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YI Security Camera Outdoor, 1080p Outside Surveillance Front Door IP Smart Cam with Waterproof, WiFi, Cloud, Night Vision, Motion Detection Sensor, Smartphone App, Works with Alexa
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor,Outdoor |
Brand | YI |
Model Name | Outdoor Camera |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Special Feature | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
About this item
- Optional 24/7 Emergency Response Service - YI’s motion alerts and live video feeds are now equipped with the option to instantly involve Noon light's Certified Emergency Dispatchers, who coordinate with police, fire, and EMS agencies on customers’ behalf to ensure the situation is promptly handled.
- Full HD video quality - high resolution Images in 1080P resolution, combined with a 110° lens and Universal ball mount delivers clarity in every direction
- Weather-resistant - outdoor cameras are waterproof, so you can use them for outdoor and indoor. Motion-activated alerts/ app notifications right to your phone when movements detected
- First-class night vision - 12 infrared LED Beads provides a night time viewing distance of up to 50 feet, ensuring excellent low light performance
- Two-way audio - 360° noise-canceling hypersensitive microphone eliminates excess environmental noise for much clearer sound quality and allows you to communicate with welcomed guests, and deterrent alarm can get rid of unwanted guests
- Includes YI cloud free trial - provide the most efficient compression and the highest protection of data to ensure all your videos are safe and protected, avoiding the risk of losing footage from a SD card
- Note Please: the camera may not work properly if using USB extension cord, please use a standard extension cord to power the camera.
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Picture quality | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Night vision | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Motion detection | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.9 |
Easy to install | — | — | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Sold By | — | RUIHAIANDA | vimtag | Aymayo | Amazon.com | Kzk Store |
power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Solar Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 2.5K / 4 MP | 2K | 4MP, 1440P,1080P | 3 MP |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
viewing angle | 110 degrees | 110 degrees | 130 degrees | — | — | — |
night vision range | 50 feet | — | 10 meters | 30 feet | 98 feet | 33 feet |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Surface Mount / Wall Mount / Place on Desktop | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
Product Description
Keeps it Protected in Rain or Shine
Easy to install, more flexibility to mount it with 10ft power cable & detachable mount. Its IP65 weatherproof rating, ready to handle the rain, dust, wind, all year long.
Night Vision with Full HD 1080P
Night Vision Ring with 12 850nm Enhanced Infrared LEDs, provides a nighttime viewing distance of up to 50ft.
Real-Time Human Detection Alerts
Motion & Human Detection with Deterrent Alarms to keep danger away before it arrives on your doorsteps.
Safely Secure Your Recordings on the Cloud
Supports YI Cloud as a better way to protect your footage, keeps it safe from theft and damage. Local Storage (micro SD Card up to 64 GB) is supported, SD card sold separately.
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Customer Reviews
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Night Vison
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Pan&Tilt
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Water-proof
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Placement
| Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor |
Wi-Fi
| 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
Family Share(Free)
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Two-Way Audio
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Fall Detection
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Wire-Free
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
2 Cameras in 1
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Product Dimensions | 7 x 7 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
ASIN | B01CW49AGG |
Item model number | 86002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #453 in Bullet Surveillance Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 10, 2017 |
Manufacturer | YI Technology |
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Customers like the ease of installation using the security camera. They say the bluetooth connectivity makes the set up a breeze. Customers are also impressed with the picture and video quality. They mention the resolution is perfect, and the images at night are clear, black and white. Customers also are happy with value. However, some customers have issues with connectivity. Customers have mixed opinions on motion detection, night vision, quality, and performance.
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Customers like the ease of installation of the security camera. They mention that the bluetooth connectivity makes the set up a breeze, the app is really easy to learn and adjust to their needs, and they are happy with the quality and ease of use. The companion Apps overall user interface is pretty good, and it is very simple to save photos and videos to your phone. Overall, customers find the product to be a great beginner entry level for some added security, and appreciate the smooth operation and options.
"...I love the image quality. The installation is quick and easy...." Read more
"Camera was fairly easy to set up and the video is nice and clear - BUT - there doesn't seem to be much documentation on the camera and navigating..." Read more
"...Tips:Just one tip really, about installation. While the camera setup is easy, if you're installing these on your soffits, it's hard work...." Read more
"...I highly recommend these cameras, the app is really easy to learn and adjust to your needs, and being able to download video snippets or whole..." Read more
Customers like the value of the security camera. They mention that the iPaD viewing platform is not bad for the money overall, the price for cloud service is attractive, and it is a great entry level item. They also appreciate the bandwidth-saving SD mode and the reasonable for basic use.
"...Although the price is enticing even that doesn't convince that this purchase was worth it...." Read more
"...1080p (4/5): At the moment of this writing, this is the best bang for the buck. You can get 4 of this for $118! or one for $29...." Read more
"...Picture quality in bandwidth-saving SD mode is reasonable for basic use (e.g. identifying make and model of vehicles), while HD mode is very high..." Read more
"...(although, I think the outdoor camera is a bit expensive).Their cams can accept SD cards so cloud is not required...." Read more
Customers generally like the image quality of the security camera. They say that the picture quality is good, but not exceptional. They are also happy with the video quality, saying that the resolution is perfect for their application, and the images at night are clear black and white.
"...UPDATE: still love the quality of the image. Couple of things I wanted to mention. I have this at my vacation home in the mountains...." Read more
"Camera was fairly easy to set up and the video is nice and clear - BUT - there doesn't seem to be much documentation on the camera and navigating..." Read more
"...The picture quality is great, and camera setup was a piece of cake. Here are some pros/cons/tips that I've found so far:Pros:..." Read more
"...The video quality is amazing and not blurred at all. Unless, you get bugs crawling across the lens. Then it's just freaky! :-)..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the security camera. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work as expected. The app is great, and it works with moving the cameras around the house. However, some customers say that the cameras stopped working after a year and are no longer functional.
"...If you haven't used a Yi camera before, the app on the phone is great...." Read more
"...That camera stopped working. The other end of the cable is hardwired into the camera. Good thing I had another camera...." Read more
"...They have great depth, quick alerts, and the app is great. The video quality is amazing and not blurred at all...." Read more
"...on the camera and navigating the phone app and computer app is a bit confusing, even though there are not many controls...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the security camera. Some mention they're extremely happy with the quality, ease of use, viewing recordings, and solid construction. That said, some say they've weathered a number of lightning storms, have a good picture, and decent reliability. That being said..
"...You can also set it to continuously record, but why? The software gives alerts (if you want) when it does record. Keeps them by date and time...." Read more
"...The result is that the recording of the thief is motion-blurred so much that his face is completely unrecognizable...." Read more
"...They have great depth, quick alerts, and the app is great. The video quality is amazing and not blurred at all...." Read more
"...The motion detection is a bit quirky at times but adequate for our use...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the motion detection of the security camera. Some mention that it's great, and it follows whatever the target moving is. However, others say that it is a bit quirky at times, and the outdoor cameras miss 99% of any movement.
"...What's with that !!!!!! It seems like hit or miss with capturing motion...." Read more
"...As all of the other Yi cameras, this has Motion Detection Alerts, which can also be switched On or Off with a Schedule, and you can change the..." Read more
"...alerts are fairly accurate, yet for some reason those outdoor cameras miss 99% of any movement and I very rarely get an alert...." Read more
"...The motion detection is a bit quirky at times but adequate for our use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the night vision of the security camera. Some mention that the quality is surprisingly good, with clear objects in the foreground and background. However, others say that it is awful, blurry, and doesn't always pick up, and that it only detects activity in broad daylight.
"...Image is very clear and has a wide angle. Objects in foreground and background are clear-..." Read more
"...The video quality is amazing and not blurred at all. Unless, you get bugs crawling across the lens. Then it's just freaky! :-)..." Read more
"...Besides, the night vision is awful, blurry, and it doesn't always pick up movement or it does too late...." Read more
"...3 (5/5): This is the newest option from Yi. It has a much better night vision (a little on the flat side, but you get more information), MUCH better..." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the security camera. They mention that the connectivity became erratic, the camera loses connection to their wifi, and the customer service has always been lacking. The image quality is ok, not 4K, and will not connect to 5G wifi.
"...I don’t log onto the same WiFi the camera is on often enough, it will disconnect me and I can’t get back on until I return to the vacation house...." Read more
"...This doesn’t make much sense. You can’t see two or several cameras at the same time… you can only see one...." Read more
"...1. The camera cannot be used with other recording devices/services like a NAS at home...." Read more
"...must have reoriented the internal YI WiFi antenna because connectivity became erratic...." Read more
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UPDATE: still love the quality of the image. Couple of things I wanted to mention. I have this at my vacation home in the mountains. If I don’t log onto the same WiFi the camera is on often enough, it will disconnect me and I can’t get back on until I return to the vacation house. The other thing is, the connection got wet where the usb cord from the camera goes into the plug. It rusted. Granted, they had some unusually hard and frequent rains during my absence. That camera stopped working. The other end of the cable is hardwired into the camera. Good thing I had another camera. The connection is now wrapped so it can’t get wet. So I guess it isn’t as waterproof as they say.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
UPDATE: still love the quality of the image. Couple of things I wanted to mention. I have this at my vacation home in the mountains. If I don’t log onto the same WiFi the camera is on often enough, it will disconnect me and I can’t get back on until I return to the vacation house. The other thing is, the connection got wet where the usb cord from the camera goes into the plug. It rusted. Granted, they had some unusually hard and frequent rains during my absence. That camera stopped working. The other end of the cable is hardwired into the camera. Good thing I had another camera. The connection is now wrapped so it can’t get wet. So I guess it isn’t as waterproof as they say.
Update on Camera 11/15/17 Ok ready to eat my words. After some deep fiddling with this camera and it's associated apps for both my phone and thru the computer, this thing is working like a charm. The SD cards are now working in both the indoor model and the outdoor model. At first I could not get the SD card to work in the indoor version, just removed it and re-inserted it and it seems to be working fine. This camera picks up everything, it even picked up a golf cart driving down the 10th fairway across the street from our house - amazing. The outdoor camera was picking up the flag waving in the breeze on our flag pole in front yard. But a modification on the capture area solved that issue. Figured out how to navigate to and work the timeline when replaying videos. Gonna go out and buy another outdoor camera and set it up at the other corner of the house. Love it now.
That being said, when he approached from my backyard at night, he walked right by one of my Yi outdoor security cameras, and it did record him. However, since the camera was on night-vision mode, the framerate was only 20 fps, which the description here calls smooth, but it is NOT smooth. The result is that the recording of the thief is motion-blurred so much that his face is completely unrecognizable. He was walking quickly, but not running. In order to get a recognizable capture, he'd have to stop and stare at the camera. So unfortunately even though I have this nice video of him approaching my house and shining a flashlight in every window, there's no real useful evidence. That being said, I had the audible security alert turned off because I get a lot of false alarms in my yard despite it being on the lowest sensitivity level (birds etc). I imagine if I had it turned on and the camera sounded an alarm, it could very well have scared the thief off, which obviously I'd have been very happy about.
So again, good camera, but this was still a big disappointment.
Some other notes:
- I don't subscribe to the cloud service, and I discovered the burglary more than 1 week after it happened, so the clips on the cloud were no longer available. I do use SD cards in all of my cameras, so I figured it would be easy to download the clips from the SD cards using the Yi desktop app. Unfortunately that's not the case - it seems to be impossible to download an SD card clip through the app (although a cloud clip appears to be very easy to download). In order to retrieve the clips, I had to go to the camera and pull the SD card and pop it into my computer, copy the files over, and replace the card. I imagine (and hope) that this is an easy software fix that Yi will put through soon.
- Someone correctly pointed out in a comment to my review - it would also be a very good idea to install the SD cards BEFORE installing the camera. The SD card slot is covered by a little panel which is held in my two small screws, which wouldn't be easy to work with while up on a ladder or something. Much easier to take care of that in your house on a countertop.
Original review follows below:
I already have two indoor Yi cameras, and I've been waiting for them to release an outdoor one. Finally this fall they did, so I ordered three and just installed them today. The picture quality is great, and camera setup was a piece of cake. Here are some pros/cons/tips that I've found so far:
Pros:
- Very easy to set up the camera using the app on the phone. Just scan the QR code on the back of the camera with your phone, punch in your wifi password, then scan the QR code on your phone with the camera. Takes maybe 5 minutes per camera, when you include time to download new firmware etc.
- If you haven't used a Yi camera before, the app on the phone is great. You can name each of your cameras, and it shows a list of each camera on the main screen. Tap a camera and it brings up the live view. Very easy to use, never buggy. I've used Foscam (now Amcrest) cameras in the past and I've found their app to be very buggy (frequently can't connect, etc). Never had that problem with Yi.
- Image is very clear and has a wide angle. Objects in foreground and background are clear
- The camera is fairly small and lightweight - it's not very long lengthwise so it doesn't look bad. Because of the light weight, I was able to mount these on my soffits (eaves) without any extra support. I suppose if very big icicles form on them it could pull them down, but I don't expect that to happen.
- There are lots of extra screws, which is nice.
Cons:
- It's a nice wide angle view, but not very "tall" vertically. Not a big deal at all, but just something to be aware of.
- The zoom works, but it's digital zoom so things get blurry very quickly. Again, not a big deal and I knew that when I bought these.
- I wonder if it would have been possible to make the lens face mostly white instead of black. That would have blended in with my soffits more.
Tips:
Just one tip really, about installation. While the camera setup is easy, if you're installing these on your soffits, it's hard work. Be prepared to run extension cords in your attic etc. For example my installation process for three cameras was:
1. Connect each camera to the app on your phone BEFORE the real installation. You'll be glad you did, you don't want to do that QR scanning while standing on a ladder. Don't connect the camera to the mount yet.
2. Go outside and drill a hole up through the soffit for the power cord, a little more than 1/2" to be wide enough for the USB plug.
3. Feed the power cord up through the hole. Leave the camera resting on something so it doesn't fall (that would be really annoying).
4. Go up in your attic, lay on your stomach and get as close to the soffit as you can. Don't accidentally stab yourself in the head on the shingle nails sticking down through your roof. Use a long metal hook or something (maybe from a hanger or whatever is handy) to fish around in the unseen soffit area until you get lucky and snag the power cord. If there's insulation and stuff, you'll have to pull it all out of the way and replace it later (this makes it a dusty and messy job).
5. Once you finally get lucky and snag the power cord, thank whatever deity you worship, and pull it up and plug it in to an extension cord.
6. Run that extension cord to a power outlet, stapling it up and out of the way.
7. Go back outside and install the mount for the camera (I just screwed it straight into the soffit).
8. Screw the camera onto the mount.
9. Pull up the app on your phone and align the camera how you want it, then tighten it in place.
Anyway, it's not terrible, but the work in the attic isn't fun. Obviously this whole process can change depending on where you're installing the camera (except for the first and last steps I suppose).
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
That being said, when he approached from my backyard at night, he walked right by one of my Yi outdoor security cameras, and it did record him. However, since the camera was on night-vision mode, the framerate was only 20 fps, which the description here calls smooth, but it is NOT smooth. The result is that the recording of the thief is motion-blurred so much that his face is completely unrecognizable. He was walking quickly, but not running. In order to get a recognizable capture, he'd have to stop and stare at the camera. So unfortunately even though I have this nice video of him approaching my house and shining a flashlight in every window, there's no real useful evidence. That being said, I had the audible security alert turned off because I get a lot of false alarms in my yard despite it being on the lowest sensitivity level (birds etc). I imagine if I had it turned on and the camera sounded an alarm, it could very well have scared the thief off, which obviously I'd have been very happy about.
So again, good camera, but this was still a big disappointment.
Some other notes:
- I don't subscribe to the cloud service, and I discovered the burglary more than 1 week after it happened, so the clips on the cloud were no longer available. I do use SD cards in all of my cameras, so I figured it would be easy to download the clips from the SD cards using the Yi desktop app. Unfortunately that's not the case - it seems to be impossible to download an SD card clip through the app (although a cloud clip appears to be very easy to download). In order to retrieve the clips, I had to go to the camera and pull the SD card and pop it into my computer, copy the files over, and replace the card. I imagine (and hope) that this is an easy software fix that Yi will put through soon.
- Someone correctly pointed out in a comment to my review - it would also be a very good idea to install the SD cards BEFORE installing the camera. The SD card slot is covered by a little panel which is held in my two small screws, which wouldn't be easy to work with while up on a ladder or something. Much easier to take care of that in your house on a countertop.
Original review follows below:
I already have two indoor Yi cameras, and I've been waiting for them to release an outdoor one. Finally this fall they did, so I ordered three and just installed them today. The picture quality is great, and camera setup was a piece of cake. Here are some pros/cons/tips that I've found so far:
Pros:
- Very easy to set up the camera using the app on the phone. Just scan the QR code on the back of the camera with your phone, punch in your wifi password, then scan the QR code on your phone with the camera. Takes maybe 5 minutes per camera, when you include time to download new firmware etc.
- If you haven't used a Yi camera before, the app on the phone is great. You can name each of your cameras, and it shows a list of each camera on the main screen. Tap a camera and it brings up the live view. Very easy to use, never buggy. I've used Foscam (now Amcrest) cameras in the past and I've found their app to be very buggy (frequently can't connect, etc). Never had that problem with Yi.
- Image is very clear and has a wide angle. Objects in foreground and background are clear
- The camera is fairly small and lightweight - it's not very long lengthwise so it doesn't look bad. Because of the light weight, I was able to mount these on my soffits (eaves) without any extra support. I suppose if very big icicles form on them it could pull them down, but I don't expect that to happen.
- There are lots of extra screws, which is nice.
Cons:
- It's a nice wide angle view, but not very "tall" vertically. Not a big deal at all, but just something to be aware of.
- The zoom works, but it's digital zoom so things get blurry very quickly. Again, not a big deal and I knew that when I bought these.
- I wonder if it would have been possible to make the lens face mostly white instead of black. That would have blended in with my soffits more.
Tips:
Just one tip really, about installation. While the camera setup is easy, if you're installing these on your soffits, it's hard work. Be prepared to run extension cords in your attic etc. For example my installation process for three cameras was:
1. Connect each camera to the app on your phone BEFORE the real installation. You'll be glad you did, you don't want to do that QR scanning while standing on a ladder. Don't connect the camera to the mount yet.
2. Go outside and drill a hole up through the soffit for the power cord, a little more than 1/2" to be wide enough for the USB plug.
3. Feed the power cord up through the hole. Leave the camera resting on something so it doesn't fall (that would be really annoying).
4. Go up in your attic, lay on your stomach and get as close to the soffit as you can. Don't accidentally stab yourself in the head on the shingle nails sticking down through your roof. Use a long metal hook or something (maybe from a hanger or whatever is handy) to fish around in the unseen soffit area until you get lucky and snag the power cord. If there's insulation and stuff, you'll have to pull it all out of the way and replace it later (this makes it a dusty and messy job).
5. Once you finally get lucky and snag the power cord, thank whatever deity you worship, and pull it up and plug it in to an extension cord.
6. Run that extension cord to a power outlet, stapling it up and out of the way.
7. Go back outside and install the mount for the camera (I just screwed it straight into the soffit).
8. Screw the camera onto the mount.
9. Pull up the app on your phone and align the camera how you want it, then tighten it in place.
Anyway, it's not terrible, but the work in the attic isn't fun. Obviously this whole process can change depending on where you're installing the camera (except for the first and last steps I suppose).
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The cameras are as advertised and everything needed for installation was inside the box (screwdriver, screws, spare screws for the microSD card’s door, plastic anchors for the wire, etc).
Setup was a breeze. I already owned other surveillance cameras (produced by other manufacturers) and it was super complicated to do the setup. Beside this they often lost connexion and needed rebooting. Never had these problems with YI cameras.
Unfortunately I had one issue with one of the units (an outdoor unit) but their customer service was excellent. They provided a execelent solution to my problem and they have been very professional.
The only suggestion I would have is for the app. In order to view the live feed from a specific camera, I have to scroll down, find it and tap on it. I would rather prefer to have a mosaic function that allows to place them as wanted and to be able to see the live stream without taping on the camera. Like this I could only tap to enlarge the camera that shows an activity that I want to see in detail.
For the moment it’s a 5 stars for me considering that I had the product they advertised, their customer service is excellent and the product is super easy to install.
The build quality will be a thing that I will review in the future but for the moment it rained a lot on the outdoor units and I had no issue with them.
I will certainly buy again from this seller and I recommend it.
Previously i was having issues with notifications not coming instantly but i figured out that it was because of my phone's battery optimization. The video quality is great and features works well as mentioned.
The best features and for what i bought it for is the intruder alarm which really works wonder.
I would suggest to go for it if you are looking to invest in DVR and need an outdoor camera, just put it on higher side so that its hard to steal it with the microSD card inside xD
Cheers!