Wyze Cam v4
Score: 88/100
YI Pro
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Wyze Cam v4 is a budget-friendly indoor/outdoor security camera delivering 2.5K QHD video with vibrant color night vision and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. It features advanced Edge AI tracking and a loud siren, offering high performance for the price. However, it lacks 5 GHz Wi-Fi support and requires a subscription for full AI capabilities.
The YI Pro 2K 3-PC bundle offers three plug-in indoor Wi-Fi cameras with 2K resolution and AI-driven detection for budget-friendly home monitoring. Its main limitation is the requirement for a paid cloud subscription to access full AI features and the lack of pan-tilt coverage. It is best suited for budget-conscious families needing multi-room indoor monitoring where outlets are nearby.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 9 metersbest | |
115.8 degreesbest | 107 degrees | |
20 fpsbest | 20 fpsbest | |
8 xbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.4 f-stopbest |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 GHz |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP65 | |
Camera & Image(8) | ||
Video Resolution | 2.5K | 2K |
Night Vision Range (meters) | N/A meters | 9 meters |
Field of View (degrees) | 115.8 degrees | 107 degrees |
Night Vision Type | Color | Infrared |
Digital Zoom (x) | 8 x | x |
Lens Aperture (f-stop) | N/A f-stop | 1.4 f-stop |
Focal Length (mm) | N/A mm | mm |
Image Sensor Type | N/A | 3 MP |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | months |
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Professional reviewers hail the Wyze Cam v4 as the top budget security camera, emphasizing its 2.5K QHD clarity, vibrant WDR colors, and advanced AI features like Smart Focus tracking. They also commend the addition of Wi-Fi 6 and a powerful siren, while noting the lack of battery power and the need for a subscription for full AI capabilities.
Everyday users love the crystal-clear 2.5K video, easy Bluetooth setup, reliable color night vision, and the loud siren, reporting stronger range and AI accuracy than earlier models. Common complaints revolve around the mandatory wired power, occasional app lag, subscription costs for AI/cloud, and some pixelation at maximum zoom.
Professional reviewers commend the YI Pro 2K bundle for its sharp 2K video, robust AI detection and straightforward Wi-Fi setup, positioning it as a solid budget indoor solution. However, they caution that the lack of 5 GHz support, absence of pan-tilt, and the need for a paid cloud subscription for full AI limit its appeal for power users.
Consumers generally praise the clear video quality, easy installation and reliable two-way audio, while repeatedly noting Wi-Fi instability in crowded bands, the annoyance of subscription prompts for advanced AI, and the limited mounting options as common pain points.
“crystal-clear 2.5K daytime/night video”
“quality output, easy install”
“best Ring alternative”
