Doesn’t work without purpose
Bulb cam
SUCKS
Rubbish
Sending it back.
Don’t waste your money
Response from developer
The camera requires a stable Wi-Fi connection for remote viewing and live streaming. Please ensure the device is properly connected to your home Wi-Fi network and bound to your account in the app. Once correctly configured, you should be able to access the camera remotely from anywhere using mobile data or another Wi-Fi network. If the issue continues, please provide a detailed description and send screenshots or a video to z-iot@outlook.com for further assistance.
The worst app I have ever used
Response from developer
We would like to understand the specific issues you encountered while using the app. Please provide a detailed description of the problem and send screenshots or a video recording to z-iot@outlook.com. This will help us investigate the issue and improve the user experience.
WASTE OF $ and time
Response from developer
We would like to better understand the specific issue you experienced with the camera or the app. Please provide a detailed description of the problem and send screenshots or a video recording to z-iot@outlook.com. This will help us investigate the issue and provide appropriate assistance.
It’s a Chinese intelligence gathering device
Response from developer
The app requires permissions such as Wi-Fi, camera, and location to enable real-time video streaming and device control. If the camera is not working properly, please make sure it is correctly powered on, connected to a stable network, and paired with the latest version of the app. If the problem persists, provide a detailed description along with screenshots or a video recording to z-iot@outlook.com so we can investigate further.
Account
Response from developer
Hi, thank you for your question. The account number (Device ID) can usually be found on the device label, packaging, or within the app after the device is added. If you’re unable to locate it, please contact us at z-iot@outlook.com with screenshots, and we will assist you.
You get what you pay for
Read privacy policy
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🔍 Z-IOT Cam – Detailed Privacy & Security Review
🧠 Overall Verdict
Not recommended for security-sensitive use.
This app shows multiple high-risk privacy practices, contradictions, and over-permissions.
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🚨 1. Major Red Flags
❗ Contradictory statements
The policy says:
“We do not collect or store data”
But elsewhere it clearly states collection of:
• IP address
• Device ID (IMEI, MAC, Android ID, IMSI)
• Usage logs
• Network data
👉 This is a serious transparency issue. Either poorly written or intentionally misleading.
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❗ Excessive permissions (beyond necessity)
The app requests access to:
• 📍 Precise GPS location
• 🎤 Microphone
• 📷 Camera
• 📂 Full storage (read/write/delete SD card)
• 📋 Clipboard
• 📱 Phone number
• 📦 Installed apps list
• 📶 Full network control
👉 For a home security camera app, this is overkill.
A normal camera app needs:
• Camera
• Microphone (optional)
• WiFi
👉 Everything else = data collection expansion
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❗ Device fingerprinting (very sensitive tracking)
The app collects:
• IMEI
• MAC address
• IMSI
• Android ID
👉 Combined, these create a unique, persistent identity of your device
This allows:
• Cross-app tracking
• Long-term identification even after reinstall
👉 This is high-risk from a privacy standpoint
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❗ Data sharing with multiple third parties
The policy lists many SDKs including:
• Alibaba (Alipay)
• Tencent (WeChat)
• Umeng analytics
• Huawei / Xiaomi / Oppo push services
👉 Meaning:
• Your data may be shared across multiple ecosystems
• Each SDK may collect its own telemetry
👉 Result: loss of control over your data
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❗ Data storage in China
“Data stored within the People’s Republic of China”
Implications:
• Different legal framework
• Potential government access under local laws
• No strong alignment with US/EU privacy standards
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❗ Low credibility signals
• Contact email: Gmail account
• No strong company identity or global compliance references (GDPR, CCPA clarity weak)
👉 Suggests:
• Small or loosely structured company
• Lower accountability
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⚠️ 2. Behavioral Risks in Real Use
📡 Always-on data collection
The app logs:
• Access time
• Device info
• Network status
• Usage patterns
👉 This creates a continuous behavioral profile
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🎥 Camera-related risks
Because this app controls a surveillance camera:
• Live feed passes through their servers (likely cloud relay)
• Metadata + usage data collected alongside video usage
👉 Risk:
• Potential exposure of when and how you use the camera
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📲 Installed apps list access
Used to check if apps like WeChat are installed
👉 Problem:
• This reveals your entire app ecosystem
• Not necessary for core camera functionality
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📋 Clipboard access
👉 Can read copied data (passwords, OTPs, links)
Even if claimed “for convenience,” this is sensitive access
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🟡 3. What is Normal (and acceptable)
Some permissions are expected:
• Camera access → for QR setup
• Microphone → for two-way audio
• WiFi info → for device pairing
• Notifications → for alerts
👉 These are fine — but not in combination with everything else
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🧠 4. Practical Risk Assessment
Bad
Response from developer
Hi, we’re very sorry for the experience you had. We understand how frustrating it is when the app is slow, freezes, or keeps reconnecting. We’re continuously working to improve performance and connection stability. Please try checking your network connection and restarting the app and device. If the issue persists, please contact us at z-iot@outlook.com with your Device ID and screenshots or a video of the issue, and our support team will assist you further. Thank you for your feedback.
Useless
Utter rubbish
Zero Stars if I could.
Response from developer
Hello, we sincerely apologize for the issue you encountered. We understand that seeing ads during the account setup process can be inconvenient, and we are working hard to improve the process and strive to resolve this issue in a future update. For further questions, please contact us: z-iot@outlook.com Our support team will be happy to assist you and help you resolve the problem. Thank you for your feedback.
Unprofessional
I also need to use the motion detection without using your cloud service.
Trash
App Not working
Response from developer
Hello, thank you for your feedback. The message "This is the device's Wi-Fi network, please switch networks" usually appears during the initial setup process. At this point, the camera hotspot has been detected, but network pairing is not yet complete. Please configure the Wi-Fi network in the app according to the instruction manual to continue the setup. If the problem persists, please provide a video tutorial and contact us at z-iot@outlook.com. Our support team will assist you. Thank you for your patience.
Read terms: Security may be an issue.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback! We completely understand your concern regarding the terms and conditions. We recommend carefully reviewing the terms as they contain important details about how the app and camera work, especially in terms of privacy and data usage. The app is required to operate the camera and access its features, so accepting the terms is part of the setup process. If you have any specific questions or concerns about the terms, please feel free to reach out to us at z-iot@outlook.com . We’re happy to clarify any points and ensure you have all the information you need. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and we hope the camera works well for you once you get everything set up!
