Wyze skill in our Alexa app, we connected the cams to our Echo Show. Now, we can say “Alexa, show me the front door” or “Alexa, turn on the lights” to view our live stream anytime we want.
Two-Way Voice	As an active deterrent against break-ins, two-way voice is an invaluable tool. Wyze cameras have both a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing us to speak to whomever is at the other end – possibly breaking up a crime in progress. Also, the mic minimizes ambient sound to provide clear, high-quality audio.
DIY Installation	Installation is simple with Wyze, as their cameras require nothing more than a power cord and a Wi-Fi connection to work. We even had the option of installing Wyze cameras using a 3M double-sided adhesive, meaning no tools are needed for installation.
Night Vision	Detecting activity in dimly lit areas is a necessity for security cameras, especially if you plan on using them outside. Wyze Cams have infrared night vision, which helps zero in on details under unfavorable lighting conditions.

Current Deals and Discounts on Wyze Cameras

Wyze Camera Indoor Outdoor Box

If you’re shopping around for Wyze Cams, you might notice that prices tend to change for each product within a short time frame. At the beginning of my testing period, for example, the Wyze Cam V3 was priced at $35.98 on the company website and included one free month of Cam Plus. Just two weeks later, the Wyze Cam price had dropped to $31.98.

Similarly, the Wyze Cam Outdoor, Wyze’s only battery-powered camera, once hovered around $59.98. But at last check, its price had dropped to $49.99. I’m not talking about huge margins, but the downward trend is significant, especially when you consider how little these cameras cost in the first place.

Beyond those price drops, we don’t typically see deep discounts or offers on Wyze cameras. In this way, Wyze is like many other home security brands4 that stay tight-lipped on sales and promotions until they actually happen.

My suggestion? Check back here often for the latest Wyze Cam updates, or visit my in-depth guide to Wyze’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to get an inside look at holiday sales.

Final Thoughts on Wyze Cameras

Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam V2

For $19.99, Wyze’s debut camera wasn’t intended to knock anyone’s socks off when it was released in 2017. It was meant to be one of the easiest and cheapest ways to add cameras to your home. All these years later, Wyze stays true to that original intention, but they’ve also rolled out some neat changes and upgrades to their lineup.

Wyze Cam V3 on Cement Closeup

A brand with a dedication to improving quality without charging high prices is something we always like to see in this industry. In our experience working with inexpensive cams, we’ve found that the products still perform the basic functions of home security pretty well. Wyze is no different, but what stands out about Wyze is that it manages to inject a lot of features we don’t see often in cameras at this price point.

So there you have it: Bargain-basement equipment prices plus economical monthly costs, all in one camera. Wyze checks those boxes simultaneously, which is pretty rare, and quite welcomed.

For more tips on building a secure home on a budget, check out our buying guide for home security cameras.

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