How to connect a camera-cube Xiaomi: full instruction for smartphones and TV

Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera Cube (or Xiaomi MiJia 360)° 1080P) — It's a compact, rotating-body video surveillance device that can be used for both home security and video communication, but many users have difficulty connecting first: The camera doesn't find Wi-Fi, the Mi Home app makes an error, or the image doesn't get transmitted to the TV. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you connect, from basic settings via your smartphone to integration with Xiaomi. TV and smart speakers.

The cube features 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (but not 5GHz!), a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communication, and compatibility with the Mi Home ecosystem. But before setting up, it is important to consider: if you have a router with a separate network (for example, Mi Router). 4A With guest Wi-Fi, the camera may not connect – you will need to merge networks or temporarily disable guest access.

Next up are step-by-step instructions for different scenarios, including the hidden Miracast TV connection feature (available only on 2023 firmware models).+ If your camera is released before 2021, some options may not be available – check the version in your device settings.

1.Preparation for connection: what to check before starting

Before you start setting up, make sure that the mandatory conditions are met:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+ with the Mi Home app installed (you can download for iPhone or Android).
• 📶 Router with Wi-Fi support 2.4 GHz (5 GHz is not suitable!) The network name should not contain Cyrillic or special characters (e.g, MyWiFi_! — unacceptable).
• ⚡ Powering the camera: use the original power supply 5V/1A. Connection through USB-Hub or laptop may cause an error "Inadequate power".
• 🔒 Region in Mi Home: Select "Russia" or "China" (for some models) and change region after connection will result in resetting of settings!

If your router is running in two-band mode (2.4 + 5 GHz with the same name, temporarily shut down 5 GHz in the router settings:

1. Go to the router control panel (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
2. Find the Wi-Fi section → Wireless network settings.
3. Turn off the 5 GHz option or check only against 2.4 GHz.
4. Save the settings and restart the router.

⚠️ Note: If you have Xiaomi Mi Router with MiWiFi firmware ROM, Enable compatibility mode for IoT devices in the Additional settings section → Without it, the camera can connect, but it will lose connection every 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Connect the Xiaomi Cube camera to the smartphone via Mi Home

This is the main configuration method that works for all models of camera cubes (Mi Home Security Camera 360).° 1080P, MiJia Cube et al. Follow the instructions:

Turn the camera into the socket and wait for the beep (squeak)

Open the Mi Home app and click on it «+» → «Add the device»

Select the category "Cameras» → «Mi Home Security Camera Cube»

Make sure your phone is connected to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (not mobile data!)

Follow the hints in the app: scan QR-code on the camera or enter the number manually

Wait until the synchronization is complete (may take up to 3 minutes)

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If you have a “Can’t Add Device” error at the connection stage, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the camera: Turn off the power for 10 seconds, then turn it on again.
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN/Proxies on a smartphone – they block the connection with Xiaomi servers.
• 🌐 Change it. DNS on the router: set 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) in the settings DHCP.
• 📱 Change the region in Mi Home to China if you originally chose another one.

Once connected successfully, the camera will appear on the device list to check whether it works:

1. Slip on the camera icon in the app.
2. Press the badge. 🔊 to enable sound (two-way communication).
3. Check the rotation of the body by pressing the screen and swiping your finger left / right.

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3. Set up cloud storage and video recording

Xiaomi Cube camera supports two types of recording:

1. Local recording on a microSD card (up to 64 GB, format) FAT32).
2. Cloud storage via Mi Cloud subscription (free – 7 days of history, paid rates – from 99) ₽/month).

To set up the record on the memory card:

1. Insert the microSD into the slot on the back of the camera (under the cover).
2. In the Mi Home app, go to Camera Settings → Storage → Local storage.
3. Select "Format" (all data will be deleted!).
4. Activate options: 📹 "Motion recording – video is saved only when activity is detected. 🔄 "Cyclical Recording – Automatically overwrites old files.

For cloud storage:

1. In the camera settings, select Storage → Cloud storage.
2. Click "Activate Trial Period" (7 days free).
3. After the trial period has expired, select the tariff or turn off the function.

Method 1: Connect to Mi TV

1. Make sure that the TV and camera are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the Mi remote. TV press Settings → Smart home. → Add the device.
3. Select the camera from the list and confirm the pairing.
4. Now, the camera image can be opened through the Smart Home menu on the TV.

Method 2: Connecting with Mi Box

1. Install the Mi Home app on the Mi Box via Google Play.
2. Sign in under the same account as on your smartphone.
3. The camera will automatically appear in the list of devices – open it to view.

Method 3: Miracast (Experimental)

This method does not work on all models and requires:

1. Camera with firmware 1.4.6 or newer.
2. Miracast-enabled TV (or Mi WiFi Display Dongle adapter).
3. Developer mode on camera enabled (activated via Settings) → About the device → 5 times to tap on "Version of the software").

After activating the developer mode in the camera settings, the option “Wireless Display” will appear – select it and connect to the TV.

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If the image on the TV freezes, reduce the bitrate of the video in the camera settings (Settings) → Video quality → Average).

5.Integration with smart home and voice assistants

The Xiaomi Cube can be connected to other devices in the Mi Home ecosystem and can be controlled via voice assistants:

• 🎤 Alice (Yandex): say "Alice, show the camera in the kitchen" (requires settings through Yandex Station).
• 🤖 Google Assistant: Link your Mi Home account to Google Home and use the command "Hey Google, show Xiaomi camera".
• 🍎 Siri (via HomeKit): To do this, install Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi and add a camera as well as a new one. IP-camera.

To create automation in Mi Home:

1. Open the app. → Profile → Automation → Create.
2. Select a condition (e.g., "Movement detected").
3. Add an action (e.g., “Send notification” or “Set smart lamp on”).
4. Save the script.

Example of useful automation:

If: Camera detects motion and time between 22:00 and 6:00, then: Turn on Yeelight at 100% brightness + Send push notifications to your phone.

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Voice control of the camera through Alice works only when connected to Yandex Station or Smart speaker. Without them, Alice will not see the device in the list.

6. Solving common problems

If the camera is not plugging in, rotating, or recording video, check the following points:

If the camera is permanently disconnected from Wi-Fi, try:

• 📶 Reserve. IP-camera address in router settings (DHCP Reservation).
• 🔄 Turn off Wi-Fi power saving on the router (Wi-Fi Multicast Rate option) or Green AP").
• 🛡️ Add the camera to firewall exceptions (if you use Keenetic or ASUS RT).

⚠️ Warning: If the camera stopped working after the firmware update, reset to factory settings (hold the reset button for 15 seconds!

7.Reset Xiaomi Cube camera to factory settings

If the camera does not answer or you forgot your password, perform a hard reset:

1. Turn the camera off the power.
2. Find the Reset button on the back (near the microSD connector).
3. Hold the Reset button and connect the power at the same time.
4. Hold the button for 15-20 seconds until you hear the voice message "Camera dropped".
5. After reset, the camera will create a new network. Xiaomi_XXXX — Connect to it and reset it.

If the reset didn't help, check:

• 🔌 Power: Try another power supply.
• 📡 Wi-Fi antenna: if the camera fell, the plume could come off (requires disassembly).
• 🔧 Firmware: If the camera boots but doesn’t connect, manually run it through Mi Home (Update).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Cube camera