Wyze’s latest smart bulb is also a camera

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Wyze’s new security camera is attached to a lightbulb. The smart home company has devised a genius, if janky-looking, solution to illuminating your porch or patio with light while also keeping an eye on potential prowlers. The Wyze Bulb Cam ($49.98) is a motion-activated smart light and security camera that doesn’t require any power cables or batteries and is powered by a light fixture. According to Wyze, the specially designed camera can be installed directly into a compatible E26 light fixture, eliminating the need to find power outlets nearby or mess with solar panels or recharging batteries to keep your security system up and running. The Bulb Cam is IP54 rated so it can operate outdoors. Image: Wzye The company is also selling compatible Wyze Accessory Bulbs ($16.98). These dimmable, 800-lumen, 3,000K lightbulbs are IP20 rated and can pai ... Read full article.