Key Takeaways
- Xiaomi has launched the Smart Camera 5 Pro, its first 4K CCTV camera with full-color night vision.
- The camera features a dual-lens system and can operate in color even in low-light conditions.
- It supports 4K video output, two-way voice calls, and multiple storage options.
Xiaomi has initiated a crowdfunding campaign for its Smart Camera 5 Pro, marking the company's entry into the 4K CCTV market with a full-color night vision feature.
The camera, priced at around $64 during the crowdfunding phase, will retail for approximately $90.
Designed to provide clear security footage even in dim lighting, the Smart Camera 5 Pro utilizes a dual-lens system comprising an 8MP main sensor and a 4MP secondary sensor.
This setup ensures 4K video output and full-color night vision, setting it apart from most affordable security cameras that switch to black-and-white infrared footage in low-light conditions.
Additional features include a built-in soft light for supplementary illumination and several night-vision modes, such as human detection, event-triggered monitoring, and a mode to avoid visible red light.
The camera is equipped with a local AI processor capable of 1.5 TOPS of computing performance, enabling direct identification of people and pets and detection of crying sounds without cloud analysis.
A dual-motor pan-and-tilt system allows for 360-degree horizontal rotation and a 174-degree vertical range, making it suitable for various monitoring environments, including living rooms, nurseries, and elder-care settings.
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and two-way voice calls enhance user interaction, with Xiaomi claiming a 60% improvement in transmission speeds.
Multiple storage options are available, including microSD cards, cloud storage, and NAS systems, with the camera using Xiaomi’s AOR all-day low-power recording system to reduce storage consumption while ensuring important footage remains accessible.
