# YI Technology

> Founded in 2014 by Sean Da, YI Technology makes connected cameras and computer-vision software. After building action cameras and other imaging devices, it concentrated on smart home security, pairing affordable cameras with app controls, AI alerts, cloud storage, and an enterprise platform for other brands.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Shanghai, China
- **Founders:** Shengwei (Sean) Da (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** YI Home cameras and app, YI 4K Action Camera, Kami smart-security range, Kami Mini, YI and Kami Cloud
- **Notable:** YI says it has more than 150 patented technologies in computer vision and related algorithms., YI reported roughly 15 million connected security cameras shipped in its first five years., The company claims more than 20 million users globally on its current website.

## Products & services

- **YI Home cameras and app** — Indoor, dome, and outdoor connected cameras with live view, two-way audio, activity alerts, and app control.
- **YI 4K Action Camera** — 4K action camera from the company’s earlier consumer-imaging range; active development of the action-camera line was paused in 2019.
- **Kami smart-security range** — Indoor and outdoor cameras with AI detection, privacy controls, and optional cloud storage.
- **Kami Mini** — Compact indoor camera with edge-based human and face detection and activity zones.
- **YI and Kami Cloud** — Subscription video storage and searchable alerts for connected cameras.
- **Enterprise connected-home platform** — Proposed white-label combination of devices, mobile app, cloud integration, and custom AI inference for partner brands.
- **YI Dome Guard 2K** — Upgraded indoor pan-and-tilt security camera with 2K video, AI alert categories, local SD-card and optional cloud storage.

## Achievements

- YI says it has more than 150 patented technologies in computer vision and related algorithms.
- YI reported roughly 15 million connected security cameras shipped in its first five years.
- The company claims more than 20 million users globally on its current website.
- YI says it received a 2020 retail-data-solution award at the Asia Pacific FMCG Industry Decision-Making Summit.

## Latest updates

- **2024-01** — YI announced a 2K upgrade to its Dome Guard indoor camera, with 3-megapixel video and AI alerts for people, vehicles, animals, and unusual sounds.
- **2022-01** — YI published instructions for scheduling when a home camera powers on and off.
- **2021-09** — YI said an app release addressed timeline, SD-card, navigation, and audio problems after user feedback.
- **2020-09** — Kami Mini launched with edge-based human and face detection.

## Links

- Website: https://www.yitechnology.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yi-technology
- Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/yitechnology
- GitHub: https://github.com/YITechnology
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIrTFKMVjT82cz85Nekg-OQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yitechnology/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YITechnologyOfficial

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Last updated: 2026-09-29