Xiaomi housekeeping camera. What does this button mean?

Before unpacking, I thought there was only a Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version in the package, but to my surprise, there was actually an indoor unit inside. It seems that Xiaomi's innovative ideas have never stopped, and it always brings me new things. Although I can't figure out the function of the indoor unit for the time being, I feel that the function of this indoor unit must be very interesting.

In addition to the Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version and indoor unit, the package also contains a TYPE-C cable, a power plug, an instruction manual, a hole-cut sticker and a pack of screw sets. It is said that the fewer accessories, the easier the installation. It can be seen that the installation of the Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version is not complicated.

This camera has a very distinctive design. The front end of the fuselage has an oval shape, the casing is smooth and round, and the sealing effect is very good. It has reached the IP65 dustproof and waterproof level, so it can be installed outdoors. No fear of bad weather. Because the camera integrates a 5700mAh lithium battery, the size is larger than an ordinary camera, but it is not larger than the palm of your hand. The most conspicuous part is the black area on the front, which contains a high-definition camera and a large infrared sensor.

The high-definition camera has 2 million pixels, is equipped with an F2.1 aperture, supports a 130° super wide angle and 3x digital zoom, and can provide 1080P high-definition resolution. The infrared sensor can provide a night vision distance of 7 meters at night, and can record clear images even in dimly lit nights.

The Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version also supports voice dialogue function, and the hole area at the bottom is its sound unit. The buttons and interfaces on the fuselage are all sealed under the dust cover. When you open the dust cover, you can see a switch button and a TYPE-C interface. In addition to controlling the power on and off function, the switch button can also reset the camera by pressing and holding it for 5 seconds. The TYPE-C interface next to it is the charging port of the camera. When not in use, closing the dust cover will effectively prevent rain and dust from entering.

The camera and the base are connected by a metal rod with a ball head, which supports universal adjustment. I twisted it a few times and found that the damping strength of the metal ball head is still very strong and is not loose. It seems that you need to use a little force when twisting. Even if you lift the base, the position of the camera ball head will not change due to shaking. Therefore, as long as the angle is fixed during installation, there will generally be no positional deviation.

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera Battery Edition adopts a hole-punching installation method. When you disassemble the base, you can see the holes for 2 screws. For the first installation, you need to drill holes in the wall. After that, you only need to fix the base and tighten the screws. That’s it. What I want to say here is that the camera body adopts an anti-theft screw structure and has a built-in gyroscope. If it detects any abnormal movement in the body, it will automatically send an alarm push to the mobile phone. Therefore, if someone forcibly dismantles it, not only will the image of the abnormal movement be recorded, but the mobile phone will also You will also be notified immediately.

Finally, let’s take a look at the indoor unit. This indoor unit is also a unique device of Xiaomi Outdoor Camera Battery Edition. As you can see from the interface on the back, it has two antennas to support wifi 2.4G wireless connection. , it also supports network cable connection and can be inserted into USB 2.0 flash drives and SD memory cards. The power supply uses a TYPE-C interface and has a Reset button. As for the functions of the indoor unit, one is to manage the connected cameras, and the other is to expand storage.

As mentioned before, the biggest advantage of this camera is its wireless installation, so it is very suitable for installation outside the home environment, such as in the corridor outside the door, because generally speaking, the corridor does not draw power. In places where traditional monitoring equipment is installed, wiring is required to obtain power. However, using this Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version does not require wiring at all. It is also very simple to install. It not only solves the problem of difficult wiring, but also does not require any wiring. You need to find professional personnel, and it will not affect the beauty of the outside.

Although the Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version is very convenient to install, the premise is that it can have a long battery life. If frequent charging is required, the wireless camera will naturally be meaningless. I believe that this is what many partners are most concerned about. Battery life issue. It was said earlier that the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera Battery Edition has a built-in 5700mAh lithium battery. The official also gave clear instructions on this. In the state of 24-hour abnormal motion detection, the video will only be recorded when someone passes by, and the battery life is adequate.

As for the mobile APP, if you have used other Xiaomi surveillance products, then you will definitely be familiar with the use of this Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version. I won’t go into details about the connection operations here. As long as the mobile phone can connect to the network, just scan the QR code to add the device. It is basically not difficult for us. What I want to say here is that Xiaomi has a variety of storage methods for recorded videos. If you want to store the recorded videos locally, you need to insert a USB flash drive into the indoor unit. In addition, you can also choose to store it in the cloud. If you If necessary, you can also purchase cloud storage services to extend the storage time of video recordings. What makes me feel considerate is that even if I don’t purchase cloud services, Xiaomi also provides 3 days of rolling video storage, so that I can enjoy the convenience of cloud storage without spending money.

Using the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera Battery Version to view cars is the main purpose for me to launch this product. You can see it through the remote screen of the mobile APP. The screen display is still very clear, and the details are handled well. It’s also quite good. The 130° super wide angle also brings a wide viewing angle range, and the 3x optical zoom also makes the enlarged picture equally clear.

The performance at night is also very good. The Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version has a 7-meter night vision range and can capture clear images in the dark night. If someone wants to take pictures of the vehicle at night, If someone is up to no good, the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera Battery Version will definitely make him invisible. Another thing to mention is that the Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version can operate normally in the environment of -20 ℃ to 50 ℃, which is quite considerate for users in the north. It can be said that it is not afraid of severe cold or wind and rain.

Another very practical function is the motion detection push in the APP. Whenever someone passes by in the picture, the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera Battery Edition will automatically record a video and send a push message to the mobile phone as a reminder. When someone appears on the screen, this function allows me to follow the monitoring situation without missing any useful information. If the cloud service is activated, it also supports face recognition function, which can be said to be very practical. In addition, AI function settings, screen rotation, push type, timer switch, and support for remote calls, voice-changing calls and other functions make this Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version highly practical.

Overall, I am very satisfied with this Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version. The wiring-free installation method saves me the trouble of outdoor wiring, and the long battery life does not require any trouble. No worries about frequent charging, and it can also be connected to Xiaomi smart home system, which brings many practical functions. If you are still worried about how to install surveillance equipment outdoors, then I think it is very good to use this Xiaomi outdoor camera battery version that does not require wiring to monitor homes and homes.