QR Code to Force Camera Into Setup

[katriik]

Hi Wyze.

I think there’s a good bunch of us that place their cameras in hard to reach places. Would it be possible to have a special QR code to force camera to enter setup mode?

I just changed my WiFi settings here and with this feature, I could hace avoided reaching my ladder to tyen reach the cameras, disassemble their cases, press the setup button and redo everything backwards.

Maybe as a safety precaution, have the QR code generated based on the serial number, after first time setup?

[Customer]

This guy published a more fleshed out version of your idea…

Change Wifi Network Name (SSID) without resetting camera

Instead of - having to get the ladder, take it outside, set it right, climb up the latter to the camera, remove the camera, adjust the base of the camera to get to the reset button, push the reset button, wait for the prompt, show the camera the QR code, then get get through the updated settings, re-adjust the foot of the camera, se the camera back in place, look at the phone to see the camera’s feed, spend time adjusting and re-adjusting the camera to get the coverage you had before you touch…

[katriik]

Thanks for sharing.

[dr.know]

Then some nefarious dude would use it to disable the camera at will. I like @katriik suggestion, “. . have the QR code generated based on the serial number”.
How about:

1. An app command to reboot to factory default.
2. F/W updates that don’t require manual upload to the uSD card.

[katriik]

I think you did not read the full post. The guy is recommending exactly the same as I am: have a unique to the camera QR code to self-reset. It’s just more down below its post.