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Xiaomi just launched its newest smart door lock, the 5C Cat Eye Edition. It packs automatic locking, better security monitoring, and a bunch of unlocking options, and it’s landing at a pretty friendly price.
The biggest upgrade is the self-locking body. The moment the door closes, it locks itself automatically, with no need to lift the handle. It uses a built-in clutch and a through-type C-grade lock cylinder that’s designed to resist forced entry, like someone trying to remove the front panel or force the outer handle down. Sensors also watch for anything unusual and will sound an alarm if the door is left partly open.
Up front, there’s an AI smart peephole that actually does some of the watching for you. It can take snapshots or start real-time video when someone walks by or hangs around, and you can tweak the settings to cut down on false alerts.
If someone covers the camera, it now detects that and triggers an alarm. The 1MP camera has a 160° ultra-wide lens, full-color night vision in low light, and switches to black-and-white when it’s completely dark. You also get three days of rolling cloud storage and can check the feed across multiple devices.
Inside, a 3.5-inch screen lets you see who’s outside without opening the door. When the doorbell rings, the screen turns on automatically, which is handy for older family members or kids. There’s also a voice-changing video intercom and remote unlocking through the Mi Home app, which is useful if you live alone or just want to keep an eye on things from anywhere.
All in, there are up to 11 ways to unlock it: AI fingerprint, fixed or visitor passwords, WeChat mini program, Mi Home app (Bluetooth or remote), and a traditional mechanical key. You can also add Xiaomi phones, watches, bands, and NFC cards if you want. Power-wise, it runs on a dual system: a 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery that lasts up to five months, plus four AA alkaline batteries that can last six months. It switches between them automatically, and there’s a Type-C port for emergency power from a power bank if needed.
It also works with Xiaomi’s ecosystem for deeper smart home automation.
Price and availability:
After national subsidies, the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock 5C (Cat Eye Edition) starts at 999.6 yuan (roughly $149) on JD.com, down from the regular 1,176 yuan (about $175). There is no official word or announcement from Xiaomi regarding the global availability as of writing.
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(Source: Xiaomi Youpin)
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