Read this manual carefully before use, and retain it for future
reference.
Product Overview
Indicator
Lens
Microphone
MicroSD Card Slot
(Visible when lens
is facing upward)
Front View
Package Contents: Xiaomi Smart Camera C300, charging cable, wall mounting
kit, user manual, warranty notice
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Reset
Button
RESET
Rear View
Loudspeaker
Micro-USB
Power Port
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Installation
You can place the Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 on horizontal surfaces, such as desks,
dining tables, and coee tables. You can also mount it on a wall.
Mounting the camera on a wall:
1. First use a pencil to mark the positions for the base mounting holes on the wall,
then drill two holes at the marked positions. The diameter of each hole is
approximately 6 mm, and the depth is approximately 30 mm.
2. Insert a plastic wall plug into each drilled hole.
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3. Place the side of the base with arrows facing
forward, and then align the holes. Insert the screws
and then tighten them into the wall plugs with a
Phillips head screwdriver.
4. Align the grooves on the bottom of the camera
with the raised part on the base, and then turn it
clockwise until it locks into place.
Notes:
The wall must be able to support at least three times the total weight of the
camera.
Warning
To prevent possible injury, the camera must be securely fixed to the ceiling or
wall according to the installation instructions.
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How to Use
Installing a microSD card
Make sure the camera is turned o. Push the lens upward to reveal the microSD
card slot. Insert the microSD card into the card slot with its contact points facing
downward.
Note: Disconnect the camera from the power before installing or removing a
microSD card. Please use a genuine microSD card manufactured by a qualified
supplier. (The microSD card needs to be purchased separately . The maximum
supported capacity is 256 GB). It is recommended to use a microSD card with a
reading/writing speed of no less than U1/Class 10.
MicroSD
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Turning on the camera
Plug the charging cable into Micro-USB power port on the back, the camera
automatically turns on, and the indicator quickly blinks orange.
RESET
Note: When the camera is working, do not turn the lens of the camera nor force it
to rotate. If the positioning of the lens is inaccurate, please calibrate it in the Mi
Home/Xiaomi Home app.
Indicator
Blue: Connected successfully/Working properly
Blinking blue: Network error
Quickly blinking orange: To be connected
Slowly blinking orange: Updating
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Connect with Mi Home/Xiaomi Home App
This product works with Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app*. Control your device with Mi
Home/Xiaomi Home app.
To use this product, it is a must to download and install the Mi
Home/Xiaomi Home app. Scan the QR code to download and
install the app. You will be directed to the connection setup
page if the app is installed already. Or search "Mi
Home/Xiaomi Home" in the app store to download and
install it.
Make sure your phone has connected to the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Open Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app, tap "+" on the upper right, and then follow
prompts to add your device.
* The app is referred to as Xiaomi Home app in Europe (except for Russia). The
name of the app displayed on your device should be taken as the default.
Note: The version of the app might have been updated, please follow the
instructions based on the current app version.
Make sure the camera turns on and the network connection is stable during
connecting. The indicator is quickly blinking orange when waiting for a connection,
and turns into blue once the camera is successfully connected.
Restoring factory settings
If the network connection or the Xiaomi Account that the camera is paired with
has been changed, you need to restore the factory settings. Press and hold the
reset button for about three seconds. Once the indicator starts quickly blinking
orange, the factory settings have been restored successfully. Then you can
reconnect the camera with the app.
Note: Restoring factory settings will not delete the content on the microSD card.
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Real-time Surveillance
In the app, you can view the real-time surveillance, adjust the sharpness of the
image, adjust the horizontal and vertical angles, capture and record, and make calls.
Infrared Night Vision
As the ambient light dims, the camera can automatically switch to night vision mode.
With the built-in infrared lights, it can clearly capture video in the dark.
Playback
The playback feature of the camera is only available when a compatible microSD
card is installed or the cloud storage service is purchased.
Tap the playback button in the plugin of the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app, then
drag the timeline to select the time period you want to playback. Variable speed
playback is supported.
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Home Surveillance Assistant
When the home surveillance assistant is enabled, the camera will record videos
if it detects human movement and changes in real-time within its surveilled
area. Then you will get the app push notification. (Human movement detection
can be enabled after the cloud storage service is purchased and activated.)
You can enable or disable the home surveillance assistant in the Mi
Home/Xiaomi Home app.
You can set 24-hour, daytime, nighttime, custom period surveillance, alert
sensitivity and alert time intervals, etc.
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Video Sharing
In the app, you can select the device sharing option in the settings menu to
share the camera with others. Users you share the camera with need to
download the app and sign in with their Xiaomi Account.
Note:
Illustrations of product, accessories, and user interface in the user
manual are for reference purposes only. Actual product and functions
may vary due to product enhancements.
Do not cover the vent, this device is not intended to be used on soft
supports. The marking information is located at the bottom of device.
The symbol indicates DC voltage.
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Precautions
The operating temperature range for this camera is between -10°C and 40°C.
Do not use the camera in environments with temperatures above or below the
specified range.
The camera is a precision electronic product. In order to ensure its normal
operation, do not install the camera in environments with high humidity levels
nor allow water to get into it.
To improve the camera's performance, do not place its lens facing or next to
a reflective surface, such as glass windows or white walls, as this will cause
the image to appear overly bright in areas close to the camera and darker in
areas further away, or cause the camera to produce white images.
Make sure the camera is installed in an area with a strong Wi-Fi signal. Do not
place the camera near the objects that may affect its Wi-Fi signal, such as
metal objects, microwave ovens.
Under normal use of condition, this equipment should be kept a separation
distance of at least 20 cm between the antenna and the body of the user.
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WEEE Information
All products bearing this symbol are waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE as in directive 2012/19/EU) which should not be
mixed with unsorted household waste. Instead, you should protect
human health and the environment by handing over your waste
equipment to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal
and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the
environment and human health. Please contact the installer or local authorities
for more information about the location as well as terms and conditions of
such collection points.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. declares that the radio
equipment type Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.mi.com/global/
service/sup-port/declaration.html
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Specications
Name: Xiaomi Smart Camera C300
Model: XMC01
Item Dimensions: 115 × 78 × 78 mm
Aperture: F1.4
Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C