Great idea. A socket could also be placed in the home to turn on a lamp that is controlled by the Wyze Cam (as ithe can up to 5 sockets). This way a "visual" indicator can also be seen in the home for the hearing impaired or elderly.

@Eric_In_SF

2 жыл бұрын

A great idea until you accidentally turn off the porch light

Hot lightbulb could melt the exposed dangling wire. That's what jumps out at me. LED lightbulb probably not an issue with getting too hot.

When you stick something to a fixture, like the clips, you should use isopropyl alcohol to clean the area and provide a better bond.

Very interesting concept If you're not worried about looks!

What is the size of the socket ? I have a enclosed wall coach light and it has limited space.

Would it work with wyze v2 cameras, isn’t it the same power connection

Any idea when these will be back in stock?

great idea! I wish you could ship this to Canada!

@cantfunction98

2 жыл бұрын

yeah for real!

@kennethlau2034

2 жыл бұрын

When do Wyze plan to ship to Canada. One of the greatest products released since Wyze Cam v3!

How does this work with motion activated light bulbs?

Would this work with the Wyze Cam V3 Pro?

i have a philips smart bulb that needs constant power so i can control it through its own app. can i install this lamp socket and not have it affect the power to the bulb and just have it powering the wyze cam? thanks

Can you use the sockets without the camera?

@lonewolf1513

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I thought the Wyze Socket was a clever idea until used in practicality. I wanted a Wyze camera installed in a particular closet for security purposes. However, there are 2 glaring flaws: 1. I do not want the light bulb on all the time just to have the Wyze camera recording. I know I can manually turn the bulb on/off from within the Wyze app, but that is extremely inconvenient as I enter and leave the closet for just a few seconds sometimes. This issue would be fine if the motion detection worked correctly in all lighting situations, but it does not. That brings us to issues 2A and 2B. 2A. The motion sensing to control the light is bizarre. If the room is very dark it won't sense motion because the camera can't see anything to detect motion with! So it doesn't turn on the light when you enter the room when it is very dark. The work-around I've had to use is to turn on my phone's flashlight for a second or two and move around (lol). This causes the Wyze Socket sensor to finally detect my motion because it can actually see me. Obviously inconvenient and stupid. The camera doesn't detect motion in near darkness. Big flaw imo. 2B. If the room is too bright (not super bright, just medium brightness), the Socket won't turn on the light either because it seems to determine the room is bright enough not to need any extra light. This is annoying because I DO need extra light. So I again have fool the camera by closing the door partially-- just enough to make the room dark enough for the sensor to decide it is time to turn on the light when my motion is detected in the room. But I can't close the door TOO MUCH or the room will become too dark and then I have created issue 2A above. In conclusion, there are two extreme situations (room too bright [2A] or room too dark [2B]) in which the light will not turn on. I want to be able to use the light switch on the wall to control the light, without it affecting the status of the Wyze camera's power. Obviously you can't do that because it will turn the camera off every time you turn the light off using the wall light switch. It turns out I just wanted a way to provide power to my Wyze camera which is not dependent on light on/off state, but I can't do that with this device when the wall light switch is off. So this device doesn't work for my needs, and it seems it has quite a few oddities/flaws that would cause people annoyances/difficulties with certain basic setups and usage.

I cant connect my wyze cam pan v3 to this, there's no option for it??

Ship to Canada?

Ours didn't last a week. Power to the camera is fine but tried 5 different lights and still don't work

This is overall a great idea, however, the cords are getting me seeing it dangle there

@Avantime

2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of rentals where drilling isn't allowed. A bit janky but it works.

@j3v1N

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, looks terrible, but if it doesn't bother you it's a great idea.

@mikedmalott

Жыл бұрын

I think the initial idea is great but a little ingenuity will go a long way - the main point of security is security so having a cord that can be disconnected in plain sight just isn't a good thing. I have a few of these and since I own my home, was able to drill holes into the cast light housing and then into and through the mounting plate to tuck it behind the vinyl siding for a clean, professionally finished look.

@H.C.Q.

9 ай бұрын

I am a bit concerned that perhaps a burglar could simply snip that wire that is hanging right there in front of his face.

The bulb automatically turns on and off?

@wyze

6 ай бұрын

Hi there! Although the bulb connected to your Wyze Lamp Socket doesn't turn off automatically, you can create rules to have it turn on/off from Sunset to Sunrise. 😀

This means I have to keep 3 other lights on at day time when one of the four outdoor socket has the camera installed. Or buy four of these with camera on one. That's extra $30 to power camera. Drilling it is...

@rickyoung3994

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I don't want to have to keep my porch light(s) on during the daytime just to have my camera powered up. Will need to figure out another way I guess. Actually, I forgot that this lamp socket does turn your bulb into a smart bulb. That means using the Wyze app, you may be able to control/set up a schedule for your porch light to turn on/off at a certain time. Perhaps you can do this while keeping your camera powered on without interruption (unless there's a power outage).

They just need a motion and light (dust to dawn ) line with a sensor at the end to turn the light on or off , while the camera can still have power either way (of course if someone turn off the switch the poof there goes your power source )

@wyze

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your suggestion! We'll make sure to pass this feedback along to our team. Our product team is always looking for ways to improve our current products and to know what our fans would like to see next. Please feel free to add your voice to the conversation here: forums.wyze.com/c/wishlist/12. 🙂

You also have to do a few firmware updates to get this to work.

instead of 2, I think we need more clips so the cable is not dangling inside the lamp

it will be great if you add this product on Amazon to be delivered to Canada.

Does all 5 sockets need to be on the same light switch?

@angelascencio5685

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so, just need proximity

@djwolfd

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Every light can be connected to a separate light switch.

That's a great idea. But solor panel better option.

@21boxhead

2 жыл бұрын

HOW WOULD YOU POWER IT AT NIGHT?

@sholokov

2 жыл бұрын

@@21boxhead You use it with the Outdoor camera which has a rechargeable battery.

@21boxhead

2 жыл бұрын

@@sholokov YEAH I KNOW BUT NOT THE V3 CAM

@jabbajawz

2 жыл бұрын

@@21boxhead The have solar powered batteries that can charge while being charged.

How do you check the WiFi strength using the wyze app???

@wyze

Жыл бұрын

As you go through the setup process for your Wyze Lamp Socket, the app will check the Wi-Fi strength with the location you have chosen prior to mounting your Cam v3. This will allow you to choose the best location with a strong Wi-Fi connection.

While I think the concept is pretty neat (I am considering buying perhaps 2), I think the design is poorly executed. Majority of porch/garage lights I've always seen or had have been mounted in the opposite direction (light up instead of down). Whats to stop water/moisture from getting in around the USB outlet/input? The other issue being I just purchased 5 v3 cams & the cord is disapointingly short from the camera to the extension, so much so that it's almost like a design flaw. First thing I thought of seeing how short said cord is, is what's to stop someone from just disconnecting it & stealing the whole damn thing (providing you don't/can't mount it high enough & securely enough)? On that thought what's to stop someone from reaching up & pulling the plug from the lamp socket itself, providing its accessible?

@Moog1337

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, the “flaw” you are describing is applicable for pretty much any camera. Especially on the lower end of the price scale. As long as its reachable, you can just tear out the power cable or even the camera itself for that matter. The only solutions to that are either wireless, which has its own share of cons, or having a much more robust mounting and wiring system which won’t be $25 per camera.

Does this work with the spotlight attachment?

@darkhumorous

2 жыл бұрын

I just got this and it does not. The literature says it only supports one device. So it's good for the camera but not the camera and a spotlight.

@MichaelPardoGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

@@darkhumorous yep ended up getting the socket with a camera. The night vision is good enough that I probably wouldn't need the spotlight anyway.

I ALREADY HAVE CAMERA INSTALLED I JUST TO INSTALL THE LAMP TO THE APP AND THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT

It would be nice to have a 220/240 volt version for your international fans... Actually the same is true for all your other products..

I don't see a place to add it inside the app. There is no "Lamp socket" to add for controlling or scheduling

@wyze

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! You should be able to add this device under the Camera category listed as Wyze Cam Lamp Socket.

@alisha9808

8 ай бұрын

I can't connect my wyze cam pan v3 to it, there is no option?

Should have built-in powerline networking for people who have poor wifi coverage outdoors.

@MoonWitch77

2 жыл бұрын

You could get a wifi range extender for that issue.

Is it compatible with the Wyze Cam V2 with some specific extension cord ?

@kennethlau2034

2 жыл бұрын

I think it is for v3 only

@abrahamv8017

2 жыл бұрын

It would be compatible but the thing is that v2 isn’t water resistance but they both use usb to micro usb

@oudoulj

2 жыл бұрын

@@abrahamv8017 I'm aware that v2 is not waterproof but I have one under my porch like many other users protected from the elements so it's fine ;-)

@abrahamv8017

2 жыл бұрын

@@oudoulj I guess it would work then because they use the same charger

They should make it retractable.

Can the bulb stay on?

@wyze

11 ай бұрын

Yes, it can!

Make it all one piece

Need to buy some Wyze stock

@bradenwelch1967

2 жыл бұрын

I wish they would go public...

@Eric_In_SF

2 жыл бұрын

You clearly don’t understand finance. Have you not seen the videos where they’re constantly struggling for money? They’re not doing anything innovative. They’re basically just re-packaging stuff from China with some modifications. They designed the products like the vacuum and go to a manufacture of vacuums in China and then they work with that company to tweak to design. Not to mention the amount of competition for the stuff they do. Not a single home automation and security company is doing very well in the stock market. Let alone consumer electronics.

@moltenpros

2 жыл бұрын

@@Eric_In_SF Stop being a Debbie Downer

1st!!! I need a few of these!

Would be nice if you could actually turn off your porch light without losing current to the camera

how is a wire coming out of a decorative light attractive? Can you define Wyze version of "attractive"?

@sean640

2 жыл бұрын

There's a much smaller cable getting power from the lighting which is better than finding another outlet it having to put holes in the house!!

@pizzadave9812

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you can run the wire a little better than they did in this video

@hrdcpy

2 жыл бұрын

It's also elegant and secure! 😂

@Stone177

2 жыл бұрын

Troll

Can the camera still be on but the bulb remain off in the app?

@djwolfd

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. You have multiple options for the bulb. You can set it to turn on when the camera detects motion and stay on for a set number of minutes (one minute, three minutes, etc.) and then turn off. You can set it to automatically come on at dusk and turn off at dawn. And you also have the ability to manually turn the bulb on and off at will with the press of a single button. This is all done within the Wyze app.

I like the Concept but, lets just say you put this on your front porch. Somebody could easily see the wire reach for it and disable your camera, then take the camera that's right next to it after the power is out

@rickyoung3994

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I mentioned this before too. Ideally, you'll want your lamp to be positioned high enough that it requires a ladder to reach it. That makes it more difficult for the average person under 6' tall to reach up or jump up to disable and steal your camera.

@gervas4935

2 жыл бұрын

You can have another camera hi that records someone stealling or doig damage to that camera.

Wyze forgot they made lightbulbs. 💡

Stop making new products and ship to Canada first. You guys treat us like north koreans

@Eric_In_SF

2 жыл бұрын

Canada isn’t real

@batwork4031

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Life_as_a_techie

2 жыл бұрын

Can't be that hard to import them yourself. They are readily available on the other side of the world...

Looks very tacky

Very tacky! ☹☹☹

Meh, Not the best idea. Some people have kids that love to go around the house turning everything off. Oops turned off the front porch light we don’t have security. Know if you guys actually took some time to create products that are useful like a smart switch and a smart outlet that would be nice. Or how about fix your cameras so they don’t randomly disconnect from your app after six months of using them and cannot be re-add it to your account. Or how about making good with people that bought your first generation oh monitoring only to have it discontinued three months later :-)