Wyze unveils its first 4K Cam Pan v4 pan-and-tilt camera for $60

Wyze unveiled its first 4K security camera on Tuesday, the Wyze Cam Pan v4, a motorized pan-and-tilt model available immediately for about $60 from Wyze and major retailers. The new unit pairs Ultra HD resolution with a full 360 degree horizontal sweep and a rare 180 degree vertical tilt, delivering broader coverage and finer detail for indoor or outdoor monitoring.

The Cam Pan v4 builds on Wyze's existing pan-and-tilt designs while adding several notable upgrades. The headline change is 4K video, which the company says improves clarity for faces, license plates and other critical details. Wyze also introduced an on-board processing chip that enables AI-powered object tracking, including person, vehicle and pet detection, and a motion-activated spotlight with a built-in siren for deterrence. Color night vision, improved two-way audio and a physical privacy mode that points the lens downward are carried over or improved from prior models.

Connectivity and storage options aim to support the higher-resolution streams. Wyze says the camera supports dual-band WiFi, including the faster 5 GHz band; some product listings also indicate WiFi 6 support. Local recording is available via...