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Wyze Cam OG Indoor & Outdoor Wi-Fi Pet Camera, White

Wyze Cam OG Indoor & Outdoor Wi-Fi Pet Camera, White

By Wyze 13 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.7 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
6.1
Design
5.5
Function
5.4
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Camera is great for batches of photos
  • Sometimes does not work properly after some time
  • Users are happy with the price

Quick Verdict

The Wyze Cam OG is affordable and easy to set up, but suffers from significant functionality issues and poor customer support, making it a risky purchase for some users. This camera is not the best for pets that move very slow or do not move much.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 13
Would Recommend 57%
Would Buy Again 63%
Avg Lifespan The average lifespan could be calculated from at least 3 reviews indicating a rough lifespan.

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Affordability (2)

    The camera is affordable and offers good value for the price.

  • Good video quality (2)

    The video quality is generally good, making it useful for monitoring pets.

Cons

  • Compatibility Issues (2) critical

    There are severe compatibility issues with various devices, making setup difficult or impossible.

  • Delayed Notifications (1) major

    The camera suffers from significant delays in notifications, reducing its usefulness for real-time monitoring.

  • Birdcage Focus Problems (1) major

    Pets or pets that move slowly are sometimes not picked up by the camera.

  • Audio Quality (1) major

    The audio quality is poor, with high static and low volume output, making it difficult to hear sounds.

Quality Trend: Declining

Older reviews mention good performance, while recent reviews highlight significant issues with functionality and support.

Older Reviews Said:

Mixed to positive

Newer Reviews Say:

Negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Budget-conscious pet owners — The camera is affordable and offers good value for the money, making it easily affordable for anyone.

Skip If

  • Those needing reliable real-time monitoring — The delayed notifications and poor performance with slow-moving pets make it unsuitable for real-time monitoring.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Based on 3 reviews

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.0
13 reviews
5★
31%
4★
23%
3★
0%
2★
8%
1★
38%
affordable (3) easy to set up (2) app compatibility (2) notification errors (2)

Common Questions

Can this camera be used outdoors?

Yes, it is designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

How is the audio quality?

The audio quality is poor, with high static and low volume output.

Does this camera need a micro card for function?

Optional for use, through it is not included in the package.

Highlighted Reviews

— amanda 1 found helpful

"Very reasonable price for this and just what I needed to check in on my fur babies"

— Shelby

"The visual quality is good, but the sound quality needs to be improved. When I turn on audio, I have to have my phone volume maxed out to hear anything, and the static kind of drowns it out."

Bottom Line

Affordable pet camera with some serious functionality flaws. The quality of the camera works great for the videos but the audio could be improved.

5.7 /10
Average