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For most people, the core features are probably enough to seal the deal, and we can't fault YI and Kami for nailing the basics: We like that Kami includes the batteries and a charging station, but there's no way to recharge them without unmounting the camera—it doesn't have a charging port (this means no solar power either). Still, the freedom you get from battery power makes it easy to mount this camera where you need it (and as long as there's a Wi-Fi signal). This is great for cameras on the perimeter of your property looking toward the house.
Sure, the Help Center covers all of the same topics, but it's disorganized and doesn't add much depth. We like that the resources don't beat around the bush, but they mostly feel like an afterthought compared to the app and manual.The 1080p video resolution looks sharp day and night. It holds up well to most other camera brands but lags behind Arlo, Nest Cam, and Reolink. These features are also well supported in the Kami Home app, which you can use on an Android or iOS device to set the camera up. There are also apps for Macs and Windows PCs, although these merely allow you to view recordings and live video through the camera, with no additional features for directly controlling the camera. Getting started If you want to share control of the camera with other members of your family then the app can generate another QR code for them to scan with their own smartphone or tablet. Remote viewing There's a microSD card slot for local recording without a cloud storage plan (except on the doorbell camera).
The Free plan limits clips to six seconds and stores them for up to 24 hours. The clips are long enough to figure out what's happening on-screen but don't capture much detail, thanks to a mandatory cooldown between recordings. This also limits how often you get notifications. We love that this camera has a wide 160º field of view—comparable to that of other video doorbells. The video is just as crisp as other Kami cameras, though we had some trouble at first switching it out of night vision mode during the day. The Kami comes with a free trial of rolling seven-day cloud storage. Periodically, Yi changes its free trial cloud promotions for the Kami, but a company spokesperson said that it's never less than six months. After that, you have the option of subscribing to two different cloud plans. Built-in Wi-Fi and mobile app (actually two apps—both the Kami Home and YI Home app work with all of the cameras)—the app is great for adjusting settings and watching videos from your cameras.The camera casing feels sturdy and well built, and has an IP65 rating for water- and dust-resistance. It can also operate at temperatures between -10°C and 50°C, which just about covers a typical year in a temperate climate. 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. 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.
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