Prepare for Manual Firmware Update
- Ensure you have a microSD card with enough free space. Any 32GB or larger card should be sufficient.
- Format the microSD card to FAT32. This ensures compatibility with the Wyze Cam.
- Download the appropriate firmware for your Wyze Cam model from the official Wyze website. Save the firmware file onto your computer for further steps.
Rename the Firmware File
- Locate the downloaded firmware file on your computer. It will typically be in a compressed format or a ZIP file.
- Extract the contents if the file is zipped. The file you are interested in usually has a name like "demo.bin."
- Rename the extracted firmware file to "demo.bin" if it is not already named so.
Transfer Firmware to microSD Card
- Insert the formatted microSD card into your computer's card reader.
- Copy the "demo.bin" file to the root directory of the microSD card. Ensure it is not placed inside any folders.
- Safely eject the microSD card from the computer once the file transfer is complete.
Install Firmware on Wyze Cam
- Turn off the Wyze Cam and unplug it from its power source.
- Insert the microSD card loaded with the firmware directly into the microSD card slot on the Wyze Cam.
- Press and hold the setup button on the camera. While holding the button, plug the camera back into the power source.
- Continue holding the setup button for 3-6 seconds or until the camera’s LED light changes. This indicates the camera is entering firmware flashing mode.
- Release the setup button. The LED will flash blue and orange, indicating it’s updating. This process can take several minutes.
Finalize the Update
- Once the LED light becomes solid blue, the firmware update is complete, and the camera will boot up normally.
- Remove the microSD card from the camera and verify the update by checking the firmware version in the Wyze app settings.
- Reformat the microSD card before using it again for recording purposes.
