How to connect Xiaomi camera to Wi-Fi without a password: proven methods of 2026

Connecting a Xiaomi camera to Wi-Fi without knowing the password from the network is a challenge that many users face. There are different situations: you forget the password from the router, rent a home with an already configured network, or just do not want to share access to the main access point. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several alternative ways of authorization, and some features of routers allow you to bypass the need for manual password entry.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including the use of technology. WPS, connection QR-code, temporary guest network, and little-known features of the Mi Home app. Importantly, not all methods are universal - their availability depends on the camera model (Mi Home Camera 360).°, Xiaomi Smart Camera C300, Mi Home Security Camera 2K and your router's capabilities. We'll specify the limitations for each option.

If you're trying to connect a camera in an office, hotel, or other location to a corporate network where an administrator has banned WPS or guest access, some of the methods may not work, and you'll have to negotiate with the owner of the network or use alternative solutions (as discussed in the last section).

1. Connecting via WPS: The fastest way

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) technology was created to make it easier to connect devices to the network without entering a password. Many Xiaomi cameras (especially models until 2022) support this protocol, the essence of the method: you activate WPS on the router and then on the camera – they automatically exchange security keys.

To use WPS, follow the following steps:

• 🔌 Make sure your router supports WPS. The button is usually located on the back (signatures: WPS, Wi-Fi Protected Setup or the icon of two arrows forming a circle).
• 📱 Turn on Xiaomi’s camera and wait until it goes into setup mode (blinking yellow or blue light).
• 🔄 Press the button. WPS on the router (hold 2-3 seconds if it is a touch button).
• 🎥 Press and hold the reset button on the camera for 2 minutes (usually 5-10 seconds) until you hear a voice message or see a change in color of the indicator.

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If the connection is successful, the camera will sound and the indicator will turn blue (or green depending on the model), and in the Mi Home app, the device will appear in the list of available devices for addition.

⚠️ Some modern routers (especially from TP-Link and TP-Link) ASUS after 2023) shut down WPS If the button does not respond, check the router settings in the web interface at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (wi-fi section) → WPS).

2.Use of QR-Code: The Official Method from Xiaomi

Since 2020, Xiaomi has been actively promoting the connection of smart devices through the Internet. QR-This method does not require knowledge of the password from Wi-Fi, but you will need a smartphone with the Mi Home application and access to the network (for example, via mobile Internet:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Add Device (the + icon in the upper right corner).
2. Select the Camera category and find your model in the list.
3. At the stage of connecting to Wi-Fi, select the option to Connect through QR-code.
4. It'll appear on screen. QR-code - bring it to the camera lens at a distance of 10-15 cm.
5. Wait for the audible signal and confirmation in the application.

It's important: QR-The code contains a temporary access token that is only valid for 5 minutes. If the camera didn't respond the first time, update the code in the app and try again.

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If the camera doesn't recognize QR-code, try to brighten your smartphone screen or use a different angle of inclination. Some models (Mi Home Camera 2) do not read codes from the screen. AMOLED-glimmer.

This method works with almost all modern Xiaomi cameras, including:

• 📷 Mi Home Security Camera 2K Pro
• 📷 Xiaomi Smart Camera C400
• 📷 Mi 360° Home Camera 2K

⚠️ Note: If you connect your camera to a dual authentication network (such as an office or hotel), QR-These networks require additional authorization through a captive portal that the camera cannot pass.

3. Guest access: temporary solution without password

If your router supports guest networking, you can create a temporary access point without a password or with a simple password (e.g. 12345678) to connect the camera.This method is suitable for rented housing or public places where you do not want to ask for a primary password.

Instructions for setting up a guest network (on the example of the Xiaomi Mi Router 4A router):

1. Open the router’s web interface at 192.168.31.1 (or via the Mi Wi-Fi app).
2. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Guest access.
3. Activate the guest network and set up the settings: 🔒 Name of the network (SSID): Please indicate a unique name, for example. Guest_Camera. 🔓 Password: Leave the field blank or set a simple code. ⏱️ Time of action: set a limit (for example, 1 hour).

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After connecting the camera, the guest network can be disabled or limited to its Internet access through the router settings (Access Control section).

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4. Alternative methods: what to do if nothing works

If not WPS, neither QR-The code, the guest network, didn't work, and there are less obvious, but sometimes effective ways:

Connection via Ethernet (for cameras with Ethernet) LAN-port)

Some Xiaomi camera models (such as the Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 or Mi Home Security Camera 2K Pro) feature an RJ-45 wired connector.

1. Connect the camera to the router via a network cable.
2. In the Mi Home app, select the option to Connect by cable.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and the camera will receive IP-address DHCP and connect to your account without requesting a Wi-Fi password.

4.2.Use of the smartphone access point

If you have a smartphone with modem modem, you can temporarily distribute Wi-Fi with a simple password (or without), connect the camera, and then reconfigure it to the main network through the app, which even works with cameras that do not support WPS.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate the access point on your smartphone (Android: Settings → Network and Internet → Access Point; iOS: Settings → Modem Modem).
2. Set a simple password (e.g. 11111111) or turn it off altogether.
3. Connect the camera to this network via Mi Home.
4. After successfully adding the device in the application, go to the camera settings and change the Wi-Fi network to the main one (if you know the password) or leave it on the smartphone access point.

5. Set up a router for automatic connection

If you are a network administrator (such as at home or in a small office), you can configure the router to automatically connect Xiaomi devices without asking for a password. MAC-filtration and binding IP.

Algorithm for routers Xiaomi Mi Router:

1. Connect the camera to the router via cable (if there is a LAN port) or temporarily enter the password.
2. Go to the router web interface (192.168.31.1) and go to Devices.
3. Find the camera in the list of connected devices and copy it MAC-address.
4. Go to Wi-Fi. → Additional settings → MAC-filter.
5. Add in. MAC-The camera address is whitelisted and save the settings.
6. Enable the option to Allow only devices from the list.

Now the camera will connect to the network automatically, even if you reset the Wi-Fi password.This method is suitable for Xiaomi Smart Camera C400, Mi Home Camera 360° 2K and other models with support for wired connection.

⚠️ Attention: MAC-The filtering doesn't provide complete security. MAC-To protect sensitive data, use this method only on trusted networks.

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MAC-Filtering is convenient for home use, but does not replace a password. Always combine it with other security measures, such as turning off a password. WPS and changing passwords regularly.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When the Camera Doesn't Connect

Even with the right settings, Xiaomi’s camera can refuse to connect to Wi-Fi. Consider typical errors and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the camera to the factory settings.

1. Turn the camera off the power.
2. Press the reset button (usually located on the bottom panel) and, holding it, connect the power.
3. Hold the 10-15 second button until you hear the voice message "Reset successful".

After reset, try again from the beginning.If the problem persists, check the camera firmware - an update may be required through the Mi Home app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi cameras without a password