what about solar panels? which would be good to use with the YI camera
@bettywhite8407
2 жыл бұрын
Granny here. TY. think l can handle this, Desperate need of security..
@rebeccahetrick6576
3 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the setup I have for my 3 car cameras. I couldn't hardwire them at first, so I got a Blackvue Power Magic Plus battery pack. It charges while the car is running and powers the cameras, then when I shut the car off, it keeps the cameras running. It's seamless, there's no power interruption, and as long as I drive or have the car running for 30-45 minutes a day, I get 24 hour camera coverage for my car.
@celtic5764
4 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to keep it charged with a small solar panel?
@aintwright86
3 жыл бұрын
Following
@ignoredbyu
2 жыл бұрын
Following
@sl9902
5 жыл бұрын
Great review, what's the feature called when the battery pack loses power it doesn't interrupt the camera and automatically takes over? I'm looking for one for my nest cam indoor this should work rite? Also are there any newer models available or better power banks, & how's your battery holding up? Thanx for your help
@theelementsqueen9878
6 жыл бұрын
Mercury battery bank last about 16-17 hours 10am - 2.30pm
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
Cool. I have to check that out.
@marioavaughn
5 жыл бұрын
I use the Black Web power supply with 3 USB ports. I have done this for close to a year.
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
Cool. My backup battery is still holding up pretty strong.
@ThePfrancisco
6 жыл бұрын
I also want to back up my modem/router so that it doesnt turn off when there’s power outage. What’s the best UPS that has the longest run time? Or can i also use powerbank for router? Thanks
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
I have an APC 600 VA UPS. There are a lot to choose from -> amzn.to/2QGRuWi Run time will depend on how many watts the devices are running...it states that it will run for 32 mins with a 100 watt load...the modem/router should be lower than that...so I'll probably get it to run for several hours... haven't really tested it yet. You have to get UPS and not a powerbank.
@dasmac3179
8 ай бұрын
Question: Why does the wifi on the Yi camera still work if the wifi is block by an outside source, but the camera is connected to the power device? I have other brand 2.4g cameras I hope this step work the same.
@mendistudio
4 жыл бұрын
Would this work for an outdoor freestanding camera, connecting the battery back to a solar panel?
@microgram4421
3 жыл бұрын
Nice question buddy
@bobyfritura
7 жыл бұрын
If the power goes off of if you disconnect the camera for more than 5 min, does it loose the settings?
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
No, it doesn't.
@RivertownWoodcraft
6 жыл бұрын
I just commented on the previous video before realizing this one was out there. Perfect, thanks!
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@Robindersplidle
4 жыл бұрын
What happens after the battery has run out (and the camera shuts down), and then mains power is restored? Will the camera start up right again right away, or does the user have do something?
@earlman25420
4 жыл бұрын
Nope as soon as the power comes on it will start charging the battery pack, then will automatically turn on the camera after a minute or two!
@markh8921
7 жыл бұрын
Are the battery packs you tested giving some kind of surge protection like the UPS APC give you?
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark...nope the battery packs don't have surge protection.
@Nosiu
5 жыл бұрын
No, although they have their own power supply, which should have at least some galvanic separation between the AC and the DC side. So if the voltage is too high in your wall socket, it should not affect the device you're powering (it'll probably fry up the power supply though).
@delhitepawan5804
6 жыл бұрын
good video... please suggest , How much time in hours of video it will save using 64GB of Memory Card? thanks
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
I will whenever I get a chance to purchase a 64 GB card. At this time, my 32 GB records up to 10 days (activity motion recording) on my 1080p dome camera.
@theelementsqueen9878
6 жыл бұрын
It depends 30-45days on motion detection. You can also use cloud storage setup which is better!
@SamJones1337
7 жыл бұрын
Good video man.
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
Sam Jones - Thanks...
@PeterMacPL
2 жыл бұрын
is someone cut power in house then no recording to cloud. Question is how to good hide this camera and where :)
@TheJuraev
3 жыл бұрын
WTF, how many hrs will last that backup battery- that’s the main point. The raise it’s useless
@Driverstein
6 жыл бұрын
can i run the camera with an external battery?for how much time?thanks
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
Yes... when I tested it ...it was around 8-10 hours.
@gato2002
6 жыл бұрын
How long does it run in stand-by mode?
@mohammedaiyaad4546
5 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster i purchased a home security, what power bank should i use , cctv camera is 2.0A , 5V 110-240v, should i use 20,000 power bank with 2.1A capabiliy
@anthonypuckett6312
4 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery pack stay on before dying?
@LifeHackster
4 жыл бұрын
Around 8 hours..
@mikahakinen6106
3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster How many mAh?
@hector-lee-taylor
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This is a big market opportunity for someone. I've been looking for something like this for a long time for my WYZE and SimpliSafe Cameras. I have a large UPS for my modem and router, but if the cameras have no power, what's the point, right? I will get one of these and experiment with it. Someone also needs to make an outdoor generic solar power supply with battery for cameras of various voltages. That would be a big seller. As you pointed out, the cheap battery bank should work if it was modified by the MFG to provide continuous output while connected to power source and if power source is disconnected.
@LifeHackster
4 жыл бұрын
It is a good and cheaper backup supply for WiFi cameras...
@kalikillz
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Hector! I also have a wyze cam. I am looking to install it inside my car, its been vandalized. but I notice this bank is shutting off after a few hours , I need it to capture overnight...are you having this issue?
@hector-lee-taylor
4 жыл бұрын
@@kalikillz I haven't actually tried one yet, sorry.
@user-ln4up8ux6x
4 жыл бұрын
It`s exactly what I was looking for!!! TKS!!!
@RoboTekno
5 жыл бұрын
Do you know if your charger has 18650 lithium cells or lithium polymer pouch cells inside?
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
I am not sure.
@steven.h0629
5 жыл бұрын
Amazon shows the 18650's inside the 6000mAH model.. PS and this 3000mAH model as well.. so what's the significance guys?
@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268
3 жыл бұрын
Any 2020 models or larger battery packs backups.
@LifeHackster
3 жыл бұрын
There are higher capacity battery packs from the same brand. Just check it out at Amazon.
@luislast6113
3 жыл бұрын
I am not the creator of this video, but I would like to add that there are also some other mini-ups's of different brands and different capacities as well. Again, in Amazon or eBay (possibly Alibaba and other stores, as well), just search "mini ups."
@lbialy
6 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice vid, got one question, after for example emergency power cut off, if i dont have any additional power bank, would this camera reboot,connects to wifi and starts working again autonomously or i need to do this manually and locally?
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
It will reboot, connect to WiFi and start recording or monitoring automatically when power is restored.
@0MadhavanR0
6 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster Thanks for your detailed explanation on alternative power source. I've two questions... 1. If i insert a sd card right away after unboxing and power it up... Will it start recording? Or i must have to setup initially with wifi? 2. Say if i configured with phone & wifi for the first time, unplug & moved it to another location where there's no Wi-Fi, will it start recording as soon as plugged in? Or again it'll search for Wi-Fi? I'm planning to install in a remote area where there is no wifi & backup power. Will it restart and continue to record on power restart? I've searched whether someone asked the same question but couldn't find. Thanks for answering!!!!
@bobohara3974
6 жыл бұрын
I have 8 of these cameras (fixed & Dome), in theory it should, and they normally do, BUT they don't always. I found locking down the IP addresses of the cameras in your router seems to help.
@garysumlin8355
5 жыл бұрын
Can you use car battery to power yi camera
@elsonsantos9087
4 жыл бұрын
Same question. For long lasting?
@alejandrovargas8746
3 жыл бұрын
I have a question ,can you just leave plugging 24/7 ? Don't get hot,or cached fire?
@LifeHackster
3 жыл бұрын
I had been plugging them in..no issues.
@audigw
5 жыл бұрын
REAL MVP. Thank you very much.
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@mamamoore3474
6 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the back up battery pack again? Where do I buy it at? How much? Thanks for your videos. I will purchase the Yi camera and the power pack. Have a bless day
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
It is in the description below the video..but here it is -> TalentCell Rechargeable Battery Pack - amzn.to/2qmxH0M
@timvonborstel4343
10 ай бұрын
Can you hook solar panels to charge consistently
@Mini.Moto.Guy806
5 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah this idea deserves a new subscriber
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@Mini.Moto.Guy806
5 жыл бұрын
So I’ve got my yi cameras installed .. if you don’t mind me asking what WiFi router do you have ? Dual band , having issues with the cameras going offline
@jayharvey9239
4 жыл бұрын
Will this battery pack work the same with a Wyze camera?
@earlman25420
4 жыл бұрын
Yes It will! I've used them with my wyze cams before!
@bbtel
5 жыл бұрын
Yi is quite a powerful product. Have you explored any solar power options?
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
The only thing is that the solar panel will not be fast enough to charge the batteries.
@roediehariyanto8980
6 жыл бұрын
Will the motion detection still working when the wifi out?
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
Yes. It should be but it will not alert you. It will record the motion.
@ometofu
5 жыл бұрын
I am the process looking something like that but smaller and plug into the wall directly
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
There might be... but one thing you need to check is that if the power bank is unplugged from the wall, it will not cut off power to the camera. A lot of them do that..either you need to push a button to give power or it will cut off for a second which is enough for the camera to reset .
@akashkeshri3425
5 жыл бұрын
Sir I ha Mi 360 camera please tell which power bank I can use as u do in this video
Hi, I have tried with several regular power bank too and no one haved work as backup battery. ThisTalentCell backup battery is a good option. I need to use one recording camera with only motion detection saving in uSD card without internet access at all. Problem with such popular wifi cameras is that they lose current date after power lost. When power on again new recording are stamped with wrong time (mainly with camera's firmware version time). Someone has any idea how to solve it? Any popular (means cheap) wifi camera with RTC? I will try with Car dash camera with battery build in.
@werdskrl
6 жыл бұрын
Is there an ideal way to hook this up to a solar panel and set up with an ourdoor camera. Trying to figure out a way to set up without running a new electrical line outdoors.
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
You need to have a battery pack/power bank to power the camera and the power bank is being charged by the solar panel. I haven't tested this but it can be done.
@werdskrl
6 жыл бұрын
Would you say these batteries are ok in different forms of weather? I am planning on using a junction box but in my area we have some extreme summer temperatures.
@justinneverstops
6 жыл бұрын
werdskrl did you ever set this up? Wondering if it’ll work.
@werdskrl
5 жыл бұрын
@@justinneverstops I didn't get it set up after all with this but I still plan on it at some point.
@ch0mper
5 жыл бұрын
@@werdskrl I'm also looking for this exact set up... Im wondering if the solar panel/battery in one that charge the blink cameras will work
@twinkle509
6 ай бұрын
Genius
@enzo9640
3 жыл бұрын
and also can be use inside a parked car. thanks from brazil
@trinidogs02life44
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks so much
@paulbonar6155
5 жыл бұрын
Can these power supplies work on Wyze cams as well?
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
It can power the Wyze cam also.
@paulbonar6155
5 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster super
@trabinov
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review , too bad i can not buy it from amazon , because they will not ship to my country . will try to build it with 5v DC-Dc converter.
@Nosiu
5 жыл бұрын
You'll find hundreds of these on AliExpress and I reckon they ship pretty much anywhere in the world. Also they're a bit cheaper there.
@doncadwallader8813
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks.
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@cd9341
7 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery last when unplugged from power?
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
C D - the battery lasts around 8-10 hours..
@binglu3500
6 жыл бұрын
Is this 8-10 hours with 24/7 recording?
@sergiointerior
5 жыл бұрын
Cool
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
:)
@danielarmenta6433
4 жыл бұрын
How long does the yi camera last when unplugged? If it has a full charge?
@LifeHackster
4 жыл бұрын
Around 8 hours..
@danielarmenta6433
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster I watched a video about this camera from this other guy, and he keeps telling me that you can't charge the yi camera it has to be plugged in or it doesn't work, why is he saying that? So your saying that I can actually charge the camera and then leave it in my car overnight if I were to buy a power bank?
@LifeHackster
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Armenta - yes, you have to plug the cameras in. In my video I bought and used a separate power bank to power the camera.
@danielarmenta6433
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster ok thank you.
@rebeccahetrick6576
3 жыл бұрын
Yi cameras don't have batteries. If you unplug them, they will shut off....
@BigNica3
6 жыл бұрын
Is there a way for the camera to record daily while having the sd card and wifi?
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely. If you want it to record 24/7, just uncheck the "activity detection recording" in the settings.
@vickyvanderbilt875
3 жыл бұрын
Yes get a power bank at best buy then get a usb cable to connect to the camera. Before you buy it take the camera with you into best buy and make sure it hook to the power bank. I did that. Get a power bank that had 20000mah..meaning it could record over 3 to 4 days. I do record from 7pm to around 8am when i go to work. These power bank takes 4 to 8 hrs to charge up for the first time. Just take your camera into best buy and tell them what you are looking for and make sure it works before you leave the store.. I do have a blackvue. Dr900x but when i turn off the vehicle at 5pm it stops recording that is why i have to get the power bank to tape all night lonh.
@sergiointerior
5 жыл бұрын
Did you check mAh capacity?
@LifeHackster
5 жыл бұрын
It is 3000 mAh for 12 volts..more for 5 volts.
@sergiointerior
5 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster i see it in the description! But did you check it yourself? With a charger on harge and discharge test?
@FrietjeM
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You helped me alot
@Love-dd5cp
7 жыл бұрын
'how can I watch all my videos on my sd card
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming you took off the micro SD card from the camera and wanting to watch the footage. You can just plug in the SD card in your computer and look at the files...they are broken up on folders ..they are MP4 files.
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
See my reply to your ? on the other videos
@Love-dd5cp
7 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster iam checking now thank you
@Love-dd5cp
7 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster I have a 32 gb sd card
@Love-dd5cp
7 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster I don't see mp4 files
@yakuzahi
7 жыл бұрын
How can I charge it in my car?
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
You can use any USB powered adapter that hooks up in your car..If you are planning to use it like a dash cam, Yi makes a dash cam - amzn.to/2wgHOqs I don't recommend battery powered cameras / devices inside a car because of the heat...
@yakuzahi
7 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster Thank you. I need to power an iPhone that uses hotspot for a dash cam when parking.
@LifeHackster
7 жыл бұрын
Ah ok...just be careful about lithium ion batteries and the heat inside the car...
@yakuzahi
6 жыл бұрын
This battery is garbage. I used it in my car to power the iPhone 6s for Hotspot. A 2 months late it go bad and destroy my iPhone 6s battery.
@theelementsqueen9878
6 жыл бұрын
Use solar battery bank its better!
@LifeHackster
6 жыл бұрын
Good idea..I will look for something that I can use for the outdoor version of this camera. See if I can find a hack. Thanks.
@copiercnxn
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster Did you ever test one of these? Looking to Solar/battery power a yi dome camera setup.
@luislast6113
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent, simple, easy to follow video. Question: have you tried something like the Hypergear 14508 Power Brick Portable Charger, rated at 24000mAh? It is considerably larger than the TalentCell (about the size of a thick paperback), but, as indicated, delivers a considerably longer charge. If your 3,000 mAh unit lasts 5-6 hours, the Hypergear should last 40-48 hours, which would be enough for a weekend away from home. I am not 100% sure that the Hypergear could be used in this way, however, so this is all theoretical at this point.
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