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Second Yi Camera Failed in 2 Years
4/11/19 update: original camera below ended up no longer connecting to router (even after reset). the other Yi I had worked fine (and it was further away from router) so it was this camera in particular that had the issue. purchased another one in Feb while it was on sale and I was getting an outdoor Yi camera anyways. Yet again, after 2 months of working fine, this new also now only shows a yellow light and no longer connects to network. This makes 2 Yi cameras that have failed on me in 2 years. I love the product when it worked and bc it was cheap. Will now slow begin changing over to a different vendor since these are going out one by one.... Original Posting: Worked like a charm for less than one month until I now see color palate and pixel abnormalities in video constantly (see image). There were no recent firmware updates, and I've tried resetting camera, reinstalling app, and even re-positioning camera to different lighting environments to no avail. Will be returning this device and ordering from a different manufacturer. 8/7/18 update: replacement camera sent by YI last year to replace the previous defective one (see notes below regarding previous issues) has failed as well. The current issue mirrors the previous (occurred just after the new firmware upgrade, same as before). See second screenshot of current problem. Bottom line: good camera while it works, but you will be getting what you pay for- an overall poor product that lasts approx one year, if that.... 11/2/17 update: While I'm grateful YI allowed me to return the original camera reviewed above for a replacement, the new one is now malfunctioning as well unfortunately after a couple months. This is the first week I've gone out of town since receiving the replacement, so I've been checking it regularly the past few days. This time, the microphone has stopped working altogether, and the horizontal panning keeps moving itself off axis of my bookmarked spots as it's set on Auto-Cruise (something this new replacement has done a few times before but randomly resolved on its own). However, now everytime I check it, it's pointed at the ceiling. I walked a family member through how to reset it while I was on the phone with them, and after I could reconnect to the camera, toggle the settings, the problems were still there. Was very pleased with the quality while it worked, but clearly this model has some serious issues as this is the second one I've had go out on me...
August 2017 · Electronics · verified purchase
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