Wyze is ending support for an iconic smart home security camera
The market for smart home security cameras is stillgrowing by leaps and bounds. But it wasn’t all that long ago that there were just a few to choose from, and one, in particular, managed to stand out with a fantastically affordable price tag: the original Wyze Cam, released all the way back in 2017. If the Wyze Cam v1 has been your go-to for spotting trespassers, burglars, or identifying a neighbor letting their dog do its business in your yard, it might be time to upgrade, as Wyze shares word that it’s about to stop supporting the camera.
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In a message to customers,Wyze explainedthat Wyze Cam v1 is not set up to support a “necessary security update.” After February 1, 2022, customerswillstill be able to use the camera, but they’ll be on their own. Wyze stated that the company — per its “end of life” policy — will stop updating and providing maintenance for the units.
Wyze Cam v1 was a hit with consumers when it was released almost five years ago. It was reasonably priced compared to competitors like Nest and Ring andcompatible with Androidand iOS. The company quicklyreleased the Cam v2in early 2018. Upgrades included improvements in image and sound quality and the ability to tag motion
Some customers commenting on the announcement were displeased. Onewrotethat if v2 and v3 “suffer this fate I won’t replace them with a Wyze product,” and anothercalledthe sunsetting “planned obsolescence” and stated that they won’t purchase Wyze products in the future.
Wyze still hasplenty of other affordable options, including the $40Wyze Cam Pan v2, featuring color night vision, and the popularWyze Cam v3, which currently retails for $36. In its email, the company offered a coupon for $3 off the purchase of a new camera. Wyzehasbeen one of the best deals in home security for years, but now we’reentering a new chapterand time will tell how it compares to its peers.
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