Problem
My Wyze Cam Pan v3 is rotating by itself - I'm not doing anything or changing any settings.
Troubleshooting
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Confirm your Wyze app is up to date.
- In your Wyze app, go to the Account tab > tap About.
- Your current app version will be listed beneath the Wyze logo.
- Compare your app version to the latest app version listed here on our Release Notes & Firmware page.
- If you find that your Wyze app is out of date, head over to your mobile device’s app store, and update the Wyze app.
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Check that your Wyze Cam Pan v3’s firmware is up to date.
- You can check this by going to the Account tab > Firmware Update.
- If there is an update available for the camera, please move forward with updating it.
- Ensure the camera’s power cable and adapter are fully and securely inserted into power.
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Try a different power cable, adapter, or outlet.
- If the camera is not getting enough or consistent power, it may be resetting. Whenever Wyze Cam Pan v3 resets, it rotates while initializing.
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Turn off Track Motion.
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Under the camera’s Live stream, slide the toolbar from right to left to Track Motion. Tap to turn it on/off.
- The icon will be grey when turned off.
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Under the camera’s Live stream, slide the toolbar from right to left to Track Motion. Tap to turn it on/off.
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Turn off Pan Scan.
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Under the camera’s Live stream, slide the toolbar to Pan Scan. Tap to turn it on/off.
- The icon will be grey when turned off.
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Under the camera’s Live stream, slide the toolbar to Pan Scan. Tap to turn it on/off.
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Check if a Detection Zone is set up.
- In the camera’s settings, tap Detection Settings > Detection Zone. Toggle Detection Zone off.
- Note: If you adjust your camera’s view while a Detection Zone is enabled, the camera will automatically return to its original position after 15 seconds of being idle.
- Check if there are any shared users with access to the camera.
- Power cycle the camera by unplugging it from its power source for 5 seconds and then plugging it back in.
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Factory reset the camera and then set it up as new.
- Remove any microSD card inserted in the camera.
- With the camera plugged into power, rotate the lens of the camera so it is facing up and single-press SETUP for 10 seconds until the status light on the front of the camera lens turns solid red.
- Once the status light starts flashing red, set up the camera as new.