Nowadays, when people go on trips, museums have long become must-visit places. But the most headache-inducing thing about visiting a museum is that when you want to listen carefully to the stories behind the exhibits, you are always held back by various problems – either you can’t find a guide, or you can’t hear clearly when following a team, or you can only stare blankly at the information boards due to the language barrier. A good wireless audio guide can really double the experience of a museum trip. In this field, Yingmi, which has been engaged in explanations for 18 years, has gradually become a reliable choice in the industry with its solid products and numerous usage cases in museums.
I.Problems Encountered in museum Explanations
1.The manpower is insufficient and expensive, and the service is not up to par
Whether it is a large museum or a small exhibition hall, they all cannot escape the problem of “shortage of tour guides during peak season and idle manpower during off-season”. Recruiting full-time tour guides requires a considerable amount of money for training, and the salary and benefits are also a considerable expense. Finding a part-time job temporarily cannot guarantee the professionalism of the explanations, and mistakes are very likely to occur, which will instead affect the tourists’ experience. Especially for small and medium-sized museums, their budgets are already limited and they simply cannot afford to have too many full-time tour guides. Many times, they have to have staff members temporarily fill in, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of the explanations.
2.Tourists’ demands are too diverse to be met by traditional services
The visitors to the museum are diverse: there are family visitors with the elderly and children, who need equipment that is easy to operate and makes a lot of noise. There are foreign tourists who don’t understand Chinese and urgently need explanations in multiple languages. There are die-hard culture enthusiasts who want to know the detailed background of the exhibits. There are also tourists who just wander around casually and only need a brief introduction. Traditional manual explanations can only follow a fixed pace and content, and are unable to cater to so many different needs. As a result, it often leads to situations where “those who want to listen more don’t get enough, and those who want to listen less find it too wordy.”
3.The equipment is not working well; instead, it causes more trouble
Many museums have also tried using interpretation equipment, but the experience was really poor: some had blurry sound quality, and it was hard to hear clearly when there were many people in the exhibition hall. Some operations are too complicated for the elderly and children to learn in half a day. Some have poor battery life and run out of power halfway through the drive. Some teams using it simultaneously will interfere with each other and cause chaos. These malfunctioning devices not only failed to offer any help but also made visitors feel troubled and even affected their overall impression of the museum.
II.The two core products of Yingmi are suitable for different scenarios in museums
1.The first choice for individual tourists’ self-service – 007B self-service audio guide system
For individual visitors who can freely explore and have diverse language needs, the Yingmi 007B self-service audio guide system is simply tailor-made for museums. The most considerate feature of this device is that it doesn’t require manual operation. It relies entirely on position sensing. As soon as a visitor reaches a certain exhibit, the explanation will automatically start. Whether you walk slowly or look fast, you can control the pace yourself. There’s no need to follow others’ footsteps to rush to the scene anymore.
Moreover, it supports multi-language explanations. Whether it’s common languages like English, Japanese, and French, or some niche languages, they can all be recorded in advance according to the needs of the museum. With it in hand, foreign tourists can understand the ins and outs of the exhibits and no longer have to look bewildered at the Chinese information boards. The sound quality of the equipment has also been optimized. Even if there are many people and it’s noisy in the exhibition hall, you can still hear clearly. You can also plug in headphones, which is particularly convenient to use when you don’t want to disturb others.
The self-service rental cabinets that come with it are also very practical. They integrate the functions of rental, charging and storage. Tourists can borrow them by scanning a code and they also support payment through a mini-program. The deposit will be refunded immediately after the return. For museums, there is no need for dedicated personnel to watch over the rental cabinets. The equipment can also be automatically charged and disinfected, making management particularly worry-free. It is especially suitable for venues with a large number of individual visitors.
2.Team Tour Guide System’s Benchmark – L8 Wireless Team Tour Guide System
If the museum frequently receives tourist groups, study Tours or VIP inspection teams, the Yingmi L8 wireless team tour guide system is definitely a must-have. This device uses a dedicated anti-interference frequency band, with a transmission distance of over a hundred meters. The tour guide doesn’t have to shout at the top of their lungs. Even if the visitors are slightly scattered in the exhibition hall, they can still clearly hear the explanations and don’t have to closely follow the tour guide.
The most crucial point is that it supports multi-channel switching. Different teams use different channels. Even if several teams are visiting the same exhibition hall at the same time, they won’t interfere with each other, and the order is particularly good. The operation is also extremely simple. Whether you are an elderly person or a child, it automatically pairs signals after turning on the device. There is no need to adjust channels or make Settings. Just pick it up and you can use it. The battery life is also reliable. A single charge can last a whole day, so there’s no need to worry about the device running out of power halfway through the team’s tour.
Moreover, the device is very lightweight and lightweight, causing no burden when worn on the body. Even after long-term use, one doesn’t feel tired. This product is widely used in many museum study Tours. When the teacher explains, the students can hear clearly and interact more conveniently. It is much more user-friendly than the previous amplification equipment.
Product Comparison Table
| Feature | 007B Self-Service Audio Guide | L8 Wireless Team Tour Guide System |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Individual visitors, free exploration | Organized groups, tours, school trips |
| Key Technology | Position sensing (auto-triggers) | Dedicated anti-interference frequency band |
| Core Advantage | Hands-free, multi-language, self-service kiosk | Multi-channel (no cross-talk), long range, easy operation |
| Visitor Experience | Self-paced, rent/return via scan code, headphone option | Clear reception even when scattered, lightweight, all-day battery |
| Museum Benefit | 24/7 service, reduces frontline staff, manages effortlessly | Handles multiple groups simultaneously, professional & reliable |
III. Yingmi’s all-scenario solution helps museums save time and effort
1.Cost reduction and efficiency improvement: Spend less and do more
Yingmi does not offer museums a single device but a complete set of solutions, with the core being to help venues “save manpower and improve efficiency”. The self-service tour guide system is equivalent to a 24-hour on-duty tour guide. It does not require salary or rest and can meet the tour guide needs of individual tourists, allowing full-time tour guides to focus on more valuable work such as in-depth explanations and answering tourists’ questions.
For large museums, this solution can reduce labor costs by approximately 40%. For small exhibition halls, even if there are no full-time tour guides, this set of equipment can still provide professional tour guide services to visitors. There is no need for staff to make temporary cameo appearances. This not only ensures the quality of the Tours but also reduces the burden on the staff. Moreover, the content of the explanations is uniformly recorded by the museum’s professional staff, so there will be no mistakes like those in manual explanations, and the professionalism is more guaranteed.
2.Experience Upgrade: Catering to every visitor
A good tour guide service should satisfy every tourist. Yingmi’s solution takes into account the needs of different tourists: multi-language support solves the language problem for foreign tourists; The high volume and clear sound quality enable the elderly to hear clearly. The simple operation makes it easy for children and those who are not good at using electronic devices to get started. With both headphone and external playback modes, it meets the usage requirements of different scenarios.
The design of the self-service rental cabinets is also particularly user-friendly. There is no need to queue or ask for staff. Just scan the code to borrow and return, and the deposit will be automatically refunded. Even first-time visitors can operate it easily. Moreover, the rental cabinets can be placed at the entrance, exit or core exhibition area of the museum. After visiting, visitors can return them without having to go back specially, providing a particularly smooth experience.
3.Intelligent Management: Making venue operation easier
In addition to providing convenience for tourists, Yingmi’s solution can also help museums solve management problems. There is a dedicated management system in the background, which can show the status of all devices in real time – which device is out of power, which one needs repair, and how many are currently rented out. It is clear at a glance. Staff do not need to check each device one by one, saving a lot of time.
The system can also collect data, such as which time period saw the most visitors renting equipment and which exhibits’ explanations were listened to the most times. These data can help museums understand visitors’ preferences, optimize the layout of exhibition areas and guided tour routes. Moreover, the installation of the equipment is particularly simple and will not affect the normal operation of the museum. There is also a dedicated team responsible for subsequent content updates and equipment maintenance, so the venue doesn’t need to worry at all.
IV.Choose Yingmi to make the cultural dissemination of the museum smoother
Since 2007, Yingmi has been engaged in the interpretation and display industry. Over the past 18 years, it has been dedicated to only one thing – to provide excellent interpretation equipment and services. As a national high-tech enterprise, Yingmi has its own core patented technologies. From research and development to production, everything is independently controllable. Its products have also passed international certifications such as ISO9001, CE, and ROHS, and have been exported overseas for a long time. Both quality and stability have been tested by the market.
Nowadays, many well-known museums across the country are using water-meter equipment, such as the National Museum of Nationalities of China, the Guizhou Provincial Museum, and the Suzhou Museum. There are also many 5A-level scenic spots and enterprises and institutions. The cumulative number of clients served has reached several thousand. Whether it’s the multi-scenario demands of large museums or the high cost-performance requirements of small exhibition halls, Yingmi can provide suitable solutions.
If your museum is also worried about the interpretation service and is looking for a reliable wireless tour guide device, you might as well take a look at the products of Yingmi. Whether it’s individual self-guided Tours, group explanations, multilingual services, or intelligent management, Yingmi can help you solve all these problems. Now, if you consult, you can also get a free scene adaptation assessment. Based on the scale of your venue and the structure of your visitors, the most suitable configuration plan will be recommended. Cultural dissemination should inherently have no barriers. A user-friendly audio guide can enable more people to understand the stories behind cultural relics and also allow the value of museums to be recognized by more people.
FAQ
Q1: How can we try or learn more?
A: Yingmi offers a free on-site assessment and consultation to recommend the best configuration based on your museum’s specific scale and visitor flow.
Q2: Why choose a wireless audio guide system?
A: It solves common museum problems: reduces high labor costs, meets diverse visitor needs (multi-language, self-paced), overcomes issues with poor sound quality and interference from traditional equipment.
Q3: What are Yingmi’s main products?
A: Two core systems: 1) The 007B Self-Service Guide for individual visitors (auto-plays via sensing). 2) The L8 Team Guide System for groups (multi-channel, long-range).
Q4: What are the key benefits for museums?
A: Major cost reduction (saves ~40% labor), upgraded visitor experience (multi-language, easy use), and intelligent management (real-time device tracking, data collection).