Wyze Smart Home Camera

Wyze is a prominent American smart home company founded by former Amazon employees in 2017. The brand gained massive popularity by offering feature-rich smart cameras and home automation devices at significantly lower price points than traditional competitors.

While the company is headquartered in the United States and handles all software development and design there, the manufacturing of its physical hardware is primarily outsourced to facilities in China. This model allows Wyze to maintain its disruptive pricing strategy while scaling its product line globally.

Wyze remains an independent, privately-held company backed by significant venture capital investment from firms like Norwest Venture Partners and Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners. This independence allows them to focus on their unique ecosystem of connected devices, ranging from security cameras to lighting and wellness products.