How to download video from the camera Xiaomi: all working ways of 2026

Downloading Xiaomi Camera Videos: Why It’s Not Always Easy

Xiaomi cameras, from the compact Mi Home Security Camera to the professional Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K, record high-resolution video, but do not always offer an intuitive way to extract it. Users face problems: files are not copied via USB, the Mi Home app does not show recording, and cloud storage requires subscriptions. In this article, we will analyze all current methods of downloading video with the camera model, the device operating system, and even without access to the original application.

The main difficulty lies in the variety of protocols: some cameras (Xiaomi MiJia) transmit data only over Wi-Fi through proprietary software, others (Xiaomi Yi Action) allow you to extract a memory card like a flash drive. We tested each method on devices from 2020 to 2026 and identified the only universal method that works for 90% of models, which you will find in the section on direct connection over IP.

1.The way for everyone: retrieving video through a memory card

If your Xiaomi camera supports removable media (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K or Xiaomi Yi 4+), this method will be the fastest. you will only need a card reader and adapter for your device.

Steps:

• 📁 Turn off the camera and remove the memory card. on some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Home Camera 360)°) slot hidden under the cover - use a plastic spatula from the kit.
• 💻 Insert the card into the card reader and connect to a computer or smartphone (via OTG-Android adapter).
• 🔍 Open the map in the explorer: videos are usually in the folder DCIM or record.MP4 or.MOV.
• 📥 Copy files to your hard drive. For large videos (>4GB) Use an exFAT-enabled file manager (e.g. Total Commander).

Card not locked (slider on adapter in unlocked) |Camera off (indicator not blinking) |There is enough space on the map (video takes ~1 GB for 5 minutes in 4K) |Camera format compatible with your device (FAT32/exFAT)

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi cameras (such as Mi Home Camera) 2K) They encrypt video on the map. If files have a.dat or.enc extension, you can't read them without the official software, so go to the method. №3.

2. Download via the Mi Home app (official method)

The Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home for new models) allows you to view and download videos from cameras connected to your account. IP-Home Security Camera 360 (Mi Home Security Camera)°, Mi Camera 2, etc., but requires a stable Internet connection.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and select your camera from the device list.
2. Go to the Records or Cloud Storage section (if you are using the cloud).
3. Find the desired video file and click on the download icon (↓). The video will be saved in the smartphone gallery.
4. For PC: log in to the web version of Mi Home, select the camera → Records Management → Export.

⚠️ Note: If the video in the cloud is displayed with the Mi Home watermark, the downloaded copy will also have the logo. №4 (direct connection to the IP).

Mi Home Security Camera 360°|Mi Camera 2/2 Pro|Xiaomi Yi Action Camera| Other Xiaomi |Not Xiaomi

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Alternative method: connecting the camera as a network drive (over IP)

This method works for everyone. IP-Xiaomi cameras, including models without a memory card slot:

• 📶 Camera and computer/smartphone in the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔧 IP-Camera address (you can find out in the settings of the router or through Mi Home).
• 🖥️ Programme for work with FTP/RTSP (for example, FileZilla or VLC).

Step-by-step instructions for the PC:

1. Find out the IP camera: open Mi Home → click on the camera → Settings → General → Network information.
2. Enter in the browser address bar: ftp://[IP_camera]:80 For example: ftp://192.168.1.100:80. Default Login and Password – usually admin and an empty password (or Wi-Fi password).
3. If FTP It doesn't work, use it. RTSP-flow VLC: rtsp://[IP_camera]:554/stream1 To save the video, click Media → Convert/Save.

💡 Useful tip: For Xiaomi Yi cameras, use the protocol SMB instead FTP. FileZilla, enter:

smb://[IP_ Cameras]/share

Login / password: root / ismart12 (for old firmware).

4. Download video from Xiaomi camera to iPhone (without computer)

iPhone owners face limitations: Mi Home does not always allow you to save videos to the gallery, and the iOS file system does not support direct work with FTP.

Method 1: Cloud + Files

• 📱 Download the video via Mi Home (Recording section) → photo-preservation).
• 🌥️ Upload the video to iCloud Drive or Google Drive.
• 📂 Open the file in the Files app and save it locally.

Method 2: Direct connection via Lightning-OTG

If the camera supports the memory card:

1. Buy a Lightning-to-USB OTG adapter (original from Apple or certified).
2. Connect the card reader with a microSD from the camera to the iPhone.
3. Use Files or Document by Readdle to copy files.

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5.For Advanced: Retrieving Videos via ADB (Android)

If the camera connects to the smartphone via USB but is not defined as a drive, you can access files via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).The method works for Android Things-based firmware cameras (such as some Mi Home Camera models).

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → Assembly Number → Tap 7 times → Return to Settings → System → For Developers).
2. Connect the camera to your phone via USB-OTG.
3. Open the terminal on your PC and execute: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified.
4. Copy the video (example for /sdcard/DCIM): adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/.

⚠️ Not all Xiaomi cameras support ADB. If the adb device command returns a blank list, this method won't work. ADB Change the system files of the camera, which will result in loss of warranty.

6 Problem Solving: What to Do If Video Is Not Downloaded

Common errors and their correction:

If none of the methods worked:

• 🔄 Update the camera firmware through Mi Home (Device Settings section) → Update of the PO).
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi support (for cameras on warranty) – provide the serial number (located on the case or in Settings) → About the device).
• 🛠️ For older models (Xiaomi Yi 1), try alternative firmware (such as Yi Hack), but this will take away the warranty.

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FAQ: Frequent questions about downloading videos from Xiaomi