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How to Disable the “You Are Currently Being Recorded” Message on Wyze Cam

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🔇 How to Disable the “You Are Currently Being Recorded” Message on Wyze Cam OG and OG Telephoto (Yes, that overly dramatic voice can finally take a hike) If you’ve recently picked up a Wyze Cam OG (or the OG Telephoto), you may have noticed a feature that’s… let’s say less than stealthy. When the camera detects motion, a robotic voice announces: “You are currently being recorded.” 😬 Uh, thanks Wyze, but I’m trying to monitor, not startle the deer,

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HOWTO Power a Wyze Camera 50ft Away Using an AC-to-5V Adapter (Off-Grid & Home Use)

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🏕️ Off-Grid, Long-Distance Camera Power—A Practical Inexpensive Solution If you’re setting up a Wyze camera (or other micro-USB device) in a remote location, you’ve probably run into power challenges. In my case, I needed to monitor my off-grid property with a camera mounted 50ft away from my power source. My solar setup runs through a pure sine wave inverter, providing reliable AC power, but I needed a stable 5V source to power a Wyze Cam without voltage drop issues. 🔴

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