Before mounting the camera, ensure it is fully powered and paired with your phone.
The YN88-WiFi is designed for event-based recording, not continuous 24/7 recording (that would drain the battery in hours). solar camera yn88-wifi manual
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | YN88-WiFi | | Image Sensor | 2MP / 1080p (Some variants claim 2K) | | Lens | Wide-angle (120°–140°) | | Night Vision | 8-10 IR LEDs (Black-light or Starlight) | | Power Source | Solar Panel (5V / 4W) + 6000mAh - 10000mAh Battery | | WiFi Standard | 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n (Does NOT support 5G WiFi) | | Storage | Micro SD Card (Max 128GB FAT32) + Cloud (optional) | | Waterproof Rating | IP66 (Weatherproof) | | Audio | Two-way audio (Built-in Mic & Speaker) | | Motion Detection | PIR + AI Human/Vehicle detection | Before mounting the camera, ensure it is fully
Place it in a spot with direct sunlight for at least 4–6 hours daily. Ideal height: 2–3 meters. Angle the solar panel toward the sun (south-facing if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere). Ideal height: 2–3 meters
| Problem | Root cause | Fix | |---------|------------|-----| | Cannot add camera | 5GHz Wi-Fi only | Use 2.4GHz band | | Frequent disconnection | Weak signal | Add a Wi-Fi repeater | | No live view after 30s | UDP hole punching failed | Enable UPnP on router or port forward 34567, 80, 554 | | Slow solar charging | Diode failure | Check voltage at USB port (should be 5.2–5.5V in sun) |
