How to connect Xiaomi camera to Ivideon: a complete guide with settings and tips

Why is Ivideon the best choice for Xiaomi cameras?

Ivideon has become one of the most popular remote video surveillance solutions among Xiaomi camera owners. Unlike the standard Mi Home app, Ivideon offers advanced features: free cloud storage for up to 7 days (with up to 3 cameras), flexible notification settings, integration with other smart home systems and even facial recognition. But how to properly link the camera to the service to avoid connection errors or loss of broadcast quality?

In this article, we will discuss the step-by-step configuration process, compatibility features of different Xiaomi camera models (from Mi Home Security Camera 360° to Xiaomi Smart Camera C400), as well as typical problems faced by users. If you have already tried to connect, but received an error “Device is not responding” or “Imaging is not available”, here you will find solutions.

Important: Ivideon works with Xiaomi cameras via RTSP or ONVIF, but not all models support these standards out of the box. Some devices require firmware pre-improvement or middleware (such as TinyCam Pro).

Which Xiaomi Cameras Are Compatible with Ivideon?

Not all Xiaomi devices can connect directly to Ivideon, but here is the current list of supported models (2026) and their features:

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi MiJia series cameras (e.g., MiJia 360° 1080p) often require manual firmware to activate RTSP. Without this, Ivideon will not be able to access the video stream.

If your model is not in the table, check its specifications for support for ONVIF or RTSP.

1. Open the Mi Home app.
2. Go to camera settings → General settings → Network protocol.
3. If there are ONVIF or RTSP points, the device is compatible.

Preparing Xiaomi’s camera for connection

Before setting up Ivideon, you need to follow several mandatory steps in the Mi Home app, skipping any of them can lead to errors such as “Disabled to connect to the device” or “Video stream is not available”.

Update the camera firmware to the latest version

Connect your camera to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone

Enable Developer Mode (if RTSP is required)

Disable VPN or proxy on your smartphone

Reset the camera to factory settings (if previously connected to other services)-->

The most critical aspect is the firmware update, which is that older versions of the software often block access via RTSP or ONVIF.

1. Open Mi Home → Choose a camera.
2. Go to Settings → General → Update firmware.
3. If the update is not available, check your account region (should be China or Europe for new firmware).

⚠️ Warning: If your camera has previously been connected to YooSee or Xiaomi Cloud, it must be disconnected from these platforms, otherwise Ivideon will not be able to access the stream exclusively.

1. At Mi Home, go to the → Device Profile.
2. Find the camera and press Remove the device.
3. Reset the camera to factory settings (press the reset button for 10 seconds).

Step-by-step: Connect to Ivideon via RTSP

If your camera supports RTSP, this is the most reliable method, and it works for most models, including the Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 360° and the Smart Camera C400.

Step 1: Activate RTSP in the camera settings:

1. Open Mi Home → Choose a camera.
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Network → RTSP.
3. Turn on the RTSP- stream switch.
4. Remember or copy the stream address (usually as rtsp://[IP_ Camera)/live/ch00_0.

Step 2: Add the camera to Ivideon:

1. Download the Ivideon Client app (Android/iOS) or visit ivideon.com.
2. Sign in or register.
3. Click Add Camera → Another Camera → RTSP
4. Enter the previously copied stream address.
5. Enter the username and password from the camera (by default, often admin / empty password or admin/123456).

Step 3: Set up the flow parameters:

• 📹 Resolution: Select 1080p or 720p (higher resolution will increase the network load).
• 🔄 Frame rate: Optimally, 15-20 FPS (30 FPS can cause lags).
• 🔒 Encryption: If the camera supports, turn on RTSP over TLS for security.

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If Ivideon is not connecting to RTSP, try replacing the IP- camera address with its local address on the network (for example, rtsp://192.168.1.100/live/ch00_0). You can find out IP on the router or through the Fing application.

Connecting via ONVIF: When RTSP is not available

If your camera doesn’t support RTSP (or you can’t activate it), use the ONVIF protocol. This method works for the Xiaomi Smart Camera C200, Mi Outdoor Camera, and other standard-enabled models.

Step 1: Turn on ONVIF in the camera settings:

1. In Mi Home, go to Camera Settings → Network → ONVIF.
2. Activate the protocol and write down the port (usually 80 or 554).

Step 2: Add the camera to Ivideon via ONVIF:

1. In Ivideon, select Add Camera → ONVIF.
2. Enter IP- camera address, port, login (admin) and password.
3. Click Device Search – Ivideon will automatically determine the model.

⚠️ Warning: Some routers block ONVIF- traffic. If Ivideon can't find the camera, check:

• 🔌 Whether Firewall or Parental Control is disabled in the router.
• 🌐 The camera and smartphone are connected to the same network (not via guest Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 The port ONVIF (e.g., 554) is open in the router settings.

Alternative methods: TinyCam Pro and Home Assistant

If your Xiaomi camera doesn’t support RTSP/ONVIF, or Ivideon doesn’t, there are workarounds, and one of the most reliable is using the TinyCam Pro (Android) app or the Home Assistant system.

Method 1: TinyCam Pro as a mediator

1. Install TinyCam Pro from Google Play.
2. Add Xiaomi camera via Mi Home API (requires a username/password from your Mi Home account).
3. Enable the RTSP- server in TinyCam.
4. Copy the generated RTSP- address (e.g. rtsp://[IP_ phone):8080/live.
5. Add this address to the Ivideon as a regular RTSP- camera.

2 Home Assistant + Ivideon integration

• 🏠 Install Home Assistant on the Raspberry Pi or NAS.
• 🔧 Add Xiaomi Mi Home integration and plug in the camera.
• 🌐 Set up the RTSP- stream through the FFmpeg component.
• 🔗 Connect the stream to Ivideon via Custom RTSP.

⚠️ Warning: When using the TinyCam Pro, the phone must be constantly on and connected to charging, otherwise the flow will be interrupted. For round-the-clock work, it is better to use the Home Assistant on a separate device.

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If Xiaomi’s camera doesn’t support RTSP/ONVIF, the only workarounds are TinyCam Pro or Home Assistant. Other methods (e.g. emulating ONVIF via scripts) are unreliable and can lead to loss of communication.

Addressing common mistakes

Even with the right setup, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

If the error persists, check:

• 📶 Internet speed: The 1080p stream requires at least 4 Mbps per download.
• 🔌 Camera power: Some models (e.g., Mi Outdoor Camera) turn off RTSP when the battery is low.
• ⏱️ Time Zone: Ivideon and camera settings must have one time zone, otherwise the cloud record will be lost.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Ivideon