Wyze firmware update lets you turn its security cameras into webcams

guest · Apr 1, 2020

Wyze firmware update lets you turn its security cameras into webcams
To solve webcam shortage issues if you’re stuck working from home
March 31, 2020
https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/31/...bcam-security-camera-transform-solution-guide

Smart home gadget maker Wyze has released a firmware update and set of instructions for turning its low-cost security camera into a working webcam at a time when proper webcams from brands like Logitech are increasingly hard to find.

The update, which was released roughly an hour ago on Wyze’s support website, involves manually installing firmware onto your Wyze camera that will temporarily turn it into a webcam, after which it will no longer connect to the Wyze app and function normally. However, Wyze says you can reverse the process to restore security camera access to the device and have it function normally again.

The instructions say you’ll need a Wyze Cam v2, a microSD card, and a USB-A to USB-A cable for transferring the free firmware update from your computer to the camera. [...]
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