WYZE Cam OG
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- 1080p Full HD resolution
- 120-degree field of view
- IP65 weather resistance
- 40-lumen built-in spotlight
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
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Summary
A wired 1080p indoor/outdoor security camera with a built-in 40-lumen spotlight and local microSD recording, usually sold for $20 to $30. Check a few things first: outdoor use needs a separate power adapter, AI detection sits behind a subscription, and Wyze changed the hardware in 2025 without changing the name.
Strengths
- Very low price for a camera that includes a spotlight and color night vision.
- Records continuously to a microSD card up to 256 GB with no subscription needed.
- PCMag gave it its Editors’ Choice award, and Consumer Reports measured alerts at a 3.8-second average.
- IP65 body with a wide 121.4° diagonal lens.
- Stacks with a second OG or the Telephoto and supports picture-in-picture.
- Setup is simple, and Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT integrations work.
Weaknesses
- Person, package and vehicle detection plus longer event history need the Cam Plus plan; the free tier inserts five-minute gaps.
- Outdoor use requires the separate Wyze Outdoor Power Adapter v2, about $13.99.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, 1080p only, and no Apple HomeKit.
- A silent 2025 revision is larger and narrows the field of view to 116°.
- Wyze was behind a 2024 incident that showed about 13,000 users other people’s thumbnails, and Consumer Reports rates its data privacy sub-standard.
Verified specifications
| Model | WYZECGS (white); WYZECGSB (black); the 2025 revision is WYZECGSD. |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080, H.264. |
| Field of view | 121.4° diagonal / 102.3° horizontal / 54.1° vertical on WYZECGS; 116° diagonal on the 2025 WYZECGSD. |
| Frame rate | 20 FPS daytime, 15 FPS nighttime; 8x digital zoom. |
| Night vision | color via a Starlight sensor plus four 850 nm IR LEDs. |
| Spotlight | two 5000 K LEDs at 40 lumens, motion-activated. |
| Siren | 90 dB per Wyze’s comparison chart and About page; the tech specs page says 100-106 dB. |
| Storage | microSD up to 256 GB (8/16/32 GB cards in FAT32); no card included. |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, 802.11 b/g/n, with Bluetooth Low Energy for setup. |
| Power | microUSB cable, 6 ft (1.8 m); adapter input 110-240 V, output 5 V / 1 A. |
| Warranty | 1 year. |
| Dimensions | 3.6 × 3.0 × 2.1 in (91.4 × 76.2 × 53.34 mm) and 0.48 lb (219 g) including the stand; the body is roughly a 1.8 in cube. |
| Subscription | Cam Plus at $1.99/month per camera or $9.99/month for up to 99 cameras for AI detection and 14-day event history. |
Full research notes and sources
Outdoor setup and extra parts
The IP65 rating is real, but Wyze’s own support pages say the camera needs the separate Wyze Outdoor Power Adapter v2 for use outside; the included 6 ft cable and indoor adapter are not the outdoor solution. That adapter runs about $13.99 with a 12.5 ft IP67 cable, and a microSD card is also separate. Add both and the real outdoor cost of a nominally cheap camera climbs. Owners also advise drip loops on the power cable so water cannot track along the wire into the body.
Subscription and local storage
Without Cam Plus the camera still records continuously to a microSD card and saves single frames on motion, but person, pet, package and vehicle detection, 14-day event history and unlimited clip length all require the plan at $1.99/month per camera or $9.99/month for up to 99 cameras. PCMag notes the free tier delays events by five minutes. There is no battery, and there is no local storage without a card.
Security record
The hardware is not the main caution here; the manufacturer’s track record is. Consumer Reports rates this model’s data security as very good but Wyze’s data privacy as sub-standard. That split is worth weighing at any price.
What you pay
Wyze direct lists the single camera at $29.98 and a 3-pack at $59.96; Consumer Reports lists it from $29.97 and Micro Center listed the black version at $29.99. PCMag’s 2023 review quoted a $23.99 MSRP, a 2-pack at $45.98, the Telephoto at $33.99, the Stack Kit at $9.99 and the Outdoor Power Adapter at $13.99, and 9to5Toys found it at $20 from Wyze. At $20 or less it is strong value; $21 to $30 is good; $31 to $40 is fair once the adapter and card push the real cost toward $55 to $60; above $40 look at 2K alternatives.
Which revision this is
Two hardware revisions share the Cam OG name. The original WYZECGS is a 121.4° diagonal camera; the 2025 WYZECGSD is slightly larger, moves the microSD slot to the side, uses a 1/4"-20 mount thread and narrows the view to 116° diagonal. If you own existing Cam OG mounts or a stack, confirm which revision you are buying.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Wyze Cam OG tech specs
- About Wyze Cam OG
- Wyze Cam OG comparison chart
- Why does my new Wyze Cam OG look different?
- Can I use Wyze Cam OG outdoors?
- Wyze Cam OG connectivity troubleshooting
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