Wyze is testing a new AI feature that lets you search your video footage by keyword
Smart home brand Wyze is expanding access to its new AI-Fueled Video Search tool on mobile. As the name suggests, it gives people a way to look up security footage via text search. The feature is actually already available since the end of May as part of a beta program. Despite being available for months, Video Search still hasn’t had an official release, with the company clarifying that it’s just a “Pilot Version.”
According to WyzeThe queries you enter into the search engine can be as specific or vague as you want. You can type in “dog in backyard” and the app will return every instance of your pet in the backyard. Conversely, you can just type in the word “truck” and the feed will show a bunch of records that have trucks in them — or vehicles that closely match the description. The examples shown on the software page show a large truck.
The company admits that its Wyze Vision Language Model isn’t perfect. You may occasionally get “inconsistent results.” The brand is asking people who encounter any bugs to provide feedback so it can improve Video Search.
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Before you try this feature out, you’ll need a few things. Obviously, you’ll need to own a Wyze security camera — any kind; it might be a recent one. Orange 4 or one of the doorbell modelSecond, users need to have a Wyze subscription. Cam Unlimited Service ($9.99 a month).
Once you have everything, go to Product Page Search Video and click the “Request Access” button. Follow the instructions as they appear and you’re done. The tool will be at the top of the app, represented by a magnifying glass icon.
It’s important to mention that all Cam Unlimited users can try this tool. Unlike the beta program, Video Search is not reserved for a select few. You can also access Wyze Web Portal to get a better look at your footage. Please note that there is no guarantee that this tool will be officially implemented.
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Wyze may decide to discontinue Video Search at any time or even offer the service in a completely different form. Android Policein its report, it said it found a note “for this feature stating that ‘AI Video Search is an experimental feature that may not be included in Cam Unlimited in the future.’”
In fact, it’s likely to be offered as part of the upcoming Cam Unlimited Pro plan. A placeholder page on Wyze’s website says AI Video Search will be included in the new plan, but not in the base Cam Unlimited subscription. It’s unclear how much the Pro plan will cost, though it’s likely to be more expensive.
