- #YI HOME CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING 1080P#
- #YI HOME CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING SERIAL#
- #YI HOME CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING UPDATE#
There is still wifi connectivity with your phone, the range will be shorter. The interference can’t be completely stopped, but it is better than nothing. You can shield the antenna by suspending the connection with an adhesive. The antenna on the frontside of the camera is linked to the hardware with a connector. This problem can be solved using an adhesive tape to cover the antenna on the front side of the camera. When the wifi is turned on you will notice a sound interference when recording your video. The sound quality can be improve a lot and you’ll get better results with your Xiaomi Yi! You can new screw the hardware back into the body. When you put on the rubber case, be sure that the rubber doesn’t cover the mic on top, especially when you slide it back into the mic flap.Īlso pay attention when sliding the trigger button in its flap, which is a little tricky. The protection of the mic won’t be as good, but you’ll get a better sound, additionally the foam will make a good wind noise blocker You can replace it with some foam used on headphones. It helps to protect the mic from dirt but shields the sound making it quiet and dull. When removing the rubber case of the microphone you will see some kind of adhesive covering the mic. When you pull out the microphone and its rubber case be careful not to break the wires and pay attention to the rubber as it rips easily! We used a pincette to get it out: Also be aware of the microphone which is in another flap an sticks very well to the camera’s body! Take it out carefully and don’t break the wires. When taking out the hardware be careful as the trigger button is placed in a small plastic flap.
#YI HOME CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING SERIAL#
You can tap Find the code or Show me how, and the app will show you where the serial is located. Then type in your product’s entry key or serial number. Tap Continue without scanning at the bottom of the QR code scanning screen. This might be the seal and when you break it you lose your warranty. If your phone can’t scan the QR code, you can manually type in the key or serial number. One of them is covered with a “yi” sticker. The hardware is screwed to the body using 4 screws. Be careful not to break the connectors which tie the frontside to the body of the camera. Start at the lower left corner of your camera and peel it open like a fruit. Make sure you take out the battery of your camera first! We used a scalpel, a pincette, a hard piece plastic similar to a pick and a screwdriver. Matthias and I fixed the Xiaomi Yi sound problem on our cameras, this is a photo instruction how we did it:Īt first you have to open your camera. Now here’s an instruction how you can solve them.
#YI HOME CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING UPDATE#
Do not unplug or power off camera until update is complete.There are currently 2 known sound problems with the Xiaomi Yi camera: Your camera should start updating automatically.
#YI HOME CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING 1080P#
Insert the microSD card into your YI Home Camera 3/ YI 1080p Home Camera. Place the firmware file onto your microSD card. Insert a microSD card into your computer’s SD card reader. To revert your camera to the previous firmware version, please read the following steps carefully:ĭownload the correct firmware version on your computer (this laptop/computer must have an SD card reader). You can do so by clicking the button below or downloading the firmware file from our forum at. If you have updated your camera and are experiencing problems, please revert to the following firmware versions respectively: 4.2.0.0H_20190904162 / 2.1.0.0E_201809191630. YI Home Camera 3 and YI 1080p Home Camera Due to a recent firmware update, some YI customers are facing issues with the following camera(s):