Its latest smart home gadget is the Wyze Bulb Cam, which is exactly what the name implies—a smart bulb that’s also a camera or a camera that’s also a smart bulb, whichever makes your brain happier.
The first thing I noticed is that the price on this bad boy is right—it’s just $50, which is a pretty decent deal if you compare the cost of buying a smart camera and a smart bulb separately.
As a light bulb, the Wyze Bulb Cam puts out 800 lumens and can be adjusted via the Wyze app if you need it brighter or dimmer.
You’ll be happy to know that the Wyze Bulb Cam is adjustable, which increases the likelihood it’ll mesh.
You can also purchase an Accessory Bulb for $17 if you want to expand your Wyze light/camera system.
“Why don’t we have both?” was a famous meme that Wyze obviously agrees with. The Wyze Bulb Cam, its newest smart home device, is precisely what the name suggests: a camera that doubles as a smart bulb or a smart bulb that doubles as a camera, depending on which makes your brain happier. My first observation is that this bad boy is reasonably priced at just $50, which is a good bargain when you consider the price difference between purchasing a smart camera and a smart lightbulb separately.
With regard to the camera itself, the Wyze Bulb Cam captures 2K footage with a 160-degree field of view and can record in both standard color during the day and night vision at dusk. Additionally, it records in color night vision, which is a great bonus if you’re trying to figure out what kind of cat got into your trash last night. I’m sorry, but I’m betting on an orange boy. You have the option to record everything locally on this camera, which has a 256GB microSD card slot. As an alternative, you can use the cloud to record for $3 a month, which also gives you some object recognition.
With its 800 lumen output, the Wyze Bulb Cam functions as a light bulb that can be dimmed or brightened using the Wyze app. Just so you know, I have a few Wyze bulbs that I have fixed in different lamps around my apartment. I purchased them because they were reasonably priced, and even though I don’t particularly enjoy Wyze’s app—which occasionally has bugs—they have largely functioned well over the previous few years. You can be sure that the Wyze Bulb Cam will mesh with your light fixture because it is adjustable. Additionally, it will guarantee that the camera element is positioned correctly, giving you a clear view of the porch pirate who took your most recent Amazon package.
To extend your Wyze light/camera setup, you can also buy an Accessory Bulb for $17. The two can work together to create a motion-activated lighting system that works well with the two-way audio feature that lets you talk and listen using the microphone on the lightbulb. (Sorry orange cat, you’re done—get ready to receive remote reprimands for destroying the brand-new flower box!) Wyze’s website currently sells both items, so if getting a camera or bulb is a top priority for you, go ahead and buy one.
