3.5K UHD (3200 × 1800) | 360° PAN / 116° TILT | FLAGSHIP AI CHIP WITH HUMAN &PET TRACKING | DUAL-BAND WI-FI 6 | PHYSICAL PRIVACY MASKING | COLOUR NIGHTVISIONQUICK SPECS * See every detail in 3.5K ultra-HD clarity, day or night * Keep watch across the whole room with 360° horizontal and 116° vertical coverage * Get instant alerts with AI-powered human and pet detection and tracking * Protect your privacy with a lens that physically tucks away into the body * Connect faster and stream more smoothly over dual-band Wi-Fi 63.5K ULTRA-HD IMAGING THAT CAPTURES EVERY DETAILThe Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 keeps homes across South Africa under a sharp,watchful eye with 3.5K ultra-HD resolution (3200 × 1800). As Xiaomi's first 6MPindoor camera, it pairs a professional-grade 6P high-transparency optical lenswith an f/1.6 large aperture and WDR to reproduce every detail in vivid,true-to-life clarity so faces, movement and fine detail all come throughcrisply.BRIGHT, FULL-COLOUR FOOTAGE EVEN IN LOW LIGHTA 1/2.45-inch ultra-large BSI image sensor gives the C500 an expansive, highlylight-sensitive surface, so it handles dim evening conditions with ease andkeeps producing rich, full-colour images long after the sun goes down. When it'struly dark, eight 940nm infrared fill lights deliver detailed night visionwithout any visible red glow so a sleeping child or pet is never disturbed.FLAGSHIP AI CHIP FOR SMARTER DETECTION AND TRACKINGAt the heart of the camera is a flagship AI chip with 1T of computing power,handling fast, accurate recognition locally on the device. It detects and tracksboth people and pets (cats and dogs), sending prompt notifications straight toyour phone and automatically following the action before returning to its setgimbal position. A local algorithm keeps detection quick and accurate whileminimising false alarms.BUILT-IN PRIVACY AND BANK-GRADE SECURITYPrivacy is protected from the source. The C500 supports physical masking thelens physically tucks up into the body to block its view, and you can set timedor scheduled masking to suit your routine. Inside, a dedicated MJA1 securitychipset gives every camera a unique key and certificate, with multi-layer cloudencryption safeguarding your footage with financial-grade protection.FAST, FLEXIBLE AND EFFORTLESS SMART-HOME CONTROLDual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 with OFDMA keeps connections fast and stable forsmooth high-definition playback. The dual-motor pan-tilt design gives you 360°horizontal and 116° vertical coverage, controllable right from your smartphone.It works with Xiaomi HyperOS Connect for seamless smart-home routines including auto-hiding the lens when you arrive home supports two-way voicecalls, and responds to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free viewing.Footage can be saved in three ways: microSD card (8GB256GB), cloud storage orNAS, with efficient H.265 encoding to save space.FEATURES: * 3.5K ultra-HD resolution (3200 × 1800), Xiaomi's first 6MP indoor camera * 6P high-transparency optical lens with f/1.6 large aperture and WDR * 1/2.45-inch ultra-large BSI image sensor for strong low-light, full-colour imaging * Eight 940nm infrared fill lights for enhanced night vision with no visible red glow * Flagship AI chip with 1T computing power for fast, accurate local recognition * Human and pet detection and tracking (cats and dogs) with smartphone alerts * Auto return to gimbal position after tracking * 360° horizontal and 116° vertical pan-tilt coverage (dual-motor design) * Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 with OFDMA for faster, more stable connections * MJA1 security chipset with a unique key and certificate per device * Multi-layer cloud encryption for secure data transfers * Physical privacy masking with timed and scheduled options * Xiaomi HyperOS Connect support, including "I'm Home" auto lens hiding * Two-way voice calls via Xiaomi Home * Voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant * H.265 encoding for smoother playback and reduced storage use * Three storage modes: microSD card, cloud storage and NAS * Supports inverted/ceiling mountingSPECIFICATIONS: * Resolution: 3200 × 1800 (6MP) * Image Sensor: 1/2.45-inch BSI * Lens: 6P, f/1.6 aperture * Field of View: 360° horizontal, 116° vertical * Night Vision: 8 × 940nm infrared fill lights * Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 * Storage: microSD card (8GB256GB supported), cloud storage and NAS * Video Encoding: H.265 * Compatibility: Android 8 & iOS 12.0 or above * Power Port: USB Type-C * Rated Input: 5V2A * Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C * Product Dimensions: 7.9 × 7.9 × 11.9 cmWHAT'S IN THE BOX: * Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 x1 * Power Adapter x1 * Charging Cable x1 * User Manual x1 * Wall Mounting Kit x1WHY XIAOMI?Xiaomi designs smart, beautifully simple technology that makes everyday lifesafer and more connected, and the Smart Camera C500 is a standout example flagship imaging, intelligent monitoring and thoughtful privacy in one compact,easy-to-use device. For South African households looking for a dependable smarthome security camera with genuine peace of mind, it's an easy choice, backed byXiaomi's global reputation for quality and value.
