YI Dome

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YI Dome Review Facts

If you have your own home, you know how important it is to make sure that it is as secure as possible. No matter what kind of neighborhood you live in, you never know what could happen to your home, so you may want to consider having some sort of security system in place to at least see what’s going on when you’re not present. There are loads of other reasons to consider buying a camera for your home, whether that be because you have pets, a newborn baby, you’re going away, and more.

Whatever your reason is for wanting a camera at home, one that a lot of people recommend is the Yi Dome. This is especially true for those who are looking for something on a budget. The Yi Dome looks like a typical webcam, and you could get it for a very low price online. The camera is easy to use and easy to set up, so all you have to do is make sure that you have a stable connection and you’re good to go. Also, don’t be too surprised if the video quality isn’t the best, which is what a lot of reviews say. However, when you get a great security camera for such an inexpensive price, then you perhaps don’t need to worry about too many of the other details.

Now, we will get into some of the different features that the Yi Dome has to offer and why a lot of reviewers suggest it for your next home security camera.

Editor's Pros & Cons
Pros
  • One of the most inexpensive security cameras on the market
  • Provides an almost 360-degree view 
  • Easy to set up and connect to your WiFi
  • Easy to use app
  • Can receive real-time alerts when you’re not at home
  • Baby cry detector
  • Night vision
Cons
  • Not great video quality
  • Poorer quality during real-time viewing

Use

There are plenty of different reasons why someone would choose to use a home security camera. For one, if you need to leave your home for whatever reason (work, class, running errands, etc.) or if you need to go away for a few days or so, you can set up this camera in such a place that you will be able to see what is going on immediately outside. A lot of new parents liked this camera, too, because it offers a baby cry detector. That way, you will be able to put your baby to sleep in his or her crib and still be able to monitor them. You’ll also get a notification if they start crying. Of course, this will work for kids of any age as well, and for pets, too. A lot of people also liked to use the camera for their pets, especially if they needed to go out for whatever reason.

There are loads of different reasons why you could purchase a camera for your home, and it’s ultimately something that a lot of people recommend doing because it helps you to feel more secure and to have more control over what’s going on at home when you’re not there. The fact that the camera is compatible with an app that will send you notifications on your smart device is also even more reason to consider purchasing it for any reason you’d need.

Settings

One of the settings you can choose is for motion detection. A lot of people said that the camera accurately picked up on motion, but you should be aware of the fact that you will be getting tons of alerts if you bought the camera to check up on your kids or pets because they’ll move a lot. You can choose to make the motion sensitivity be on low, medium, or high, and a lot of people recommended that you set it on medium. Another thing that people recommended is that you adjust the app’s settings for when you receive notifications, since, once again, you’re going to be getting a lot of notifications for movement.

Another great setting that the camera offers is a baby detector, which means that the camera will be able to detect when your baby is crying if you have a baby. It claims to record your baby for six seconds and send you the footage in an alert. This is why the camera is highly popular among new parents.

Design

The camera is not meant to be something that you would conceal from people visiting your home or from anyone else. It clearly looks like a webcam and everyone will know what it is automatically. It looks similar to earlier models of the same product. The head is where the camera lies, and this is where you will also get infrared lights for nighttime when night vision is needed.

Towards the base of the camera, you will find the USB port for when you want to plug in the camera and for the memory card slot. It seems that the camera is available in white and black, whereas the camera part of both options is black. It has a pretty simple design overall and a number of people actually thought that it was pretty cute.

Connectivity

One of the most advanced features that this camera has to offer is the fact that you will be able to connect it to your home WiFi. This is how you will set up the device and how you will be able to receive alerts and share the footage with your family members. A lot of people were pleased with how easy it was to set up the camera and connect it to the WiFi system; some people who reviewed the product even said that they were able to connect to WiFi within a matter of seconds.

The YI Dome also has a compatible app, which is what you will mainly be using to monitor the footage and to share it. With the app, you can choose who is able to view the footage that the camera takes, as well as receive alerts for activities, control the settings, and more. This app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. People said that the app is equally as easy to use and to figure out.
So, this is definitely a great choice for someone who is on the go and wants to receive regular action of what’s going on at home, considering the fact that you will be receiving notifications right on your phone no matter where you are. And, if you want something that isn’t too difficult to set up, this once again is a great option for you.

Performance

Overall, a lot of people were pleased with this camera’s performance. The only area where some people had complaints was with the camera’s video quality. You aren’t going to get the best quality videos with this, especially when you’re viewing what’s going on in real time. However, you still will get an accurate picture, and people said that the camera is pretty fast at picking up what’s going on at the right time. You’ll get accurate and real time notifications when your baby makes a noise, when there’s movement, and more. It also will connect to your WiFi quickly, so you won’t have to worry about there being any lags in time (at least, not because of the camera). Considering the fact that the camera is so cheap, you probably shouldn’t be too surprised that it doesn’t offer crystal-clear footage, but you’re still going to be getting accurate footage that’s on time. You can’t ask for much more than that.

Features

There are tons of great features that the YI Dome has to offer.

One of the biggest reasons why people chose to purchase this product is because it has a compatible app and is able to connect to WiFi. The app, YI Home, is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The main purpose of the app is for you to receive notifications about anything that the camera picks up when you’re on the go and for you to be able to see what’s going on in real time. You will also be able to share the footage with people of your choosing, and you can adjust some other settings in the app, too.

Another feature that the camera provides is a baby cry detector. If you have a baby, then you know how cherished those moments are when your baby is asleep because you can finally get some work done (or some rest). The camera will allow you to still be able to monitor your baby when you do whatever you need to. When your baby starts to cry, the camera will send you a notification right away. The same will go for movement as well. You can adjust in the app’s settings how often you want to receive notifications for movement because it could get overwhelming.

And finally, if you need to see what’s going on at night, you will still be able to do so with this camera. It has infrared lights to be able to see in the dark for up to 3 meters away.

Price

The price of this home security camera is perhaps one of its biggest selling points. Where you will likely have to spend some hundreds of dollars on a good home camera, this one’s retail price is $70. However, almost everywhere you look, the camera will be available for around $30. Most of its competition is well over $100, so if you’re someone who is on a budget, then a lot of people recommend this to you. You are paying for the price- the camera doesn’t offer the clearest and best quality footage out of all the other home security cameras you can choose from- but it definitely is great for something that will only cost you $30, and it most certainly gets the job done.

Key Features

The camera has a baby cry detector, so you’ll get a notification when your baby cries
You will be able to see 3 meters in the dark thanks to infrared lights that the camera has
There is a compatible app that will allow you to receive notifications on your phone
You’ll get real-time alerts of what’s going on no matter where you are
The price of the camera is unbeatable
The camera will be able to detect motion and send you notifications accordingly
You will get accurate recordings of sound and image

Bottom Line

If you were on the hunt for a good home security camera, then it seems that you don’t have to look much more. The YI Dome is a product that has been highly recommended by many people for those who want a camera in their home, whether it be to make sure that everything is monitored correctly or to see what’s going on when you’re not home.

The camera is also perfect for those who have small children because it has a baby cry detector, so you will be able to receive notifications when your baby is crying. You will also receive notifications when the camera detects movement, and you will be able to watch what is going on in real time.

The only issue that some people had with the Dome is that it doesn’t necessarily offer the best quality video footage; however, it is important to consider that you’re only going to be paying $30 for this product, which is hundreds of dollars cheaper than its competitors are worth. Otherwise, the camera has plenty of great features to allow you to have full control over what’s going on at home, and you’ll be able to monitor it closely wherever you are. People didn’t have too many bad things to say about the camera. So, if you want a camera for your home, the YI Dome is a perfect option for you.