That’s the signal to show the camera a QR code from the screen of your cell phone generated by the Wyze app, available for iOS and Android. The camera then barks “Ready to Connect” at a surprisingly loud volume from the built-in speaker, which nearly made me fall off my ladder. To set the camera up once it is installed, you lift the camera off the base and press the setup button on its base. This process is a little frustrating and involves some rather loud noises. Once the Wyze Cam Floodlight is wired in and attached to the wall, you can connect it to your Wi-Fi. This device doesn’t need a ground connection. The Wyze Cam Floodlight came with everything I needed except a screwdriver, including the wire nuts to connect the live and neutral wires. I was able to replace my existing floodlight in a few minutes after turning off the fuse in my breaker box. That should be a simple job, though, as this floodlight comes with a waterproof junction box that can be wall- or ceiling-mounted. If you don’t have an existing light, you’ll need to get an electrician to run you a power line out to where you want to connect it and wire it in for you. That means that if you have an existing outdoor light, you’ll just need to remove the old one, and connect the Wyze Cam Floodlight in its place. Fortunately, it isn’t much of a power hog and uses the same type of junction box mount as most standard security floodlights. The Wyze Cam Floodlight may have a wireless connection to your Wi-Fi, but it still needs power in the form of a wired 110V connection. It’s a little annoying to have to pay extra for these features, but it’s a lot less expensive than the security camera subscription plans offered by Arlo, Ring, and Nest.
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