hi! Very good video. All models are worldwide use right? Another one: Why 3k version only work with China region? May i buy to use at Brazil?
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
Heya :) thank you. So they will be universal. Getting a model from anywhere will work anywhere unlike a cellphone (sometimes). Not sure why 3k only in China though
@YiZo8811 ай бұрын
File bumping to NAS is not supported on C400. C300 is able to save files onto your local NAS.
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback :) I dont think Xiaomi meant for it to be a NAS operated device. If you are using a NAS, there are better cams you can get to serve the function. Think Xiaomi just wanted a nice easy plug and play for your every day user
@ashuntu2010Ай бұрын
@@WootDini Can you suggest some better NAS supported Cams ?
@sierra00006 ай бұрын
Hello, can this C200 be used for pet control. I have a small dog, and I want to be able to check on him, live, anytime, remote, while Im at my workplace. Thanks!
@WootDini6 ай бұрын
Heya I don't see why not. You can log in at any time (provided it's connected) and control the camera to look around. So yea, live anytime so long as he is near a camera that can see him.
@HarpaxA2 ай бұрын
You didn't talked about the night vision, from other reviewer C200 only B&W, while C300 can be Full Colour, not sure with C400.
@WootDini2 ай бұрын
Heya Thanks for letting me know. will try cover all. becomes difficult when trying to compare too many products. will tabulate. But C400 is the best of the range so I am sure it will have the best night vision
@GilZu8 ай бұрын
Today I got the C300. Seems pretty good item
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoying :)
@_aboutsyd8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I'm undecided between a eufy and the latest xiaomi c400 (or is there gonna come out a new one soon?) My only doubt is : i already have Mi home app and I don't wanna download another app, and I've heard eufy cam on Apple Homekit has its limitations so you have to use the eufy app anyway. From your tests what do you suggest? is it worth buying the latest xiaomi camera?
@WootDini7 ай бұрын
Heya. I have never used a eufy so can't comment on that. But I can say the c400 is pretty good and I have no complaints
@_aboutsyd7 ай бұрын
@@WootDini thank you so much mate!
@CedriCDAR776 ай бұрын
@@_aboutsyd The c500 pro camera was released a few days ago if you have not yet bought your camera i think you can take the c500 pro.
@_aboutsyd6 ай бұрын
@@CedriCDAR77i haven’t actually Thanks for the info. I didn’t know it ! 🙏
@lcph946 ай бұрын
I think the pro of getting an Apple HomeKit compatible camera is that you can use your iCloud storage to save the footage. Also if the camera detects movement it can automatically turn on lights, trigger alarms, etc.
@JosephEmmanuel-z7e10 ай бұрын
My c200 when the electric turn of and turn on it doesn’t connect it stay offline till i reset it and connect again why
@kwizeraarlene25354 ай бұрын
mine also
@wesleywong89118 ай бұрын
is the cloud storage still free? Read they stopped the services globally.
@Zorulembo8 ай бұрын
I have the same question. I HAVE A XIAOMI CAMERA FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND I WANT TO BUY THIS CAMERA AS IT IS IN YOUR VIDEO. THE OLD CAMERA THAT I HAVE WHEN MOTION HAPPENS, IT NOTIFIES ME AND AT THAT MOMENT, WHEREVER I AM, I WATCH THE VIDEO, BUT FROM A YEAR AGO it doesn't allow me to view the video and since then it gives me this message: the free home surveillance service has expired. My question is that if I were to buy this xiaomi c300 camera in a store in my city, would the same problem occur? Thank you
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Cloud is a paid service but you can store to SD card
@sdqsdq62748 ай бұрын
Is the c200 resolution clear ? You didnt show all 3
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya. It's reso is not as good but for me it was good and clear enough for a "webcam" WiFi cam
@aleksandraristeska53263 ай бұрын
I have the c200 camera and I'm satisfied a lot. Camera have clear resolution and detecting everything you need.
@murilocostalessalima4 ай бұрын
Does the video livestream into Echo Show? I have been looking around and the Xiaomi website talks about voice control, but it is not clear if the videos can be seen on an Echo device... Would you be able to confirm this? Thanks in advance! I have seen "compatible with Alexa" in the past and not all functionalities where made available...
@WootDini4 ай бұрын
Heya. I don't want to say yes because I honestly don't know. I would maybe get one from a store that has a returns policy and try it out and if not send back owing to lack of integration
@TheCrowcrow1234 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info. I have the c200 model. I have inserted a 32 GB card, Can I record continuously and will the camera reset after the memory card has reached its full capacity.
@WootDini4 ай бұрын
Heya I believe so yea. Generally that is how surveillance will work. Just ensure that the record time is long enough
@TheCrowcrow1234 ай бұрын
@@WootDini awesome thank you
@البراءةالشحي Жыл бұрын
Which one is better eufy camera 2k pan and tilt or xiaomi c300.and could recording of videos in both be continuous for 7 days without disturbing
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Hey depending on settings both will work fine. Just need to have a big enough storage source
@Zorulembo8 ай бұрын
I HAVE A XIAOMI CAMERA FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND I WANT TO BUY THIS CAMERA AS IT IS IN YOUR VIDEO. THE OLD CAMERA THAT I HAVE WHEN MOTION HAPPENS, IT NOTIFIES ME AND AT THAT MOMENT, WHEREVER I AM, I WATCH THE VIDEO, BUT FROM A YEAR AGO it doesn't allow me to view the video and since then it gives me this message: the free home surveillance service has expired. My question is that if I were to buy this xiaomi c300 camera in a store in my city, would the same problem occur? Thank you
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya depends on how you store it. If you want to view live, you can view live no issue. But this is not surveillance it's a smart camera (even though they are practically the same). Just make sure it's connected to WiFi you can connect and view any time
@satansify.6 ай бұрын
Hey does this uses battery to charge instead of plug in? I don't have sockets on the place where I want to place em
@WootDini6 ай бұрын
Hey So the ones here don't have batteries. The only recommendation I can make is run a long power USB cord to a power bank or ups
@satansify.6 ай бұрын
@@WootDini thanks mate!
@WootDini6 ай бұрын
@@satansify. Welcome :)
@mikesia513211 ай бұрын
does the baby crying push notification work for this cameras? have an older mi camera and the baby crying doesnt seem to work
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
So I have seen a few people use as a baby monitor. I can't suggest it for this purpose because it was not it's design. It tracks movement not sound. So to make it work in the way you want , you have to keep the speaker communication open so it's constantly feeding sound for monitoring. It's a bypass which works.
@AaWw-w6v11 ай бұрын
You say "they send notification when motion is detected". But I want a series of still images (over a few seconds) to be sent - to email or the xiomi app is fine - after motion is detected. I don't need / want to pay for cloud. This is for checking WHO has entered my room in shared rented house.images must be sent out of device, because after illegal entry the device could be unplugged / sf card or camera destroyed. 😊 if anyone knows the name of the function I require , would be useful. Having problems searching for exactly what I need
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
Heya, I dont think that is possible. I will have to check. The idea is that when you get the alert you check. But you can get an SD card to record on event only I believe
@MarcusFrakes9 ай бұрын
By the time you get the notification, there should be a video in the cloud.. You do have to pay for that however ($5/month)
@jodybiztube8 ай бұрын
I use D-Link CCTV for this purpose. It can send a few frames before and after the event to your email. It can also send to ftp server.
@Observational_D-Block8 ай бұрын
I’m not sure if this is entirely possible with this camera, but I used to do the following method with the app called iSentry for Mac/iOS… One possible solution could be opening a new dropbox account on a new gmail address and have the files automatically be uploaded into your dropbox folder. Then you can set the notifications from your dropbox/Gmail appropriately to notify you as per your needs.
@jutjubkom1236 ай бұрын
How much does the cloud support cost for the C300-C400? Trying to compare whcih cloud would be cheaper - Xiaomi or Tapo?
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
Heya Sorry that's something I don't know. I am not well versed in Tapo at all. You would need to check the different sites and see what cloud costs are
@majkrem3085Ай бұрын
Hello, is the motion detect function works when someone in subscribed ? Or does is work without subscription?
@WootDini27 күн бұрын
Heya Works irrespective of subscription. Subscription is only for cloud storage
@dezigphoto Жыл бұрын
what do you recommend for minimum memory card for C200/C300? does 64GB enough? or 128GB? as my experience for older camera, I used the 64GB for a week recording.
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Heya. Depends on how you set it to be honest. It also uses h265 if I remember which is muuuch better. You can make either work , just depends on how you set the quality etc
@dezigphoto Жыл бұрын
@@WootDini I assumed there would be differences between them at its max resolution, Full HD vs 2K
@Fat_ima468 ай бұрын
@@WootDinican we hear from this camera audio voice ? or we can record voice?
@aaronhan834519 күн бұрын
Does it support 24/7 continuous recording into the local sd card?
@WootDini5 күн бұрын
It should do. Will have to check but depends on time as it will have to over write
@dungnguyen64494 ай бұрын
I've just bought Mi Camera C200, when I added it into Mi home app and use the surveillance camera function, it said "Free service reminder. New users will get three months' free video recording of events. The service expires on 09/10/2024, after which surveillance videos will no longer be recorded." I wonder that the video can still be recorded in the SD card? Thanks in advance.
@WootDini4 ай бұрын
Heya It's only for cloud that the subscription counts. All else will be fine
@feras50177 ай бұрын
Anyway I could use the cloud feature without xiaomi? Like use a free google drive or other free cloud storage?
@WootDini7 ай бұрын
Heya Not to my knowledge unfortunately. I will try play around with it but it's a cloud sync
@mustafakacan74433 ай бұрын
I will use c200 for my baby. I dont need to record anything, just wanna watch the live video. Do I still need to insert an sd card?
@WootDini3 ай бұрын
Heya No, you can still monitor through phone or screen and no SD is needed
@mustafakacan74433 ай бұрын
@@WootDini Thx bro
@alisystem843 ай бұрын
hey , can i use C400 just for Live Streaming without SD Card ??
@WootDini3 ай бұрын
Hey If you mean live monitor (like through tablet , phone etc) then yes. You can "stream" as in stream to KZbin or twitch etc. but there is a live stream available to phone etc (and PC if you use the surveillance app)
@alisystem843 ай бұрын
Great, and which app do you suggest me for pc monitoring @@WootDini
@giancarloschiaffino17337 ай бұрын
Can you use them to control the smart light when movement is detected?
@WootDini7 ай бұрын
Heya, I am not sure . That would require automation which is possible but would need to check with Xiaomi if that is programmed
@shahzadrox3 ай бұрын
Is this chargeable or should be in power all the time to use ? If it’s chargeable, how long can we use it ? And how long is the duration ?
@WootDini3 ай бұрын
Heya The ones that ship to south Africa have no battery. I'm not sure if this is the case world wide.
@WootDini3 ай бұрын
Heya The ones that ship to south Africa have no battery. I'm not sure if this is the case world wide.
@dualcore22708 ай бұрын
Hi, when I turn on the microphone, is it possible for only one side to hear? I want to hear if the baby is crying but don't want the baby to hear the noises on my side
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya I have not checked since I reviewed but if I remember correctly you should be able to mute your side so you can only hear without sound coming from the other side
@mayarrannaghor86911 ай бұрын
xiaomi The C400 camera connected to the internet and once the electricity went out, the camera was disabled. The electricity doesn't work anymore. You have to set up again. If you do it now, please get a solution
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
So battery is not working anymore ? I suggest sending it back to be honest. Sounds like a fault
@MrEdelucas7 ай бұрын
Nice tutorial. Could you help with home surveillance recommended options for these cameras? Thanks
@WootDini7 ай бұрын
Heya. These will definately work well as a DIY surveillance. You use the app to set all the alerts etc.
@giapnguyen40648 ай бұрын
Mấy camera này có hỗ trợ rtsp để xem trên máy tính hoặc kết nối với nvr k?
@WootDini7 ай бұрын
Hey through the Xiaomi surveillance app you can view through a PC
@Levienkhoma8 ай бұрын
I can connect mine to ios, any problems you know of?
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya not aware of any issues no. Try start the process from the start, it's the best way
@2Uniquelive Жыл бұрын
Can I use any of these paired with Apple TV?
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Heya So I am not 100% sure but Xiaomi home does have an app on iOS . So it looks like it can
@echln320910 ай бұрын
Only if it has Apple HomeKit support which I doubt since it’s Xiaomi
@lukepoh51215 ай бұрын
does the security cameras allow zoom in?
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
Heya Digital zoom yes
@bautistarobert54852 ай бұрын
Great product... 5 camera i buy before... Since 2020 up to now still using on it..
@WootDini2 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@irsyadafiqhassan1612Ай бұрын
What model you buy? My c200 cctv always disconnect with wifi. And need to reboot. Some times need to reset the cctv
@iharu_91232 ай бұрын
Is there any way to connect the Xiaomi c300 camera on pc?
@WootDini2 ай бұрын
Heya. Yea there is Xiaomi surveillance software. I played around with it once. Just need to find it and download ot
@hamzahamaza385410 ай бұрын
I want to buy a camera and I am confused between c 200 and c 300 can you help me please
@WootDini10 ай бұрын
Heya. It's more or less the same, you will just get better resolution with the 300. Personally if there is a big price difference I would go with the 200 unless you need better quality images
@misikirbusiness39989 ай бұрын
does they can record offline on SD Card?
@WootDini9 ай бұрын
Not actually sure. Good question. I don't think it can because it's designed to work with network
@buranarom8 ай бұрын
The camera does not have a clock. Without the Internet there would be no clock.
@rosariobalajadia4996 Жыл бұрын
can this function as webcam in pc?
@tundrastreaming10 ай бұрын
no. you also wouldn't want that, because they'll look like shit compared to a real webcam
@mohammedalmagrabi8 ай бұрын
Is the c400 good to install outdoor?
@groslait78148 ай бұрын
Not water proof,
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya Not a good idea. There are ones designed for outside
@helgahornung8 ай бұрын
May I ask how to record video without wifi on c200?
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya I don't think it's possible. It's not an independent device and needs an interface to execute commands, the interface is over a WiFi connection You could try get Xiaomi surveillance software and see if it works on a USB
@edd36518 ай бұрын
I'm in research for Baby monitors at the moment which I find too pricey. Do you think that this would be a replacement for it or would it be too insecure?
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
Heya. It can be used as one but I don't recommend it. Some people do , but a baby monitor has more sensitive settings. Personally I would not if it were my baby. I would buy the proper thing. But it can yea
@edd36516 ай бұрын
@@WootDini thank you for your answer. Cheers.
@Ace-hx4be5 ай бұрын
Can this cctv using as a dash cam for car interior?
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
Technically yes if you are tethering a network to it. Its a network type device and will not work without WiFi
@aleksandraristeska53263 ай бұрын
How to activate alarm? I can't set..
@WootDini3 ай бұрын
Hey. Which alarm do you mean ? There is no built in alarm that makes a noise. It sends notifications to app. Unless I missed that feature
@eurafrican854 ай бұрын
Just bought a c300 online where it was priced incorrectly at around 5 dollars. Unfortunately I only ordered one and now they fixed the mistake
@WootDini4 ай бұрын
Hey at least you got one at a great price :9
@erelando Жыл бұрын
Is the picture quality improvement significant between the C300 & C400? 2K vs 2.5K isn't that much, I suppose.
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Because of the sensors on them (CMOS sensors) it wont make a massive difference but will be noticeable. I prefer C400 purely because of the USB-C aspect
@davegajardo6328 Жыл бұрын
how many days/weeks does is take to consume the 256gb?
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Heya. Will depend on settings honestly. There are many variables like quality , if you have it on motion detection only and so on. You are able to manage those
@OleM-08918 ай бұрын
Do you pair ir with xiaomi door sensor ?
@WootDini8 ай бұрын
You pair with home app. They work seperately, but both form part of the home ecosystem
@OleM-08918 ай бұрын
Not my question friend My question and its a fact that camera can be link with door sensor so when door sensor activated with door open canera send you a notification as safe guard system My question is if you using it like that Cause i already have xiaomi door sensor but they dont have any siren to link with So i have to buy the canera Or an aftermarket Tuya siren that can be paured with Xiaomi home app
@VandykeCollectionStudioPH10 ай бұрын
Can this be connected to iPhones?
@WootDini10 ай бұрын
Hey Yep , Xiaomi app in iOS store
@marley35567 ай бұрын
hey.. can we manage remote viewing on different phones.. like for mom & dad different location viewing..? tnx
@WootDini7 ай бұрын
I believe so yes because you can share app access
@alandiegovillalobos7 ай бұрын
In the My Home app you can set up a Family and grant them access to one or all conected divices. Me and the wife use it to monitor our children while away and the baby while its sleep alone while im working upstairs. The sound is extrodinary good.
@pierpig70586 ай бұрын
Is it possible to connect the camera with a pc running Debian and use a folder mapped on the computer to save data instead of the cloud service?
@WootDini6 ай бұрын
Heya Not easily. I have tried and failed to pull the footage over IP which is what you would need to do with Debian. Unless you use Xiaomi surveillance (if it work in a Linux system) and you can export imagery to the cloud you want
@qetidvali4218 Жыл бұрын
Are those chargeable Or All of them need to be plugged ?
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Great question. So the units that were flown into South Africa had no batteries. But other regions have batteries. You need to check for the region you are in.
@primavera9195 ай бұрын
Batterie option ?
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
No unfortunately not. You will have to do a 5v adaption to wall if you want clean or you need to connect to power bank
@dalmatdevelopment78215 ай бұрын
Thanks, subbed. I got a C200 and got a notification upon installation - I will have to pay subscription after 3 months to continue recording. What??? Also, it wont record to SD card - is that true? I feel scammed...
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay. I wanted to check in on this. Subscription is only for cloud. You can still do SD without subscription.
@dalmatdevelopment78215 ай бұрын
@@WootDini Thanks for checking. It is then very very badly communicated to the customers. It does not say anywhere if I we can access the videos saved to SD card remotely. Hopefully they will clarify all of this...
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
Please let me know if this is not the case and I will update. But I have been told it's not
@dalmatdevelopment78215 ай бұрын
@@WootDini My subscription ends in 2.5 months, but I will probably test it with the SD card earlier. I've seen mixed comments on Reddit, we'll see.
@stefistefistef5 ай бұрын
@@WootDini Hey, considering what you said, can I get free feed from camera on my phone without cloud saving? I need it only to check on my cats from time to time when I'm not home.
@bernardodadea891010 ай бұрын
Switching between wifi connections is a bit tricky or trial and usually errors. Sometimes i wonder how i ever het reconnected after so many resets and re-pairings and delete / add device. What steps to make as a sure way to switch between wifi connections for the device? I have a c200 and a c400 and both confuse me when i switch networks (either locations or networks)
@WootDini10 ай бұрын
Hey there is a way but it becomes technical. Most WiFi devices are dynamic in nature meaning their IP addresses will change every time they are turned on and off (most times). You can assign IP addresses and make them static. You can do this in windows or in the router (windows is generally easier)
@marcussantos85743 ай бұрын
Camera review without video samples?
@WootDini3 ай бұрын
Heya Soz, you are correct but it's hard to show that on a video because it changes. That's why showing video in a video is not the best because you don't know what encoding rates or reso I recorded in or nor do I know what quality the video is being watched on. That's why I opted more for unboxing and spec vs review
@vernonvandyk7725 ай бұрын
Very good and informative. Thanks to you i am on my way to buy one.
@WootDini5 ай бұрын
Glad I can help:) please let me know about your experience
@yerdasur79416 ай бұрын
Possible to connect on cp
@WootDini6 ай бұрын
If you mean PC then yes. There is surveillance software
@onlinetechpinas548011 ай бұрын
can this be used as a webcam for Skype?
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
Heya. Not traditionally no. There is a long work around to make that work but it's complicated and annoying
@euan4474 ай бұрын
First of all, congrats for yout Excelent video. I have a problem maybe you or someone can help me: I bought a Xiaomi camera C300. The problem is the camera keeps recording all the time (continuous recording, loop recordin) making clips of 1minute each for 24 hours a day…I would like to change it so it records only when movement/events happen. The option of Home Monitoring is OFF, and even with the option OFF the Camera continuous recording. I want to stop record. I want to stop detecting movements. The problem is, I choose the option OFF (not monitoring, not detect nothing, and the Camera still recording....Can someone help me with this (the firmware is updated - 5.1.6_1066). Thank you
@WootDini4 ай бұрын
Heya That sounds odd as you have all the settings correctly. Try factory reset the data and re input the settings you need. Let me know if this works
@euan4474 ай бұрын
@@WootDini UPDATE: I found the solution at channet of Hi-Tech Tai Bai: SETTINGS, then MANAGE STORAGE, SD CARD STATUS, RECORDING MODE, and choose DETECTED MOTION. I hope this can help others. Thanks again for your concerne.
@dm993dmdmdmdmdmdmdmdm Жыл бұрын
Does c400 has baby cry detector?
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
Hello. No it does not. It more for security than a baby monitor
@Wayk123Ай бұрын
Where is RTSP / ONVIF support? I have to use fking chinese servers. Why is this not mentioned. This video mentiones security. Is this dude for real?
@WootDiniАй бұрын
Yea I'm for real, a living breathing human. So as as real as it gets. This is a simple smart home solution. Rtsp is for server based solutions, something I did not advocate once in this video. Security is mentioned in terms of being able to use the camera and get notifications etc. If your concern about data being stored in China from a security and data perspective... You have no idea the amount of information trusted brands/banks/social medias etc sell. But it's your choice not to purchase. Yes again real person
@2Uniquelive Жыл бұрын
Immediate follow!!! Thank you
@Nicswar71969 ай бұрын
dont buy this this cctv has sd card recording problems and xiaomi support wont help you
@WootDini9 ай бұрын
Heya. It's not really CCTV in application, it's a smart camera. What are you struggling with
@Nicswar71969 ай бұрын
mi support doesnt reply to youre complaints, a lot of user complaints about the sd recording of smart camera it records for 3 days and its sd card error@@WootDini
@esqandardan5 ай бұрын
May i know why? They provide sd card slot but xiaomi wont support? I dont understand
@JosephEmmanuel-z7e10 ай бұрын
My c200 when the electric turn of and turn on it doesn’t connect it stay offline till i reset it and connect again why
@WootDini9 ай бұрын
Hello That is strange, but does it not have a battery (some do not ship with built in battery) But even then it should still work. Try reset the device
@aal3ali17 Жыл бұрын
Does this camera support webcam in pc?
@WootDini Жыл бұрын
It does not. I have managed to work a hack but need to make it a virtual cam
@mayarrannaghor86911 ай бұрын
xiaomi The C400 camera connected to the internet and once the electricity went out, the camera was disabled. The electricity doesn't work anymore. You have to set up again. If you do it now, please get a solution
@WootDini11 ай бұрын
Heya. Sounds faulty. Try a factory reset. If that does not work I would suggest returning it for inspection
@mayarrannaghor86911 ай бұрын
xiaomi The C400 camera connected to the internet and once the electricity went out, the camera was disabled. The electricity doesn't work anymore. You have to set up again. If you do it now, please get a solution