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Xiaomi’s CW500 dual-lens outdoor camera with wider view & enhanced security up for sale in China

Soumyakanti — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:07:25 +0000

Xiaomi announced the new outdoor security camera, the CW500 Dual-Lens version earlier this month. The camera is now up for sale in China for 349 Yuan (around $48) on e-commerce platforms like JD.com. The camera comes with a free 64GB memory card during its initial release on April 2nd. The CW500 Dual-Lens version is the extended version of the existing CW500 outdoor PTZ camera which launched earlier this year.

Xiaomi CW500 Dual-Lens Outdoor Camera Specifications:

The CW500’s standout feature is its dual-lens design. One lens offers a fixed perspective, ideal for monitoring entryways or specific zones. The other lens features pan-tilt functionality for wider coverage. This combination eliminates blind spots and provides a more complete security picture.

Both lenses are equipped with 4-megapixel sensors and an f/1.6 aperture, capturing 2.5K ultra-clear images. Each camera is supplemented by two white lights and two infrared night vision lights. At night, when human figures are detected, the camera automatically switches to color night vision for clear identification.

The CW500 comes equipped with intelligent features like AI human and vehicle detection. When movement is detected within the monitoring range, the Mi Home app promptly sends push notifications and records videos. Additionally, the camera features a built-in Mi Home security chip for data encryption and privacy protection.

The CW500 is built to withstand harsh weather conditions. It boasts an IP66 dustproof and waterproof rating, ensuring continuous operation regardless of wind, dust, snow, or rain.

The CW500 features a high-sensitivity microphone and high-power speaker, enabling two-way communication. Users can remotely view live footage or speak through the camera via the Mi Home app on smartphones, Xiaomi tablets, Xiaoai touchscreen speakers, and even Xiaomi TVs. The camera also supports Xiaomi’s HyperOS Connect.

The CW500 supports multiple storage options, including a free 64GB memory card (users can also use microSD cards from 16GB to 256GB) and cloud storage (paid service). The camera utilizes H.265 encoding for efficient storage usage and smooth video playback. It supports both 2.4GHz & 5GHz and connects via Wi-Fi 6 for a strong and reliable signal. For areas with weak Wi-Fi signals, the camera also supports wired connections.

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 with dual cameras unveiled in China, Crowdfunding starts from 329 Yuan ($46)

Sean — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:05:53 +0000

Xiaomi has just announced a new version of the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 in its home market in China. The company has launched this new security camera on its Xiaomi Youpin platform for crowdfunding, which is set to kick off soon. So here’s everything you need to know.

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500

The Chinese tech giant recently announced the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Pro in Europe, a smart home product for security. The brand first announced the Outdoor Camera CW500 in China back in February 2024. Now, the dual-camera version of this device has been released. Its twin image sensors are aligned at different angles, which basically expands the total field of view of the security camera. The new product consists of a fixed and mobile gimbal dual lens configuration. This is also compatible with the Xiaomi HyperOS and can be controlled via the MIJIA app.

The two cameras on the CW500 model are 4 megapixel sensors that have an f/1.6 aperture and can record at 2.5K resolution for improved quality. Each of these cameras also features two white lamps and two infrared night vision sensors. The company’s smart security camera can even detect and recognize human figures at night, witt the fill lights automatically turning on to take a colorful picture. Since it’s built for outdoor use, it has an IP66 water and dust resistance rating as well.

The MIJIA app can share alarms and alerts with the users. These cameras can even record a video and send it to you via a 2.4GHz+5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 connection. You can even connect the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 to your Xiaomi tablets, TVs, and smartphones to get a remote view. The crowdfunding of the device will be live between March 20 and March 27 for a price tag of 329 Yuan (roughly 46 US Dollars).

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW300 with 2K night vision support launched

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:21:43 +0000

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW300 has officially been launched in China. The camera uses a 3-megapixel CMOS sensor and is capable of outputting 2K ultra-clear images. It equally adopts wide dynamic range (WDR) technology, which can cope with various complex outdoor environments.

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW300 has two built-in high-power white lights coupled with two infrared lights which deliver intelligent full-color night vision. When someone passes by, it will automatically turn on the white light to create a bright ambience.

Further, the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW300 is said to be capable of notifying the user through the mobile phone in time when it recognizes the change of the picture or the movement of the human figure in the electronic fence area. It also supports the recognition of the movement of electric vehicles and cars. If someone breaks into the electronically fenced area, the camera can also actively send an audible alarm with high-frequency light flashing.

The alarm is able to blast because there are built-in high-power speakers and high-fidelity microphones inside. The mic has a 7-meter far-field pickup, and real-time voice intercom with outdoor personnel is possible. You can view multiple camera images at the same time through the MIJIA app, and support 4-channel images at the same time.

The AW300 adopts IP66 dustproof and waterproof technology, and the working temperature of the camera ranges from -30°C to 60°C.

In other respects, the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW300 has an external Wi-Fi antenna, built-in MIJIA security chip + AES128-bit encryption algorithm. It adopts H.265 video encoding technology, and supports local and cloud storage.

The camera is priced at 249 yuan (~$35) and is currently up for pre-order in China via Jingdong (JD.com). It will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on September 23.