Two new Wyze security cameras can be linked together for live multiview streaming

Smart home company Wyze has released two new budget security cameras that aren't short on features. The Wyze Cam OG and Cam OG Telephoto 3x will serve as a new camera line that offers similar features to the Wyze Cam V3 at a more affordable price point.

The $19.99 Wyze Cam OG is equipped with an integrated motion-activated 40-lumen spotlight to help capture more image detail and deter unauthorized persons from your property, while the $29.99 Wyze Cam OG supports telephoto 3x zoom to aid users Provides lens. Clear view of remote areas such as mailboxes, garages, or sheds.

Wyze claims that both cameras offer "advanced two-way audio and livestream performance" compared to the older Cam v3 and confirmed to The Verge that the Cam v3 will still be available as a standalone camera "for the time being". Will Work. Will be available as and as a hub. Wyze Cam Floodlight.

In addition to being highly affordable, both the Wyze Cam OG and Wyze Cam OG Telephoto 3x support a new feature called Picture in Picture Live View, which allows the user to link the cameras together – either two of the same model. . Or one of each - to watch livestreams of both camera feeds simultaneously through the Wyze app. Livestream feeds can be magnified, moved around, or completely collapsed in portrait view mode.

Wyze says the Cam OG is capable of 20fps video in daylight and 15fps at night, while the Cam OG Telephoto 3x (which lacks an onboard spotlight) can achieve 20fps video in daylight and 10fps at night. Both the Wyze Cam OG and the Cam OG Telephoto 3x are equipped with 90-decibel user-activated alarms that can be used as an additional deterrent to ward off unwanted guests.

Otherwise, both the Wyze Cam OG and the Wyze Cam OG Telephoto 3x have similar specifications outside of each security camera's respective selling points. Both offerings are wired indoor/outdoor cameras (rated for IP65) that are powered by a six-foot (1.8m) USB-C cable and can capture footage in full-color night vision at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. CMOS-Starlight sensor. Inside, you'll find an ARM v8M 500MHz processor and 512MB of memory. Both cameras also support microSD cards of up to 256GB for 24/7 recording, which Wyze claims should be enough for around 30 days of footage.

The Wyze Cam OG and Wyze Cam OG Telephoto 3x have two-way audio so you can interact with whoever is in front of the camera through the Wyze app for iOS or Android. Like all Wyze Cams, both the cameras also support integration with Alexa and Google Assistant for alerts and voice controls. Unfortunately, the Wyze Cam OG and Wyze Cam OG Telephoto 3x don't support 5GHz Wi-Fi and can only be used with 2.4GHz networks.

Both new cameras allow users to upload recorded footage to the cloud, but neither product supports the free Cam Plus Lite software, which allows Wyze Cam users to view recorded video within the cloud. gives. allows. Instead, you'll need to subscribe to Wyze's Cam Plus service ($1.99 per month / $20 per year, per camera) to view recorded video footage without pulling up local storage from the cameras.

The Wyze Cam OG and Wyze Cam OG Telephoto 3x are available for purchase today. For those who want to install two security cameras in the same location, Wyze will soon release the Wyze Cam OG Stack Kit, a dual-camera mounting accessory with a split charger that allows users to stack the cameras side by side Is. Pricing for the Wyze Cam OG Stack Kit is currently set at $9.99, but Wyze hasn't provided a release date.