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title: "YI Technology 87025 1080p Home Camera Wireless IP Security Surveillance System (US Edition) White"
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# Reliable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi access 1080p Full HD clarity AI-powered smart detection YI Technology 87025 1080p Home Camera Wireless IP Security Surveillance System (US Edition) White

**Brand:** yi
**Price:** R71
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔒 Stay one step ahead with AI-powered security that’s always watching.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** YI Technology 87025 1080p Home Camera Wireless IP Security Surveillance System (US Edition) White by yi
- **How much does it cost?** R71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- yi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Mobile Access:** Monitor your home anytime, anywhere with the intuitive YI Home App on your smartphone.
- • **AI-Powered Smart Alerts:** Get real-time, accurate notifications distinguishing people, vehicles, and animals to cut false alarms.
- • **Flexible Storage Options:** Secure your footage with cloud backup or local microSD storage up to 64GB for peace of mind.
- • **Crystal-Clear 1080p HD Video:** Experience sharp, detailed surveillance footage that leaves no detail unnoticed.
- • **Voice-Controlled Convenience:** Effortlessly control your camera with Alexa or Google Assistant integration for a smart home upgrade.

## Overview

The YI Technology 87025 is a sleek, white indoor wireless IP security camera offering 1080p HD video with night color vision and 4x digital zoom. It features AI-driven smart detection to reduce false alarms, supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. Footage can be stored securely via cloud subscription or locally on a microSD card (up to 64GB). Designed for versatile indoor use including baby monitoring and pet surveillance, it combines professional-grade monitoring with user-friendly mobile app access.

## Description

Product description Differentiate between human and non-human movements Easily controlled and monitored through a mobile app Smart home integration YI Indoor Camera YI Dome U Camera YI Dome Guard Camera YI Outdoor Camera Integrated with smart home systems Capture clear details of people, pets, or objects Enhanced Night Vision Smart AI Detection YI cloud storage comes with the latest in Smart AI capabilities which are able to distinguish Person, Vehicle, or Animal accurately and reduce false alarms significantly. (Subscription Needed) Smart AI Detection YI cloud storage comes with the latest in Smart AI capabilities which are able to distinguish Person, Vehicle, or Animal accurately and reduce false alarms significantly. (Subscription Needed) Kami pro care Get premium monitoring service at low cost Kami pro care Get premium monitoring service at low cost More Cameras from YI YI 1080P Home Camera YI 2K PRO Home Camera YI 2K PRO Dome Camera 2PC kami Mini Camera 4pc Kami Fall Elderly Camera YI Dual-lens Home Camera

Review: Super Easy Install and worth every penny. - I have only had this camera for a couple of days and there are some kinks to work, but once I read the instructions or reach out to someone I am sure I can resolve the minor issues. PROS 1. The set up was very easy. Took me less than 10 minutes. The app told me exactly what to do and when I turned the camera on it started talking to me and told me exactly what to do!! :) Compared to the first camera I purchased, which took me three tries and even then I couldn't get it to connect when I wasn't home. 2. This one works when you are away from home, you either use your phones data or you connect to secure wifi. 3. After I figured out the activity screen it is awesome, just zoom in on the area you want it to watch so you aren't picking up cars driving by on a distant road. 4. The notification is very quick, so if you want to see what is going on you can sign on and probably catch the person/animal still in the act. 5. You can change the sensitivity too, that way you aren't picking up flies. After I changed it to low I was able to still pick up a squirrel, cat and my children. CONS 1. It only does a short 6 second video, wish I could get a bit longer, but it works to notify me if someone is driving in my driveway when I'm not there. 2. I am not sure how long it sits before it picks up more activity but right now I believe it is about 4 - 6 minutes. Not bad, but it would be nice to have the option to increase the video length. Maybe there is but I haven't asked yet. 3. I need to figure out how to get the activity frame to stay and not reset at night. It keeps moving, so I reset it in the morning. But for $30 some dollars, that is minor. All in all, this camera is awesome and does the job I need it to do. When my kids are getting off the bus I can watch and make sure they safely get in the house. I am thinking of adding more camera's to the house.
Review: Incredible, Elegant Home Security Solution - Ok, so you're going to want to read this in its entirety as it contains information I wanted to know but couldn't find in any of the reviews or manufacturer comments. First off, WOW! This is going to sound like a shill review, but I assure you: I am a real person with no ties whatsoever to this company. I am a composer for film and TV shows with a home studio that is...well, it's expensive. While everything is insured and I keep redundant offsite backups of my files, it would still spell potential disaster for my career if my gear was stolen; when you're working with 12 hour deadlines for international clients you don't really get to say, "er, my studio was stolen and it'll be two weeks before I can replace it," because that's when they say, "cool, well we're going to find another composer." To replace and rebuild a studio takes a lot of time. Because of this, I get extremely paranoid every time I go out of town. I just went on my honeymoon last week and purchased this camera to try to provide a bit of piece of mind, and it did that and more. Read on. This camera does one thing, and it does it efficiently and in a way that I can't conceive of being more user friendly than it is: it monitors your home and alerts you to any and all kinds of activity that involve changes in the space-time continuum. Considering that thieves and fires both exist within space-time, this camera has you covered. Not only does it alert you to any potential baddies looking to sack your castle, but it captures more than enough visual evidence to get a conviction. When it detects any motion, it immediately starts recording in crisp 1080p quality, and it doesn't need a whole lot of light to capture clear images. Quick rabbit trail: I see people complaining that it "only" records 6 seconds of video (which does include audio). Boo hoo. This is not a surveillance camera; it is a monitoring system, and it's a damn good one. Traditional home security systems can be problematic; for every 100 false alarms there might be one legitimate alert, but by then your local PD probably won't take it too seriously. It's also an issue when you have guests, and constantly needing to remember to punch in codes and the like just isn't my style. Having your dog shot or your door broken down by the police because a mouse tripped a motion sensor while you were vacationing in Bermuda is no bueno. This puts your home security in YOUR hands. So let's cover some important details: -Just to recap, this camera sends an alert to your device (it's compatible with all major mobile device iOS's) and records 6 seconds of beautiful, high quality video and audio when it detects any motion. You can choose to discard or save the video. Choosing the latter option saves it to the drive on your mobile device. -You can at your leisure "check" your camera, which allows you to monitor your home in real time. It doesn't record anything when you do this; it is simply live streaming what is happening in your home at that moment. -It must be plugged in at all times, which is actually preferable; batteries introduce one more point of potential failure in a device that, above all else, needs to be reliable. -It must have access to wifi at all times (kind of a no brainer, but I figured I should mention it). -IMPORTANT (and very cool): multiple people can log into your account at the same time. This means that if you're going on vacay somewhere where cell reception might be spotty, you can get two or three of your closest mates to download the app, give them your login info, and ask them to enable alerts from the app. They would then be alerted just as you are when any activity is detected and will have access to the video. So yeah, in my not so humble opinion this camera is a huge win for anyone looking to work on their home security game. Buy it with confidence. It is an unusually fantastic product.

## Features

- Optional 24/7 professional-grade, video alarm system - The smart camera-based security system utilizes vision AI and 24/7 professional monitoring services to detect potential intruders and distribute verified video in real time via an app that replaces the outdated panel system.
- Smart AI Detections: YI cloud storage comes with the latest in Smart AI capabilities which can distinguish Person, Vehicle, or Animal accurately and reduce false alarms significantly (Subscription Needed)
- Reliable Wi-Fi Connectivity - Access your camera with YI Home App on mobile device at anytime, anywhere; support for 2.4Ghz (5Ghz currently not supported) Wi-Fi band
- Cloud & Local Storage: Store all your footage using the YI Cloud service, keeping it safe and available even if unfortunate events occur; for local storage, micro SD-cards up to 64GB are supported (micro SD-card not included)
- Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01CW4AR9K |
| Alert Type | activity |
| Antenna Location | Indoor Security,Pet Monitoring,Outdoor Security,Baby Monitoring,Surveillance |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,523 in Dome Surveillance Cameras |
| Brand | YI |
| Built-In Media | USB charger |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Alexa |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 39,047 Reviews |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1080 |
| Form Factor | Bullet |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06970171172421 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 3.15 x 1.26 x 4.49 inches |
| Item Type Name | security camera |
| Item Weight | 4.76 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | YI |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | One year warranty from the manufacturer |
| Model Name | Y20W |
| Model Number | 87025 |
| Mount Type | Ceiling Mount |
| Night Vision | Night Color |
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Adjustable |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Security,Pet Monitoring,Outdoor Security,Baby Monitoring,Surveillance |
| Room Type | Nursery |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Waterproof Rating | IP67 |
| Wattage | 5 watts |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi, Wireless |
| Zoom Ratio | 4 x zoom |
| Zoom Type | Digital Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** YI
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Model Name:** Y20W
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Indoor Security,Pet Monitoring,Outdoor Security,Baby Monitoring,Surveillance
- **Special Feature:** Adjustable

## Images

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![YI Technology 87025 1080p Home Camera Wireless IP Security Surveillance System (US Edition) White - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NBhPP1MWL.jpg)
![YI Technology 87025 1080p Home Camera Wireless IP Security Surveillance System (US Edition) White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cCwAIH7-L.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: If you bought this cam instead of the Nest, are you happy w it?  I plan to use at home to see what my kids / nanny are up to (nanny knows about cam).**
A: I had same question. 
I own 2 drop cams I bought these and guess what I dropped the drop cam. 
They work great here are the pros to why this is better. 
Much easier to set up no computer use the app
SD card no need to pay for cloud service. 
If you wanted cloud recording you can put 5 cams on 1 account (dropcam 1 per $99 fee) crap
Not only does the ad card provide about a week of review you can manually record footage right to your phone. 
You can share a cam. My wife has one in her office and shared it with me so I can see her cam on my account along with my shop cams. 
Bottom line they did exactly what I would have hoped dropcam should've done. 
Last $100 cheaper per cam.  So far I love them.

**Q: Is there a continuous recording option or is it only motion activated? How much video can be recorded on a 32GB card? Does it have nightvision?**
A: As of current app/firmware update you do get continuous recording to SD card BUT you cannot view it without the subscription. Without a subscription the only video you can view from the cameras is the live feed or the 6 second clip triggered by motion.

If you disable motion recording it records 24/7 but you are unable to view this video within the app.

**Q: What's the difference between Yi and Kami cameras?**
A: They basically changed their name from YI to Kami and screwed all their old customers, prior to the sept update in 2021 you used to be able to see 30 days in your SIM card and now only 2 hours to get you to pay for a cloud service.  Go read all the YI recent reviews, this way all the upset customers only give a review to their other product and not this one, this is an integrity issue and taking advantage of your customers.

**Q: Does this work with alexa to view camera on Alexa screen?**
A: not sure but I think I remember seeing it does. Their website would most likely say.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super Easy Install and worth every penny.
*by A***Y on September 27, 2019*

I have only had this camera for a couple of days and there are some kinks to work, but once I read the instructions or reach out to someone I am sure I can resolve the minor issues. PROS 1. The set up was very easy. Took me less than 10 minutes. The app told me exactly what to do and when I turned the camera on it started talking to me and told me exactly what to do!! :) Compared to the first camera I purchased, which took me three tries and even then I couldn't get it to connect when I wasn't home. 2. This one works when you are away from home, you either use your phones data or you connect to secure wifi. 3. After I figured out the activity screen it is awesome, just zoom in on the area you want it to watch so you aren't picking up cars driving by on a distant road. 4. The notification is very quick, so if you want to see what is going on you can sign on and probably catch the person/animal still in the act. 5. You can change the sensitivity too, that way you aren't picking up flies. After I changed it to low I was able to still pick up a squirrel, cat and my children. CONS 1. It only does a short 6 second video, wish I could get a bit longer, but it works to notify me if someone is driving in my driveway when I'm not there. 2. I am not sure how long it sits before it picks up more activity but right now I believe it is about 4 - 6 minutes. Not bad, but it would be nice to have the option to increase the video length. Maybe there is but I haven't asked yet. 3. I need to figure out how to get the activity frame to stay and not reset at night. It keeps moving, so I reset it in the morning. But for $30 some dollars, that is minor. All in all, this camera is awesome and does the job I need it to do. When my kids are getting off the bus I can watch and make sure they safely get in the house. I am thinking of adding more camera's to the house.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible, Elegant Home Security Solution
*by R***S on August 23, 2017*

Ok, so you're going to want to read this in its entirety as it contains information I wanted to know but couldn't find in any of the reviews or manufacturer comments. First off, WOW! This is going to sound like a shill review, but I assure you: I am a real person with no ties whatsoever to this company. I am a composer for film and TV shows with a home studio that is...well, it's expensive. While everything is insured and I keep redundant offsite backups of my files, it would still spell potential disaster for my career if my gear was stolen; when you're working with 12 hour deadlines for international clients you don't really get to say, "er, my studio was stolen and it'll be two weeks before I can replace it," because that's when they say, "cool, well we're going to find another composer." To replace and rebuild a studio takes a lot of time. Because of this, I get extremely paranoid every time I go out of town. I just went on my honeymoon last week and purchased this camera to try to provide a bit of piece of mind, and it did that and more. Read on. This camera does one thing, and it does it efficiently and in a way that I can't conceive of being more user friendly than it is: it monitors your home and alerts you to any and all kinds of activity that involve changes in the space-time continuum. Considering that thieves and fires both exist within space-time, this camera has you covered. Not only does it alert you to any potential baddies looking to sack your castle, but it captures more than enough visual evidence to get a conviction. When it detects any motion, it immediately starts recording in crisp 1080p quality, and it doesn't need a whole lot of light to capture clear images. Quick rabbit trail: I see people complaining that it "only" records 6 seconds of video (which does include audio). Boo hoo. This is not a surveillance camera; it is a monitoring system, and it's a damn good one. Traditional home security systems can be problematic; for every 100 false alarms there might be one legitimate alert, but by then your local PD probably won't take it too seriously. It's also an issue when you have guests, and constantly needing to remember to punch in codes and the like just isn't my style. Having your dog shot or your door broken down by the police because a mouse tripped a motion sensor while you were vacationing in Bermuda is no bueno. This puts your home security in YOUR hands. So let's cover some important details: -Just to recap, this camera sends an alert to your device (it's compatible with all major mobile device iOS's) and records 6 seconds of beautiful, high quality video and audio when it detects any motion. You can choose to discard or save the video. Choosing the latter option saves it to the drive on your mobile device. -You can at your leisure "check" your camera, which allows you to monitor your home in real time. It doesn't record anything when you do this; it is simply live streaming what is happening in your home at that moment. -It must be plugged in at all times, which is actually preferable; batteries introduce one more point of potential failure in a device that, above all else, needs to be reliable. -It must have access to wifi at all times (kind of a no brainer, but I figured I should mention it). -IMPORTANT (and very cool): multiple people can log into your account at the same time. This means that if you're going on vacay somewhere where cell reception might be spotty, you can get two or three of your closest mates to download the app, give them your login info, and ask them to enable alerts from the app. They would then be alerted just as you are when any activity is detected and will have access to the video. So yeah, in my not so humble opinion this camera is a huge win for anyone looking to work on their home security game. Buy it with confidence. It is an unusually fantastic product.

### ⭐ Good, but....
*by S***Y on February 15, 2021*

EDIT: I can no longer recommend these products to anyone. The company is really pushing for people to purchase the cloud packages. So much so that anytime you ask for support, the first thing they say is, you should upgrade to the premium plan, or have you upgraded to the cloud service. Now they are pushing ads when you launch the app and you cannot turn them off without, you guessed it, purchasing a premium plan. So please, before you purchase anything from Yi, check up the community forums and look at how many people are complaining about different things and the canned responses they get back. It is sad, I used to like these cheap little cameras and I would promote them and show them to people, now I will steer them away Original review below: I'll start off with I have purchased 4 of these cameras over the last few years. I had the old black 720p, the newer 720p that only came in white for some reason and then 2 of the 1080p versions. My older ones have worked great. I switched out the black base (720p) with the newer 1080p camera so that I could mount it in my front window to watch the porch area. I had to purchase a 10 foot usb cable to reach the outlet and to route it along the outside of the window frame, but it was cheap, and isn't really visible. So my take- Pros: 1. Cheap - The cameras are inexpensive and you don't have to use the cloud service when you use the SD card option. I see some of the reviews complaining that they can't see longer videos, but I haven't had that problem and all my cameras have the latest updates. 2. Easy to install - The app (Android in my case) was easy to install, then scan the back of the camera, identify your 2.4 Ghz WiFi (it doesn't work on 5Ghz yet), type in your password, point your phone at the camera and wait. Camera connects and you are good to go. I was even able to share one of my cameras with someone else so she could check in as well. She could make changes, but she could view it on her phone and on the desktop app. 3. Desktop app - You can install a PC software, which I use when I worked late so no one could sneak off the elevator at work and scare the &*^% out of me. 4. Motion record - It works pretty well and you can change the amount of movement needed for activation and how frequent it sends you the notice. 5. Mounting - you can pop off the vertical piece and there are 3 small screw holes in the base. I used these to mount the cam upside down in the front window. 6. Support (sorta)- The few times I've had to contact support for something they got back to me within 24 hours. I realize that they are not US based, so there is a time difference. I will also say that I had a camera that stopped connecting to my network and they sent a replacement right away. Cons - 1. Night shots - Night vision isn't very good, but that is probably more to do with the fact I'm shooting through a window. I have the cams angled to help, but still get some IR reflection. If a car drives by the headlights wipe out the video as well before it can shutter the lens. 2. Connections - I wouldn't have to mention this on the older cameras, but I did have a camera that stopped connecting to my network. I tried resetting the camera (SOOO many times), I tried it on other networks (I even setup a new dedicated network) and when it wouldn't work, tech support sent me a new 1080p camera. 3. Connections part deux - The new camera connects to the network well, but will go offline every so often. At first I thought one of my animals was unplugging it because that was how the camera seemed. I couldn't ping it, no connection or anything. I have now plugged it into a remote switching outlet that I can then power cycle the camera to get it to reconnect. Sometimes it will go 5 days before it needs to be 'rebooted', but I had to reboot at 6:30 last night and again at 7:30 this morning. Hopefully this one isn't getting ready to die too. 4. Audio - They advertise this as 2-way audio, which it is, but don't plan on using it as an intercom device. My voice would come out 'tinny' from the camera, which you should expect from a speaker that small. I have had some times where the audio didn't match the video, but it would only be off a fraction of a second upto a full second. It is more annoying really.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yi 1080P Home Camera, Indoor 2.4G Ip Security Surveillance System With Night Vision For Home/Office/Baby/Nanny/Pet Monitor With Ios, Android App, Cloud Service Available
- Sandisk Ultra MicroSDXC 64Gb 100Mb/SDSQUNR-064G-GN3MN

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