Wyze has announced an unconventional approach to outdoor security cameras with its new Window Cam that monitors your yard and property from inside your home. it rear window The approach to security means the camera does not require batteries, Wi-Fi range extenders, access to an external power outlet, or weatherproofing. The company already offers window mounts for its indoor security cameras, but the Wyze Window Cam is built for this task by completely eliminating infrared and LED lighting to reduce glare and reflections. It’s available now on Wyze’s online store for $34.98.
The Window Cam features a 1080p HD sensor paired with a lens that provides a 101-degree horizontal field of view that’s limited to 53.9 degrees vertically. According to Wyze, it also features “advanced color night vision,” which takes advantage of the wide f/1.0 aperture to capture color footage with minimal ambient light.
The included mount uses a large black bezel to reduce glare from indoor lighting. While the camera is attached using the usual hook-and-loop fastener, the mount itself sticks to the window using an adhesive sticker. The sticker isn’t designed to be reused (you’ll really need a hair dryer and a scraper to remove it), but Wyze includes two of them in case you decide to reinstall the mount later.
A 10-foot-long microUSB cable is included to connect the Window Cam to power, but if you opt for secure 24/7 local recording, you’ll need to provide your own microSD card with a capacity of up to 512GB. The camera has a built-in microphone and speaker, but its two-way communication capabilities and ability to record audio of outside events will be less effective behind a window than a security camera mounted outside your home.
Window Cam offers motion detection alerts that can include an AI-generated description of what will be seen if you subscribe to the company’s $19.99/month or $199.99/year Cam Unlimited Pro service.
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