Wyze’s New Solar-Powered Pan-and-Tilt Security Camera Is Less than $80

Why It Matters

It supports local microSD and optional cloud subscriptions, and while the low price and solar capability boost outdoor monitoring accessibility, lingering customer trust and security concerns persist after Wyze’s high-profile breach history.

Summary

Wyze launched the Solar Cam Pan, its first battery-powered, solar-charged 2K pan-and-tilt security camera, priced at $79.98—undercutting rivals like Reolink, Tapo and Eufy. The IP65-rated device offers 360° pan, 70° tilt, AI person detection with automatic tracking, IR night recording, two-way audio, and continuous operation claimed with just one hour of daily sunlight, though Wyze hasn’t disclosed battery runtime in cloudy conditions or heavy-motion scenarios. It supports local microSD and optional cloud subscriptions, and while the low price and solar capability boost outdoor monitoring accessibility, lingering customer trust and security concerns persist after Wyze’s high-profile breach history.