Wyze will discontinue its first camera on February 1st

Virtually 5 years because it launched its first safety camera, is placing the system out to pasture. The corporate says it will retire Wyze Cam v1 on February 1st, as a result of the camera is unable to assist a required safety replace.

Wyze advised prospects in an e-mail that they will nonetheless be capable of use the camera after the top of this month, nevertheless it will not “promote, enhance or keep” it as of February 1st. The corporate added that “your continued use of the Wyze Cam v1 after February 1, 2022 carries elevated danger, is discouraged by Wyze and is solely at your individual danger,” although it did not provide extra particulars.

As a thanks for purchasing its first product, Wyze supplied prospects a coupon for $3 off their subsequent camera. The Wyze Cam v3 sometimes prices $36.

Earlier this month, for its cameras. Customers will have to choose into the brand new Cam Plus Lite service (which they need not pay for) or the Cam Plus plan to retain entry to cloud storage options as of February fifteenth. It is unclear whether or not this variation performed a task within the choice to retire Wyze Cam v1. 

Engadget has contacted Wyze for remark. 

Thanks, Scott!