Yi Home Camera is a popular choice for home security and monitoring. If you own an iPhone and want to set up your Yi Home Camera, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to set up your Yi Home Camera on your iPhone.
First, make sure you have the Yi Home app installed on your iPhone. You can download it from the App Store if you haven’t already. Once the app is installed, open it and create an account or login if you already have one. This account will be used to connect your camera to the app and access its features.
Next, plug in your Yi Home Camera and wait for the indicator lights to turn on. In the app, click on the ‘Add Camera’ button and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your camera to your Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you can customize your camera settings, view live footage, and receive alerts on your iPhone.
Steps to Setup Yi Home Camera on iPhone
Setting up your Yi Home Camera on your iPhone is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Follow the guide below to get started:
- Download the Yi Home app from the App Store on your iPhone.
- Open the app and create a Yi Home account if you don’t have one already.
- Tap on the “+” icon to add a new camera.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Yi Home Camera to the app via Wi-Fi.
- Once connected, you can customize your camera settings and view the live feed on your iPhone.
Now you have successfully set up your Yi Home Camera on your iPhone and can monitor your home remotely using the Yi Home app.
Download Yi Home App from App Store
To set up your Yi Home camera on your iPhone, you will need to download the Yi Home app from the App Store. Follow these steps to download the app:
- Unlock your iPhone and go to the App Store.
- Tap on the search icon at the bottom of the screen.
- In the search bar, type “Yi Home” and tap on the search button.
- Locate the Yi Home app in the search results and tap on the “Get” button next to it.
- Enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID/Face ID to download the app.
- Wait for the app to download and install on your iPhone.
- Once the Yi Home app is installed, tap on the app icon to open it.
Now that you have downloaded the Yi Home app on your iPhone, you can proceed with setting up your Yi Home camera and configuring it to work with your smartphone.
Create a Yi Home Account
To set up your Yi Home Camera on your iPhone, you first need to create a Yi Home account. Follow these steps to create an account:
- Download the Yi Home app from the App Store and open it on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Sign Up” to create a new account.
- Enter your email address, create a password, and confirm your password.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and tap on “Sign Up” to complete the account creation process.
Once you have created your Yi Home account, you can proceed with setting up your Yi Home Camera on your iPhone.
Connect Yi Home Camera to Power Source
Before setting up your Yi Home Camera, you need to connect it to a power source. Follow these steps to do so:
- Locate the power adapter that came with your Yi Home Camera.
- Connect one end of the power adapter to the camera and the other end to a power outlet.
- Make sure the camera is securely connected to the power source and the power outlet is working.
Once you have successfully connected the Yi Home Camera to the power source, you can proceed with the setup process.
Connect Camera to Wi-Fi Network
To connect your Yi Home Camera to a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:
| 1. | Power on your Yi Home Camera and wait for the status light to blink. |
| 2. | Open the Yi Home app on your iPhone and log in to your account. |
| 3. | Tap on the camera icon to access the camera settings. |
| 4. | Select “Settings” and then “Wi-Fi Settings.” |
| 5. | Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks. |
| 6. | Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap “Connect.” |
| 7. | Wait for the camera to connect to the Wi-Fi network. The status light will turn solid blue when the connection is successful. |
Add Camera to Yi Home App
After downloading the Yi Home app from the App Store on your iPhone, follow these steps to add your camera:
- Open the Yi Home app and create an account or sign in if you already have one.
- Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner to add a new device.
- Select “Camera” as the device type.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your camera to the app via Wi-Fi.
- Once the camera is successfully connected, you can view the live feed and configure settings within the Yi Home app.
Now you have successfully added your Yi Home camera to the Yi Home app on your iPhone.
Set up Camera Settings
Once you have successfully connected your Yi Home Camera to your iPhone, it’s time to set up the camera settings to ensure optimal performance. Here are the steps to set up the camera settings:
- Open the Yi Home app on your iPhone.
- Select the camera you want to adjust settings for.
- Tap on the camera settings icon.
- Adjust the settings based on your preferences, such as video quality, motion detection sensitivity, night vision mode, and more.
- Save the changes once you have configured the settings to your liking.
By customizing the camera settings, you can tailor the Yi Home Camera to meet your specific needs and ensure that it provides you with the surveillance and security features you require.
Access Camera Feed on iPhone
Once you have successfully set up your Yi Home Camera on your iPhone, you can easily access the camera feed to monitor your home or office remotely. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Open the Yi Home App
Launch the Yi Home app on your iPhone. Make sure you are logged in to your account.
Step 2: Select Your Camera
From the list of cameras associated with your account, select the Yi Home Camera you want to view.
By following these simple steps, you can access the camera feed on your iPhone anytime and anywhere, giving you peace of mind and security.
