Wyze has announced a new budget-friendly doorbell camera. The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell looks similar to the Video Doorbell v2 the brand released in 2023, but as the name implies, it adds a rechargeable battery so it’s easier to install without the need for wiring or access to power. But wired power is also an option if you want to unlock its full capabilities.
The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell is available starting today through the company’s online store for $65.98, while the company’s wired-only Video Doorbell v2 launched two years ago at $39.99 and is now available bundled with a wireless chime for $59.98. The new battery version doesn’t offer quite as much resolution as the v2 — 1536 x 1536 compared to 2048 x 1536 for the older model — but it has a much broader 150-degree viewing ang