Mi Security Camera can be fitted to a wall as well or users can just keep it on their table or wherever else they find convenient. Pets, especially dogs can get disconcerted when a camera suddenly starts shouting their name, and might get more confused and upset. However, it’s not something I am too keen on trying. For those with pets alone at home, you can perhaps try calling them. The audio call feature also works accurately on the Mi Security Home camera. It is one of the simplest way of checking in and keep tabs that nobody is breaking in while you are away.
Many users will find the camera is a good one to install in bedrooms, if they are going away for a vacation. A small clip of that instance is sent as a message and you can see it to check if all is okay. The camera’s 360-degree motion meant I could move it around from the app, while on holiday and see all that was within the scope of the camera.Īnother useful feature in the camera is that when motion detection is on, it will send alerts on the app. I could check-in once in a while to see if anyone else was coming in, other than my help. The camera also helps when you are out of the house, as we were traveling for Diwali. I had the camera in the drawing room with motion detection and alerts on, which was a good way of keeping an eye on the main entrance in case there was any cause for alarm. I found myself relying on this when I was alone at home during the night.
The Mi Camera’s motion detection feature is useful and accurate. With the Mi Home Security Camera 360 the number of features and simplicity of using this is what works in its favour. Other CCTV cameras in the market also offer apps and the ability to see footage, but its not as simple and fluid as the Mi camera. Once both the camera and your phone are connected via the Mi Home app, you can control it from anywhere, which many urban users will find useful. The Mi Home Security Camera 360° has a continuous footage playing on my phone, whenever the device is online or switched on, which I found very useful. They do help home-owners at least keep a track of what is going on, and can alert should someone break in.
So then are CCTV cameras really needed inside the house? Despite the very obvious lack of deterrence, there are some advantages to having such devices inside a house. All you are left with is footage of the thief, and unless the police takes some action not much is going to happen. It is also unnerving how sometimes these thieves will just stare straight in the camera and walk off with what they came to steal.