If you are trying to conserve battery life for a Y2 camera, the following settings are optimal for conserving battery power:
- Motion Capture - Photo
- Upload Frequency - Daily
- TimeLapse - Off
- Server Check Frequency - Daily
In addition to these setting changes, weak cell signal forces the camera to work harder to transmit pictures and videos and can drain your batteries faster. Moving to an area with better signal can extend the time in between battery swaps. Further, we highly recommend using the Y2 solar panel that is included in the bundle (if you purchased the Y2 AA version, you can always purchase the solar panel and rechargeable battery packs at www.yellowstone.ai/shop). The more direct sunlight on the panel, the better. Cold weather can impact battery life as well, but we don't expect you to magically change the weather. Just be aware that battery changes will be more frequent in the winter.
For questions about previous camera models, please call our support team or email us at: support@yellowstone.ai.