YI Dome Camera X

The YI Dome Camera X is an AI-powered indoor PTZ camera featuring 340-degree pan and 95-degree tilt for comprehensive room coverage with virtually no blind spots. The 1080p sensor captures clear video through a premium 110-degree wide-angle glass lens.

The standout feature is the unique "eyelid" privacy design—when switched to Privacy Mode or turned off, the camera lens physically rolls back into the housing, completely blocking the view. This provides visible privacy assurance unlike software-only solutions.

AI-powered detection claims to distinguish humans and pets from moving objects, though reviews indicate the pet detection is inconsistent. Sound analytics can detect abnormal noises like baby crying or glass breaking. The Cruise mode allows continuous 340-degree rotation, pausing at up to 8 bookmarked locations for 10 seconds each.

Night vision uses 8 infrared LEDs providing clear footage up to 30 feet without distortion. Two-way audio enables communication through the YI Home app. The camera connects via 2.4GHz WiFi only.

Local storage supports microSD cards up to 128GB—enough for approximately 9 days of continuous Full HD recording. Cloud storage requires a YI Cloud subscription: 7-day rolling storage costs $66/year, 15-day is $99/year, and 30-day is $149/year. Free tier includes 6-second motion clips.

The camera works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant but does NOT support Apple HomeKit. Home Assistant integration requires installing custom yi-hack firmware—not officially supported.

At $59.99, it offers competitive features but faces criticism for aggressive app ads and motion-activated clips being locked behind a paywall. Basic motion zone controls found on competitors are missing.