Wyze Video Doorbell v2
Verdict
The Wyze Video Doorbell v2 delivers sharp 2K video, a noticeably better field of view than the original, solid night vision, quick notifications, and flexible 24/7 local recording, making it an appealing budget wired choice. However, unreliable vehicle/package detection, inconsistent smart-home integration, reliance on Cam Plus for full features, and poor physical security around the SD card and mount make it best for buyers who prioritize video quality and local recording over robust tamper resistance and flawless AI features.
Pros
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Upgrade value vs previous model ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Compared with the first Wyze doorbell, the v2 model offers a noticeably better field of view and sharper 2K video, making it a meaningful upgrade even though some competitors still provide wider coverage.
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
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Design aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0The v2 doorbell looks more modern and refined than the original Wyze model, helping it blend better with typical home exteriors.
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Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Recording ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
Cons
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App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0
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Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0Adds an SD slot for 24 by 7 local recording up to 256 GB, but the side mounted card is easy to access and remove.
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Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.5Notifications arrive quickly in testing, but the free tier enforces a 5 minute cooldown that can still cause missed motion or press alerts unless you subscribe to Cam Plus.
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Ongoing ownership costs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.5Because the free tier is heavily limited, most owners will need an ongoing Cam Plus subscription, raising long term ownership costs.
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Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
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Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Its low $40 price looks attractive, but the heavily limited free tier and reliance on Cam Plus for timely notifications hurt overall long-term value.
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Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3Key functions like cooldown removal sit behind Cam Plus, and the setup flow encourages enrolling in a subscription trial during activation.
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Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Two way audio works but can break up when integrated with Alexa doorbell press notifications, and the phone side of conversations is not recorded, making overall audio performance feel unreliable.
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Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but users may see the doorbell reported as offline in Google Home and experience broken two way audio when using Alexa doorbell press notifications, making smart home integration feel inconsistent.
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Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Theft & Tamper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 1.5
