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Wyze Solar Cam Pan 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 Solar Cam Pan box, removing all plastic and packing materials.
    • Be sure to remove the plastic film from the lens.
  4. Plug the camera into power using the provided Type-C cable, and a 5V/2A adapter (not included).
    • You must fully charge Wyze Solar Cam Pan before setup and installation.
    • The camera’s status light will turn solid red while charging, and solid blue when charging is complete. 

To set up your Wyze Solar Cam Pan:

  1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap + plus sign on the top right.
  2. On the Add menu, tap Device.
  3. Tap Cameras > Pan and Tilt Camera > Wyze Solar Cam Pan.
  4. Ensure that your camera is fully charged. Tap Begin Setup.
    • The camera's status light will be solid red when charging, and solid blue when fully charged.
  5. Single-press SETUP on top of the camera. The camera will say "ready to connect." In the app, check the box next to It said, Ready to connect".
  6. Tap Next.
  7. If BluetoothⓇ hasn't been enabled, you will be prompted to allow BluetoothⓇ and location access. Tap Next.
    • If BluetoothⓇ and location access has already been enabled, it will skip to the next step.
  8. The app will automatically begin searching for and pairing with your Wyze Solar Cam Pan.
    • If you have multiple Wyze Solar Cam Pans, select the correct camera by tapping the MAC address that matches the address on the top of the camera.
  9. Select your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and enter your network password. Tap Next.
    • Tap the icon in the password field to display the password to ensure it was entered correctly.
  10. Your device will continue pairing. Once paired, tap Next.
  11. Once connected, the app will show an installation guide with placement tips.
    Check out: Wyze Solar Cam Pan Installation Guide
    1. If you want to use the installation guide now, tap Next.
    2. If not, tap Skip.
  12. Now it's time to set up your Home Waypoint, your cam's default view. Tap Continue.
    • The Home Waypoint is required for this initial setup.
    • Once your camera connects to the live stream, the camera will automatically calibrate for accurate positioning.
  13. Use the arrows in the app to pan/tilt your camera until you reach your desired Home position. Tap Set and then tap Next.
    • Camera mounted upside down? Tap Rotate 180° to flip the live stream.
  14. Name your camera using the text field, or by choosing a suggestion. Tap Next.
  15. You may be prompted to try a Wyze security plan, if you're not already a subscriber. Tap Continue.
  16. Set up some automations on the Things to Try page, or tap Skip then Done.
  17. Enjoy your new Wyze device!

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