Wyze Cam v4 review

Wyze Cam v4 is a low-cost wired camera that works indoors or out, with 2.5K QHD video, color night vision, an IP65 rating, a motion-activated spotlight and a siren. It can record 24/7 to a microSD card up to 256 GB, and Cam Plus adds the cloud layer: full-length clip recording in the cloud, 14 days of cloud event history and person, vehicle, package and pet detection. Cam Plus costs $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year per camera, with a 30-day free trial, and Cam Unlimited at $9.99 per month covers every camera on an account, which is cheaper once you have several. The trade-off is retention: 14 days is shorter than Arlo's 60 or Tapo's 30, so check footage quickly or pay for longer history. The camera was $44.98 on Wyze's US store when we checked. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the camera.

Who it is for

budget buyers who want per-camera cloud plans

Price

$44.98 on the Wyze US store when checked; Cam Plus $2.99 per month per camera.

Wyze Cam v4 White / 1 Pack Regular price $44.98
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• 2.5K QHD resolution with color night vision
• IP65 weather resistance
• Motion-activated spotlight and siren
• 24/7 local recording to a microSD card up to 256 GB
• Cam Plus adds 14-day cloud event history and AI detection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cam Plus costs $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year per camera
• Strength: Cam Unlimited covers all cameras for $9.99 per month
• Strength: Local microSD recording continues as a backup copy
• Weakness: Cam Plus keeps 14 days of cloud event history, the shortest default here
• Weakness: Longer history and cloud 24/7 recording are paid add-ons
• Weakness: Wired power only

Key facts

• Resolution: 2.5K QHD
• Weather rating: IP65
• Local storage: microSD up to 256 GB
• Cloud history: 14 days with Cam Plus
• Cloud plan from: $2.99 per month per camera

Where it ranks

Wyze Cam v4 is No. 5 in our Best Security Cameras with Cloud Storage verdict.