Yi Smart Camera Instruction Manual

Download Yi Smart App

To get started, download the Yi Smart app:

• Search for "Yi Smart app" in Google Play or the App Store.
• The app is by Kami Vision.

Sign Up and Log In

Follow these steps to create an account and log in:

1. Enter your email address.
2. Enter your password.
3. You can also use other login methods like Facebook.
4. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
5. Click 'Sign up' to create a new account or 'Login' to access an existing one.
6. If you forget your password, there is a 'Forgot Password' option.

How to Add Camera

To add your Yi Smart Camera to the app:

1. Open the Yi Smart app and navigate to the 'Welcome' screen.
2. Click the '+' icon or the 'Click Here to Add Camera Device' button.

How to Connect with Wi-Fi

When the camera is powered on, it will beep continuously, waiting for a connection.

1. On the app, select your connection mode. Choose 'WiFi connection' to connect through Wi-Fi.
2. Power on the device and wait for about 20 seconds until you hear beeps.
3. If you hear beeps, proceed. If not, press and hold the 'RESET' button on the camera for more than 5 seconds until you hear beeps, indicating a successful reset.
4. Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
5. Note: Some models support only 2.4G or 5G WiFi. Refer to product hardware information. Ensure your phone's location services are enabled.

QR Code Binding:

1. On the app, select 'QR code faces camera directly'.
2. Scan the QR code displayed on your mobile phone with the camera.
3. The device will emit a prompt sound like "QR code scan successful" and "WiFi connected".
4. Click 'Next' and wait for the network configuration to complete.
5. If the camera connects successfully, the app will display the next page.

Connecting Cameras via Hotspot

(Note: This section applies to some models. Check product packaging for Hotspot binding support.)

This method is suitable for places without Wi-Fi or when the device lacks internet access.

1. Ensure the mobile phone and device are within 15 meters of each other.
2. Press the 'RESET' button on the device until you hear a music prompt, then wait for the self-test to complete.
3. Open the mobile app, click '+' in the upper right corner, and select 'Hotspot config to wifi'.
4. Click 'Hotspot Direct Watch', then 'connect'. Find the network name starting with "CAM_", e.g., CAM_XXXXXX, and click 'connect'. Enter the password: 12345678.
5. Return to the app and wait for network configuration.
6. Tips: Turn off mobile data before starting. If prompted about the WLAN network not accessing the internet, click "Keep connected".

For specific model binding differences, visit: https://kamicloud.kamihome.com

How to Use App

The app interface provides various functions:

• Camera setting: Access camera-specific settings.
• Full screen: View the camera feed in full screen.
• Local record: Record footage locally.
• Hear sound of device: Listen to audio from the camera.
• Voice intercom: Communicate through the camera.
• Local screenshot: Capture still images from the feed.
• PTZ control: Control the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom (if available).
• Playback: Review recorded footage.
• Alert messages: View motion detection or other alerts.

Note: Available functions may vary based on camera hardware. PTZ controls are only present for PTZ-enabled cameras.

Common Problems

Q: The camera is offline.

1. Check the power supply.
2. Power cycle the device to reconnect.
3. Ensure strong signal coverage and minimize interference.

Q: How does the camera store video?

1. The camera supports the F32 format with up to 128GB capacity. It records automatically and overwrites old footage when full.
2. Cloud storage service can also be enabled.

For further assistance, use the 'Customer Service' or 'Contact Us' options in the app's Profile tab.

Special Statement

The product is subject to the actual product. This manual is for reference only. App and firmware updates may alter functionality. Technical descriptions may contain inconsistencies. Yi reserves the final interpretation.

Installation Precautions: Do not install in damp, dusty, high-temperature, flammable, or explosive environments. Keep out of reach of children.

FCC Warning

This equipment complies with FCC Part 15 rules for Class B digital devices, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If interference occurs, try reorienting the antenna, increasing separation, or connecting to a different circuit. Consult a dealer or technician if needed.

Caution: Unauthorized modifications may void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment and should be installed with at least 20cm separation from the radiator and your body.