With the cold and the early darkness, it's time for more TV than less. With that in mind, I needed to fix a few things that "broke" over the last few months. This entry is a technical "brain dump" to document the NetworkManager and WireGuard configurations required to maintain a private, multi-site network.
Wyze integrates and resells IoT cameras and devices for low capital cost, but they have been under increasing pressure to generate monthly recurring revenue. This shift has led to more aggressive cloud-only features and forced firmware updates.
Transitioning away from Wyze's cloud-dependent firmware toward local-only protocols is a major step in building a private home. The goal is to eliminate the need for external servers for live feeds and motion alerts, ensuring that my data stays under my roof.
This post defines the architecture of a private home network that spans multiple locations. By using Site-to-Site VPNs (specifically WireGuard) and rigorous packet inspection with Wireshark, I can ensure that sensitive IoT traffic remains entirely within my controlled environment.