Wyze Doorbell Flashing Orange? (Fix It FAST in 5 Steps)

Well, well, Wyze doorbell flashing orange? It’s an uncommon light indication but is easy to fix!

The orange light on a Wyze doorbell is a rare indication that your video doorbell is either loading up or rebooting.

So, if the orange light keeps blinking for a prolonged period, your Wyze doorbell is frozen while loading or is stuck in a boot loop. 

Let’s take a quick peek into the solution…

To resolve the orange blinking light on the Wyze doorbell, soft reset the device, verify the Wi-Fi connection is intact, and update the system. If the orange blinking light won’t stop, factory reset the Wyze doorbell to default.

Let’s jump straight into unwrapping the solutions!

How to Fix When Wyze Doorbell Flashing Orange Light?

The orange blinking light is typically associated with error code “90” which confirms that your doorbell is stuck on loading or boot loop.

If you see other code, the solutions below should help! 

Before You Start: It’s crucial to check the Wyze app on your mobile device for any error codes!

1. Soft Reset your Wyze Doorbell

Note: Skip this step if your Wyze doorbell is battery-operated.

The first and straightforward method that you should attempt against the orange blinking light on the Wyze doorbell is to soft reset the device.

This solution is also known as a “power cycle” and is one of the most helpful techniques, that doesn’t erase anything, it simply restarts your system.

The Wyze doorbell is hardwired to your primary circuit breaker, so you should head there and open the front cover.

In some homes, there is a dedicated switch for your doorbell, but in some cases, you’ll need to flip the fuse’s switch, powering the room your Wyze doorbell is located in.

Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide to power cycle doorbells safely:

1. Locate your primary circuit breaker in your home.
2. Open the front door to reveal the electrical fuses.
3. Then, find the fuse that is labeled “Wyze doorbell”.
4. If you find it, flip the switch downwards to “OFF.”
5. If the fuse is not with a switch, you must unscrew it.
6. Info: Your doorbell may not have a dedicated fuse.
7. Well, in that case, verify the room the doorbell is in.
8. Then flip the switch down for this particular room.
9. Keep the power turned off for at least 60 seconds.
10. Then, flip the room’s or doorbell’s switch back “ON.”

Note: If you are unable to find the fuse for the doorbell, first, turn off ALL your home appliances, and then switch off/unscrew ALL fuses from the breaker for 60 seconds.

2. Check & Uplift the Wi-Fi Connection

Well, the blinking Wyze doorbell orange light may be related to a connection problem with the Wi-Fi, which is a two-sided situation.

The fault could either be related to your Wi-Fi router, and the signal or your Wyze doorbell can’t connect due to an application issue or any software bug.

So, we’ve prepared a guide to address all of this at once!

Here are the steps:

• Turn off your Wi-Fi router or modem for at least 60 seconds.
• In the meantime, dislocate metallic objects near the doorbell.
• Shorten the distance between your doorbell and your router.
• Straighten up the router’s antennas to uplift the Wi-Fi signal.
• If possible, move the Wi-Fi router higher for better coverage.
• Connect the doorbell to the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi instead of 5 GHz.

This should ultimately boost the Wi-Fi signal and if your Wyze doorbell was blinking orange due to a loading issue related to the internet, now it should be gone.

If however, this doesn’t help either, continue reading…

3. Update Wyze Doorbell’s Firmware

Now that you’re confident that your Wyze doorbell is securely connected to the Wi-Fi, it’s time to verify that the latest firmware build is installed.

So, if the orange light doesn’t stop blinking, there might be a system-related issue, so updating should be the next step against faults of this kind.

Here’s how to update the Wyze doorbell in easy steps:

1. First, open the Wyze application on your mobile.
2. On the home page, go to Settings at the top right.
3. Press “Device Info” and then “Firmware Version.”
4. If you see an update, make sure to upgrade it now.
5. If you don’t see an update, you’re already up-to-date.

If your Wyze doorbell started updating, that’s a good sign.

So remain patient until the update is completed, power cycle the doorbell again and then check whether the orange light is still there.

Note: Updating your doorbell might take longer, especially if your Wi-Fi is weak!

4. Charge your Wyze Doorbell Battery

So, if you have a battery-operated Wyze doorbell blinking orange, this could be preventing the device from turning on/loading due to a low battery.

The battery life of a Wyze doorbell is 3–6 months (based on usage), so if you haven’t charged the battery in a while, now is the time to!

You need to unmount the doorbell to charge it though! 

Here are the exact steps to charge the battery-operated Wyze doorbell:

1. First, unmount your Wyze doorbell from the wall.
2. Then, remove the rubber flap, found on the back.
3. This will reveal the tiny micro USB charging port.
4. You’ll need a micro USB to USB charging cable.
5. You also have to acquire a USB power adapter.
6. Connect the big end of the cable to the adapter.
7. Plug the small end of the cable into the doorbell.
8. Lastly, connect the power adapter to the socket.

Your Wyze doorbell takes about 4 hours to charge from 0-100%, but you won’t need to wait the entire time to justify whether the orange light is gone.

Simply unplug your doorbell after at least 20 minutes, and check whether the orange light is still there. If yes, continue reading further…

Note: Skip this step if your Wyze doorbell is hardwired to your primary circuit breaker!

5. Factory Reset your Wyze Doorbell

The final and most potent solution is to factory reset the Wyze doorbell, which will revert all the settings to default and unpair the device from the app. 

Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the entirety of the process, by showing you how to securely reset your doorbell and how to set it up from scratch.

How to Factory Reset Wyze Doorbell?

1. If there is a microSD card on your doorbell, remove it.
2. Then, unmount the Wyze doorbell from the wall stand.
3. If the doorbell is wired, verify that it remains connected.
4. Locate the “SETUP” button on the back of the doorbell.
5. Press and hold the “SETUP” button for 10–15 seconds.
6. Release the button when the light becomes solid orange.
7. After the light starts to flash in orange, the Wyze is reset.

How to Set Up Wyze After Factory Reset?

1. When the Wyze doorbell is reset, open the Wyze app.
2. Tap on the “+” sign (Add Device) in the top left corner.
3. Then select doorbells/cameras and choose a model.
4. Press and hold the “SETUP” button for 4–5 seconds.
5. When prompted, scan the QR code on your doorbell.
6. Connect your doorbell to Wi-Fi by following the steps.

That’s it. When your Wyze doorbell is fully set up, the blinking orange light should be gone and the device should work normally, as expected. 

If you still see the orange blinking light, check the additional troubleshooting…

Additional Wyze Doorbell Troubleshooting:

Sometimes, bugs and glitches with Wyze doorbells can originate from simple things that you should be aware of.

That’s why we’ve prepared a quick list of common issues with doorbells for you to check and possibly implement today.

• Environmental Factors – The orange blinking light on the Wyze doorbell may be triggered by environmental factors such as extreme moisture or physical obstructions.
• Recent Power Outage – In case of a recent power outage, the electricity in your home may still fluctuate, preventing the doorbell from loading, and resulting in an orange light.
• Low/Degraded Battery – With battery-operated Wyze doorbells, there is the possibility of your doorbell’s battery being degraded or dead, which requires a service/replacement.

Note: If you continue facing issues, we recommend reaching out to Wyze Customer Service!

Quick Recap

So, if your Wyze doorbell flashing orange, power cycle the doorbell from the main circuit, inspect the Wi-Fi connection, and update the doorbell’s firmware.

If your issue continues, fully charge the doorbell’s battery or perform a factory reset.

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