Great for
Budget-conscious hosts who want affordable exterior monitoring that complies with Airbnb's indoor camera restrictions while keeping basic property protection in place.
Best Value
Last updated 2026-04-24Wyze Review: Is It Worth It?
Our independent take on Wyze from an STR operator lens. No sponsored placements. From $2.99 • No free trial.
Our verdict
Cheapest credible way to get exterior cameras and a smart-home starter kit on a rental
What Wyze actually is
Wyze is a budget-focused smart-home brand that short-term rental hosts reach for when they need affordable exterior cameras, smart plugs, and entry kits. It is a hardware plus optional subscription model rather than a property management integration, and it pairs a usable free tier with a cheap cloud recording upgrade.
What we like
Cameras are about a fifth the price of comparable Nest Cams
Security.org's 2026 review says Wyze delivers more capability per dollar than any other brand in the budget segment, with cameras starting at $36 versus similarly-featured competitors.
Free tier is genuinely usable
Security.org notes microSD local recording, live view, and basic motion alerts all work without paying for Cam Plus — hosts can start with no recurring cost.
Dedicated Airbnb Side-Hustle Starter Pack
SafeHome.org's 2026 pricing analysis confirms the $189.99 bundle includes a video doorbell, smart lock box, keypad, two smart plugs and three night lights in a single purchase.
Cam Plus subscription stays cheap
Cam Plus is $2.99/month per camera; even the annual plan rises only to $29.99 in March 2026, which remains among the most affordable cloud-recording options on the market.
Where it falls short
Motion alerts have a couple of seconds of delay
CheckmateRentals' Airbnb camera guide flags that Wyze takes a couple of seconds to notify on movement, which matters when you're trying to catch real-time activity at a property.
WiFi connectivity can be flaky
The same CheckmateRentals review reports occasional WiFi connectivity issues that can impact real-time streaming quality, leaving properties temporarily unmonitored.
No PMS integrations
Research across Wyze's own integrations page and PMS partner directories returned insufficient data for Hostfully, Hostaway, Guesty or similar — official integrations are limited to Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT.
No official public API
Only unofficial community projects like SecKatie/ha-wyzeapi bridge Wyze into Home Assistant; there is no vendor-supported API for property management or enterprise workflows.
Is Wyze right for you?
OK for
Small operators with 1-5 properties who need a simple, low-cost kit and don't require PMS integrations.
Skip if
You need real-time alerts, deep third-party PMS integrations, or enterprise-grade notification reliability.
Pricing in one line
From $2.99 • No free trial
Hardware-first model: cameras start around $29.98 and the Airbnb Side-Hustle Starter Pack is $189.99. Optional Cam Plus is $2.99/month per camera; Cam Plus Annual rises to $29.99 starting March 2026.
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