Wyze's privacy statement was updated in an update detected on July 22, 2026 to explicitly disclose that Wyze Watch and Wyze Band devices collect information about user contacts, incoming SMS messages, and incoming phone calls. This disclosure explains the technical basis for incoming call alerts and text message previews on those wearable devices. The change adds transparency about what data these specific devices access, rather than introducing a new data collection practice.
The updated privacy statement explicitly describes the data collection practices of Wyze Watch and Wyze Band devices: contact information, incoming SMS messages, and incoming phone calls. The statement indicates this data is collected to support the delivery of incoming call alerts and text message previews on those wearable devices. This disclosure clarifies the technical basis for wearable features rather than establishing new data collection authority.
Privacy statement now explicitly discloses collection of contacts, SMS, and phone calls on these wearable devices to support call alerts and message previews.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This change is a disclosure clarification specific to wearable device functionality. It adds explicit language describing data collection on Wyze Watch and Wyze Band devices (contacts, SMS, phone calls) tied to specific device features (call …
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