For developers and smart home enthusiasts, integrating outdoor security often involves tangled wires and disjointed systems. Wyze’s newly launched Lamp Socket v2 cuts through this complexity by merging power delivery and intelligent automation in one sleek package. Screwing into existing light fixtures, this device features a USB-A port (5V 2A output) that powers Wyze Cams continuously—even when the light is off—using the camera's included cable. This eliminates the need for separate power sources and reduces installation headaches, a boon for DIY tech adopters.

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What sets the v2 apart is its symbiotic relationship with Wyze cameras. The socket leverages the camera’s smarts to enable features like motion-activated lighting: when the paired cam detects activity, it triggers not just its own alerts but also illuminates grouped sockets. This creates a responsive security net that deters intruders while providing practical visibility. Users can also automate lights based on ambient light levels (dusk-to-dawn mode), potentially slashing energy costs. The setup is scalable—add unlimited sockets to a single Wyze Cam v3, v3 Pro, v4, OG, or Pan v3, creating synchronized lighting zones without replacing bulbs.

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At $19, the v2 improves on its 2021 predecessor with higher bulb wattage support and refined performance, positioning it as an affordable entry into modular home automation. For developers, this underscores a broader industry trend toward interoperable IoT ecosystems where devices share intelligence rather than operating in silos. Wyze’s approach reduces hardware sprawl and empowers users with granular control via its app, all while maintaining accessibility. As outdoor security demands grow, solutions like this highlight how simplicity and integration can coexist in the smart home landscape—proving that sometimes, the most impactful upgrades come from reimagining the basics.

Source: ZDNET