Wyze, a smart home device company, has announced that it is moving its manufacturing operations out of China. The company shared this update on X, which was formerly known as Twitter. Wyze has been working on this transition for over a year, but recent tariff costs have sped up the process. The company reported that it recently imported $167,000 worth of floodlights and paid $255,000 in tariffs, which is a higher amount than any of the company’s founders earned last year. This large tariff cost has pushed Wyze to act faster in shifting its manufacturing base.
According to Wyze, the goal is to complete the move out of China within 60 to 90 days. The company shared that it set what it called an impossible goal to relocate its factories in 90 days. By mid-May, Wyze reported that it had packed up its operations in China, marking the end of an era for the company. A video shared by Wyze’s CEO showed the factory floor as the team wrapped up their work in China. The move closes a long chapter for Wyze, which had relied on Chinese manufacturing for its products.
Wyze also commented on the challenges that come with the move. The company joked about the idea of moving factories back to Seattle, but pointed out the logistical issues, such as the local climate. The main focus for Wyze now is to keep up with product demand while it rebuilds its supply chain. The company expressed concern about staying in stock as it transitions to new manufacturing locations. For example, Wyze reported having only 13 units left of its Battery Cam Pro at the time of the announcement, which suggests that some products may be hard to find during the changeover.
The company encouraged its customers to support Wyze by buying subscriptions during this period of change. The shift away from Chinese manufacturing comes at a time when many companies are dealing with rising costs due to international tariffs. For Wyze, the financial pressure from these tariffs has made it impossible to continue as before. The company is now working to restart its manufacturing operations outside of China while trying to maintain enough inventory to meet customer demand.
Wyze has not shared the exact location where its products will be made in the future. The company’s updates have focused on the impact of tariffs and the process of moving out of China, but details about new manufacturing partners or countries have not been released yet. The move is expected to bring new challenges as Wyze works to set up its supply chain in a new location. The relocation could affect product availability and shipping times for a while.
For more details on Wyze’s products and updates on the manufacturing transition, visit the Wyze website.
