Wyze

Imagine having a high-functioning smart home setup that doesn’t require a PhD or a second mortgage. That’s the pitch Wyze makes, and surprisingly, it delivers.

The Wyze app isn’t just a hub; it’s a calm command center in a world of overpriced gadgetry and bloated subscription models. Whether you’re setting up a camera to catch raccoons playing Fight Club in your backyard, or dimming the lights to “post-breakup power ballad” mode, Wyze wraps it all in a clean, intuitive interface that actually respects your time.

Originally launched alongside the now-iconic Wyze Cam, a cheap but shockingly capable indoor camera, the app has since grown to orchestrate a full army of smart devices. We’re talking smart locks that auto-unlock when you pull into the driveway, vacuums that suck up dog hair while you nap, thermostats that learn your quirks, and scales that casually let you know if those 3am burritos are catching up with you.

And yeah, there’s a lot here, plugs, bulbs, sensors, doorbells, sprinkler controllers, even smartwatches that display texts and track your heart rate without flexing your wallet. But Wyze doesn’t throw the kitchen sink at you for fun. Everything fits together with that IKEA-like simplicity where nothing feels unnecessary and setup doesn’t require a sacrificial offering to the Wi-Fi gods.

Bonus: Wyze plays nice with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. So whether you’re deep in the Amazon ecosystem or living that Android tinkerer life, it clicks.

Wyze doesn’t try to out-fancy the competition. It just quietly does everything you want, and it does it well.