The app then asks for a few permissions and performs a Bluetooth search for the Mi Home Security Camera 360°. If you are using a dual-band router, make sure this is enabled, as the 5GHz band isn't supported. It is worth mentioning here that the Mi Home Security Camera 360° establishes its connection using the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band. Users will have to enter their Wi-Fi credentials in the app.
To begin watching a live video feed, you'll need to download the Xiaomi Home app, which is available on both Android and iOS, and log in with a Mi account. Doing so will turn an LED indicator on and the Mi Home Security Camera 360° will also provide a voice cue that it has been activated. You can use the USB cable and a 5W adapter that come in the retail package. Once the security camera has been placed in your desired location, the only thing that remains is getting it connected and ready, which is quite simple.įirst, connect the camera to a USB power source. Thankfully, Xiaomi provides the base plate, screws and plastic screw caps needed for this in the retail box. It can be placed on a table and it won't wobble, and it can also be mounted on the ceiling. The Mi Home Security Camera 360° has a flat base with four circular grips spaced evenly around its circumference. Mi Home Security Camera 360° installation and setup The motorised camera movements are smooth, and the device does not make any noise during the calibration process, or in everyday use. Xiaomi claims that it is designed to be shock-proof, but we advise against testing this claim. The Xiaomi security camera measures 78x78x118 mm, and tips the scales at 239g. The security camera comes with a microSD slot to let users locally save video footage The solid build quality certainly serves as an assurance of longevity. The whole device appears to be made out of sturdy polycarbonate. The base has a matte finish and you'll also find a reset button and a Micro-USB port at the back. On the back of the spherical body is the circular speaker grille. There's also a microSD card slot below the lens. The main camera body is a spherical shell with a pill-shaped cutout that allows the camera lens to tilt up and down. The Mi Home Security Camera 360° has a clean and attractive design, and looks almost like a toy, albeit one that is built solidly. Mi Home Security Camera 360° design and build quality It has an appealing design and a tonne of features including live audio talkback and AI motion detection, but is the Mi Home Security Camera 360° actually worth buying, and how does it fare in day-to-day usage? Read on to find the answers in our in-depth Mi Home Security Camera 360° review. The Mi Home Security Camera 360° falls into the latter category and is one of the few products from the ecosystem to have launched in India. Xiaomi's Mijia ecosystem, sold mainly in China, consists of a wide range of smart home devices including everything from washing machines to smart cameras.