It's been over two years since Wyze's infamous security camera issues, including an event where 13,000 customers had their private home video feeds exposed to total strangers. We stopped recommending Wyze security cameras around that time for privacy and safety concerns. Now, things are starting to change.
When we reconsider recommending a security brand after mess-ups like Wyze went through, we look for several signs that the company is trustworthy and has reliable security for your home and loved ones. That includes:
New improvements to security processes and protocols, specifically addressing past issues
Ongoing security improvement and audits
Transparency with CNET and consumers about their security processes and fixing previous flaws
An extended period without any new security incidents, preferably a few years
Hands-on testing of the brand's latest devices to ensure quality and performance
Wyze isn't the first brand we've subjected to this kind of scrutiny. Companies like Eufy and Ring are currently on our best-of lists because they dealt with past security breaches and the associated fallout, made improvements and created a new track record of safety.
Now, you'll start to see Wyze products reappear on our security lists as well. That includes the innovative Wyze window camera and the Wyze camera v4, one of the company's latest security offerings. After testing devices like these, I'm happy to start tapping Wyze for relevant recommendations, especially since they're one of the few security companies offering object detection for free (like for packages, animals, and so on).
Now let's take a closer look at how Wyze has been handling its security.
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