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I’m thinking about buying one of those pen-style ear cameras with interchangeable tips for ear wax removal and I’d like to hear from people who have actually used them. I’m only considering the middle-to-top consumer models, anyway not professional equipment, and at the moment I’m trying to decide between the Bebird set8 and the Anykit set6. Both ones connect to a smartphone, but the Bebird uses Wi-Fi while the Anykit connects via USB cable.

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Here are my questions:

  • What are the pros and cons of these different connection methods? My main concern in the long run is that the app required by a Wi-Fi-connected device might eventually stop being updated, so a future smartphone operating system update could render the device unusable. My guess is that a USB-connected device might be less vulnerable to this kind of issue and continue working regardless, but that’s just my own assumption. What do you think?

  • Some of these pen-style microcamera (like this one) are sold together with a set of traditional ear wax removal tools that cannot be attached to the camera itself, so I assume they’re meant to be used separately, essentially “blind.” Are those tools actually useful?

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  • I think a tweezers attachment could be particularly useful. Besides the detachable one available for the Bebird that I mentioned above, I’ve also found some pen-style ear cameras with built-in tweezers, such as this one3. Has anyone tried one of these integrated-tweezers models and can compare it with the detachable type? The only thing that’s certain is that they cost more.

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Any recommendations, experiences or suggestions are very welcome :slight_smile:

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I have a couple of them and they are great BUT it seems some of the end scoops are made of metal, SHARP METAL. I would not put them in my ear for anything. I think they could easily slice open your ear drum. Some of the ends are very soft rubber so they are safe. For myself I removed the ends completely. I just use it to peer in and do not allow it to touch anywhere as a precaution. I can see everything clearly. You can also hook them up to your PC or laptop and see it on the monitor.

Oh I bought cheap ones as all those attachments are basically useless for me anyway.

I bought a cheap one ($12). For what I need (look inside , scoop some wax) is fine (mine connnects via WiFi, not ).

Mine has a sharp scoop, as @ronshere mentioned. However, you’re not supposed to use the scoop bare. The instructions I have say you must put the rubber cover on.

It does require some dexterity to use the tool (my ear canals are not straight ).

For me , it’s more of a visual toy than something useful.

I have an Anykit model from a few years ago. It connects to my computer with a cable. I use the small scoops that clip on the end of the scope. It works very well for getting wax out of my ear. I feel that the scoops are safe because they are only about a half-inch long and cannot reach anywhere near my eardrum. It takes some practice to become proficient at removing wax because the image comes out mirrored (I have to move the scope to the left to make it move to the right on the screen).

I agree that it seems unlikely the USB connection will become obsolete in the future. I personally would never use the long metal spoons. I do not have a tweezers attachment and do not think it would be helpful for me because I have very soft wax.

if you look at the Bebird reviews on Amazon the battery dies within a year, tools keep falling off, sometimes lodging them in your ear, and customer service is non-existent.

I have a usb camera from AliExpress just to look if there is any wax blocking my eardrums. I never use the tools, just apply some oil for a few days and then flush my ear canal or have it flushed at the GP office.

The usb camera is just a camera can be used with any app that supports that. You can even use it in a Teams meeting!:smiley:

I have been using the Bebird for a while and am satisfied. All my tips have the soft rubber cover and screw onto the camera. No tweezers. The WiFi connection is solid. You do have a good point about USB being a more reliable connection in the long run. However, if you are using your phone make sure it supports using USB for the camera. Most phones require that you go into setting>USB settings> then select the mode such as “charging”, “file transfer”, “tethering”, “connected devices”. Otherwise, a PC or laptop will connect automatically, if it has the drivers installed, when a device such as a camera is plugged in.

I’d like to ask whether the Bebird app is necessary for it to work, or whether the Bebird camera can be used with a phone without the Bebird app.

I have a similar type endoscope and i find it convenient to use to see how much wax is in my ear and what COLOR it is. I only put on the black cone over the end of the scope when inspecting the earway.

Now, ONLY if you want to become chummy with the emergency room nurses and doctors should you put any of the other medieval scrapers that come with the scope into your ears. You know, you might put leaches in your ears clean out the wax.

My scope connects directly to the phone, a solid connection.

I can only say thanks to the for providing me with a semi-annual Dr. who is trained to do this!

No way I’m digging into my ear canals.

I bought one of the cheap ones. The camera and app work great! I filed off the scoop and threw out all the wax removal instruments that came with it. I use it just for visualization.

I was given a little camera by Suear. It has the cleaing tips/tools but in my experience it's great only for a carefull look to see what's going on in there, but it's to difficult to maintain orienation depth perception is impossible...so not good for cleaning. If I ever see a buildup in there, I'll reach for my rinse bottle and go the irrigation route rather than trying to pick it out. That's far too sketchy and risky in my opinion.

I have one gathering dust along with all the other ear cleaning tools. I keep one of the small syringe bulbs in the shower. One or two squirts once or twice a week, no more ear wax build up problems.

I have a Bebird and find it useful. Just use a soft scoop tip and it works well. Had it about a year now, and I have had to recharge 1 time. I do get to the doc 2X a year for thorough cleaning, but this works in between 👍

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