Mi Home Security Camera Setup Guide242

Setting up your Mi Home Security Camera is a simple and straightforward process. This guide will provide detailed instructions on how to connect your camera to your home Wi-Fi network and access it through the Mi Home app.

Prerequisites* Mi Home Security Camera
* Smartphone with the Mi Home app installed
* Stable Wi-Fi connection

Step 1: Install the Mi Home App* If you haven't already, download the Mi Home app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: Create a Mi Account* Open the Mi Home app and create a new account using your email address or phone number.

Step 3: Add the Camera to the App* Tap the "+" icon in the upper right corner of the Mi Home app.
* Select "Camera" from the list of devices.
* Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the camera until the LED indicator starts flashing.
* The app should automatically detect the camera. If not, enter the camera's serial number manually.

Step 4: Connect to Wi-Fi* Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the password.
* Wait for the camera to connect to your network.
* The LED indicator will turn blue once the camera is connected successfully.

Step 5: Set Up Motion Detection* Open the camera's settings in the Mi Home app.
* Enable the "Motion Detection" feature.
* Adjust the sensitivity and detection zone as desired.

Step 6: Configure Notifications* In the camera's settings, enable "Notifications."
* You can choose to receive notifications via the app or by email.

Step 7: View Live Footage* Open the Mi Home app and select the camera from the list of devices.
* Tap the "Live View" button to start streaming live footage from the camera.

Step 8: Record and Playback* To record a video, tap the "Record" button during live view.
* To playback recorded videos, go to the "History" section in the camera's settings.

Troubleshooting* Camera not connecting to Wi-Fi:
* Ensure that your Wi-Fi password is correct and entered properly.
* Check if your Wi-Fi signal is strong enough where the camera is located.
* Try restarting your router and the camera.
* Motion detection not working:
* Adjust the motion sensitivity and detection zone in the camera's settings.
* Ensure that the camera is facing the area where motion should be detected.
* Avoid placing the camera in areas with excessive light or glare.
* No notifications:
* Make sure that notifications are enabled in the camera's settings.
* Check if you have granted notification permissions to the Mi Home app in your phone's settings.
* Can't access live footage:
* Ensure that the camera is connected to your Wi-Fi network and has power.
* Check if the Mi Home app is up-to-date.
* Restart the camera and the app.

2025-02-07

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