Wyze Cam Plus Subscription: Plans and Costs (2026)

A Wyze Cam Plus subscription adds full cloud event recording and smart detection, but it is only one of several Wyze subscription options. Current cameras can still provide live viewing, notifications and local microSD recording without a monthly fee. Most current models do not include free cloud video clips. The 12-second recordings many longtime owners remember belong to the legacy Cam Plus Lite service. This guide compares every plan, its current cost and who should pay for it.

What Wyze Cameras Do Without a Subscription

Every Wyze user receives the core camera functions without paying for a plan. Exact features vary by model, but Wyze currently lists:

The important distinction is cloud storage. A current Wyze camera without a paid plan normally saves an event image, not a playable cloud recording. If the camera supports a microSD card, the notification can help identify when to review the local footage.

For a single indoor camera, local recording may be enough. A high-endurance microSD card can provide event-based or continuous footage without a recurring charge. Storage modes and maximum supported card size vary by camera.

Cam Plus Lite: The Legacy Free Cloud Plan

Cam Plus Lite is the source of much of the confusion surrounding free Wyze cloud storage. This legacy name-your-price service provides:

Cam Plus Lite is not the standard free tier for new cameras. It is limited to older compatible models, including Wyze Cam v1, v2 and v3, Wyze Cam Pan v1 and v2, and Wyze Cam Outdoor v1. Newer products such as Wyze Cam v4 and Cam OG are not eligible.

Existing users should not cancel Cam Plus Lite unless they are certain they no longer need it. It is a legacy service, and an account may not be able to add it again after cancellation. Eligible cameras must also be assigned to the service.

The five-minute cooldown is the plan’s biggest weakness. After one 12-second clip uploads, Cam Plus Lite will not upload another video for five minutes. A microSD card fills most of that gap because local continuous recording does not use the cloud cooldown.

Wyze Cam Plus Subscription: Best for One or Two Cameras

Cam Plus is Wyze’s individual-camera subscription. Each license covers one compatible camera and adds complete cloud events, smart detections and expanded browser access.

Current direct-from-Wyze pricing as of September 2026:

Wyze increased the annual Cam Plus price from $19.99 to $29.99 in March 2026. Three annual licenses cost $89.97. Four cost $119.96, making Cam Unlimited the better value at four cameras.

Cam Unlimited: Best for Multiple Cameras

Cam Unlimited applies the Cam Plus features to all compatible Wyze cameras on the account. Wyze permits up to 99 compatible cameras, which is effectively unlimited for a home.

It also adds Friendly Faces facial recognition, Multi-Cam Timeline View, self-monitoring security modes and Web View for all compatible cameras. Friendly Faces is unavailable in Illinois and restricted in several other jurisdictions because of biometric privacy laws.

Three Cam Plus licenses remain slightly cheaper. At four cameras, Cam Unlimited costs less and avoids managing individual licenses. The facial-recognition and multi-camera features may justify the difference even with three cameras.

Cam Unlimited Pro: Advanced AI and Longer Storage

Cam Unlimited Pro includes everything in Cam Unlimited and adds Wyze’s advanced AI features:

Cam Unlimited Pro makes sense for a larger Wyze system where searchable footage, longer retention and detailed AI alerts will be used regularly. Cam Unlimited is the better value when normal smart detection and 14-day storage are enough. Subscriptions purchased through Apple or Google may cost more than Wyze’s direct pricing.

Wyze Plan Comparison

Cam Plus vs. a microSD Card: Do You Need Both?

A microSD card and a subscription solve different problems. Local storage provides continuous or event-based recording without a monthly charge. It can capture activity before and after a cloud event and does not use the Cam Plus Lite cooldown. If the camera or card is stolen or damaged, however, the recording may disappear with it.

Cam Plus stores detected events away from the camera. It adds smart classifications, browser access and clips that remain available if the camera is taken. It does not replace continuous local recording because it saves detected events rather than an uninterrupted 24-hour timeline.

For an outdoor entrance or driveway, using both provides the strongest coverage. The plan supplies useful cloud alerts, while the card maintains a local record. For a low-risk indoor location, a card without a subscription may be sufficient.

How Wyze Compares to Ring, Google and Blink

Wyze remains one of the less expensive cloud options, but its current no-plan service should not be described as free cloud video. Most current models receive image-only cloud events and rely on microSD storage for recorded video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wyze work without a subscription?

Yes. Live view, two-way audio, motion and sound notifications, image-only cloud events, automations and compatible microSD recording work without a paid plan. Free 12-second cloud videos are limited to eligible cameras assigned to Cam Plus Lite.

Do all Wyze cameras get free 12-second recordings?

No. That feature belongs to Cam Plus Lite and supports specific older cameras. Most current models provide an event image rather than a cloud video without a paid plan.

Can I share a Cam Plus license between cameras?

One license covers one camera at a time. It can be reassigned, but it cannot cover several cameras simultaneously. Cam Unlimited and Cam Unlimited Pro cover all compatible cameras on the account.

How much does a Wyze Cam Plus subscription cost?

Bought directly from Wyze, an individual Cam Plus subscription costs $2.99 per camera monthly or $29.99 annually as of September 2026. Cam Unlimited costs $9.99 monthly or $99 annually, while Cam Unlimited Pro costs $19.99 monthly or $199.99 annually. Purchases made through Apple or Google may cost more.

Can I view Wyze microSD recordings away from home?

Usually, yes. Remote playback works through the Wyze app while the camera is powered, connected and online. Removing the card is not normally required.

Does a Wyze camera record during an internet outage?

Cloud recording and remote alerts require internet access. A compatible powered camera may continue writing to its microSD card, but behavior varies by model, firmware and recording mode. The app cannot retrieve the footage remotely until the camera reconnects. See the guide to using a security camera without internet for more detail.

Which cameras work with Cam Plus Lite?

Wyze lists Cam v1, v2 and v3, Cam Pan v1 and v2, and Cam Outdoor v1. Cam Plus Lite does not support most newer cameras or Wyze doorbells.

How do I cancel a Wyze subscription?

Plans bought directly from Wyze can be managed through the Wyze account or the Services section of the app. Subscriptions purchased through Apple or Google must be canceled through that platform’s subscription settings. Access normally continues through the paid billing period.

For more comparisons, see whether the Ring Protect plans are worth paying for and how security cameras work without internet access.