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Wyze Lamp Socket v2 Setup Guide

Before you begin setup:

  1. Download the Wyze app on your smartphone or tablet.
  2. Connect your device to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and enable Bluetooth.
  3. Unpack your Wyze Lamp Socket v2, removing all plastic and packing materials.
  4. Plug the camera into power using the included USB cable and power adapter.
    • The camera’s status light will turn solid red when powered. When flashing, it’s ready for setup.
  5. Wyze Lamp Socket v2 does not link with Wyze Lamp Socket v1. See Additional Notes.

To set up Wyze Lamp Socket v2 + power existing Wyze Cam

You have a compatible Wyze Cam already set up. Follow these steps to power your camera via the lamp socket, then set up and pair the lamp socket.

  1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
  2. On the Add menu, tap Device.
  3. Tap Cameras > Others > Wyze Cam Lamp Socket v2.
  4. Tap Next.
  5. Shut off power to the lamp socket at your light switch or circuit breaker, then tap Next in the app.
    • If you're not sure how to do this, tap Show me how.
  6. Unscrew your bulb from the socket, then tap Next.
  7. If already plugged into power, unplug your camera from its current power source. Tap Next.
  8. Plug the USB end from your Wyze Cam into the USB port on your Wyze Lamp Socket. Tap Next.
  9. Install your lamp socket by screwing it in, then tap Next in the app.
  10. Tap Yes, Power a Wyze Cam.
    • Wyze Lamp Socket v2 works with Wyze Cam v3, v3 Pro, v4, OG, Wyze Duo Cam Pan, and Wyze Cam Pan v3/v4.
  11. Tap Yes, the Camera is Set Up.
  12. Success! Your lamps socket and camera have been installed.
  13. If you want to install another lamp socket, tap Yes, Install Another.
    1. Repeat the steps to install another Wyze Lamp Socket v2.
  14. If you're done, tap No, Finish Installation.
  15. Turn power to the lamp socket on at the switch or circuit breaker. Tap Next.
  16. Now it's time to pair your lamp socket to its Wyze Cam vie Bluetooth. Tap Next.
  17. Select your compatible Wyze Cam from the list, then tap Next.
  18. Your lamp socket is now connected to your Wyze Cam. Tap No, Finish.


To set up Wyze Lamp Socket v2 to an existing Wyze Cam

You have a compatible Wyze Cam already set up. Follow these steps to set up and pair the lamp socket, without powering a Wyze Cam.

  1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
  2. On the Add menu, tap Device.
  3. Tap Others > Wyze Cam Lamp Socket.
  4. Tap Next.
  5. Shut off power to the lamp socket at your light switch or circuit breaker, then tap Next in the app.
    • If you're not sure how to do this, tap Show me how.
  6. Unscrew your bulb from the socket, then tap Next.
  7. Install your lamp socket by screwing it in, then tap Next in the app.
  8. Tap No, Skip and Continue.
    • Wyze Lamp Socket v2 works with Wyze Cam v3, v3 Pro, v4, OG, Wyze Duo Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v3/v4.
  9. Tap Yes, the Camera is Set Up.
  10. Success! Your lamps socket and camera have been installed.
  11. If you want to install another lamp socket, tap Yes, Install Another.
    • Repeat the steps to install another Wyze Lamp Socket v2.
  12. If you're done, tap No, Finish Installation.
  13. Turn power to the lamp socket on at the switch or circuit breaker. Tap Next.
  14. Now it's time to pair your lamp socket to its Wyze Cam vie Bluetooth. Tap Next.
  15. Select your compatible Wyze Cam from the list, then tap Next.
  16. Your lamp socket is now paired to your Wyze Cam. Tap No, Finish.

Additional Notes: 

  • Wyze Lamp Socket v2 is only compatible with Wyze Cam v3, Wyze Cam v3 Pro, Wyze Cam v4, Wyze Cam OG, Wyze Duo Cam Pan, and Wyze Cam Pan v3/v4.
  • Wyze Lamp Socket v2 can technically work with Wyze Lamp Socket v1, but only connected to the same the same compatible Wyze Cam v3 or Wyze Cam v4. They cannot be linked to each other, but they can both be paired to and controlled by the same Wyze Cam v3 or Wyze Cam v4.

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