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Wyze Launches $80 Solar Pan-Tilt Camera, Sets $66 Battery Doorbell for Oct. 23

The low-price push challenges costlier rivals, with Wyze seeking to rebuild trust after last year's breach.

Overview

  • The Solar Cam Pan is on sale now for $79.98 through Wyze’s store and Amazon, with a claimed requirement of about one hour of daily sunlight for continuous operation.
  • The 2K camera offers 360-degree pan and 70-degree tilt, color night vision, IR illumination, a motion-activated LED spotlight, a siren, IP65 weather resistance, and two-way audio.
  • Local recording supports microSD cards up to 512GB, optional cloud storage plans run from $2.99 to $19.99 per month, and integrations include Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.
  • Wyze’s Battery Video Doorbell arrives October 23 for $65.98 with a 150-degree field of view, wireless use rated up to six months, and an optional hardwire setup that enables 24/7 local recording.
  • Review coverage highlights unanswered endurance questions in extended cloudy conditions or heavy mechanical use and references Wyze’s recent security breach alongside the company’s stated improvements.