YI Home Security Camera Surveillance, 1080p WiFi IP Indoor Camera with Night Vision-User Guide

June 5, 2024
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YI Home Security Camera Surveillance, 1080p WiFi IP Indoor Camera with

Night Vision

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Specifications

  • DIMENSIONS :.15 x 1.36 x 4.3 inches (80mx 34.5 x110mm)
  • WEIGHT : 4.2 ounces
  • MODEL: Y25
  • MATERIAL: Polycarbonate (PC)
  • VIDEO RESOLUTION: 1920×1080@20fps (115° Wide-Angle)
  • OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
  • BRAND: YI

Introduction

The YI Home Security Camera is one of the best home security cameras. It has the ability to provide motion alerts and live video feedbacks. It can detect persons, vehicles, animals, and sound. It is equipped with 1080P home camera with 8 individual 940Nm infrared LEDs that provide enhanced night vision. It is compatible with Alexa and can operate with screen-based Alexa. Another important feature is the YI cloud storage. This means you can have loop recording without any storage limit.

Camera complectation

  • YI 1080P home camera 2 х 1
  • Micro USB cable х 1
  • Instruction х 1
  • Adapter х 1

Introduction to the camera

Camera settings: remove the back cover (see. Next section), press and hold the start button until yellow light.

Front View

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  1. Light indicator
  2. Microphone

Description of the status of the indicator lights:

  • Yellow light
    Power On

  • Flashing yellow
    WiFi search

  • Flashing blue
    WiFi connection

  • Blue light
    Connection succeed

  • Slow flashing yellow
    firmware updating

Removing the back cover

Squeeze the left and right bottom grooves and slide the cover-up.

Side view:

To remove the back cover, squeeze a left and right bottom grooves and slide the cover up.

Installing MicroSD card

Remove the back cover and insert a Micro-SD card to slot on the side, as shown below.

Back view:

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  • Reset button
  • Micro-SD card slot
  • Dynamic

Detail Name / Description Micro-SD Card Slot. To enable local video recording, insert a Micro-SD card to slot as shown in the picture.

  • Support Class 4 or higher of Micro-SD card, format 8GB-64GB, file system FAT32.

Reset button
To launch the camera, press and hold the start button until the indicator lights yellow.

Dynamic
The speaker is used for 2-way audio. For best results, do not cover.

Installing the App

Download the app by searching “YI Home» on the App Store or Google Play. As an alternative, you can open the app for scanning QR and scan Yi Home QR-code, shown below.  to install the application.

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YІ Home App QR-code

Registration and login.

  1. 1. Open Yl Home App and select “North America” as a point of entry into the system.
  2. Enter your login credentials. If you do not have a private page, you can create one by clicking “Register” and follow the instructions in the application to create an YI account. Also in order to log, you can use your Facebook page.

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Turning on the camera’s power

Install the camera close to a router and make sure that you have access to WiFi, then connect a cable to Micro-USB port on back of the camera to a power outlet as shown on the picture.

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Connecting the camera to a phone

  1. 1. To connect the camera to home screen, touch adding badge “+” in the upper right corner.
  2. Follow simple instructions to configure the application. You can set up multiple cameras one at a time.

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Preview, live shooting

Use the YI Home app, to watch what happens live on your phone. You can also record and save video or images.
Note: in many countries, it’s illegal to recording audio conversations without permission of all persons. When using YI Home camera follow all applicable laws.

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  1. Hold to talk;
  2. Video Recording;
  3. Silent;
  4. Show Timeline;
  5. Take photos;
  6. Full Screen;
  7. Play history;
  8. Warning
  9. Switching WiFi network

When you need to switch a WiFi network or update your WiFi password, follow the instructions below:

  1. Use a clamp to press the start button on a back of the camera, and wait until the LED turns yellow.
  2. Open YI Home App on your phone, and then go to step 6 -Connecting the camera to a phone. Your videos that stored on Micro-SD will not be damaged.

Recommendations

  1. Set the camera to an open place for WiFi signal and away from metal objects.
  2. Avoid placing the camera behind furniture, near the microwave and in places with cables twisted together.

This product is designed, manufactured and assembled in China. Sales and intended operating environment of this product is limited to the United States. So it’s do not guaranteed that this part or all of the services and functionality available when using this product outside the United States.

Important safety instructions

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Clean only with dry cloth.
  3. This camera is designed for indoor use only.
  4. Use only device / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  5. Do not forget to switch off the device during lightning storms or when it’s not used for a long period of time.
  6. To achieve the best use of this product, please consistently update to the latest version our application and firmware.

WARNING
Open flame sources such as candles should not be placed near or on the product.

Note
“Xiaomi” and “YI” logo are trademarks of Shanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Congratulations!
Your YI 1080P Home Camera is ready for use.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules of FCC (Federal Communications Agency) / Industry Canada released from a licensed standard (s) RSS. The operation is possible if the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been checked for compliance with limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules FCC. These limits are designed to provide moderate protection against harmful interference in residential areas. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur at a particular installation. In case of improper installation causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by the inclusion and exclusion of equipment, the user can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Contact your service provider or a qualified radio / TV.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Is it compatible with blink?
    No, it is not compatible with blink.

  • How long does the SD card record ?
    As claimed by the manufacturer, it records continuously for 4 days on a 32 GB card.

  • Can I take out the sim card and read it in my pc? rather than reply it in my cell phone?
    Yes, you can.

  • Does the camera work with Mi Home app?
    No, the camera works with YI app.

  • Do you need an SD card if you need to see only live footage?
    No, Live monitoring doesn’t require SD card.

  • Reverse camera work with a digital camera app?
    Yes, reverse camera works with the YI home app.

  • How long is the cord it comes with?
    The length of the cord is about 6 ft.

  • Does it have to stay on charger or wireless?
    Yes, it requires to be plugged in for power to turn on.

  • Does it allow you to edit the footage that’s saved on SD card while viewing the playback on phone?
    No, it doesn’t.

  • Can you use your Apple iPhone for this?
    Yes, you can download the YI Home App from the Appstore.

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