Does Wyze require a subscription?

Wyze · Last checked 2026-10-25 against official Wyze pages

Works without a subscription

Short answer: No. Wyze says any Wyze camera works free, with no required subscription. Without a plan, cloud event clips are limited or thumbnails only. Free microSD recording (continuous or events) covers most needs. Cam Plus starts at $2.99/month per camera.

What works free

Use any Wyze camera with no paid subscription. Wyze says there are no hidden fees. [source]
Motion and sound detection and alerts [source]
Local recording to microSD (continuous or events-only, no cooldown). Wyze says every Wyze camera has a microSD slot. [source]
Smoke and CO alarm sound recognition alerts (Cam v3/v4) [source]
Cloud events limited to thumbnails on newer models (e.g. Cam v4), or 12-second clips with a 5-minute cooldown on older models (e.g. Cam v3) [source]

What needs a subscription

14-day cloud event video history (60 days on Unlimited Pro), back-to-back recording with no cooldown [source]
Person, pet, vehicle, and package detection, plus glass-break, barking, and crying sound alerts [source]
Wyze Web View (watch in a browser) and rich GIF notifications [source]
Friendly Faces facial recognition and Home/Away smart modes (Cam Unlimited and up) [source]
AI Video Search, Wyze Stories, and emergency dispatch (Cam Unlimited Pro) [source]

Plans and prices (USD)

Plan	Covers	Monthly	Yearly
Cam Plus	One camera	$2.99	$29.99	[source]
Wyze's own pages disagree on the monthly price. The service-plans and compare pages say $2.99/mo, but the services-comparison page says $3.99/mo. The annual price rose from $19.99 to $29.99 in March 2026.
Cam Unlimited	All cameras	$9.99	$99.99	[source]
Cam Unlimited Pro	All cameras, up to 60-day history, emergency dispatch	$19.99	$199.99	[source]
Cloud 60 (add-on)	60-day cloud history, per camera	$2.99	—	[source]
Cloud CVR (add-on)	24/7 cloud recording, 7 days, one camera per account	$4.99	—	[source]

Free 30-day trial for new Cam Plus members. [source]

US prices as listed by Wyze on 2026-10-25, before tax. Prices change, so confirm at checkout.

Local storage

Yes. Every Wyze camera has a built-in microSD slot. Local recording is free and can run continuously or on events only. You can view playback in the Wyze app. [source]

Outside the US

CA

Not verified yet. Wyze runs a Canadian store (wyze.com/en-ca), but we haven't verified Canadian plan prices.

UK

Not verified yet. Not checked. Wyze's affiliate program only pays on US wyze.com purchases.

AU

Not verified yet. Not checked.

EU

Not verified yet. Not checked.

Our verdict

Add a microSD card and a Wyze camera records continuously or on events at no monthly cost. Pay for Cam Plus only if you want cloud backup, person/package/vehicle detection, or back-to-back cloud clips.

Alternatives that don't need a subscription

eufy Security cameras & doorbells: Local storage on the camera or a HomeBase, with on-device AI detection and no monthly fee.
Reolink: No-subscription cameras with microSD/NVR storage (page coming).
Ring video doorbells & cameras: Paid-plan comparison. Ring can't record at all without a plan.

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FAQ

Do Wyze cameras work without a subscription?

Yes. Wyze says any Wyze camera can be used free. You get live streaming, motion and sound alerts, and free local recording to a microSD card.

Does Wyze record without Cam Plus?

Yes, to a microSD card, either continuously or on events. In the cloud, free users get thumbnails only on newer models, or 12-second clips with a 5-minute cooldown on older models.

How much is Wyze Cam Plus?

Wyze's service-plans and compare pages say $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr per camera. One Wyze comparison page says $3.99/mo, so check the price in the app. Cam Unlimited is $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr for all cameras.

What we couldn't verify

Cam Plus monthly price: Wyze's own pages say both $2.99 and $3.99.
Plan prices outside the US.