Almost 5 years because it launched its first safety digital camera, is placing the system out to pasture. The firm says it should retire Wyze Cam v1 on February 1st, as a result of the digital camera is unable to help a required safety replace.

Wyze advised prospects in an electronic mail that they will nonetheless have the ability to use the digital camera after the top of this month, however it will not “sell, improve or maintain” it as of February 1st. The firm added that “your continued use of the Wyze Cam v1 after February 1, 2022 carries increased risk, is discouraged by Wyze and is entirely at your own risk,” although it did not supply extra particulars.

As a thanks for getting its first product, Wyze provided prospects a coupon for $3 off their subsequent digital camera. The Wyze Cam v3 sometimes prices $36.

Earlier this month, for its cameras. Users might want to choose into the brand new Cam Plus Lite service (which they needn’t pay for) or the Cam Plus plan to retain entry to cloud storage options as of February fifteenth. It’s unclear whether or not this variation performed a job within the resolution to retire Wyze Cam v1. 

Engadget has contacted Wyze for remark. 

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