Are you having trouble with your Wyze camera? Or are you setting up a new one? If so, you may need to power cycle it.
If you’re troubleshooting any type of technology, especially smart technology like a Wyze camera, power cycling should often be your first troubleshooting step. In this article, we’ll cover why power cycling may help in various situations and how you may do it.
Why Power Cycle?
Wyze cameras provide a great way to keep a remote eye on your interior or exterior spaces. They work well in a smart home, thanks in part to the fact that the company ispart of the Matter Alliance. The cameras serve many purposes, for example,recording video during motion detection.
But they have issues sometimes. For example, if your camera frequently buffers video or loses its connection, power cycling can be an excellent way to reset it and improve its performance.
When you power cycle your Wyze camera, it refreshes its software to improve functionality. Or, if you’re setting up a new Wyze camera, power cycling can help you finish the process. It may not be ready to use until you go through all the setup steps and power cycle.
How to Power Cycle
Depending on your camera model, you have different ways to power cycle it. Some cameras may have a power switch, which you can switch to the off position.
You can power cycle your camera in the Wyze app foriOSorAndroid. When you open the app, tap theOnbutton next to your camera name to toggle off.
The simplest way to power cycle any Wyze camera is to unplug it. After it is off, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it back on, either by plugging it back in or switching the power switch back to the on position.
Power Cycle for Optimal Performance
A Wyze camera offers a great way to watch over and protect your smart home. The camera is a pretty simple device with few controls or buttons, so fortunately, troubleshooting issues with your camera is similarly straightforward. Like a computer, power cycling or rebooting your device can refresh it and make it perform better.
