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Xiaoyi Technology, as one of Xiaomi's ecological chain enterprises, mainly focuses on the R&D and sales of video electronic products. I still remember that in 2014, it launched its first product, the Xiaoyi intelligent camera, which became a popular product for home cameras at that time, and I became very interested in it at that time; Later, it gradually released a variety of products, such as PTZ camera, sports camera and driving recorder; In particular, the Xiaoant microblog released in 2017, the first microblog targeted at young people, has attracted wide attention online.

Xiaoyi 1080P intelligent camera, as an upgraded version of the first generation product, is between the first and second generation products, and the price is only 169 yuan. Although there are many gaps in hardware and software services compared with the second generation, it is obviously insufficient; However, compared with the first generation, the price is only 20 yuan higher, but it has brought many improvements, such as resolution improvement, enhanced night vision without red exposure, and intelligent detection and alarm function. It is still very cost-effective, at least more than that. This time, we are lucky to get the trial qualification of the platform. Now let's follow me to experience this small ant 1080P intelligent camera.

Open box experience

The white packaging is very simple, which typically continues the packaging style of the millet family. On the front is a rendered image of the product's appearance. On the upper left corner, a logo with white characters on a red background is very eye-catching; The five features of the product are described in profile, namely: 1080P HD, 112 ° wide angle, infrared night vision, two-way voice call, and voice detection; At the bottom is the product information label and manufacturer information.

The product packaging is good in terms of protection. When I got the express delivery, the whole upper right corner of the package was sunken. I thought the lens inside had been crushed. After I took it apart, I found that there was a simple cardboard anti extrusion layer inside the box, and the lens was not damaged at all. In addition to the small ant lens, the supporting accessories include a round base, a 2m long USB cable, a 5V/1A power adapter, and instructions.

Although the small round base is not big, it is very heavy, which can ensure the camera is placed stably; The base is provided with a plastic buckle, which can be rotated to buckle with the buckle at the bottom of the fuselage. The small ant camera can be placed in a stable place, hung upside down or glued elsewhere with a strong adhesive. If the base is like a Bihoo router, it may be more convenient if it is magnetic or comes with a few pieces of glue.

Detail experience

The lens of Xiaoyi 1080P intelligent camera is still 2 million pixels, with a large aperture of F2.0 and a wide angle of 112 °. Compared with the previous generation of products, the biggest change is that its resolution has been upgraded from 720P to 1080P. The video image is clearer and the picture is more exquisite and authentic.

Around the lens, there is a circle of eight 940nm enhanced night vision lamp beads. It is said that the night vision distance can reach 9m, which is the guarantee of its infrared night vision function. Even in the dark and night environment, the captured images can be seen clearly to ensure the imaging effect at night. Below the lens is the status indicator, usually yellow indicates waiting for connection, and blue indicates connected. The noise reduction microphone is also hidden below, which can realize two-way voice call function.

Four screws are distributed on its back to assemble the lens, and the Reset key is cleverly hidden in the concentric groove; In the middle is the unique QR code and product number of each product; The lower part is the Micro USB charging interface. Since the lens is installed on the bracket through the snaps on both sides, the lens can be rotated to other positions to plug in and out the data cable during charging.

The overall thickness of the lens is about 32mm, and the rear half of the bracket is about 10mm. There is a Micro SD card slot on the right side, which can support 8-32GB memory cards. This is also a necessary condition for system upgrading and local storage. Of course, it also supports cloud storage and the automatic backup function of the Xiaomi router. As an ecological chain enterprise of Xiaomi, its advantages in product function integration are naturally highlighted.

The bottom of the bracket is screwed by a screw, so when it is placed, it can be adjusted 180 degrees forward and backward, and it can also be hung upside down, so it can be placed at any angle. When hanging upside down, the system also provides the option of image inversion, which can automatically invert the video image, very convenient.

Control experience

Xiaoyi 1080P camera needs to download Xiaoyi camera APP for use. Although Xiaoyi is a Xiaomi ecological chain enterprise, this product alone does not support Mijia APP, and we hope that it can be improved later. After registering and logging in to the APP, there will be simple novice prompts. During the connection process, the camera should scan the QR code in the APP, and there will be voice prompts at every step, which is very simple and user-friendly.

The APP is divided into four main pages, namely: Xiao Ant, News, Photo Album and My. Click the picture to see the real-time monitoring video status, and select HD or SD image quality; There are five function buttons below, namely, sound, video, call, photo and full screen; At the bottom is the relevant monitoring reminder message. Messages, photos and videos will be displayed on the second and third pages.

In the upper right corner of the ant monitor, you can set the camera in detail by clicking the Set Graph button. It includes distortion correction, image flipping and other functions, as well as intelligent detection and alarm functions. Through the baby cry detection, you can have a good understanding of the baby at home; Intelligent mobile detection can prevent strangers and thieves from entering the home. With APP or WeChat, it can receive alarm messages in real time, making it a truly all-weather security steward.

For recorded video content, Xiaoant provides a very complete backup storage function. It can not only be stored in the SD card, but also recycle the storage space; It can also be stored in the cloud server. Of course, you need to purchase cloud services; At the same time, it also supports the automatic backup function of the Xiaomi router, so there is no need to worry about storage. For stores and enterprises, the minimum cost of 15 yuan/month is not high, and it can also provide traffic statistics, which is also very cost-effective.

Practical experience

Through my actual experience, I found that the video image will be slightly slower than the actual two seconds or so, of course, this may depend on the network speed. However, in the process of operation, its performance is very stable, and there has never been stuck or other phenomena. Once there is a change, APP can also receive a prompt in time, but occasionally the program stops running.

Generally, I am satisfied with the performance of the pictures, but there is still a big difference between them and the mobile camera. However, as far as a camera is concerned, the performance of 2 million pixels is commendable and very good. Because the lens is wide-angle, it can see a wider angle of view. At the same time, it looks natural due to distortion correction technology.

In the dark light at night, the camera automatically switches to infrared mode, and the image shows black and white images, but the image is still very clear, which is very unexpected. In terms of details, it is slightly inferior to the normal situation, but it can clearly distinguish the contour and color of objects. The performance of the infrared night vision function is admirable. It really performs well. I like it.

Final summary

In general, this Xiaoant 1080P intelligent camera performs very well. The detachable design makes it very flexible, and the free rotating structure makes it very convenient; No matter in the daytime or at night, the imaging is very stable. In addition to the distortion correction and infrared night vision functions, its performance is further improved; At the same time, with the unique baby crying, mobile detection, real-time push warning functions, it is fully capable of being a small assistant at home. Of course, the most important thing is that it only costs 169 yuan. It is one of the most cost-effective intelligent video products, whether used by individuals or businesses.

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