Wyze has announced the Wyze Solar Cam Pan, a new wire-free outdoor camera that blends 2K video clarity, AI person tracking, and a built-in solar panel for completely maintenance-free operation. Designed for homeowners who want around-the-clock coverage without battery swaps or charging breaks, it marks Wyze’s first-ever solar-powered pan-and-tilt camera—and arguably its most hands-off model yet.
Always Watching, Always Charging
At the heart of the Solar Cam Pan is a high-efficiency ETFE solar panel that requires only about an hour of direct sunlight each day to stay powered. The panel feeds an internal rechargeable battery, ensuring the camera keeps running day and night without cables, outlet connections, or tedious upkeep. Wyze says the focus was on creating a truly “set it and forget it” experience, a sentiment echoed by Co-Founder and CMO Dave Crosby:
The Wyze Solar Cam Pan delivers on that promise with its maintenance-free solar charging, easy mounting, and smart features like AI-powered person tracking.
Full 360° Pan and Smart Person Tracking
True to its name, the Solar Cam Pan features 360° horizontal rotation and 70° tilt coverage, eliminating blind spots across yards, driveways, and entryways. Users can control movement through the Wyze app, or let the AI take over with auto-tracking that follows detected individuals as they move through the frame. This capability—combined with 2K HD resolution and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)—helps capture critical details like faces, clothing, or license plates even in challenging lighting.
For nighttime monitoring, the camera offers both Color Night Vision and enhanced IR night vision, balancing accuracy and clarity in low-light conditions.
Smarter Security with Fewer Hassles
The Solar Cam Pan doesn’t just watch—it reacts. Its motion-activated spotlight and built-in siren can warn off intruders or illuminate your path home. Two-way audio allows real-time communication with visitors (or the occasional raccoon), while IP65 weather resistance ensures the camera keeps working through rain, snow, and humidity.
Local recording via microSD card support up to 512GB keeps footage available without a subscription, though cloud storage is available through Wyze’s Cam Plus plans. And thanks to Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, users can expect smoother, more reliable streaming even across large properties.
Setup is straightforward: mount, connect via Bluetooth, and start streaming. Integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT allows voice commands and automation with other smart home devices.
Battery Video Doorbell Joins the Lineup
Launching alongside the Solar Cam Pan is the new Wyze Battery Video Doorbell, offering a 150° x 150° field of view with 1536p HD+ resolution—wide enough to show both visitors and packages right at the doorstep. It supports AI person and package detection, two-way talk, and optional hardwired power for continuous recording. Wyze rates the battery for up to six months per charge, depending on usage and settings.
Price and Availability
The Wyze Solar Cam Pan is available now for $79.98 at Wyze.com, offering a smart, solar-powered solution for homeowners who’d rather not climb ladders to swap batteries. The Battery Video Doorbell, for its part, is available for $65.48.
For more details, visit the official Wyze website.
