Xiaomi Ants Xiaoyi Smart Camera Night Vision

Among the products of the Chinese company Xiaomi, there is a special caste of devices that is part of the concept of "smart home". These include a smart camera with the long model name Ants Xiaoyi Smart Camera Night Vision.

Recording quality

The camera records videos in HD format (1280x720 pixels) at 20 fps. More to squeeze out of a small 1-megapixel matrix will not work. Nevertheless, the overall quality and detail of the video sequence turn out to be very good, including and in the dark. And even if the picture is switched to black and white when the infrared illumination is turned on, it still remains possible to make out the details on it.

Access

A prerequisite for the functioning of a smart camera is the presence of a Wi-Fi network. When connecting to a wireless network for the first time, many users experience a number of difficulties in pairing the device and setting it up. If they are successfully resolved, access to remote viewing of the footage (in recording or online), as well as to the main settings, is opened. To record videos, you need to get a microSD memory card (up to 32 GB).

Installation methods

The model is designed for both tabletop and wall mounting. Some craftsmen have adapted it into a place for a peephole, so the scenarios for using the camera are limited only by your imagination and the need for power supply. In extreme cases, a Power Bank can be used as a battery.

Video babysitter

The built-in motion detector allows you to automatically start and stop video recording. But its functionality is somewhat underdeveloped, because. when motion is detected in the frame, the camera does not send any notifications to its owner. In parallel with the video sequence, the device records or plays sound thanks to the presence of a built-in microphone and speaker. All this makes it possible to use the gadget as a video babysitter in order to monitor the smallest members of the family.