Camera Ear Cleaner Review: A 2,300-Yen Wi-Fi Ear Scope Is Sharper Than Expected

This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.

Quick take

A Wi-Fi ear cleaner with a tiny camera in the tip, sold on Amazon Japan for about 2,300 yen. I expected a toy. The picture on my iPhone turned out to be much sharper than I thought, clear enough to see hair in the ear canal and what looked like my eardrum. It takes practice to steer, though, and I would use it more for checking than for everyday cleaning.

What I tested

A generic camera ear cleaner listed as a 2026 model with "3000W" resolution and smartphone connection
Connection to an iPhone over Wi-Fi with the maker's app (JES Home)
Looking inside my own ears with and without the tip attachment
Using the camera on its own, with the tip removed, as a close-up scope

What I found

Setup was simple: charge it over USB-C, open the app, tap connect. It connected right away.
The app has an LED on/off switch and a record button, so you can save the footage.
Image quality was the surprise. With the built-in light, the view was far clearer than I expected.
Steering is hard at first. You watch the screen while moving your hand, and it takes a while to get used to.
With the tip removed, it went deeper and I could see a little wax I had missed. Pushing too far hurt a bit, so go gently.
As a stand-alone close-up camera it is fun for looking at wood grain or skin texture. It does not focus at a distance.
The box includes a lot of tip attachments, including tweezers-style and soft ones.

Who it's for

Anyone curious to actually see inside their own ears
Anyone who wants to see where the wax is before cleaning, without pushing deep
People who like inexpensive, slightly odd gadgets

It is not for someone who wants a quick daily ear-cleaning routine. It is slower than a regular ear pick until you get the hang of it.

Watch the video

【画質すごい！】Amazonでバカ売れしてる激安「スマート耳かき」で自分の鼓膜をじっくり観察！

The video is in Japanese and shows the inside of my ear from about 4:15. If you would rather skip that, my final thoughts start around 10:00.

Limitations

This is a single person's hands-on test, not a medical review. Be careful not to push the tip too deep. The price was a time-sale price of 2,300 yen at the time of recording (listed as 75% off 9,200 yen), and it stayed around that level afterward.

Products

Many near-identical camera ear cleaners are sold on Amazon Japan, and I could not confirm the exact listing I bought, so I have not linked one here. If you shop for one, check the included attachments and the app name before buying.

More reviews in English