Do WYZE cameras work with HomeKit?
If you’re considering buying a WYZE camera, you may be wondering if it is compatible with Apple’s HomeKit. The short answer is: Yes! You can connect your WYZE camera to HomeKit and control it with the Apple Home app or Siri. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to set up your WYZE camera with HomeKit and provide some tips on using it.
Frequently Asked Question
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Do WYZE cameras work with HomeKit?
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How do I add security cameras to HomeKit?
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How long does HomeKit secure video record?
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Do Arlo cameras work with Siri?
These cameras are not HomeKit compatible but offer up another reason why users may prefer to stick with Apple’s smart home ecosystem.11 Apr 2022 [1]
Set up HomeKit Secure Video on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touchOn your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.Turn on Home. You can add security cameras to the Home app using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can also view and share HomeKit Secure Video footage stored in iCloud in Home. [2]
Camera footage does not count toward your iCloud data limits, and up to ten days of recorded video clips are saved.17 May 2022 [3]
When you connect your Arlo camera to Apple HomeKit, you can: Use Siri to voice control your Arlo cameras. Create automations with your Arlo cameras and other Apple HomeKit devices. Use Apple TV to view your Arlo camera on your TV. [4]
Conclusion
Yes, WYZE cameras work with HomeKit. You can use the WYZE app to view your camera’s live feed, and you can also use Siri to control your camera.
Overall, we’re very pleased with how well WYZE cameras work with HomeKit. The integration is seamless and the video quality is excellent. We would highly recommend WYZE cameras to anyone looking for a great HomeKit-compatible security camera.
Sources –
- https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/04/11/wyze-cam-vulnerability-new-homekit-widgets-more-on-the-homekit-insider-podcast
- https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/set-up-homekit-secure-video-mm7c90d21583/icloud
- https://www.macrumors.com/guide/homekit-secure-video/
- https://www.arlo.com/en_fi/support/faq/000062509/What-are-the-benefits-of-connecting-my-Arlo-camera-to-Apple-HomeKit