Wyze Cam Outdoor v2

Now that your Wyze Base Station is set up, it's time to add your Wyze Cam Outdoor. It's an easy process, as it relies on Wyze Base Station for network communication.

Fully charge your Wyze Cam Outdoor before setting it up the first time. This can take up to 4 hours. Once fully charged the light will switch from flashing red to solid red.

To set up your Wyze Cam Outdoor:

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap + plus sign on the top right.
2. On the Add menu, tap Device.
3. Tap Cameras > Battery Camera > Wyze Cam Outdoor > Begin setup.
   If you don't have a Wyze Base Station on your account, or your Wyze Base Station already has 4 paired cameras, you'll be directed to set up a Wyze Base Station here.
4. On the back of your camera, open the charging cover and flip the power switch to On.
   
   The status light will be solid yellow.
5. Lift the camera away from its base, or separate the magnetic base from the body.
6. In the Wyze app, tap Begin Setup. If you have more than one Wyze Base Station, or yours is already full, you'll be prompted to select the one you'd like to pair the camera with.
7. Press the SYNC button on the bottom of the Wyze Cam Outdoor.
8. The camera will say "Pairing is in progress. Please wait." The status light will flash yellow and blue.
9. The camera will automatically finish pairing with Wyze Base Station. The status light will turn solid blue when complete.
10. When prompted on the next screen, name your Wyze Cam Outdoor. You're all set!
11. You may have a prompt for a free trial of Cam Plus. Tap Continue.
12. Set up some automations on the Things to Try* page, or tap Skip.
13. You’re all set. Enjoy your new Wyze device!

Once your Wyze Cam Outdoor is set up successfully, you can mount it. Continue to the Wyze Cam Outdoor Mounting Guide.

Things to Try: Tap Create or edit a device group, Share this device, Automate your device, or Skip. These are quick ways to set up a few automations before you finish setup. When you complete a task, it'll display a green checkmark ✅. You can move on from this page by tapping Skip.

Wyze Base Station is the communication hub for your Wyze Cam Outdoor and it is necessary for it to talk to your network.

New to Wyze? Before starting, download the Wyze app and connect to the Wi-Fi.

To set up your Wyze Base Station:

1. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network your base station will be set up to.
2. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
3. On the Add menu, tap Device.
4. Tap Cameras > Battery Camera > Wyze Base Station > Next.
5. Plug one end of the included power supply cable into the base station, and the other end into a power outlet.
   The status light will be solid yellow.
6. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the base station, and the other end into the back of your router.
   
   The status light will flash blue, then turn solid blue when connected to your network.
7. Check the box next to "The status light is solid blue" and then tap Next.
   Do you see a "Can't find Base Station" error screen? Tap Scan with QR code instead, then Scan QR code.Locate the QR code on the bottom of the base station.On the next screen, use your mobile device's camera to scan the code.
   Tap Go to Wi-Fi selection, then select the network that looks like:
   If the QR code will not scan, you can tap on The QR Code isn't scanning.On this page, you can enter the MAC address that is located on the bottom of the base station's device label to the left of the QR code, labeled MAC: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.
8. The setup process will complete automatically.*
9. When prompted on the next screen, name your Wyze Base Station.

*Your mobile device and the base station must be on the same network to complete setup.

Want to unplug your Wyze Base Station from your router?

Once it's set up, you can use Wyze Base Station on a Wi-Fi connection - no need for a router. To do this:

1. In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Base Station.
2. Tap on the Settings gear on the top right.
3. Tap Device Info > Change Connection. You'll see one of the following screens: Select your network. Follow the onscreen steps to connect to your Wi-Fi network.Once connected, unplug the base station from your router.The status light will flash blue, then turn solid once complete. You're all set! Connect via Wi-Fi. Unplug the Base Station from your router.The status light will flash blue, then turn solid once complete. You're all set!

Want to change the Wi-Fi that your Wyze Base Station is connected to?

1. In the Wyze app, tap on your Wyze Base Station.
2. Tap on the Settings gear on the top right.
3. Tap Device Info > Wi-Fi Network.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to finish the setup.

Now that your Wyze Base Station is all set up, it's time to add your Wyze Cam Outdoor. Move on to the next article, Wyze Cam Outdoor Setup Guide.

Having issues setting up your Wyze Base Station? Check out our Base Station Setup Troubleshooting.

Mounting the Wyze Cam Outdoor is not required, but it has its perks. When mounted, your camera is more secure, protected from the elements and direct sunlight, and it gives you a better vantage point over large areas.

What’s Needed:

• 1x Wyze Cam Outdoor
• 1x 24mm "M3" Screw
• 1x Screw Anchor (only required with drywall installation)

Required Tools

• 1x Philips-Head Screwdriver and/or Electric Screwdriver

Mount your Wyze Cam Outdoor

Use the drop-downs below for instructions to mount the Wyze Cam Outdoor to the ceiling or a wall.

Ceiling Mount Instructions

To mount your Wyze Cam Outdoor to a ceiling:

1. Position your Wyze Cam Outdoor on the ceiling where you want to mount it.
2. Drill a 3mm hole in that spot, and insert the included Drywall Anchor.
3. Screw the base of the Wyze Cam Outdoor into the Drywall Anchor using the hole labeled "Ceiling Mount".
4. Attach the top of Wyze Cam Outdoor to the magnetic base. Proper orientation: SYNC button facing down.

Section Link: Link

Wall Mount Instructions

To mount your Wyze Cam Outdoor to a wall:

1. Position your Wyze Cam Outdoor on the wall where you want to mount it.
2. Drill a 3mm hole in that spot, and insert the included Drywall Anchor.
3. Screw the base of the Wyze Cam Outdoor into the Drywall Anchor using the hole labeled "Wall Mount".
4. Attach the bottom of Wyze Cam Outdoor to the magnetic base to keep it in the proper orientation. Proper orientation: SYNC button facing down.

Section Link: Link

Additional Notes

To get the most out of your Wyze Cam Outdoor, keep these in mind while positioning your camera.

• Always mount your Wyze Cam Outdoor right-side pointing up, with the SYNC button pointed down. Person detection may not work as accurately if the sensor is upside down.
• Avoid direct sunlight: While Wyze Cam Outdoor is designed to weather the elements, it's still a camera. This means that having it facing direct sunlight could lead to the image being washed out, and has potential to shorten the life of the camera's image sensor.
• Avoid general traffic: If you're using the Wyze Cam Outdoor to alert you when there's activity somewhere, you want to avoid false-positives. While these should be few and far between, angling your Wyze Cam Outdoor to avoid heavy-traffic areas while using any of its recording features will help keep the battery from draining too quickly.
• Avoid waving branches: While the PIR sensor should help prevent most false-positives, it's still possible for the camera to record passive movement (waving branches, clothesline, etc.) as movement.
• Avoid placing your camera behind glass, looking out of a window, or installed in a third-party case: Wyze Cam Outdoor uses PIR (temperature changes) to detect motion. Motion detection will not trigger if the camera is behind glass, looking out of a window, or inside a third-party case.