Spare Battery, power bank and charger and spare battery cover
According to my tests, battery life of this camera is a bit over 2 hours in Full HD in 30fps. While this is not bad, compared to some other low budget Chinese action cameras, it is still not enough for plenty of people. If you want to stop worrying about your battery life, you should seriously consider two alternatives :
- Spare battery
- Power bank
Xiaomi YI uses 1010mAh Li – ion removable battery that can be charged via the PC, AC charger or a USB wall charger. There are plenty of batteries that will fit into YI, but make sure to use ones that other people already tested and tried.
You can buy a battery for Xiaomi Yi here.
If however, you do not like charging batteries all the time, and still need a longer recording time, power bank is a way to go. Since the camera can record and do all other functions while being charged, you can plug it into a power bank when your battery drains.
There are gazillions of power banks, and you can get whichever you want. The bigger the capacity, the longer YI can stay alive. Since I am one of those people who care about design, I bought this 16000mAh battery, which in theory should be enough to charge up to 10 Yi cameras. More then enough for me 🙂 It is however a big heavy, so if you need one to fit into your pocket, its better to go with 10400 mAh.
Buy Xiaomi original power banks | 16000 mAh| 10400 mAh | 5000 mAh | other power banks |
Battery charger for Xiaomi YI
If by any chance you prefer to charge batteries outside of the camera, especially if you buy few spare ones, dual battery charger might be a good idea as it allows charging up to 2 batteries at the same time via the wall charger.
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Is the adapter compatible with gopro mounts?
Camera has 1/4″ screw hole, so its compatible with whatever can fit that. For GoPro mounts, you need an adapter.
Hi,
I do have a problem. I’m using e original waterproof case. I recorded some videos & snap photos while in a swimming pool, only about 1.5m deep. Now the problem is when I tried to view it on my tablet via otg, all videos & photos taken during the swim are not there! Its strange cos all e videos taken before & after e swim are there, none lost. Even e file numbering sequence proves so.
Hope I didnt missing out anything. Is there anyone out there facing this problem? Googled hard for info but none found. Would gladly appreciate any help.
Don’t view the files in a tablet or phone. Your phone and tablet do have separate Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) which may conflict to naming folders since your Yi Cam also have separate DCIM. Recommend to view the files in a computer.
Can the remote control multiple cameras? Like the remote off the gopro? Or do you know if there is an alternative.
PS: great revieuws.
No, you can’t. I saw something here, but really do not know if it will work.
Can i use an ordinary bluetooth shutter remote for xiaomi yi?
Hi! I’m a new Yi user and it’s fantastic! But unfortunately the firmware is outdated and I can’t use the shutter. How do I update?
Thanks a lot!
Hi friend!
Is there any case that has holes to the back door for xiaomi yi?Like Gopro’s one with the holes so sound pass easily.Non waterproof of course.
Thank you
Regards
Stefanos
Not that I’m aware of, you can always drill them yourself.
Thanks for your reply!
Yes i was wondering to drill one.I will propably buy one cheap case and drill it.I will use it for motrbike etc usage.
Hello
which mount should i used for the yi camera to be mounted on a dashboard or front windscreen of a car?
many thanks
regards
is yunteng monopod fit to xiami yi 2 hole?
Hi. Can the monopod be used underwater? Thanks!