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Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by executive »

asdff wrote: post #66
bootsmann wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

An IP camera that requires the customer to set-up and secure outside access themselves will not sell to end users. The market is just too small and anyone who has the skills to secure this stuff themselves doesn't have to rely on a consumer grade product.

Me, I am a potential customer! I have the skills to set this stuff up but don't have the $$$$$ to go with a commercial grade solution. Something more in the raspberry pi paradigm of price to performance is exactly what I'm looking for in this space. Just give me a cheap camera and access to io.

Wyze offers RTSP firmware: https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026245231-Wyze...

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by joshstrange »

vorpalhex wrote: post #100
joshstrange wrote: post #99

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? My cameras aren't wifi, they are ethernet and the NVR isn't wifi-based either.

Your wifi network probably isn't VLAN'd away from your hardwired network. It's all the same IP space. You can check your NVR from your phone on wifi right?

Ok but first people have to break into my wifi network. It'd be easier to break into my house unless it's a nation state actor which is not a threat risk I'm prepared to sacrifice enough to defend against. Also, my cameras are not on my main network, they are plugged directly into the NVR via long ethernet runs, they don't touch my main network. You are guessing that the NVR might have hardcoded credentials (which hasn't been proven).

At a certain point you are being overly paranoid and I think we crossed that line a while back.

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by shanusmagnus »

carom wrote: post #49
shanusmagnus wrote: post #47

I hate Wyze so bad. They sell this really lovely and cheap IP-enabled camera, perfect for figuring out which cat was pissing in the basement. But to activate it requires your phone number, and then they spam you, forever after, with text messages from different numbers advertising their shit. Hate hate hate.

I have 6 of these and can't recall ever being texted. Just send STOP or update your preferences.

I have sent so many permutations of that, but I'll try against next time.

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by gnicholas »

executive wrote: post #101
asdff wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Me, I am a potential customer! I have the skills to set this stuff up but don't have the $$$$$ to go with a commercial grade solution. Something more in the raspberry pi paradigm of price to performance is exactly what I'm looking for in this space. Just give me a cheap camera and access to io.

Wyze offers RTSP firmware: https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026245231-Wyze...

Unless I'm misreading, it's not available at this time:

> RTSP was considered a beta feature and we are currently assessing the path forward as the firmware versions have aged quite a bit. We have removed the firmware files for these versions for now and we’ll update the pages when plans are finalized. Please note that firmware files take a while to work on and test so you may not see an update in the near future.

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by jessehattabaugh »

t3rabytes wrote: post #42
Zaheer wrote: post #39

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Anker (Eufy) has some now. I haven't used them but if anyone has would love to hear about their experience here. https://us.eufy.com/collections/security

https://www.theverge.com/23573362/anker-eufy-security-camera... Maybe avoid Eufy...

Just don't turn on mobile notification previews.

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by jessehattabaugh »

Zaheer wrote: post #39
nickthegreek wrote: post #12

Anyone have a recommendation for the an affordable security cameras that would works without a cloud? I want to replace a collection of Blink cameras. Looking for doorbell cam, indoor and outdoor. Home Automation integration a plus.

Anker (Eufy) has some now. I haven't used them but if anyone has would love to hear about their experience here. https://us.eufy.com/collections/security

I've owned a few EufyCams and a couple doorbell cams. They work pretty well; the motion sensing is a little too sensitive for an urban area, but they'd be perfect for suburban/rural areas. They can detect people, cars, and animals. The newest base station can be upgraded with a SATA HDD/SSD.

There was a security kerfuffle last year because motion notifications sent to your phone contained video previews which were then stored insecurely. They fixed that, and it's a feature you can disable. It's not nearly as bad as what has happened to Nest/Wyze cams where attackers can gain access to live video and even talk through the speakers.

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by grvdrm »

gnicholas wrote: post #105
executive wrote: post #101

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wyze offers RTSP firmware: https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026245231-Wyze...

Unless I'm misreading, it's not available at this time: > RTSP was considered a beta feature and we are currently assessing the path forward as the firmware versions have aged quite a bit. We have removed the firmware files for these versions for now and we’ll update the pages when plans are finalized. Please note that firmware files take a while to work on and test so you may not see an update in the near future.

Idea: could you cut off external network access and then point a server (e.g. HomeAssistant server on RPi) to the RTSP feed from the camera within your network?

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by grvdrm »

intrasight wrote: post #59
izacus wrote: post #51

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Reolink and Ubiquiti have good options that don't need the cloud.

Reolink is great. I'm about to add their PoE Video Doorbell. I already have two of their cameras connected to my Synology.

Doorbells work well - I have two. Good choice.

Re: Why We're Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras

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Post by wombat-man »

ndsipa_pomu wrote: post #79
wombat-man wrote: post #70

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Well I mostly use my security camera to watch my cat stretch. For this, I'm pretty happy with nest cams.

Well, look who's just made themselves a major target for hackers

they're going to see so many cat stretches
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