Double Vision, Double Security: Your Home in Focus
Imagine being able to keep an eye on your entrance area and the window opposite simultaneously – without manual panning or buying a second camera. This is exactly what the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual offers. With its innovative dual-lens system, consisting of a wide-angle and a telephoto lens, you cover two specific areas simultaneously. This means for you: more comprehensive monitoring, fewer blind spots, and the certainty that you won't miss anything important. Whether in the living room, hallway, or office – this IP Camera always provides you with a clear image in 2.5K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) and significantly reduces the need for multiple surveillance solutions.
Smart AI that Thinks Along: More Than Just Motion Detection
Your family and pets are important to you. The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual understands this and goes far beyond simple motion detection. Thanks to advanced AI functions, it offers precise person detection, as well as special pet detection for cats and dogs. You receive targeted notifications if your pet does something unusual. And for young families, the integrated baby crying detection is a real game changer: the camera immediately informs you when your baby cries. This way, you always stay up to date without being disturbed by unnecessary alarms – a real plus for your Smart Living & Gadgets experience.
Privacy and Performance: Flexibility that Convinces
Data protection is not a luxury, but a must. With the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual, you have full control: activate independent sleep modes for both cameras and decide yourself when each lens should be active. This offers you a higher degree of privacy than cameras with only a physical shutter. In addition, the integrated Dual-Band WiFi 6 ensures an extremely stable and fast connection, so that your live streams and recordings are transmitted smoothly. Store your valuable recordings flexibly on a microSD card (up to 256GB), in cloud storage, or on your NAS Network storage. This way, your data is always secure and accessible at any time, without the need for additional WiFi Access Points.
All-round Security with 360° Panorama and Smart Home Integration
Never miss a corner of your room again. The 360-degree panoramic camera pans and tilts flexibly to offer you complete coverage. Whether you want to monitor a large room or simply ensure everything is in order – the C500 Dual makes it possible. The Xiaomi Color Night Vision Camera also provides clear images in low light conditions. And the best part: the camera can be fully integrated into your smart home. Control it conveniently by voice command via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant and manage all functions intuitively via the Xiaomi Home App. With the "Virtual Fence" function, you can also define security zones that immediately trigger an alarm if crossed.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Comprehensive Coverage through Dual-Lens System: The combination of a wide-angle and a telephoto lens allows for simultaneous monitoring of two different areas and effectively reduces blind spots, offering more detailed and broader room coverage than conventional single-camera systems.
- Pro: Intelligent AI Functions for Specific Needs: With advanced AI detection for people, pets (cats/dogs), and baby crying, as well as a "virtual fence" function, the camera provides precise notifications and targeted monitoring that minimizes false alarms and focuses on relevant events.
- Pro: Versatile Storage Options and Smart Home Integration: Support for microSD cards (up to 256GB), cloud storage, and NAS Network storage offers flexible options for recording and securing video material. Additionally, compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Xiaomi HyperOS Connect enables seamless integration into existing smart home ecosystems and voice control.
- Note: Resolution is 2.5K, not 3K: Although the item name indicates "3K resolution", the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual actually delivers a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (2.5K UHD). While this is still a high resolution, it deviates from the expectation of the "3K" term, which is often associated with 3200 x 1800 pixels.
- Note: Only suitable for indoor use: The camera is exclusively designed for indoor use and offers no weather resistance or protection against extreme temperatures, which limits its area of application to protected environments.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | Xiaomi |
| Model: | Smart Camera C500 Dual |
| Product Type: | Surveillance Camera (Indoor) |
| Resolution: | 2560 x 1440 Pixels (2.5K UHD) |
| Lenses: | Dual-Lenses (Wide-angle & Telephoto) |
| Field of View: | 360° Panorama (Pan/Tilt Function) |
| Night Vision: | Color Night Vision, Infrared |
| Storage Options: | microSD Card (up to 256GB), Cloud Storage, NAS Network Storage |
| Connectivity: | Dual-Band WiFi 6 |
| Audio: | Two-Way Audio |
| AI Functions: | Person, Pet (Cats/Dogs), Baby Crying Detection, Virtual Fence |
| Compatibility: | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Xiaomi Home App, Xiaomi HyperOS Connect |
| Data Privacy: | Independent Sleep Modes for Both Cameras |
| Area of Use: | Indoor Only |
| Power Supply: | Wired |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual |
| 1 x Power Adapter |
| 1 x Power Cable |
| 1 x Wall Mounting Accessories |
| 1 x User Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 and the C500 Dual?
The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 (without Dual) has a single 6MP lens with 3.5K (3200x1800) resolution, while the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual offers two 4MP lenses with a combined 2.5K (2560x1440) resolution, allowing you to monitor two scenes simultaneously.
Can the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual record color images at night?
Yes, the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual features a color night vision function and improved low-light performance, allowing it to capture color images even in low ambient light. In complete darkness, the infrared system is activated.
What storage options does the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual offer?
The camera supports microSD cards up to 256 GB, cloud storage (subscription required), and NAS network storage for recording and backing up your video footage.
Is the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual compatible with voice assistants?
Yes, you can control the camera via voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and it integrates seamlessly into your smart home systems.
How does the "Virtual Fence" function of the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual work? (Niche)
The "Virtual Fence" function allows you to set up defined security zones in the Xiaomi Home App. If someone crosses this predefined boundary, the camera immediately sends an alert to your smartphone.
Can the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual distinguish between humans and pets? (Niche)
Yes, the camera is equipped with advanced AI technology that enables precise detection of human figures, as well as specific detection and tracking of pets (cats and dogs), to reduce false alarms and send you targeted notifications.
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