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Xiaomi Ants HD IP Camera (Dropcam Clone) for less then €30

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    #242
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    Would a 32gb sd card suffice for this or should I go larger? I would probably only have camera set to record only when motion detected and I wouldn't be away too long from recording site.


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    #243
    McG
    Registered Users Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭McG


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    Would a 32gb sd card suffice for this or should I go larger? I would probably only have camera set to record only when motion detected and I wouldn't be away too long from recording site.

    It depends on where the camera is and how much movement it's likely to detect. I have one in my living room to check in on my kids (so I won't miss first steps, etc) and it holds over a week set to record on motion.


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    #244
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    I plan to use it for exterior security purposes primarily, most it will probably pick up is the postman or the odd raffle ticket seller I hope. Yours is a 32gb too? Sounds more than enough for me then I reckon.


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    #245
    McG
    Registered Users Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭McG


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    I plan to use it for exterior security purposes primarily, most it will probably pick up is the postman or the odd raffle ticket seller I hope. Yours is a 32gb too? Sounds more than enough for me then I reckon.

    yeah. 32GB should be loads for you.


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    #246
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    McG wrote: »
    yeah. 32GB should be loads for you.

    Cheers


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    #247
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    What is the recommended combo of camera firmware and apk versions for these ?

    Can't get the the app to see my camera at all now (was working fine a while back), but when I get as far as pointing the camera at the QR code nothing happens.


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    #248
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    @ Tyler - I use 32gb (i've a feeling that they can't take 64gb)

    @ Eamonn - more info. please. Is it the Chinese version of the cam or not? What app. are you sing, there are several. Mine is no longer working on Yi Home, but is on Mi Home and Yi camera.


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    #249
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    iba wrote: »
    @ Tyler - I use 32gb (i've a feeling that they can't take 64gb)

    @ Eamonn - more info. please. Is it the Chinese version of the cam or not? What app. are you sing, there are several. Mine is no longer working on Yi Home, but is on Mi Home and Yi camera.

    Was using the Yi Home app, chinese version of the cam. Will try the others and see if I can get any further when I get a chance.


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    #250
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    eamonnq wrote: »
    iba wrote: »
    @ Tyler - I use 32gb (i've a feeling that they can't take 64gb)

    @ Eamonn - more info. please. Is it the Chinese version of the cam or not? What app. are you sing, there are several. Mine is no longer working on Yi Home, but is on Mi Home and Yi camera.

    Was using the Yi Home app, chinese version of the cam. Will try the others and see if I can get any further when I get a chance.
    As I said Yi Home not working for me either (since last update) and I have not had a chance to try and fix it yet. Also using Chinese version.


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    #251
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Anybody got a link to the Mi Home apk that works ?


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    #252
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Anybody got a link to the Mi Home apk that works ?
    I've been looking for you but I can't find it


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    #253
    Keith186
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Keith186


    I took the apk from my phone, link below. It works fine but I never updated my camera firmware so that could be your problem if it's the same version apk. I might have an older apk version saved too if you need that.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwxeNzi8S5RmZEU5cjVHZjdPOEE/view?usp=drivesdk


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    #254
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Keith186 wrote: »
    I took the apk from my phone, link below. It works fine but I never updated my camera firmware so that could be your problem if it's the same version apk. I might have an older apk version saved too if you need that.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwxeNzi8S5RmZEU5cjVHZjdPOEE/view?usp=drivesdk

    Thanks for that, will give it a go. That is the Yi Home apk, but there is a Mi Home one (that used to work for me), but I think I should be able to put on 'old' firmware on the camera and give it a go.

    Thanks again.


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    #255
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    Anyone know what threee details need to be entered into yi app registration? My Mandarin isnt the best.


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    #256
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    Anyone know what threee details need to be entered into yi app registration? My Mandarin isnt the best.

    I think you register your account on the website first and then just use the login details for the app.

    https://account.xiaomi.com/pass/register


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    #257
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    eamonnq wrote: »
    I think you register your account on the website first and then just use the login details for the app.

    https://account.xiaomi.com/pass/register

    cheers, yeah, registered with miu account, seems to be stuck on pairing now, wont do it


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    #258
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    got it up and running, do people recommend against updating to latest firmware?


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    #259
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    got it up and running, do people recommend against updating to latest firmware?
    Not me.

    Also you said you are using a YI app. Which Yi app, Yi Home or Yi Cam?


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    #260
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    iba wrote: »
    Not me.

    Also you said you are using a YI app. Which Yi app, Yi Home or Yi Cam?

    Using yi home, it worked briefly and to my surprise uttered its first English words "This camera can only be used within China" :). Any ideas? Thanks


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    #261
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    got it up and running, do people recommend against updating to latest firmware?

    I used to, but I think if you have it working now, leave it alone!!!

    Had mine working fine but updated firmware and haven't gotten in back in action (yet!!).


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    #262
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    iba wrote: »
    Not me.

    Also you said you are using a YI app. Which Yi app, Yi Home or Yi Cam?

    Using yi home, it worked briefly and to my surprise uttered its first English words "This camera can only be used within China" :). Any ideas? Thanks
    Is your camera the Chinese version or non-Chinese version. If it is the Chinese version (which it sounds like it is) you may have to go to the Xiaomi forums to find the right app.


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    #263
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    tylercheribini wrote: »
    iba wrote: »
    Not me.

    Also you said you are using a YI app. Which Yi app, Yi Home or Yi Cam?

    Using yi home, it worked briefly and to my surprise uttered its first English words "This camera can only be used within China" :). Any ideas? Thanks
    Is your camera the Chinese version or non-Chinese version. If it is the Chinese version (which it sounds like it is) you may have to go to the Xiaomi forums to find the right app.


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    #264
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    iba wrote: »
    Is your camera the Chinese version or non-Chinese version. If it is the Chinese version (which it sounds like it is) you may have to go to the Xiaomi forums to find the right app.

    Yea its chinese, im just reverting back to old firmware now. I am using the chinese yi home app too


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    #265
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    Seems to be WiFi issue perhaps with router kr signal strength. Ive only recently upgraded to 4g with a basic huawei router. Prob need one with a stronger signal strength.


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    #266
    bazery
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭bazery


    Anyone elses camera not connecting through the app lately


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    #267
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    bazery wrote: »
    Anyone elses camera not connecting through the app lately
    Which app?

    Mine works with Mi Home and Yi Camera but not working through Yi Home.


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    #268
    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,963 ✭✭✭opus


    Just tried mine via the Yi Home app, it's working fine. Didn't realise there were two others you could use!


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    #269
    Keith186
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Keith186


    I've Yi Home and it stopped working for about a week or two. Tried again to see what the error message was and it's back working somehow.

    It previously said something like can't connect to network.


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    #270
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    opus wrote: »
    Just tried mine via the Yi Home app, it's working fine. Didn't realise there were two others you could use!
    Yeah. I find it all very confusing.
    When I use YI Home it connects but all I see is a black screen/image/picture/feed.


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    #271
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭Pique


    Sorry to butt in. Where can you still get these camera with night vision? Everywhere I look they're all sold out.
    Other suggestions would be welcome for a home security use (inside upstairs window).


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