Wyze is making its cameras smarter and more user-friendly with the launch of Descriptive Alerts, a new AI-powered feature included in its Cam Unlimited Pro subscription. Instead of vague notifications like “Motion detected in the backyard,” you’ll now get detailed summaries about what your camera is actually seeing—no app dive required.
Traditionally, Wyze camera notifications have been straightforward, offering limited details such as “Person detected in driveway.” With Descriptive Alerts, users now receive detailed summaries like, “A delivery driver wearing a blue hat leaves a package on the doorstep, then leaves. A green SUV is parked in the street.” This level of specificity provides a clearer picture of events without needing to open the Wyze app or review the video footage.
Whether it’s describing a pet playing in the backyard or identifying someone at the front door, Descriptive Alerts leverage advanced AI to deliver precise updates. For example, the system can differentiate between a raccoon rummaging through trash cans and a person retrieving their garbage bin.
Descriptive Alerts are just one part of Wyze’s newly introduced Cam Unlimited Pro subscription, which costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. The subscription also includes:
And here’s the kicker: one subscription covers all your Wyze cameras, so you don’t need to pay extra for each device. Just note that older models like the Wyze Cam v1, Wyze Cam Outdoor v1, and Wyze Video Doorbell v1 aren’t supported.
Wyze’s move into AI-powered notifications puts it in direct competition with brands like Ring and Google Nest. Both companies have similar features, such as natural language video search and AI-driven alerts. However, Wyze goes the extra mile by adding more detail to its notifications, like colors, specific actions, and even subtle differences in motion events.
For instance, a Google Nest cam might notify you of a package delivery, but Wyze can add context like “blue-hat delivery driver” or “green SUV parked nearby.” These small details could make a big difference in how useful the alerts are to users.
Wyze cameras are known for being budget-friendly, but the Cam Unlimited Pro subscription pushes the brand into premium territory. At $19.99 per month, the subscription could quickly outpace the price of a single camera, like the Wyze Cam v4. That said, the inclusion of advanced features like Descriptive Alerts, AI Video Search, and extended cloud storage could justify the price for users seeking a more comprehensive home security solution.
For anyone interested, the Cam Unlimited Pro plan is available now, and you can find more details on Wyze’s website.