# Yi iot

> Remote home security and monitoring with live streaming, two-way audio, and AI highlights. (iPhone/iPad app by ZK (HK) LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 4,900 App Store ratings · 1,155 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 379 MB
- Languages: Russian, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Greek, Danish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Mexican Spanish and 20 more
- Released: 2018-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews.md

## What is Yi iot?

Yi iot – Smarter Security, Smarter Life

Stay close to what matters most with Yi iot. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, Yi iot helps you see, hear, and protect—anytime, anywhere.

Key Features
-AI-Curated Highlights: Review the most important moments in seconds without scrubbing through hours of video.
-Access from Anywhere: Cloud storage keeps your memories safe, even if your device is lost or damaged.
-24/7 Live Streaming & Recording: Safety that never sleeps—always know what’s happening in real time.
-Two-Way Audio: Talk to family, pets, or visitors with a simple tap.
-Smart Panoramic View: Move your phone to explore every corner instantly.

Optional Cloud Subscription
Upgrade with flexible cloud plans to unlock advanced features like AI highlights, unlimited playback, and continuous 24/7 recording.

Auto-renewing subscriptions info:

-Subscription name：15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam
-Length of subscription:  30 days
-Price of subscription: $19.99 per month

-Subscription name：7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $99.99 per month

-Subscription name：15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $129.99 per month

-Subscription name：7d. Loop(365d), 3 CVR 
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $249.99 per year

-Subscription name：30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $149.99 per year

-Subscription name：Response Service(30d)
-Length of subscription:  30 days
-Price of subscription: $12.99 per year

-Subscription name：Response Service(365d)
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $69.99 per year

-Subscription name：1,7,365,CVR,BlackFriday
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $79.99 per year

-Subscription name：5,15,365,BlackFriday
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $129.99 per year

-Subscription name：5,30,365,BlackFriday
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $179.99 per year


-Subscription name：5,30,365,CVR
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $199.99 per year

-Subscription name：1-7-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO
-Length of subscription:  30 days
-Price of subscription: $4.99 per month

-Subscription name：1-30-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO
-Length of subscription:  30 days
-Price of subscription: $9.49 per month

-Subscription name：07d. Loop(365d.),2 Cam
-Length of subscription:  365 days
-Price of subscription: $20.49 per year

-Subscription name：07d. Loop(30d.),2 Cam
-Length of subscription:  30 days
-Price of subscription: $2.49 per month

-Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it with their iTunes account.
-Cancel renewal：If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Itunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expire
-Renew：Apple ITunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be postponed for one month after the deduction is successful
-Precautions：After renewing the subscription automatically, the service is free for the first month, and the trial period ends from the day of purchase to the day of next month, and the charge is automatically deducted
-Terms of use：https://api.yitechnology.com/home/terms_of_use?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN
-Privacy policy：https://api.yitechnology.com/home/privacy_agreement?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN
-YI Cloud Service Agreement：https://api.yitechnology.com/homecamera/cloud_agreement_ios.html
-Automatic Renewal Service Agreement：https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

## Key features

- AI-curated video highlights
- Remote access to live streams
- 24/7 live streaming and recording
- Two-way audio communication
- Smart panoramic view

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR | $79.99 | per year |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $18.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $15.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $22.99 | per month |
| 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras | $174.99 | per year |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $25.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam | $139.99 | per year |
| 1month 15-day 1cam motion | $9.99 | per month |
| 12month 15-day 1cam motion | $59.99 | per year |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1M1D） | $9.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1Y1D） | $26.99 | per year |
| AUTO30D-Entryplan-IN（1M1D） | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7d. (30d.), 1 Cam | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #181 in Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Yi iot?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Useful security features
- 💡 Versatile motion tracking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🔋 Camera resets and reboots
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
- 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and alerts
- 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera randomly turns to face the wall
- App freezes and becomes unusable after updates
- SD card recordings not accessible without subscription
- Alerts and notifications not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add option to disable IR lights
- Improve playback and review of recorded footage
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Allow more customization of motion detection zones

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,155)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t Bother

*2026-08-20, version 5.0.8*

Could be ok until their advertising makes the app unusable as they try to make you have a subscription. Try something else and don’t waste your time with this joke!

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2026-08-18, version 5.0.8*

Bought your product, but can't use due to constant popups and ads. Shouldn't have to subscribe, already paid for product. Don't buy this camera.

### 1/5 — Absolutely Terrible!!!!

*2026-08-13, version 5.0.8*

Buy an IPCAM that needs this app to function but to use the app without ads you need to pay a subscription!! Cutting my loses on the camera and getting a Tapo!! Ads pop up every 10 seconds when trying to watch playback etc! Hate HATE this app!!!

### 1/5 — It’s not letting me cancel auto-renewal

*2026-08-12, version 5.0.8*

This app is bugging out, the customer service isn’t letting me cancel subscription and delete account, I recommend you buy better cameras

### 1/5 — Ads are Dumb

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.8*

Purchased this camera a few years ago and it does the job. Now I have to wait about a minute to look at the camera because I have to wait for ads to finish. This was not what I originally purchased. I purchased this so that I wouldnt have to pay a subscription fee, now if I don’t want to see ads, I need a subscription, great.

### 1/5 — Unstoppable ads

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.8*

Used to be a decent product until they blocked use of the camera with unstoppable ads. Do not buy!

### 1/5 — Lost another long term customer

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.8*

I’ve had these cameras for at least 8 years. Ive bought 9 of them all together. Because for many years. This app and service wasn’t too bad I mean for the price. But idk what happened. The cameras a not the best but for the price that was expected. I used to think these lightbulb cameras was pretty good even recommended them to a few of my friends. But with all the pop ups and bs that the app is about now I’m done with them! I can’t even use my sd cards anymore to view my videos because of the pop up’s I see no reason to spend more $ on cloud or anything the developers/company try’s to come up with to make more $ off of. When the picture and sound quality is the way that it is. And again for the price of the cameras that’s expected. Loose the pop ups and maybe I’d stick around. No thanks on a discount! Thanks for the good years for service. It was good while it lasted

### 1/5 — DO NOT USE

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.8*

I use to use this about 2 years ago. Now it’s all ads and makes your phone lag. All they offer is a discount for the ads.

### 1/5 — Trash product

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.8*

This is the worst camera app; once you stop paying the annual fee, they won't let you view the cameras anymore because they fill the app with ads—it's outrageous.

### 1/5 — Las cámaras no están funcionando

*2026-08-10, version 5.0.8*

Últimamente las cámaras no funcionan, se frisan y no quieren responder a la aplicación, la aplicación también me frisa el teléfono y lo sobre calienta, no sé qué más hacer, díganme si tengo que eliminar todo y botar las cámaras porque realmente no puedo seguir así

## Frequently asked questions about Yi iot

### What does the Yi iot app do?

The Yi iot app allows you to monitor your home or office remotely. It provides live video streaming, recording capabilities, and AI-curated highlights to quickly review important moments. You can also use two-way audio to communicate with people or pets.

### What are the key features of Yi iot?

Key features include AI-curated highlights that summarize important video events, remote access to your cameras from anywhere, 24/7 live streaming and recording, two-way audio for communication, and a smart panoramic view to explore your surroundings.

### How much does Yi iot cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, optional cloud subscription plans are available for purchase to unlock advanced features like AI highlights, unlimited playback, and continuous 24/7 recording. These subscriptions vary in price and duration.

### What devices is Yi iot compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, it mentions payment through iTunes, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Users typically need compatible Yi security cameras to utilize the app's full functionality.

### How can I use Yi iot for home security?

You can use Yi iot to keep an eye on your home while you're away. Set up compatible cameras, and the app will provide live feeds, record footage, and alert you to any activity. The two-way audio feature also allows you to speak to anyone at home.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.8 — 2026-08-03

User Experience improvement.

### 5.0.7 — 2026-07-13

User Experience improvement.

### 5.0.6 — 2026-06-30

User Experience improvement.

### 5.0.5 — 2026-06-24

User Experience improvement.

### 5.0.4 — 2026-06-10

User Experience improvement.

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