Wyze’s new security camera can record continuously on battery power... but only for a day

The new Wyze cam has a whole new look, along with a higher price tag. The company's previous outdoor camera was smaller, squarer, and cheaper. | Image: Wyze

The long-rumored Wyze Battery Cam Pro ($93.99 plus $5 shipping) arrives today, August 1st, and is the company's first camera to record continuously on battery power. But this impressive feat comes with caveats: it requires a microSD card, and the battery won't last more than a day when constantly surveilling your home, so it's best to wire it up if you want true 24/7 coverage. Still, you'll get a full day of recording if the power goes out, something no other battery-powered camera I've tested offers.

Continuous recording will be available on both battery and wired," Wyze spokesperson Kyle Christensen told The Verge. The battery will not last more than a day, though, so we definitely recommend wired for most scenarios. The...

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