AIFINI Ear Wax Removal, Ear Cleaner with Camera and Light, FSA - HSA Eligible, Ear Wax Removal Tool Camera with 1080P, Ear Cleaning Kit with 6 Spoons, Otoscope for iOS & Android (Black)

I seldom write reviews unless I think a product is worthy of praise, or should be avoided. I read the reviews for the myriad of Chinese ear cleaner cameras, across the usual too-cheap-to-be-real to the exact same product at multiples of price. People have trouble with the hardware—the little silicon tips sliding off in their ear canal, the terrible chinglish software which won’t connect, or then wants you to approve connections that seem suspicious, and the electronic unreliability. This product seemed not to have any of those issues, so I decided to give it a try. I am a geezer who only has one functioning ear due to a birth defect, and has struggled with hearing life-long, with multiple infections and troubles with the good ear, culminating with age-related hearing loss in the past decade. I am also a physician with a research background who understands the anatomy and physiology of the ear, as well as the mechanics of dealing with physical problems, although not an ear doctor. Over the past few months I thought my hearing was getting worse, despite a hearing aid. So I decided to get a better look, and find a way to fix it before going to an otologist and spending silly sums for a new hearing device. This little gadget performed well for me. It charged up easily and quickly, and pairing it with the app across Wi-Fi went quickly and smoothly. It did not ask for extraneous permissions on iOS, and actually worked beautifully on a 12.9” iPad, giving clear imaging that surprised me. NOTE: it will require access to your camera/photos and Wi-Fi, because it connects by Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth, and is a camera device. But it should not ask for other permissions. I discovered a huge tangled chunk of cerumin—that yellow wax our ear canals produce for protection, along with a couple of tiny beard hairs and dead skin cells defiantly blocking my eardrum. It actually resembled a fetal alien from a Ridley Scott Sci-Fi! The device along was not enough to dislodge and remove it, but fortunately, I had also ordered Debrox, the ear drops that help to soften and remove such an obstruction. And also the cleanright kit to use warm water and peroxide to soften the brick of ear gunk and flush it out. Success! I used the debrox to soften it, with several applications, and tried again with the little otoscope. Wouldn’t budge, and was becoming painful, with a little bit of blood seeping from the tenderest inner part of the canal. So I decided to soften it further and try flushing it out with the cleanright kit, warm water with diluted peroxide. After three bottles full, and more applications of debrox (another gentle peroxide agent to loosen and dissolve the dried chunk), it began to come out, in tiny bits of wax floating in the sink before me! Without all the pain. A couple more rounds of this procedure got 95% of it out, and my hearing was back to (geezerly) normal! Enough to sing along joyfully to Stevie Nicks! I could see my eardrum finally with the tiny camera. So, folks, be gentle on your ears, they are tiny delicate exquisite living instruments. But use the best non-doctor technology to keep them functioning well. Carbamide peroxide ear drops. Gentle ear flushing with diluted H2O2 in warm water, and this little gadget to observe the results. If your ear was impacted as much as mine was, this device alone will not fix it without traumatizing your ear canal, and possibly the delicate and sensitive drum. But if you want to save yourself a trip to the doctor, endless waiting in agony, and feel happy to have solved the problem yourself, give my approach a try. What would be a nice addition to this system: the ability to record or take photos within the app with a tap on the screen, to see over time the progress. Taking screenshots while one’s hands are delicately probing the ear is just not workable.

Awesome! We got this because we lost our ear pick in a move. It works well, I imagine you could take it with you anywhere, it has no issues with pain, and the camera quality is good! My husband and I have different ear wax types. If you have the liquidy-honey-like ear wax, I found it nice just to make sure I got it all out, but we are pretty safe when using regular pics. My husband has the dry ear wax type, and it helps prevent him from accidentally just pushing it farther back in his ear which could compact it. You can also see where your ear drum is which prevents you from accidentally going too far and causing permanent damage. If you have the dry ear wax, then I think this is something you should absolutely purchase, since it will allow you to clean your ears without accidentally compacting the wax.

I purchased this specifically because one of my children seemed to have a build up in their ears and I wanted to take a look at what was really going on in her ear. Camera: Surprisingly good considering the cost. I was very happy and got exactly what I needed out of you. You do have to play around with the positioning and remember that you may be seeing it backwards to how it is in the ear, so remember that when actually moving it around. There is a light on the tip that also helps see more effectively Extra tips/cleaning tools: I love these as there are many different options depending on what kind of wax you need help with (who knew!). I am not sure if I read the description wrong but I originally thought you could use the tips with the camera but that is not the case. Still, they are very small and can be helpful once you get a good understanding of where the wax is from the camera. Just be careful you don't go in too far! That all being said you can use the blue tip to scrape wax as well, which is what works while the camera is on. It comes with many replacements of those as well, but depending on the wax type, it's easy to clean and not go through the extras quickly at all. Connection/Setup: It's fairly easy to set this up. You'll download an app and connect your WiFi to this device, then open the app. At that point, connect to the products unique network (that you already connected to your device) in the app and boom- the picture is on! It really is very simple and takes just a moment once the app is downloaded- it's very self explanatory. Battery: I have probably never given it a full charge but it has worked multiple times for us. When it did start to lose battery, a very quick charge got us working again. Ease of use: Very easy to use on yourself or someone else, although I do prefer to have something to hold or position my phone so that I don't have to hold it with my hands. Overall I'd definitely buy this again and have experienced no concerns. For standard at home use, this camera and tool should be more than enough!

I was a little skeptical at first, but this device has turned out to be surprisingly useful. Being able to actually see inside my ear has given me peace of mind and saved me a trip to the doctor for routine checks. The camera quality is sharp enough to get a clear view, and the built-in light helps illuminate the ear canal well. It connects easily to my phone, and the app was simple to use on both iOS and Android devices. That said, the design of the tip could use some improvement. It makes it a bit tricky to get a clear view at certain angles, and I found myself adjusting often to get the right positioning. Once you get the hang of it, it works well, but there’s definitely a bit of a learning curve.

As somebody with pretty naturally waxy ears, I wanted to stop using Qtips and possibly compacting what was inside my ears. I had recently discovered Clinere ear cleaners plus their drops, and a hile those worked fine and felt better than Qtips, they’re still $4-$5 to only get 10 of them per box - and they’re one time use! I wanted to save the money and get an idea of what might actually be going on inside my ear. I also have vertigo and bad allergies, so making sure everything stays looking proper is important to me. After getting my Aifini ear wax remover and trying it out for myself, I couldn’t have been more pleased. It doesn’t feel cheap in the build, which was important for me after realizing how many brands are out there making these things. I wanted a tip that screws on (this one does, but the light blue silicone piece slides off and on so you can pick the right size for your ear). The cap is so tight on it that it makes an audible (and satisfying) pop when you take it off - this is also important for me because once I clean my tips and make sure the camera is clean, I want it to STAY that way considering it’s something I’ll be putting back in my ears. The camera quality is excellent - it creates its own little WiFi network to help reduce latency - and overall has got to be one of the easiest devices to use. Takes a little getting used to as far as the “inversion” goes, but if you take it slow, you’ll have it down in no time. The base is the last outstanding thing to touch on - it holds each of the pieces separate and upright, and two of them also have the screw on piece. So if something happens and one goes missing, you have backups! The final touch for me has been getting the metal pieces as well to go along with the set - they come with the wax remover and have been a wonderful addition, but truth be told I only use one or two of them because the camera pick does such a phenomenal job in and of itself, I really don’t have to use another tool besides to help with my actual outer ear where it wouldn’t make sense to use the camera! I also don’t have as much of a need for the acne setting, but options are good! Probably one of the best, most frequently used Amazon purchases I have ever made!

in reality, i didn't need many tips or features. this was the most cost efficient and was fsa/hsa elligble. the battery doesn't last long but it's is a minor inconvenience i have to plan for.

Difficult to connect but otherwise easy to use. Lightweight and easy to clean. Good grip and clear camera view.

Took a bit to connect to phone, but worth every penny, was able to remove bits of wax, and it is good to know my ear looks very healthy.