To change WiFi on Wyze camera, open the Wyze app, tap on Add Device and then Cameras, select your camera model, and follow the prompt to complete the setup with your new WiFi network.
There is no one-click option to change the WiFi password on Wyze camera. This means that to connect the Wyze camera to a new WiFi network, you’d need to set it up again, but this time with the new WiFi network already connected to your phone.
In this article, we will provide steps to change the WiFi on your Wyze camera to a new one. The process is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete.
How to Change WiFi on Wyze Camera
Before we get started, connect your phone to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, not 5 GHz. This is because most smart devices, like the Wyze camera, don’t work with the 5 GHz network band.
Follow the steps below to change the network settings on your Wyze cameraWyze camera:
- First, connect your phone to the new WiFi network.
- Next, make sure your Wyze camera is plugged into power.
- Open the Wyze app on your phone.
- Select the camera you want to connect to the new WiFi.
- Tap on the Settings gear icon on the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down, tap on “Delete Device,” and confirm the deletion.
- Now, on the Wyze app Home screen, tap New Device and select Cameras.
- Select your Wyze cam model.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your camera again with your new WiFi information.
You’ll be prompted to press and hold the setup button until you hear “ready to connect.” It is usually located on the bottom of the camera.
After that, you’d have to select your new WiFi network and provide the password to the WiFi.
Continue to scan the QR code in the app with the camera.
Once everything is set up, you’ll see a live video from your camera, and your new WiFi network is set up successfully.
This step works for Wyze Cam v1/v2/v3/v3 Pro, Wyze Cam Pan v1/v2/v3, and Wyze Cam OG/Telephoto 3x.
Although you are not mandated to delete your Wyze camera before setting it up with a new network, it is still recommended, especially if you’re doing this on the Wyze Cam Outdoor v1/v2 model. For other models, setting up the camera with the new WiFi network is all you need to do.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will a Wyze camera connect to an unsecured network?
No, your Wyze camera will not connect to an unsecured network. Wyze Cam can only connect to a 2.4GHz WiFi network with password protection.
Wyze disabled the feature to use unsecured networks on the app long ago due to security concerns.
Can Wyze connect to public Wi-Fi?
No, Wyze cannot connect to public WiFi. This is due to the portal page, where the user must enter login credentials or other information to access the WiFi network.
Wyze Cam can only connect to 2.4GHz WiFi networks with WPA/WPA2 password protection.
Final Thoughts
At this point, you know how to change the WiFi network on your Wyze cam. These steps are the same for all Wyze cam models from version 1 to version 3 Pro.
I think Wyze should provide a one-click option to allow users to switch to a new network without having to go over the setup process again.
Hey! I’m Louis, a Java Developer and Mobile App Developer who has an interest in smart home automation.
