The Wyze Spotlight for Wyze Cam v3 is a small LED accessory that clips to the top of the v3 and adds motion-activated color lighting at night. At around $13 it is one of the least expensive camera accessories available and it does exactly what it claims. Before buying, there is one thing worth knowing upfront.
Already own a Wyze Cam v3? The Spotlight is a worthwhile add-on. Haven’t bought a camera yet? The Wyze Cam OG and Wyze Cam v4 both include a built-in spotlight at no extra cost. Buy either of those instead and skip the accessory entirely.
What It Does
The Spotlight attaches to the top of the Wyze Cam v3 via an adhesive bracket and connects to the camera’s USB port via a short pigtail cable — sharing a single power outlet with the camera. At 70 lumens it is not a floodlight, but it is enough to illuminate the immediate area in front of the camera and switch the night vision image from black-and-white infrared to full color. That is the primary value: color night vision instead of IR monochrome, triggered automatically when motion is detected in low light.
Setup
Install the camera first, then connect the Spotlight. The Wyze app detects the accessory automatically — no separate pairing step required. In the app go to Settings, then Accessories, then Spotlight. From there you can set brightness (high is recommended for outdoor use), choose the trigger (motion detection, sound detection, schedule, or always on), and link it to other Wyze devices via Rules. The motion-activated option that only fires when it is dark is the most practical setting for most users.
One setup note: the Wyze app routes the Spotlight through the camera’s accessories menu rather than through a separate device listing, which is not immediately obvious. Look under the camera’s individual settings rather than the main device list.
Is It Worth It?
For existing Wyze Cam v3 owners who want color night vision and motion-activated lighting without replacing the camera, yes — at $13 it is an easy recommendation. The 70-lumen output is modest but functional for close-range outdoor monitoring, and the smart lighting integration via the Wyze app adds genuine convenience beyond just illumination.
For anyone starting fresh, skip it and buy a camera with a built-in spotlight. The Wyze Cam OG includes a spotlight and costs only slightly more than a v3 plus Spotlight combined.
Bottom Line
A smart buy for Wyze Cam v3 owners who want color night vision without replacing the camera. A redundant purchase for anyone who hasn’t bought a camera yet — get the Cam OG or v4 instead and the spotlight is already included.
This guide is part of our Wyze Security Camera Reviews guide.
