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How to View Live Stream Wyze Home Security Camera Video Feed on PC

Wyze home security cameras are a popular choice for affordable, feature-rich home monitoring. While the Wyze app provides convenient mobile access on iOS and Android devices, many users also want to view camera feeds directly on their Windows or Mac desktop computer.

Here are the main methods to view your Wyze camera live streams on a PC:

Use the Wyze Web View (Recommended)

Wyze Web View is the official browser-based platform that allows viewing Wyze camera live streams on a computer. Here are the steps:

Requirements

  • A Wyze Cam with an active Cam Plus or Cam Protect subscription
  • A desktop computer or laptop (Windows, Mac, Chromebook) with a web browser

Steps

  1. Go to wyze.com/webview and login with your Wyze account
  2. Click on your camera to view the live stream
  3. You can also play back recorded event videos

The main benefits of Wyze Web View are:

  • Official Wyze platform optimized for web browser streaming
  • Supports viewing multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Can create camera groups and rules
  • No app or software installation needed

The only limitation is needing an active Cam Plus subscription on each camera you want to view.

Use an Android Emulator on PC

Another method is to install an Android emulator like Bluestacks on your Windows or Mac computer. You can then install and run the Wyze mobile app within the emulator. Here is an overview of the steps:

Requirements

  • Windows PC or Mac
  • Install an Android emulator app like Bluestacks

Steps

  1. Install the Android emulator on your computer
  2. Open the emulator and login to Google Play Store
  3. Search for and install the Wyze app from the Play Store
  4. Login to your Wyze account in the app
  5. You can now view live camera streams directly on your computer

Benefits of using an emulator:

  • Provides full mobile app experience on computer
  • Free, no subscription needed

Downsides:

  • Emulators use significant computer resources
  • App experience not optimized for desktop

So in summary, the Wyze Web View is the ideal solution for conveniently streaming Wyze cams on a desktop web browser. But Android emulators provide more flexibility and don’t require a subscription.

Use Third-Party RTSP Software

RTSP stands for Real-Time Streaming Protocol. It’s an advanced networking feature that allows streaming video to third-party apps.

Here is an overview:

Requirements

  • Wyze Cam with RTSP firmware installed
  • Third-party RTSP streaming software

Steps

  1. Enable RTSP on your Wyze Cam by flashing custom firmware
  2. Install and setup RTSP software like VLC Media Player on your computer
  3. Connect to your camera’s RTSP stream in the software to view live video

Benefits of RTSP:

  • Stream to a wider variety of third-party software
  • More customization and advanced streaming options

Downsides:

  • Requires flashing custom firmware on Wyze Cam
  • More complex setup process
  • Need third-party streaming software

So RTSP provides the most customization for power users, but requires more technical know-how compared to the simpler official options above.

Other Viewing Options

There are a couple other alternative options for streaming Wyze cams to a computer:

  • Use a smart display – Stream to an Amazon Echo Show or Google Nest Hub using IFTTT applets
  • Cast to a TV – Cast from the Wyze app to a Chromecast, Fire TV, or Roku connected to a monitor

However, these options are more suited for viewing on a bigger screen TV rather than directly on a desktop computer.

Conclusion

To recap, the main methods for viewing Wyze security camera live streams on a Windows or Mac desktop computer are:

  1. Wyze Web View (Recommended – requires Cam Plus subscription)
  2. Android Emulator (Free – requires emulator software)
  3. RTSP Streaming (Advanced – requires firmware install & third-party software)

The Wyze Web View provides the easiest and most optimized desktop viewing experience. Android emulators also work well and provide more app features without needing a subscription. RTSP streaming offers the most customization for advanced users.

So in just a few steps, you can conveniently view your Wyze home security cameras on a desktop computer! Let us know if you have any other questions.

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