Chinese tech giant Xiaomi yesterday announced that it would be hosting a smart Life conference today (June 29) where a new smart door lock will make its debut. Indeed, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Automatic Door Lock Pro and it is even on pre-order across some e-commerce platforms in China including Xiaomi Youpin. The product carries a price tag of 2099 yuan (~$325) and will start shipping after July 6.
The Mi Automatic Smart Door Lock Pro is the Xiaomi Smart Life’s flagship product for this year and it is touted to offer an upgraded performance. The door lock comes with the standard lock body installation but is also equipped with a high-end automatic camera. It is compatible with Bawang lock body and standard lock body installation and also supports heaven and earth hook.
The camera is an AI-enabled 2.3-megapixel sensor with a 172-degree wide-angle lens and a 16:16 aspect ratio. The wider aspect ratio ensures the image recognition camera captures a wider field of view. So that it can recognize a child and an adult without any of them staying out of its FoV. The camera also allows the homeowner to check the state of the entrance hall or to see who’s at the door.
Further, the Mi Automatic Door Lock Pro features a human body sensor that works with an AI humanoid detection algorithm. The algorithm ensures that it can identify the video of people outside the door. The videos can be stored in the cloud for free for 3 days.
In terms of basic functions, the door lock features a multi-dimensional semiconductor fingerprint recognition with a success rate of up to 98.94%. It also supports NFC unlocking with the identification area integrated with the numeric password buttons, giving it a larger area. You also get Bluetooth unlocking, HomeKit unlocking, and others. 
Due to the integrated camera, the door lock adopts a dual-battery power system. The door lock uses 8 dry-cell batteries and has a standard battery life of 12 months. On the other hand, the camera system is powered by a rechargeable 5000mAh lithium battery with a battery life of 3 to 5 months. This ensures, your home front is always monitored. Xiaomi has also promised a 3-year warranty and free door-to-door installation for the first time.
The Mi Automatic Smart Door Lock Pro comes with Apple HomeKit and MIJIA app compatibility which is impressive. This means you can pair it with a smartphone or other compatible smart displays.
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