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February 22, 2026

Turn your Wyze Camera into an IP camera using Wyze bridge

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Turn Your Wyze Camera into an IP Camera with Wyze Bridge

Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your Wyze cameras? This guide will teach you how to transform those affordable cameras into fully functional IP cameras, complete with WebRTC/RTSP/RTMP streaming. No firmware updates required. This technique enables direct streaming to various devices on your home network or broadcasting over the internet. Let’s get started!

Setting up Wyze Bridge on Docker

To make this work, we’ll be using a Docker image called Wyze Bridge. Docker is like a container that packages up an application with all the things it needs to run (code, runtime, system tools, system libraries, settings).

Accessing Docker Hub and Selecting the Wyze Bridge Image

First, head over to Docker Hub and search for “wyze”. You’ll find several options, but the one we want is the image by mrlit8: mrlit8/wyze-bridge.

This image is designed to create a local WebRTC/RTSP/RTMP/HLS stream from most Wyze cameras including the outdoor, doorbell, and 2K cams. No third-party or special firmware required.

It streams direct from camera without additional bandwidth or subscriptions. The container can be run on its own, in Portainer, or as a Home Assistant Add-on.

Understanding Supported Architectures and Cameras

The video highlights that this Wyze Bridge image supports ARM processors (like those in Raspberry Pi) as well as x86-64 processors.

The best part? It supports almost all Wyze cameras, from the original Wyze Cam v1 to the Pan, Outdoor, and Doorbell models.

Configuring Wyze Bridge with Portainer

Portainer is a lightweight management UI that allows you to easily manage your Docker environments.

Adding a Stack in Portainer

Here are the steps to follow in Portainer to get Wyze Bridge running:

  1. Login: Log into your Portainer instance.
  2. Select the Environment: Choose the Docker environment where you want to install Wyze Bridge.
  3. Stacks: Click on "Stacks" and then "+ Add stack".
  4. Naming the Container: Enter a name for the container. It's a good idea to use something straightforward like “wyze-bridge”. Important: avoid using spaces in the container name.
  5. Web Editor: Paste the script into the "Web editor".
  6. Enter Wyze Credentials: Fill in your Wyze account email and password. This is necessary for the bridge to access your camera feeds.
  7. Review Ports: Check out the port settings. The script sets up a series of ports (1935, 8554, 8888, 8889, 8189, and 5000). Make sure these aren't conflicting with any existing services on your server.
  8. Deploy the Stack: Scroll down and click "Deploy the stack". Portainer will now pull the necessary Docker image and start the Wyze Bridge container.

Verifying the Installation

After a successful deployment, open a browser window and go to http://[your-server-ip]:5000. You should see the Wyze Bridge interface, where you’ll be able to view the feeds from all your Wyze cameras.

Enabling Audio

By default, audio may not be enabled. To enable it, you'll need to update your stack.

  1. Navigate to the GitHub page and copy the script under Camera Audio > For all cameras.
  2. Go back to Portainer and open Stacks.
  3. Select Wyze Bridge and click Editor.
  4. Paste the environment variable script into the existing configuration under environment.
  5. Click Update the stack and then confirm it.

Benefits of Using Wyze Bridge over Firmware Updates

The video emphasizes that using Wyze Bridge has some real benefits compared to regular firmware updates:

  • No risk of bricking: You avoid the risk of damaging your device during a firmware update.
  • Works with older firmware: It bypasses the need to keep your camera's firmware current, which is useful if you're running older cameras.
  • IP camera flexibility: Turns any Wyze camera into WebRTC/RTSP/RTMP IP camera

Key Takeaways

  • Transforming Wyze cameras into IP cameras can be easily achieved with Wyze Bridge.
  • Docker and Portainer simplify the setup process, providing a manageable environment.
  • Using Wyze Bridge eliminates the need to update camera firmware, reducing risks and expanding compatibility.
  • Accessing camera feeds via WebRTC/RTSP/RTMP unlocks opportunities for local streaming and video surveillance solutions.

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