Choosing a smart video door from Xiaomi

The optical peephole in the door was replaced by a more modern device - the Xiaomi video peephole. This version of the camcorder is compact enough to be installed in place of a conventional peephole. But unlike optics, it allows you to see a more complete picture, transfer the image to a special monitor and to a smartphone.

The need to install a Xiaomi video eye

Attaching a fixture provides the following benefits:

• The peephole displays a picture on the screen, helps to recognize a face, clothes or age. The device can identify the visitor, if it is in the database.
• The models are equipped with IR illumination, so that even on a dark staircase, the guest is clearly visible.
• The image can be transferred to a device monitor, tablet or phone. The wireless option has this advantage.
• The video peephole can act as an element of the general security system.

The Xiaomi video peephole for the entrance door uses a special polarity in Russia. Visitors unconsciously try to avoid the attention of the intercom, and it is more difficult to hide from a camouflaged camera.

Features of the door video eye

The smart video eyelet from Xiaomi Smart Loock Caty has some features that make it so popular in the Russian market:

• The device is equipped with a bell button, so there is no need to mount anything else on the door.
• The peephole is equipped with a motion sensor and monitors the situation in front of the door. The recording is uploaded to the cloud. You can view the footage from a smartphone or other device.
• The camera can be synchronized with other devices, such as an electronic lock.
• It is possible to record a voice message, which turns on when the visitor appears in the absence of the owners.
• Equipped with a 7-inch high-resolution screen.
• Installation takes 5 minutes - the tablet is attached to magnetic holders, and the peephole is attached to double-sided tape.
• The camera has a large viewing angle of 166 degrees.
• Memory capacity 4 GB. The video can be viewed on a tablet.
• The recording is encrypted when saved. Only an authorized user can view the data after entering the password. You can open access to cloud storage for all family members.
• If a visitor tries to damage or steal the video peephole, an alarm is triggered.

The device can be connected to a smart home system. There is no need to configure.

Main technical characteristics

The device parameters are listed on the company's website:

• hole diameter for installation - 15–40 mm;
• available door thickness - 35–110 mm;
• viewing angle - 166 degrees;
• IR illumination radius - 5 m;
• motion sensor radius - 3 m;
• power supply - built-in 8400 mAh battery;
• 4 GB hard drive;
• body material - plastic.

Xiaomi's video peephole is focused on working with the cloud. A memory card is required for recording when Wi-Fi is not available.

Who is the Xiaomi video eyelet for?

The device provides monitoring of what is happening behind the door, like any other video peephole. Convenient in that it allows you to see the image on a remote device. It is recommended to install this option if an elderly person lives in the apartment.

The product will be needed for those who are rarely at home. Thanks to the video eyelet, video communication with the visitor is possible. The device contacts the owner every time a guest knocks on the door.

Also, the peephole allows you to record what is happening on the staircase.

Installation and power

Installation is carried out according to the instructions:

• A hole with a diameter of 2 cm is drilled in the door leaf.
• Screws are screwed into the peephole of the length corresponding to the thickness of the door.
• Remove the protective film from the device and fix it from the outside. The button should be placed on top. A train is pulled into the hole inside.
• The monitor mount is placed on the screws and tightened with a screwdriver. The train is brought out into the cavity and fixed with adhesive tapes.
• A tablet is put on the bracket. The magnet fixes the device.

The device operates on a battery. The charge lasts for 2 months.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Xiaomi video eye

The Xiaomi input video peephole has the following advantages:

• The camcorder can be disguised, making it easier to observe what is happening.
• The video peephole can act as an element of a security system: activate an alarm, send a notification about emergency situations.
• The device is activated when driving and records what is happening. The owner can view the video online or archived.
• IR illumination allows observation in complete darkness.
• The video channel can be connected to a video recorder, PC, TV, smart.
• The owner has the ability to communicate with visitors remotely or leave a voice message on the answering machine.
• The cost of the device is lower compared to the video intercom.

Disadvantages:

• Xiaomi's video peephole looks from the outside like an ordinary optical one. When trying to break in, criminals will try to glue it up.
• Like any wireless device, it is vulnerable to strong electromagnetic radiation, radio noise, and jammers.
• If there is no Internet connection, the recording is performed on its own hard drive. However, its capacity is limited.

The Xiaomi video peephole is a convenient and reliable wireless model. The device records video and broadcasts the image to a remote recorder and provides radio communication with the visitor, notifies the owner of what is happening, stores data in the cloud.