EZVIZ C1C Review - Cheaper & Better than the Wyze Cam

Today, we are going to check the EZVIZ C1C WiFi Camera. EZVIZ is a subsidiary of Hikvision which is one of the popular and better brands of PoE IP cameras. We will see if this 1080p Indoor Security WiFi camera can compete with the Wyze Cam. With their current pricing for the C1C, it is actually cheaper than the Wyze Cam.

We will do the unboxing, check out its features, set it up and test out its video and audio quality day and night. You have to check out the video and see if this little camera is better than the Wyze Cam.

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[aronnemeyer]

I love the fact you include audio and picture in your videos. You're one of the one channels that does this. You helped me out alot, thank you!

[TamaraChing]

This subscriber needed a new security camera since her Wyse broke. I gave you a thumb up rating for uploading and presenting a great concise video. You was also very thorough in your descriptions. I am off to but this as my replacement. Thank you for influencing me to do so.

[quaternion-pi]

I respect your usually very objective reviews. The Wyze has motion and door sensors which can be integrated with the camera for a very reasonable price. The Wyze comes with free 14 day 12 second cloud storage event clips. The Wyze optional cloud plan is $1.49/month/camera. The video quality and audio on my Wyze cams seems much better than your setup. Good to have competition, but I would not conclude the EZVIZ is cheaper and better than the Wyze. Thanks for your review - keep them coming!

[iiiBoneZiii]

Just wanted to let you know @LifeHackster that I replaced my bug-plagued Wyze cams with these Ezviz C1C's thanks to your in-depth video showing just about everything that needs to be shown. I left this video with all the information I needed to make an informed decision. After using the cameras myself for a couple weeks, I have been very pleased and have not regretted my purchase for a second. Now my Wyze cams are paperweights, but at least they didn't cost much.

it's sad that the Wyze cams don't work properly. But for the same price, the C1C's work flawlessly. Go figure. I guess that's what happens when Wyze concentrates on bringing a huge plethora of products out that they will never be able to support them all. Instead of supporting what they already have. That shows what kind of business practice they want to have. Thanks again for this excellent, well documented video that shows all of the features in action instead of just a brief "review". Happy New Year to you!

[philipfm]

I just installed this model. Your review was excellent. The cost makes this a good value

[stingly]

Nice to see this review - I already have 4 of these cameras (bought over a few months) around my house. I don't use the cloud save feature, but have an SD card in each one. They are excellent value for money and I intend to expand my collection with a couple more in the future. I'm even considering the NVR at some point!

[macster]

the one feature this camera has that I would REALLY like Wyze to have is the customization of the detection area.

[superlight]

Wow! I am extremely impress with the video quality of both day and night footage. The audio is very good also.

[jordantea]

I'd Love Ezviz Products. The Quality & Service is Satisfying. Thank's for the Review.

[sawrazor]

A Complete Review never Found before Any Other Places Please Upload Videos Regularly.

[gojeffgordon]

Looks pretty good on quality. Wyze has never looked that great to me, but they have a pretty good ecosystem now.

[chasekelly]

I like how clear it is in the day time

[subroc]

All your vids, reviews and comparisons are great. Extremely helpful in a market that is full of questionable information. I am pretty much locked in to what would suit my needs. That said, I believe these as powered indoor cams would fit the bill. I do have a couple questions. How well do they work facing outdoors through say a clear bay window or garage window? I have 2 that I would use in that application. Also, how about through a fine mesh screen? Thanks again for your helpful reviews.

[lfsabch]

Best video I’ve found on this camera. Thanks for actually going in depth, just picked one up today

[big_prev]

Looks like a decent camera but I’m sticking with wyze. I’m all in with them and have every item (cameras, bulbs, sensors and lock) they’ve sold so far 😂

[finess]

How does it look from a window looking outside ? I.E into a driveway or a garden from a Kitchen window? At night will it still be ok with the IR lighting ? Look forward to your response / help .

[Frenchyk]

You know you're gonna TRIGGER the Wyze community with that statement.

[maxwellmark]

Nice review LifeHackster but I’ll keep my Wyze set up for now. This Ezviz seems to be a good initial competitor and will no doubt drive the Wyze team even harder. Wyze has much more to offer than just its camera or other products and their USA based customer service is superior. Ezviz had to reduce their price (as seen on Amazon) by 38% to even get close to Wyze pricing. Makes me wonder why Ezviz initially charged so much ... Wyze came in low to provide the best for its customers, I don’t think Ezviz company operates the same...

[p]

@LifeHacker. I have used the Wyze Pan since your video on them a year ago. They are running today without any problem. We are gone alot and we depend upon them for security. As essential component is the free wifi by Wyze. One of the four surveils the back yard thru the bedroom window with IR turned off. It works fine as the lights you also recommended that stick on glass still work just fine too. And I also have six of those solar lights for the back yard. That system works very well and has even come on when a stray cat jumped over the wall one night. The addition wifi cost by the EZVIZ for my current six Wyze set up makes that choice unattractive on the long term. By the way, you did an excellent job on the EZVIZ and I would have done the upgrade had the wifi costs been the same. So we are staying with Wyze, perhaps they will offer an outdoor model later.

[UNBOXBURRITO]

Impressed by your review thanks for this video!