Wyze Cam Pan v4

Download the Quick Start Guide for Wyze Cam Pan v4 in this article.

Below is the Quick Start Guide for Wyze Cam Pan v4, a short manual on how to get started.

This guide is a short user manual with the basics about Wyze Cam Pan v4, including:

• What's in the box for Wyze Cam Pan v4.
• How to download the Wyze app.
• A diagram of Wyze Cam Pan v4.
• How to set up Wyze Cam Pan v4.
• How to mount Wyze Cam Pan v4.
• How to read the status lights.

Before you begin setup:

1. Download the Wyze app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Connect your device to a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network, and enable BluetoothⓇ.
3. Unpack your Wyze Cam Pan v4 box, removing all plastic and packing materials.Be sure to remove the plastic film from the lens.
4. Plug the camera into power using the included USB cable and power adapter.The camera’s status light will turn solid red when powered.

To set up your Wyze Cam Pan v4:

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 > Pan and Tilt Camera > Wyze Cam Pan v4.
4. With your camera plugged into an outlet, tap Begin Setup in the app.
5. The camera will say "ready to connect." In the app, check the box next to It said, “Ready to connect”.
6. Tap Next.
7. If BluetoothⓇ hasn't been enabled, you will be prompted to allow BluetoothⓇ access. Tap Okay.If BluetoothⓇ has already been enabled, it will skip to the next step.
8. Select your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and enter your network password. Tap Connect.Tap the icon in the password field to display the password to ensure it was entered correctly.
9. Your device will connect automatically. Tap Next in the app.
10. Once connected, you will be prompted select a mounting option.If you want to mount your camera now, choose a mounting option and follow along in the app.If not, tap Skip.
11. Now it's time to set up your Home Waypoint, your cam's default view. Tap Continue.Your camera will calibrate. This should only take a few seconds.
12. Once calibrated, tap Set to select your Home Waypoint. Then Next.
13. Name your camera using the text field, or by choosing a suggestion.
14. Tap Finish when done.
15. Choose between the Basic plan (no subscription) or Cam Plus. Tap Continue.
16. Set up some automations on the Things to Try* page, or tap Skip then Finish and Done.
17. Enjoy your new Wyze device!

👉 Haven't set up your Wyze Cam Pan v4 yet? Check out Wyze Cam Pan v4 Setup Guide before installing.

There are 4 ways to mount your Wyze Cam Pan v4:

• On a tabletop or flat surface.
• On a wall, right-side up.
• On a wall, upside down.
• On a ceiling, upside down.

You can follow along in the Wyze app during Wyze Cam Pan v4 setup, or go to the Pan v4 Settings > Mounting Guide to get started.

To mount your camera on a flat surface:

1. Set your camera on a flat surface.Check your Wi-Fi strength in the Wyze app.We recommend setting it on a horizontal surface, not angled.We recommend mounting it at the edge of the surfaceYou do not need to use the mounting kit.

To mount your camera on a wall:

1. For a detailed walkthrough, follow along in the Wyze app during setup.If you skipped mounting during setup, go to your Pan v4 Settings > Mounting Guide > On a wall with the base down or On a wall with the base up.
2. Gather your tools for mounting.Get the Mounting Kit and Wall Bracket from the box.You'll need a Phillips-head screwdriver, an electric drill, and potentially a ladder.
3. Attach your Wyze Cam Pan v4 to the Wall Bracket.Get the Short Top Screw from the mounting kit and Wall Bracket, along with your screwdriver.Attach the Pan v4 to the grooved side of the wall bracket using the short top screw.Not the smooth side, flip it over to the textured side.
4. Choose your installation location.Check your Wi-Fi strength at your mounting location.We recommend mounting your camera at least 1 foot from the ceiling to avoid spotlight glare.Ensure your mounting location isn't facing a busy area, like a road or moving trees.
5. Mark the holes at your mounting location.Affix the Mounting Sticker to your mounting location.Mark the position of the holes with a pencil.
6. Drill the holes at your mounting location.Pre-drill the holes to be 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 and 3/16 inches deep.Insert the expansion tubes into the holes.Screw in the wall screws into the expansion tubes, leaving a 3/8-inch gap between the screw head and the wall, so the wall bracket can hang from the screws.
7. Place the Wall Bracket and camera over the screws, then screw into the expansion tubes to secure.If mounting with the base down, the smooth side of the bracket will face down. Route the camera's pigtail through the wall bracket to secure it.If mounting with the base up, the smooth side of the bracket will face up. Do not route the pigtail through the wall bracket.With your camera upside down, you will have to rotate the image in your settings.In the Wyze app, tap on the Settings gear > Advanced Settings > toggle on Rotate Image 180°.
8. Attach power cable into the camera's pigtail, then plug the USB end into the adapter. Lastly, plug the adapter into a power outlet.When powered, the status light on the camera will light up.

To mount your camera on the ceiling:

1. For a detailed walkthrough, follow along in the Wyze app during setup.If you skipped mounting during setup, go to your Pan v4 Settings > Mounting Guide > On a ceiling.
2. Gather your tools for mounting.Get the Mounting Kit and Wall Bracket from the box.You'll need a Phillips-head screwdriver, an electric drill, and potentially a ladder.
3. Attach your Wyze Cam Pan v4 to the Wall Bracket.Get the Short Top Screw from the mounting kit and Wall Bracket, along with your screwdriver.Attach the Pan v4 to the smooth side of the wall bracket using the short top screw.Not the grooved side, flip it over to the smooth side.
4. Choose your installation location.Ensure there's at least 13/16-inch clearance around the camera.Check your Wi-Fi strength at your mounting location.Ensure your mounting location isn't facing a busy area, like a road or moving trees.
5. Mark the holes at your mounting location.Affix the Mounting Sticker to your mounting location.Mark the position of the holes with a pencil.
6. Drill the holes at your mounting location.Pre-drill the holes to be 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 and 3/16 inches deep.Insert the expansion tubes into the holes.Screw in the wall screws into the expansion tubes, leaving a 3/8-inch gap between the screw head and the wall, so the wall bracket can hang from the screws.
7. Place the Wall Bracket and camera over the screws, then screw into the expansion tubes to secure.
8. Route the camera's pigtail through the wall bracket to secure it.
9. Attach power cable into the camera's pigtail, then plug the USB end into the adapter. Lastly, plug the adapter into a power outlet.When powered, the status light on the camera will light up.
10. Because your camera is upside down, you will have to rotate the image in your settings.In the Wyze app, tap on the Settings gear > Advanced Settings > toggle on Rotate Image 180°.

Additional Note: We recommend mounting your camera vertically upright or upside down. We do not recommend mounting your camera at an angle or side ways.

You'll find the status light on the front of your Wyze Cam Pan v4. No light? Make sure it's properly connected to power.

⚡️ All Wyze devices have a handy status light that helps determine what state the device is in.

Wyze Cam Pan v4 Status Light Guide

• Solid red - The camera is powered on and initializing, recording an event, or you are watching the live stream.
• Flashing red - The camera is ready to connect.
• Flashing red and blue light - Connection is in progress.
• Flashing blue light - The camera is connected and finishing setup, or updating its firmware.
• Solid blue light - The camera is powered and fully connected.