With Wyze nearly doubling their subscription pricing, a lot of us are being pushed into paying more just to keep features that used to feel standard. That didn’t sit right with me, so I started looking into alternatives—and found something worth sharing.
There’s an open-source firmware called Thingino (https://thingino.com) that can replace the stock Wyze firmware on supported cameras. It essentially gives you full control back over your device—no forced subscriptions, more flexibility, and a lot more transparency into what your camera is actually doing.
What really surprised me is how approachable it is. I expected a complicated flashing process, but there’s actually a straightforward install method with a step-by-step video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcpuRz04zVg
If you’re frustrated with the direction Wyze is heading, it’s at least worth knowing that you have options. Curious if anyone else here has tried Thingino or other alternatives? Would love to hear your experiences or thoughts.