What you need
Wyze cameras do NOT support RTSP out of the box. You must flash special firmware. Only Wyze Cam v2 and v3 support this.
- Wyze Cam v2 or v3 (other models NOT supported)
- MicroSD card for firmware flashing
- Wyze app account
- A PanoraCast account
Compatibility warning
Only Wyze Cam v2 and Wyze Cam v3 support RTSP via special firmware. Wyze Cam Pan, Wyze Cam OG, Wyze Cam v4, and battery-powered models do NOT support RTSP. The RTSP firmware may lack some Wyze app features. Flashing firmware carries a small risk of bricking the device.
Step 1: Download RTSP firmware
Go to the Wyze support page and download the RTSP firmware file for your camera model (v2 or v3). The file will be named something like demo.bin. Do not rename it.
Step 2: Flash the firmware
Format a microSD card as FAT32. Copy the demo.bin file to the root of the SD card. Power off the camera, insert the SD card, hold the setup button, and power on. Continue holding the button for 3-6 seconds until the LED turns solid blue. Wait 3-4 minutes for the flash to complete.
Step 3: Enable RTSP in the app
After flashing, open the Wyze app, select your camera, go to Settings > Advanced Settings > RTSP. Toggle RTSP on and set a username and password. The camera will display its RTSP URL.
Step 4: Copy your RTSP URL
After enabling RTSP, the URL follows this format:
# Wyze RTSP stream
rtsp://username:[email protected]:554/liveStep 5: Add to PanoraCast
In your PanoraCast dashboard, click 'Add Camera', select 'Wyze', paste the RTSP URL, and test the connection.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Firmware flash failed — Ensure the SD card is FAT32 and the file is named exactly demo.bin
- RTSP option missing — You may need to update the Wyze app or re-flash the firmware
- Unstable stream — Wyze cameras are consumer WiFi devices. Signal strength greatly affects reliability
- Lost Wyze features — The RTSP firmware may not support all cloud features. This is a known trade-off