Review · Home & living
Wyze Video Doorbell v2 review
A low-cost 2K wired doorbell with microSD recording and support for your existing chime.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 7.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
- Value (35%)
- 9.4
Wyze's second wired doorbell is the cheapest way onto this list at $59.98 with its chime controller. It records 2K video with color night vision in a square 150 by 150 degree frame, and a microSD card of up to 256 GB enables 24/7 continuous recording without a plan. It works with your existing in-house chime, plays an optional voice prompt telling visitors they are being recorded, and connects to Alexa and Google Home. The compromises follow from the price. It is wired only, so it needs a working doorbell transformer, and Wyze warns that older wiring may not power it or ring a mechanical chime well. It joins only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Person, package and vehicle notifications plus 14 days of cloud storage need Cam Plus, which renews at $2.99 per month per camera after a free first month. We compared documented features and published prices.
Who it is for
Homeowners with doorbell wiring who want the lowest upfront price.
Price
$59.98 with chime controller on the Wyze US store when checked; Cam Plus $2.99 per month per camera.
Wyze Video Doorbell v2 Doorbell + Chime Controller Regular price $59.98
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- 2K video with color night vision
- 150 degree by 150 degree field of view
- Local microSD storage up to 256 GB for 24/7 continuous recording
- Works with the existing in-house chime
- Motion-activated voice prompt and two-way audio
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Cheapest doorbell on this list
- Strength: Continuous local recording with a microSD card
- Strength: Works with Alexa and Google Home
- Weakness: Wired only, no battery option
- Weakness: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
- Weakness: Person and package alerts need Cam Plus at $2.99 a month
Key facts
- Resolution: 2K
- Field of view: 150 x 150 degrees
- Power: Wired only
- Local storage: microSD up to 256 GB
Where it ranks
Wyze Video Doorbell v2 is No. 5 in our Best Video Doorbells verdict.
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