How do you power cycle a Wyze wireless camera?
To power cycle your Wyze Cam Outdoor:
On the back of the camera, flip the power switch to the Off position. If connected to a power source, unplug the cord from the camera.
With the Wyze Cam plugged into power, press and hold the setup button on the bottom of the camera for 10 seconds. This will reset the camera. For Wyze Cam v1 only: Press and hold it for 20 seconds.
- Try power cycling your camera by unplugging for about 30 seconds and plugging it back in.
- Reboot your router.
- Try a factory reset, and attempt set up as a new device: Remove the SD card if there is one inserted. Hold down the setup button until the status light turns solid red.
The cameras can be remotely restarted from the current app (Live Stream > Gear Icon > Restart Device).
Power cycling is the process of turning hardware off and then turning it on again. In the data center, technicians use power cycling to test the durability and reliability of network components.
Make sure you are using the original cord and adapter that came with your Wyze cam. If you're able to, try switching out the cord and/or adapter to see if the camera powers on. The power cable and/or adapter may be defective.
Power off your camera, insert the SD card. Hold the setup button, plug in your USB cable, keep holding the setup button for 3-6 seconds. Once the light is solid blue, release the button and wait for 3-4 minutes. The camera will reboot and change light status during this time.
- Check that your phone or tablet is on a 2.4 GHz network. On iOS: In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi to see your network name. ...
- Forget all WiFi networks, restart your phone/tablet, then reconnect to your 2.4 GHz network. ...
- Power cycle your Wyze Cam. ...
- Force close the Wyze app, then open it again.
Try power cycling the camera by unplugging it for about 30 seconds and then plugging it back in. If you have an extra power cable and/or adapter, switch those out to see if that alleviates the issue. Try plugging the camera into a different power outlet. Cam v3: Remove the SD card if there is one inserted.
No, Wyze Cam v3 does not have a battery.
Wyze Cam v3 Pro is powered by a USB cable with a new 5v2a power adapter. For a totally wireless camera, check out Wyze Cam Outdoor.
How do I reset my Wyze after a power outage?
In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Color Bulb. Tap on the Settings gear, then Power Loss Recovery. Select what you want the bulb to do when power is restored: Turn the light on: Regardless of previous setting, the bulb will turn on.
Wyze cameras show the offline symbol when they can't successfully sync to the Wyze servers. This can be caused by network connection issues, an outdated app or firmware, poor signal strength, or a low battery for Wyze outdoor cameras.
Unlike other Wyze Cam devices, Wyze Cam Outdoor cannot be hard reset. In the event that the camera is stolen, it cannot be reset and disconnected from your Wyze Base Station or your account. Instead, it can be power-cycled by flipping the switch on the back of the device.
After the power cable plugged keep holding the reset button . The red PowerLED light will flash on for 3 second first, turn off for about 15 seconds, flash on for another second and turn off again. This procedure takes around 20seconds and camera will power up.
Unplug the camera's USB cord, wait 5 seconds, and plug it back in. If you still get the error, you can try to deactivate any firewall settings on your device or network. Slow internet speeds can also cause these errors. Wyze Cam needs a minimum upload speed of 1-2 Mbps for SD and 4-7 Mbps for HD.
To factory reset Wyze Switch: Press and hold the switch button for 20 seconds. When the LED status begins to blink quickly, release the button.