Wyze Video Doorbell v2
Verdict
Wyze Video Doorbell v2 delivers sharp 2K video, fast notifications, and flexible local SD recording at a low upfront cost, but it relies heavily on subscriptions for AI features and has serious tamper concerns due to its exposed SD card and easy-to-remove mount. It works well if you mainly want inexpensive wired 24/7 recording and are already in the Wyze ecosystem, but it is not ideal if you need robust smart-home integration, secure footage, or the most reliable AI detection.
Pros
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Delivers 2K video that improves detail over 1080p and looks nicer than the v1 model.
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Design aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Starlight sensor and infrared LEDs provide clear, usable night footage, with good color detail when a porch light or other ambient lighting is present.
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Upgrade value vs previous model ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 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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Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5Adds an SD slot for 24 by 7 local recording up to 256 GB, but the side mounted card is easy to access and remove.
Cons
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Recording ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0Local 24 by 7 recording works, but alerts often open to a snapshot instead of the right timeline moment.
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Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Field of view is improved over the first version and covers the doorway well, but it is still narrower than some rival doorbells and the vertical framing cannot show the very bottom of the front door area.
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Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Hardwired installation is straightforward and the included wedge and hardware cover most door frames, but the three wire chime controller is bulky and may need to be mounted outside the chime box.
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Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Person detection is generally accurate, but vehicle and package detection can be unreliable, sometimes alerting on passing cars or missing packages even when zones are configured.
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App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.8App still opens to a static snapshot after alerts and can feel clunky, but live view loads quickly and the SD card timeline makes browsing 24 by 7 footage straightforward.
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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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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Hardware feels somewhat budget, with a flimsy plastic wall plate and a bulky chime controller that can be awkward to place, though the doorbell itself is sturdy enough for typical home use.
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Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
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Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Grid based motion zones are available, but greyed out regions and imperfect filtering can still allow street traffic to trigger alerts, sometimes forcing users to disable certain detection types.
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Ongoing ownership costs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3Because the free tier is heavily limited, most owners will need an ongoing Cam Plus subscription, raising long term ownership costs.
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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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Theft & Tamper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 1.3The SD card is exposed on the side and the doorbell can be removed from its wall plate without tools, making footage easier to steal or tamper with.
