How to Buy Cloud Storage for Xiaomi Camera: A Complete 2026 Guide

Xiaomi cameras are one of the most popular smart video surveillance devices, but their main drawback is known to every owner: high-resolution video takes up gigabytes of space on a single device. SD-The solution is cloud storage, which automatically saves records, freeing up space on the device, but choosing the right tariff and setting the synchronization often raises questions: what options does Mi Home offer, how much does storage for Mi Camera 360 cost?° Xiaomi Home Security Camera 2K, How not to overpay for unnecessary functions?

In this article, we’ll look at all the nuances of buying cloud storage for Xiaomi cameras, from comparing official rates to alternative solutions (such as Google Drive or Yandex Disk), learn how to link storage to an account, set up automatic video downloads, and why some records can disappear after 7 days even at a paid rate, and also reveal life hacks, how to save up to 30% on subscriptions through promo codes and family packages.

1.What Xiaomi cameras support cloud storage?

Not all Xiaomi devices can sync to the cloud, but only for cameras connected to the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home ecosystem, and here is a full list of compatible models (currently for firmware 2023-2026):

• 📹 Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 360° (all versions, including 2K and 1080p)
• 📹 Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 2K Pro (supported) AI-recognition)
• 📹 Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 (street-watch)
• 📹 Xiaomi Mi Camera 1080p (Basic model, requires software update to version 1.4.6+)
• 📹 Xiaomi Home Security Camera Basic (Mi Cloud only)

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi cameras for the Chinese market (e.g., labeled) CN) You may not support global cloud servers. Before buying storage, check the account region in the Mi Home application (Profile) → Settings → If you have China Mainland, you will need a separate account to mi.com/cn.

Also note the video resolution: cameras with 2K or 4K support (such as the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500) require more cloud space. For example, 7 days of recording in 2K with round-the-clock surveillance will take about 120-150 GB.

2. Official rates Mi Cloud: prices and conditions

Xiaomi offers cloud storage through Mi Cloud, which is integrated into the Mi Home app. Fees depend on the volume and shelf life of records. Below are the current prices for Russia and CIS countries (for July 2026):

⚠️ Warning: Free Fee only saves the recordings for 7 days, after which they are automatically deleted, while motion detection videos are stored longer (up to 14 days), but only if the camera settings enable Smart Recording (Camera Settings) → Recording mode → Smart recording).

The annual subscription is 15-20% better than the monthly subscription, for example, the standard tariff will cost 166. ₽/month for the year instead of 199 ₽. Xiaomi also periodically holds promotions: for example, on Black Friday 2023, the annual subscription discount reached 30%. → Notifications → Special proposals).

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If you have multiple cameras, get a family-friendly Mi Cloud package that allows you to connect up to 5 devices to one storage at a 25% discount. Go to Mi Home → Profile → Mi Cloud → Family Sharing

3. How to buy cloud storage: step-by-step instructions

The process of buying the tariff takes no more than 5 minutes.

1. Open the Mi Home app and log in.
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Cloud.
3. Select the camera you want to purchase storage for (if there are more than one device).
4. Click on “Buy storage” and select the appropriate rate.
5. Pay by credit card, PayPal or Google Pay/Apple Pay.
6. Confirm your purchase via SMS (if verification is required).

Once you pay, the storage is activated automatically. To check your subscription status, go to Mi Cloud → My subscriptions, which will show the expiration date and the space occupied.

Make sure the camera is connected to Wi-Fi|Check the balance on the map|Select the correct account region|Turn it off. VPN (can block payments)-->

⚠️ Note: If the storage is not activated after payment, try it:

• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Home app.
• 📱 Reinstall the application (sometimes the cache blocks the status update).
• 💳 Check if the money has been written off (sometimes a delay of up to 24 hours).
• 📧 Write in support of Xiaomi through Mi Home → Profile → Feedback by attaching a screenshot of the payment.

4. Alternative cloud storage: pros and cons

If Mi Cloud rates seem expensive, you can use third-party services like Google Drive, Yandex Disk, Dropbox or Mega.

To automate uploading video from Xiaomi to third-party storage, you will need:

1. Set up FTP-server on camera (Camera settings) → Warehouse → FTP).
2. Use a service connector like IFTTT or Zapier to transfer files.
3. Install the Tasker app (for Android) on your smartphone to automatically download when connecting to Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party services, Xiaomi camera videos will be saved without compression, which will quickly exhaust the space limit. 1080p weight ~10 GB, and in 2K — 20GB.

5.How to save on cloud storage for Xiaomi?

Paid Mi Cloud rates may seem expensive, but there are legal ways to cut costs:

• 🎁 Promotional codes and promotions. Xiaomi regularly gives discounts for the first 3 months of storage: 📌 VK 📌 Telegram 📌 Xiaomi website (Section "Shares»)
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family access: Connect up to 5 cameras to one shared account, save up to 25%.
• 💾 Hybrid storage: Set the camera to record motion only (Settings) → Detection → Sensitivity and save critical videos to Mi Cloud and the rest to SD-map.
• 🔄 Periodic cleaning. Manually delete old records through Mi Home → The device → This will make room for new files.

You can also use cashback when paying through services like SberSuperibo or Tinkoff, for example, when buying an annual subscription for 3,990. ₽ You will receive up to 5% of cashback (about 200). ₽).

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The most profitable option is the annual rate "Extended" (90 days of storage) for 3,990 ₽. When paying through cashback services, its real value will be ~3 500 ₽, Which is cheaper than a monthly payment by 30%.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Users often encounter errors when working with Xiaomi cloud storage, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🚫 "Can't connect to the cloud" error: 🌍 Incorrect account region (e.g. China instead of Russia). 📶 Unstable Internet connection (camera must be connected to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi). ⏳ Mi Cloud servers are temporarily unavailable (check status at status.mi.com).Solution: Switch region to Mi Home → Profile → Settings → Region or Restart Router.
• ⏳ Video loads into the cloud for too long: 📡 Low download speed (requires a minimum of 2 Mbps). 🔋 The camera overheats and reduces performance. 📁 Large file size (for example, writing to a 2K instead 1080p). Solution: Reduce video resolution in camera settings or connect it to the router via an Ethernet adapter (for models with PoE support).
• 🔒 You can't download videos from the cloud. Reason: Xiaomi blocks downloads of records older than 30 days at a free rate. Solution: Sign up for a paid subscription or save videos on the Internet. SD-Hand-held map through Mi Home → gallery → Save.

If the problem is not solved, contact Xiaomi via chat in the Mi Home app or by calling 8 800 700 02 04 (for Russia).

7. FAQ: Answers to popular questions