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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Wayze Bulb Cam is a smart bulb with a security camera attached — what you need to know
It's never been easier to install the best outdoor security cameras around your home, but usually those involve some kind of fixture — often involving screws and drillbits. But what if you could just add a camera to any existing light fixtures? That seems to be the idea behind Wyze's latest bonkers security camera. The Wyze Bulb Cam is exactly what it sounds like — light bulb attached to a security camera. But this isn't a discreet kind of camera that someone might miss. It actually looks like Wyze has bolted a normal outdoor security camera onto the bottom of a lightbulb. Which, as goofy as it looks, does mean that installation of said camera will be extremely simple. As long as you have some kind of compatible light fixture, you should be able to get this camera set up in almost no time at all. The Bulb Cam records in 2K resolution with a 160-degree field of view. Traditional infra-red night vision is also available, but since the camera is attached to its own light source there is an option for color night vision as well. Which just means the light turns on, and illuminates whatever is in frame. The camera fixture is adjustable too, with the option to extend the camera position down, and adjust the rotation and tilt to get the perfect angle. All recordings are saved locally, with the camera supporting microSD cards up to 256GB. If you'd rather upload straight to the cloud you can, but it will cost you $3 a month. The upside to that is the subscription also adds object recognition to the camera — just in case you're struggling to figure out what you're looking at. The bulb is, of course, a smart bulb. Wyze is also offering a standalone version called the Wyze Accessory Bulb offering the same features — just without a camera attached. That includes adjustable brightness up to 800 lumens, adjustable color temperature up to 3000K, motion activation and the ability to link up with other Wyze Bulbs to improve illumination. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The Wyze Bulb Cam is available now for $50, while additional camera-less Accessory Bulbs are selling for $17 each.
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Wyze Says ‘Screw It' and Shoves a Camera Into Its Latest Smart Bulb
We can't decide if this is a great or terrible idea for your smart home. A famous meme once asked, 'Why don't we have both?' Clearly Wyze agrees. 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. On the camera front, the Wyze Bulb Cam records 2K video with a 160-degree field of view and can also record in both regular color in the daylight and night vision when nightfall hits. As a nice bonus, it also records in color night vision, which is great if you're trying to identify what kind of cat got into your garbage last night. (My bet is an orange boy; sorry, not sorry.) If you want to, everything can be recorded locally in this cam, which can be equipped with up to a 256GB microSD card. Alternatively, you can pay $3 per month for recording via the cloud, which also grants you some object recognition. 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. I, for the record, own a few Wyze bulbs myself, which I have installed in various lamps inside my apartment. I bought them because the price was right, and while I don't love Wyze's app, which can sometimes be glitchy, they've worked mostly fine over the past few years. If you're wondering, will this thing fit my light fixture? You'll be happy to know that the Wyze Bulb Cam is adjustable, which increases the likelihood it'll mesh. It will also ensure that you have a good angle for the camera element so you can get a perfect look at that porch pirate who stole your last Amazon package. You can also purchase an Accessory Bulb for $17 if you want to expand your Wyze light/camera system. Together, the two can make a motion-activated lighting system that couples well with the two-way audio feature that allows you to speak and also listen through the bulb's microphone. (Sorry, orange cat, you're cooked—prepare to be remotely scolded for tearing up the brand-new flower box!) Both products are available via Wyze's site right now, so if a camera/bulb is high on your list of priorities, go ahead and pull the trigger.
Geek Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Geek Wire
Wyze ‘Bulb Cam' combines lightbulb and camera for new smart-home security option
GeekWire's startup coverage documents the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurial scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter , and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and venture capital directory . The new Wyze Bulb Cam. (Wyze Images) A new lightbulb has gone off for Wyze. The Kirkland, Wash.-based makers of smart-home devices combined a lightbulb with a security camera to create the Wyze Bulb Cam that turns any light fixture into a motion-activated surveillance object. The two-in-one security option, priced at $49.98, includes an 800 lumen LED bulb and a 2K HD camera that requires no power outlets, cables or batteries to function. The camera features a 160-degree field of vision and regular or color night vision. Wyze is also selling accessory bulbs for $16.98 that can pair with the Bulb Cam and create a group lighting system across up to five fixtures. Bulb Cam features two-way audio and can be controlled through the Wyze App. It stores content locally on a microSD card up to 256 GB. Founded in 2017 by a trio of Amazon veterans, Wyze raised $110 million in 2021 and ranks No. 20 on the GeekWire 200 list of top Pacific Northwest startups. The company started with security cameras but expanded to various other smart-home devices, now offering more than 70 different products. Co-founder and CEO Yun Zhang posted from Costco earlier this week, where the company has landed one of its products for the first time. Related:
CNET
6 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Wyze's New Bulb Cam Turns Any Light Bulb Socket Into a Security Camera
If you don't want to deal with the hassle of setting up cords or batteries for an outdoor security camera, you're in luck: the new Wyze Bulb Cam is powered by your outdoor lighting fixtures. The new camera is linked to a smart light bulb that you can screw into any existing socket. Both of these devices work in tandem to provide brightness and surveillance capabilities, and you can control them from the Wyze app. The Bulb Cam provides a 160-degree field of view with 2K HD resolution, wide dynamic range and color night vision capabilities. It comes equipped with a two-way microphone and can record up to 256GB of continuous local footage (though a microSD card is not included with your purchase of the Bulb Cam). Paid subscribers to Wyze's Cam Unlimited Pro feature can receive AI-powered push notifications when suspicious motion is detected on the camera. Wyze co-founder and CMO Dave Crosby explained that the Bulb Cam was devised as a way to help provide security for outdoor areas where an outlet isn't readily available. "The Wyze Bulb Cam makes keeping an eye on those places easy with a high-quality camera that's affordable and simple to set up," he said. "It's literally as easy as screwing in a light bulb." The Wyze Bulb Cam is retailing for $50 -- any accessory bulbs you need to buy will be an additional $17 each. Up to five Wyze accessory bulbs can be connected within a single Bulb Cam system.
Digital Trends
7 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
This wild-looking Wyze security camera is powered by your light fixtures
Wyze has just launched one of the most bizarre-looking smart home devices I've ever seen. The Wyze Bulb Cam is a combination smart light bulb and smart security camera, and it's every bit as wild as you'd expect. However, it also packs in some really cool functionality, as it's entirely powered by your light fixture. Jokingly referred to as a 'cambulbera' by Wyze, the Bulb Cam is an outdoor security camera that doubles as a smart light. Featuring a fairly standard bulb format that screws into most fixtures, an adjustable camera is attached to the bulb that can manually extend, rotate, and tilt to help you find the best view for your property. A 160-degree field-of-view gives you impressive coverage, while the dimmable 800 lumen LED bulb lights up your property. Recommended Videos Toss in a microSD card slot, two-way audio, a 2K resolution, and support for the Wyze app, and you've got a well-rounded product for just $50. Of course, the big selling point is the elimination of both batteries and wires, as the device is built to run entirely off the power provided by your light fixture. Along with the unique Wyze Bulb Cam, you'll find the Wyze Accessory Bulbs up for grabs. These bulbs can be paired exclusively with the Wyze Bulb Cam to create a motion-activated network of lights across your property. They're reasonably affordable at $16.98 each, though you can find bundles that knock the price down even further. While the Wyze Bulb Cam might look a bit awkward, there's no denying its versatility. Since you won't have to constantly check battery life or deal with a clunky wired installation process, the Bulb Cam should appeal to just about everyone seeking a streamlined solution for their home security needs. It's available now for $50. For more options, be sure to consider our roundup of the best home security cameras for alternatives from Arlo, Nest, and Ring.
