Cam Pan v3, Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera with 360° Pan/Tilt/Zoom

I have three of these cameras, and they've been excellent. They were very easy to set up and use, and they've been reliable from day one. Even without purchasing the subscription plan, we still have access to periodic snapshots of events, which has been very helpful. The motion detection works well, and the night vision provides clear, high-quality images. They have also proven to be very durable and have performed flawlessly both indoors and outdoors. Overall, these cameras offer outstanding value for the price, and I would definitely recommend them.

Works exactly like it should. Clear 1080p stream, quick setup, and the app is easy enough to navigate. Mounted it outside under the eave and haven't had a single connection issue. Really good quality for such a small, affordable camera.

I’ve had this camera for around three days, and I absolutely love it. Wish I had gotten a much sooner! Around three nights ago, my family’s car was broken into. Our drivers side window was smashed and the entire steering wheel column was gone. If only I had a camera at that time… then maybe it could have been used to deter the theft or maybe even figure out who committed the crime. I had purchased a camera off Amazon around a year earlier - but it was awful in every regard. So after our car was broken into, I started looking around online for the best cameras at affordable prices. In the end I was down to choosing between two brands - WYZE and another. I took all of the information I had about WYZE into account, as well as reviews. I even saw a video that had been recorded of another victim’s car being broken into using WYZE. Set up was easy. Took less than 10 minutes. Downloading and signing up through the app was quick and simple. The camera itself feels of very good quality; it has some weight to it and just doesn’t feel like a cheap piece of plastic. Now, when I had a different camera months ago, it did a terrible job at picking up anything, really. I had it set up to where it was supposed to notify me when a person would cross into my designated zone… rarely if I ever did. But with WYZE? No issue there! It picks up every single person, walking or riding a bike, every car that drive drives past… It’s even picked up a few stray cats. It misses nothing! And that is super important to me. I have signed up for one of the subscriptions where it is able to tell me if it picked up either a person or a car going through my designated zone. I really like that because I’m more concerned about whether or not a person is walking through the area and not a car. I get notified each time (I know for some people that might be irritating, but for me, I like to know) anything goes through the zone. The recording quality of the camera is very good for 2K. Obviously it’s not as great as 4K but hey, it’s still really good quality and everything is crisp. There is a zoom in feature so you can zoom in if you want; but admittedly, when you do zoom in, things do get a little blurry. It has an alarm, so if you happen to see someone creeping around your area or maybe getting a little too close to your car for comfort… set it off! I tested it out while a family member was in the street. They immediately looked up as soon as they heard it. So it is loud enough to where they will definitely hear it. It does have a voice feature, so you can talk through that, but I don’t see myself using it because I have my camera at a higher height. Speaking of height - this camera works amazing and like I said, captures everything, from the height it is at. I’m not good with measurements, but this camera is quite a ways up. That is one thing I was worried about; with it being so high up, would it be able to detect motion and such. But zero issues! I highly recommend you just get an SD card to go with this. I went with 256 GB. That is more than enough. It continuously records. Then you can go back and look at whatever timestamp you please; and that timestamp will show if there was any sort of activity. Once the SD card gets filled, it will simply start overwriting old videos with new ones. I love being able to control the camera since it’s a panning camera. I can easily make it look upward, more downward, left, right, whichever. So overall, I absolutely LOVE this camera and what it offers. I’m sort of beating myself up for not having gotten it sooner. Maybe then, our car wouldn’t have been broken into. I know having a security camera, doesn’t always deter theft, but it is possible, and it is nice to have the thief on camera. I highly recommend this camera. I feel everything that you get with it for the price that it is? A total steal. I’m thinking about eventually upgrading my subscription so I have access to even more features. And I am already thinking about getting more cameras for other areas of the house.

Review is on 2023-03-12. Having owned the Wyze Cam V3 as my introduction to the brand - moving to the Pan V3 was almost a natural path. It's a great camera for a great price. The bulk of the company's money seems to be made on the subscription side, so the hardware price is sold with minimal markup it seems. The camera itself - hardware and quality - are not much different from the regular V3. Good picture quality and such. There are 3 primary differences between the Pan and the regular V3. 1 - Panning capability. The camera can turn - not 360 - but almost. 2 - Not magnetic. Must be mounted on the provided base - or similar item that the screw can fit. 3 - Micro USB cable is right angle and not straight. PANNING The camera can turn almost in 360 degrees on the base. It has what's called "waypoints" where 4 areas can be set and the camera will automatically move to each area once selected within the app. The camera supports time-lapse and motion following. NOT MAGNETIC If you wanted something similar to the regular V3 that you could stick somewhere - this won't do. Based on viewing the Pan V2 - they are similar in terms of the base. This does make some sense since the base can swivel, but it's something worth noting. USB CABLE The regular V3 has lots of cables available that are weatherproof. Finding one for the Pan V3 - and I guess the V2 as well - is very tedious. The right-angle cable needs to sit inside the base of the camera and I've not found any extensions that have this feature. If you're going to purchase a third-party cable, you need to ensure that the micro USB end is about 19mm/0.75in so that it will fit snugly inside the base of the camera. This means you MUST use the original cable. I've not seen a similar right-angle cable on Amazon or even on the Wyze website - so there's no replacement. Another option - which I've done - is to buy an extension cable that is compatible with the device. I had a regular USB2.0 extension cable and it didn't work - guess it doesn't carry the voltage as well. Waiting on the linked device to arrive and test. https://a.co/d/3dER0lL I assume I'll either have to heat-shrink or tape the connection between the original cable and the extension. If someone else has seen the cable or something that will work - please link it within your review or as a reply to this one. The items below were found on the Wyze forums and linked here to make things easier. CABLE https://a.co/d/4ravLGo TAPE https://a.co/d/ceonpX3 Additionally - if you're technically inclined - you could cut the cable and solder it to a different extension. Persons have said in the Wyze forums that it's only power - no data - so just 2 wires are required. Do that at your own risk. UPDATE - 2024-01-02 So now. Having had the device for some time, I've used and abused it a bit and have more details to add for the review. Both the V3 and the PAN has had some weird issues for me. I'll get into those individually. V3 - I recently decided to go on vacation and didn't want my cat to be left without food. While my current solar setup isn't 100% - it provides enough power until about 2AM and the area is secure enough that a dead gap isn't a problem. I really just need the cameras to monitor my cat. So a typical "pspspspspsps" call to get the cat to come around is used along with the name - but strangely, the camera seems to cut out with errors once this is done. Almost like it dies - has some firmware issue - or something. I'm going to test and see if it's the sound or pitch, but I've really not tested voice on any of the cameras for more than a few seconds previously. To get the attention of my cat I need like 1-2 minutes per camera. When the camera goes offline, it needs to be manually power cycled in order to be available again. Since my solar setup dies and comes back, that works out for the V3 somewhat, but it's concerning that the cameras have a flaw where extended voice or a sound/pitch will cause them to suddenly go offline. You may need to test this with your own cameras to verify. PAN - the V3 PAN has an even stranger issue. While it seems to share the same issue as above, it also seems to factory reset the device if there's the audio function usage or even periodic power cuts - which happens based on the solar setup I've got going as explained above. Again, this is concerning. I have to climb up on a ladder to physically reset the device and rescan the QR code to have the camera available again. This is very inconvenient. With those problems in mind, I think WYZE should have an option to "re-add" a camera that's giving issues. That way any existing configurations including waypoints can be kept and you don't have to do everything over from scratch - including sharing the camera with family members if you do that. Again - hopefully this review helps and persons can be aware of potential flaws. Overall - still a great camera and the functions of the PAN are good.

I am very impressed with the WYZE Cam Pan v3 Wi-Fi security camera! It has excellent video quality, smooth pan and tilt movement, and a wide viewing range that helps keep an eye on my home from different angles. The setup was easy, and the app is simple to use. I love being able to check the camera remotely, receive motion alerts, and monitor what is happening in real time. The image is clear, and the night vision works very well, even in low-light conditions. This camera offers great features, reliability, and convenience at a great value. It gives me more peace of mind knowing I can stay connected and protect my home wherever I am. Highly recommended!

First, I use a wide variety of camera makes and models. However, years ago I discovered Wyze and their low cost and easy to use with good video (for the time) security cameras. I bought 12 of those over the next year of them first appearing, including the Pan an V1 versions. Note that every single one of these cams STILL work, even the ones outdoors (with the silicon protectors on them) and been running just fine till this day. However, once we hit v3 and v4, and the new Pan cameras, two of the pan cameras I just recently bought, they either failed at waterproofing (despite me making sure the rubber doors were secure and they were under the eaves to protect from direct rain) and one just died and took a SD card with it. This was a Pan cam in black. I replaced it with a v4 gray stationary camera, not even a month after using it it no longer will connect to ANY network no matter how close or distance. I have a dedicated network for my POE, other brands and Wyze on a high end router and extenders where needed. Then I bought two more white latest version of the Pan cameras to put on either side of my house garage door, and these had protective domes above them even though they are "waterproof". Let's name them G1 and G2 (which is what they are called). G1 is on the south of the door which faces West. G2 is North of the door still facing West so that they can cover by motion tracking (G1) and pan scanning (G2) as I get a LOT of deliveries. On the front of my house there are 6 Wyze cameras and one Amcrest (which never has failed in any manner). Right now only G2 out of all 6 front porch and garage Wyze cameras have stopped working or stopped connecting to any network even if I take them down and reset them and use a different network (I have 3 networks running through my property here). The Black Pan Cam that was on the SouthWest corner of the house (still the front) died after being filled with water despite sealed and not directly in the rain. G1 just has stopped connecting yet seems to be still "operating" on its own following around. Trust me I have tried different extenders, networks, and the next is high powered POE extenders that have a huge range but so far it won't connect to anything. G2 still works doing it's Panning job but as with ALL Wyze cameras your chance of actually keeping a connection and watching what is going on is IFFY at best. I replaced the SW Black Pan with a v4 stationary camera. A couple of months later it now no longer works or won't connect. A few feet east of it is a Wyze camera that is supposed be watching my parking area, it too has stopped working. I have another v4 on the front porch above the locking mailbox (which is secured to the side of the house) and it watches nothing but the front porch as shipments come in and I finally realized it TOO is now not working. What is going on? All the "newest" versions of Wyze cameras SUCK! They keep failing. I have one more pan (covered from rain) on the NE corner of my house watching my gate entry between my neighbor and my home. It stopped working. (sorry for the long post but it continues) Now note that ALL my old cameras but one (a first generation pan cam) are STILL WORKING. One in one of my buildings rock solid watching who enters the building. Another one above my Lab building door watching who is at that security door. A first generation PAN cam with a silicone cover and mounted on an older Pan Cam holder, under an eave is still, after ALL these years of it being out in the rain, snow, storms, tornados and the like WORKING JUST FINE! All the first generation Wyze cameras all still work even the ones I have stored in a box I pulled out and tested, no problems. I also pay a monthly fee for all my cameras to be on Wyze's "advanced software and AI stuff" subscription for all the cameras. Lot good it actually does! That will be turned off very soon, and 32 Wyze cameras including the old ones that still work, I will be dancing around a bonfire with them melting and posting it to YT. I have invested hundreds of dollars in new Wyze cameras because I liked their simplicity and decent video quality, and that they worked. But since Gen 3 nearly every camera is failing while Gen 1 and 2 are doing just fine. I wasted that money, plus the infrastructure to connect them all to the network expanding it (something I know how to do very well) and they all get solid signals. I have tested over and over again. Now I have at least 6 "new" and "improved" cams that are worthless. They can't even watch a rock sitting still 2 feet away without dying. Naturally Wyze doesn't have a great warranty that I am aware of and some now may be out of the warranty but since Amazon started really promoting Wyze and they got popular their quality has gone drastically down. I didn't want to spend thousands on high end cameras when I THOUGHT Wyze would work just fine, and even switching some of them to different networks (the ones that didn't physically fail) to take the load off thinking that might be it, well even a brand new high end router with long range and three satellites can't keep them connected if you can connect at all to them. So to all new customers I saw, "LOOK ELSEWHERE" for a decent camera cause you cannot depend on these cameras when you NEED them to work. I haven't heard from Wyze at all on the matter despite numerous emails. I would rather spend $300 to $800 per single camera KNOWING it's going to work rock steady and not fail anytime soon (AS IT"S CRITICAL FOR ME) than spend a few hundred on cheaper and cheaper lack of quality builds all because of "new tech" in them (which the high end cameras also have AND have better video quality and can recognize license plates). So it's in your hands now Wyze. I doubt you will do a thing because you sell in BULK, not quality anymore.

Best security cam and it's not even close. The tracking is something you'd really think wouldn't work well or would break, but this is my second camera...I have had my first one for almost 3 years and it still works perfect. All my cams are outdoors rain or shine, and mounted under eaves. The tracking works excellently (and mind you is automatic or can be manually controlled), you don't need to pay for a monthly plan if you just throw a cheap micro SD card in it (it will let you watch continuous history on the app that way), and the app is really intelligent and all of their settings make a lot of sense - such as allowing it to move but having it default back to a certain area. I get less false alerts with these than other cameras, but it reliably tracks anything that goes past it. It also uses audio to pick up on things outside of frame and lock onto them, which is a really unique feature. I used to use another major household brand but switched all my cams to Wyze after finding that my 1st camera was far more useful than the 5 cameras I had from the other brand were. I had another MAJOR brand fail to capture video of someone literally breaking into my house at 3 different camera points due to lag, and my Wyze camera was upstairs (which they never made it to thankfully, my dogs spooked them) and it was the only camera that triggered, because it saw the light flash from the front door down the stairs as they exited. They walked right in front of 2 cams from the other brand in my backyard and a doorbell cam, and the lag and motion detection was so bad that the 2 rear didn't get them and the 1 front recorded AFTER they passed it. And I was paying for their premium plan too. I ditched them soon after and got this and several other Wyze products. Mounting is easy and these things never disconnect from the internet either, and notify if they do for an extended period of time, and will still record with the micro SD. The image quality in daytime is excellent, and their night time quality is second to none. Doesn't just capture IR, but gets colors at night too - which is rare for security cameras. I also think they're nice because they're more intimidating than normal security cameras. They light up when they aim at you & their motion tracking is unnervingly accurate and hard to escape. I have them mounted in positions that would be impossible to avoid, and high enough that it would take a serious amount of effort and a ladder to remove them. They are not wireless, but let's be honest it sucks having to replace the batteries every 2 months on those cameras anyways - these come with flat cables that slip right under windowsill cracks and garage door gaps and other places. Idk how they're priced so low considering they don't demand a monthly payment to provide good functionality & offer superior functionality to every other similar product on the market, but hey I am not complaining because them being priced reasonably gives me an excuse to keep getting more of them. My old cams were maybe $5 less than this each and required a $40 module to even work properly and a $15/mo subscription, and they provided probably 1/5 the value of this camera. Make the switch, you won't regret it. And no, I don't work for them or anything, I just really like these cameras!

PROS: -Price -Ease of use -Overall Quality -App / features CONS: -A.I. detection needs improvement. -Sound when moving -Video Quality when camera moves PROS I just want to start off by saying that for the price, these are EXCELLENT cameras. I have 3 Wyze Pan Cam V3's so far and have plans to purchase more for my mother's house in the near future. Starting off with price, these are pretty inexpensive units, considering the amount of features packed into them. There are certainly much higher quality units out there, but the cost will increase dramatically for them as well. In my opinion, you get far more than you pay for with the Pan Cam V3 making them well worth their low cost. It does not get much easier to get going than it is with these guys. Just plug in the included usb cable to the included wall adapter, download the app and after just a few minutes of setup, you’re up and running. The camera can be used indoors or outdoors. If using indoors, find your suitable location, plug it in and go. The camera is very quiet when panning, to anyone in the room with it. I will say though, that when watching back recorded videos, you can definitely hear the movement, which I was surprised to find. More on this in the CONS section. The build quality of the camera is good. It does not feel cheaply made at all (especially considering the low price point). Overall video quality is good as well, but there are some slight issues I have run into when panning (see the CONS section for details). Audio quality is good as well. I can make out voices and have conversations with anyone outside when needed, so the 2 way audio works well in that regard. The app has a TON of options. You can go basic or really dive into them for more control if you choose. I like that you have this flexibility. You can set various sensitivity options for detection events, event recording, alarm settings, notifications, etc. Some features are paid only features, but at the most basic level, as long as you have an SD Card (not included) installed you will be able to go back and watch videos of saved events. CONS A.I. options are available within the app for this camera and I would say that this is the biggest opportunity for improvement. The A.I. options allow you to select event triggers for things like cars, people, pets, package detection, etc. In my experience, cars have been detected as pets, pets as cars, pets as packages and so on. The A.I. in this respect has a ways to go still. I have also experienced the camera get confused and just “staring” at the wall next to where it is mounted. It detected shadow movement from sun/trees and locked in on it for hours at times. It took me a while of playing with detection settings to get past this for the most part, but it will still occasionally happen from time to time. The app does have the option for you to give feedback on what was in the detection event, such as people, animals, cars, etc. I presume this will help them improve the detection as time goes on, so this is promising. The other big issue I have is with the “waypoints” You can select them based on where you want the camera to stop when it is in “pan and scan” mode. I have mine at the center of my house lengthwise. I have a waypoint that covers from the left end of the house to the center, then a 2nd that covers from the center to the right end of the house. You can adjust these waypoints up, down left and right as needed to get the best coverage to suit your needs. NICE! The issue I have found though, is that over time, these waypoints can wander so to speak. I can have them set and check a few weeks later and the camera’s left most point will be further to the left that where it was set for example. Or I can set at a specific height, and later the camera angle is higher or lower than where I had set it. A minor annoyance, as you have to go back in and re-set your waypoints, but it’s enough to be worth mentioning. Again though, for the price point this is definitely something I am ok dealing with. My other issues are with video and audio when panning. When you pan, you can audibly hear (in recorded video, not in person) the camera moving on one camera it sounds like a woodpecker, lol. A minor annoyance again, as I am really more interested in the video from these, not the audio but again, I thought it’s worth mentioning. Video quality, when panning also goes blurry. Once the pan stops, the video clears within a second or so. Something I also thought worth mentioning for those considering these cameras, but I once again restate that for myself, given the price point I can deal with this minor annoyance. Overall, despite the minor gripes listed here, I absolutely love these cameras. I have 3 so far and will definitely be adding more to the collection for sure. If you’re looking for inexpensive, good quality cameras for some additional peace of mind, these are absolutely worth every penny!

Very good performance.

Me parece un muy buen producto en su relación valor/precio, su visión nocturna podría mejorar un poco, es necesario jugar un poco con las configuraciones para tener una mejor visibilidad , el timestamp en el video no sincroniza correctamente y tiene 1 hr de desfase aunqur curiosamemte los eventos registran la hora correcta. Es posible grabar directo en MicroSD y el detector de movimiento requiere una visibilidad mínima. La app móvil de Wyze permite ver los eventos, videos, configuraciones, etc. Muy fácil de colocar y configurar. Funciona con corriente directa, así que es posible mantenerla activa con un powerbank. Me parece que los pequeños detalles y bugs no entorpecen su función principal de vigilancia. Lo utilizo como monitor de bebé y cumple excelente su función, tiene función para apagar desde la app, lo cual es útil para no consumir almacenamiento y energía cuando el bebé está despierto.

Wyze pan tilt v3 came but is not powering despite trying all kinds of different connections

The WYZE Cam Pan v3 is an exceptional camera, offering outstanding value for the price. The setup is easy, and the camera's 360-degree panning capability is incredibly useful for covering large areas. The video quality is impressive, with crisp resolution and vibrant colors, even in low light. The night vision is surprisingly clear and gives peace of mind in complete darkness. I love that it works both indoors and outdoors, as it’s weatherproof, making it versatile for any setup. The two-way audio is clear, and the motion tracking works well, following movement across the room or outside. The app is user-friendly, allowing me to check in on my property, adjust settings, and communicate with anyone nearby through the camera. The price is hard to beat for the features it provides—especially when considering other high-end security cameras. However, a word of caution—while the camera itself is fantastic, Wyze offers additional features through paid subscriptions. The cloud storage for video footage, for instance, comes with a monthly fee, which might be a deal-breaker for those expecting a fully free service. The paid software includes more advanced features like event recording and longer video history, which are useful but not necessary for basic functionality. I was a little disappointed to find that some features that initially seemed to be included are locked behind a paywall. That said, if you don't mind the subscription cost or can work with the free features, the Wyze Cam Pan v3 is a great choice for anyone looking to enhance their security system. It's affordable, versatile, and reliable, with a few caveats regarding additional paid features. Overall, it's still one of the best value security cameras on the market!

One of them was faulty