Y-cam Solutions Ltd 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Y-Cam suckered customers in with the promise of a free storage service which has now been withdrawn. They should not be allowed to get away with what is essentially dishonest behaviour. I have rec... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I don’t know why so many people are complaining about the free recording being removed. I saw the message on the app stating free recording was being withdrawn. i had purchased my two indoor cameras p... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cameras keep going offline. I have 3 Ycam cameras and they keep going offline. Sometimes they come back online, sometimes they need to be unplugged and plugged back in to connect again. I have a T... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I own the full Y-Cam Security System installed including cameras and alarm systems. I don’t know why but I thought the battery fitted in the wall sensor and was self charging. On receiving an automati... See more

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Y-cam is a multi-award-winning British company specialising in smart home security since 2007. Combing burglar alarm and camera technology, Y-cam’s security solution alerts you or your chosen contacts to break-in attempts, allowing you to see what’s happening, day or night, from anywhere with your smartphone. Unlike traditional security companies, there’s no contract required


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great help Customer Services - 45743

Had a great help from the Customer Services, Y-cam Solutions in the name of Antony Fernandez. He did reply within 24 hours and helped me with a problem with my Y-Cam Evo Indoor HD camera and solved the problem the same day. You can call that a very good and helpfull aftersales.
The camera is great and it has a nice image and enough options to work with. The next camera I will buy will be from the same brand...
Thanks! Eric from the Netherlands.

11 April 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased

I have an indoor and an outdoor camera. I've had excellent customer service. I emailed Antony and he responded with solutions. Every thing is working well.

6 April 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally disappointed with Y-Cam.

I started spending a lot of money (they’re not cheap) buying 8 cameras in November/2012 and a month later they discontinued all the models without any support. Two years later I bought 2 brand new cameras because they said you have 7 days free storage. Now they discontinued the free storage and you have to pay even for the 7 days. There are a lot of better options. Y-cam is crap. Even on the most sensitive motion detection it didn’t recorded important movements in my house. Tried to access the new models from the browser with username and password but they block it. Other issue is that they don’t work without an internet connection. The older models do! I would like to return them all and get my money back!

6 April 2018
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Disappointed that Motion Recording Schedule can't be set from the app on an iPhone; it has to be done on a computer. Still waiting for the software update that will stop the Protect Indoor Camera from sending motion alerts when it is disabled in the Motion Recording Schedule.

5 April 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a second system for parents

Excellent system. Going to get one to replace my parents’ bells only alarm, as well. Very reassuring to be able to watch the house, inside and out, when away. Also, when I am alone in the house at night I lock my bedroom door, if the alarm went off I could check the cameras from my phone so I don’t have to open my bedroom door to see what’s happening. I also have the key fob programmed to send an auto sms alert to family in case of emergency. So many services in one!

5 April 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total sham

Total sham. Camera now a useless webcam with zero functionality due to company change of service condition.

31 March 2018
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Reply from Y-cam Solutions Ltd

Dear Kelechi

I'm sorry you still feel so strongly about the change in free cloud service terms over 4 months ago, causing you to write another negative 1 star review about the same point.

In terms of the camera being useless with zero functionality, the camera will still alert you if it detects any motion and you can still access live video/audio whenever you choose. This is sufficient for many customers who use it to verity wheter burglar alarms are false etc. This is off course if you are outside the free period and choose not to pay £2.99/month for the fully-managed cloud service.

We are always trying to do what we can to help existing customers so please do get in touch directly so we can access your account details

Kind regards,
Y-cam Support

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my Y-cams (3 now)

Very happy with my Y-cams (3 now). The only disappointment is that the cloud space will eventually not be free any more. However it is a great little set up for us to be able to monitor our home, particularly when we are away. Took a bit more effort than expected to fix the outdoor camera on to it's slot on the wall but we got there in the end.

31 March 2018
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Reply from Y-cam Solutions Ltd

Dear Geraldine

Thank you for your feedback, and remember you can always contact us by phone or online if ever need any help setting up or using Y-cam products.

Kind regards,
Y-cam Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you are considering buying consider…

If you are considering buying consider this. They offered all "free" cloud services when I bought my cameras. You might not think the current charges are too bad but what's to stop them tripeling the charges after you have bought your setup? Why did they not change to 1 day free at least? They are currently saying their service is the cheapest so they may do. I'm ripping it all out and changing to SD card storage which can be hidden in my home and uses wifi. I'd have bought lots more if they even had 1 day free.

31 March 2018
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Reply from Y-cam Solutions Ltd

Dear Sean

I'm sorry you are unhappy about the changes we have made and question whether or not we will triple our prices. We are not a new startup or a fly-by-night company, despite what it may seem reading some recent reviews. We have been a trusted security provider since 2007 and in over 11 years we have only ever had to make one announcement introducing a new charge. I hope this suggests some level of integrity and provides some comfort we won't make unreasonable increases in our cloud changes.

Before making this decision we considered all options, including offering a shorter free period, however storage is the relatively cheap bit. It is the server processing resource required to compile videos that is expensive, so a reduction to say 24 hours would not solve the issue. Unlike cheaper IP and CCTV cameras, the Y-cam system operates through a central cloud-based technology platform that requires literally hundreds of servers processing over 3 million videos for our customers every day. It is a fully-managed system with highly qualified engineers looking after it 24x7 to ensure your account remains online and secure, which is more important now than ever before as internet security threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Please feel free to get in touch with us directly if you would like us to review your account and see what we can do to help.

Kind regards,
Y-cam Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a Cock Up

I bought these cameras for protection and peace of mind now guess who feels he has been conned by the exact people who are offering me protection! It was free but its now not free.... You should be ashamed Ycam and don't try and dress it up any other way,I bought off you in good faith,well that was very foolish off me,the system does work well,not a problem with the camera hardware but the cloud part what a cock up..
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28 March 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Y-cam security camera

Great product at competitive price. Offers more features than any other security camera I have examined. Works as expected and as advertised.

Many thanks to Mr. Antony Fernandez from Y-cam support for helping me to overcome an issue I faced with my security camera.

Nikolaos Nikolaou

27 March 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buy Protect with Confidence.

Ordering, delivery and set up were a doddle. The quality of the products, sensors, siren, hub is faultless. Apart from a small problem with a battery which was quickly and efficiently dealt with, the whole experience is worthy of recommendation. Buy with confidence because there's a bloke on the other end of a phone to guide you through any hiccups. (Keep away from the external siren or cover your ears!)

27 March 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid these cameras and this company - class action lawsuit...

Avoid these cameras and this company - There selling point was "Y-Cam HomeMonitor HD Pro Outdoor Wireless Surveillance Camera; The ONLY Camera with FREE CLOUD STORAGE- 720p HD, Waterproof, Easy Set Up, Iphone and Android App." What a heap of crap!! So, after selling you on the idea of free cloud storage on camera(s) they then determine that they could be making more money by charging for storage and change their policy. I requested refund, they said they would extend my free storage for another 2 years or give partial refund -big deal!! When I purchased the cameras - I purchases them because I did not have to buy storage. I would store the footage on my own computer if that were possible but it is not. Still no refund issued and since I have not been given what I paid for - I am sure a class action lawsuit is not far off!!

19 March 2018
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Reply from Y-cam Solutions Ltd

Dear Dan

I am sorry you feel let down by our decision to limit the free cloud storage offer. Unlike many of the mostly anonymous Trustpilot reviews, we were able to locate your details.

In terms of your case, we have been in communication with you since your first email on 1st December 2017. We have tried many times to find a solution, including as you mentioned offering a further 2 years of free cloud storage and a 50% refund for the cameras that were purchased from us many years ago. Our last email to you on 12th March was to confirm the refund amount, to which we have had no reply. We can only assume that this is because you want a full refund for cameras you purchased in 2014 or free cloud recording to last forever, or at least beyond 2020 as was offered.

It is not possible to record your cameras on a local drive as that would mean the cameras would need to be accessible locally, therefore compromising the extensive security measures we have in place to protect your and other customers’ cameras.

Yes we promoted our free cloud storage offer because we were the first and only provider to offer it back in 2011 and we did so for many years, saving you hundreds of dollars in cloud stage fees compared to what you would have paid if you had a competitor cloud product. However due to numerous industry and compliance changes, we had to limit our free cloud storage offer to 1 year.

All companies are legally entitled to change their terms of service, as per the terms you will have signed up to. You are of course free to pursue any legal course you choose, however it is clearly disappointing for us to hear that you are inciting group legal action against a company that you still trust for your security. We have been in contact with the UK Government Office of Fair Trading and after reviewing the case in detail, they are satisfied that we have acted properly throughout.

Please respond to the email sent on 12th March so we can try and resolve this for you.

Kind regards,
Y-cam Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flashing red lights on my cameras

I had a recent problem with my indoor and outdoor cameras at the same time. I tried to wire them up to the wi fi Box perfect, pointing in the wrong directions, when disconnecting red lights flashing.
Phoned Y CAM and spoke to the engineer Antony Fernandez, who put me on the right track, I followed his instructs to the tee. Brilliant thanks I am photo agenda for Y CAM

14 March 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great indoor security camera.

After a neighbour was burgled I decided to get camera that I could view my lounge and get alerts on my smart phone. I decided on the Y cam Evo. I purchased it , and it was easy to set up also the picture quality is HD. with settings you can customise. I also got help and advice from Antony at the support centre when i needed it. The camera gives me peace of mind when I am away from my home. Would recommend it.

14 March 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Works well

I've used Y-cam for years (Knight S was my first). Several years ago I switched over to their home monitor service which is a complete security camera service with phone app, etc. The cameras are easy to install and easy to use. Never had any issues. They recently changed their business model and this has lead to some upset users. IMO the change is reasonable, understandable and I'm sure the negative sentiment will be short-lived.

12 March 2018
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