![]() Like the Indoor Camera that we reviewed from Yi, the Wire-Free Outdoor Camera will record short video clips - just 6 seconds long - free of charge, which it stores and uses to notify you of any activity that it detects. The sting in the tail with many security cameras is the need to pay for online cloud storage for the video clips that the camera records. (Image credit: Future) Subscription charges There’s also an option to create a customized schedule for the camera’s motion-sensor, perhaps to turn it on during the night-time or at weekends, and you also have a remote control option that lets you view live video on the app, and to take still photos and record videos on your smartphone wherever you may be. The app provides two simple buttons that allow you to switch the camera between ‘Home’ and ‘Away’ modes - with ‘Away’ turning on motion-detection alerts when you leave, while ‘Home’ lets the camera know that you’ve returned and that it can take a rest. Once that’s done you can use the camera itself to scan the QR code printed on the box, and the app automatically completes the set-up process and network connection for you. All you have to do is provide an email address and password to create an account within the Kami Home app for iOS or Android, and then enter your Wi-Fi password so that the camera can connect to your Wi-Fi network (although the low cost of the camera means that it only supports Wi-Fi on the 2.4GHz bandwidth). Setting up the Wire-Free Outdoor Camera is admirably straightforward. But, of course, the wire-free design does mean that you can also bring the camera indoors every now and then if you need to. The batteries are rechargeable, but they’re an unusual size - Kami says they’re 18650 batteries if you want to check on Google - and were far too big to fit into my normal AA battery charger, so you might need to pay for a new charger as well. Kami is a bit vague about battery life, though, merely saying that the batteries provided with the camera should last for 3 - 6 months. Kami also includes a little rubber support that will allow you to simply rest the camera on a window ledge or other flat surface where the wall-mount might not be suitable. There’s a wall-mount kit included with the camera, and the head of the camera can tilt and rotate so that you can further adjust the viewing angle once it’s been fixed into place on a wall. It can also operate at temperatures between -10☌ and 50☌, which just about covers a typical year in a temperate climate. ![]() The camera will go into retrieving pairing status that can take 1-2 minutes.The camera casing feels sturdy and well built, and has an IP65 rating for water- and dust-resistance. If you did not hear anything, click on the link at the bottom of the screen.Ĩ. If you hear “QR code scan is successful,” press next. Then face the QR code directly at the camera. Under Connect to Wi-Fi enter the password for the Wi-Fi router. If you don’t hear waiting to connect click on the link called, "if you did not hear anything, tap here".Ħ. Then select, at the bottom of the screen. Scan the QR code at the bottom of the camera.ĥ. ![]() If you can't find the camera, click on the QR code under Select Device(s). Under Select Device(s), choose the camera that is going to be paired with the app. To add your camera, select the '+' icon.Ĥ. Open the App and log in to your account.ģ. The camera can also be powered by only the USB cable if it's plugged into a device that provides power through USB.Ģ. Connect the camera with the USB cable and adapter, and plug the adapter into a power outlet. ![]() Here are the steps to pair your camera to the app:ġ. Ensure the Location or GPS on your phone is enabled, and Allow the permissions for your App. Once you move your camera near the Wi-Fi router, there should be no obstructions or any objects that may block the signal from the router to your camera.Ĥ. While connecting/adding your camera, it's suggested to place the camera near your Wi-Fi router. Make sure that you've entered your correct Wi-Fi password.ģ. Please check your Wi-Fi settings before pairing up and make sure that you are connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.Ģ. Check a few things to avoid issues with pairing:ġ.
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