How to Reconfigure Xiaomi Camera to a Different Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide with Photos and Tips

Why Xiaomi’s camera doesn’t connect to the new Wi-Fi?

You change your router, change your provider, or just want to move your Xiaomi camera to another room with a different network — and suddenly you find that the device stubbornly does not see the new Wi-Fi. This problem is familiar to many owners of smart cameras of the brand, especially if we are talking about models Mi Home Security Camera 360°, Xiaomi Mi Home Camera 2K or Xiaomi Smart Camera C300. The fact is that Xiaomi cameras are by default tied to the network at the stage of the first setup, and just change it through the application.

In this article, we’ll break down all the working ways to reconfigure your camera to another Wi-Fi, from standard reset via the Mi Home app to manual methods using reset buttons and alternative firmware. You'll learn why the camera may not see the new network, how to get around the 5GHz limit, and what to do if the device is stuck in the connection phase. CN-The region that block the change of network without a Chinese account.

Before you get to the instructions, check three key points: 1) The new network is running at 2.4 GHz (most Xiaomi cameras do not support 5 GHz). 2 The router has turned off the filter on the router. MAC-Addresses (if enabled, add) MAC 3) You are using the original Mi Home app (not clones or modified versions).

Method 1: Reset the camera via the Mi Home app (official method)

The easiest and recommended way for Xiaomi is to reset the camera settings directly in the Mi Home app.This method works for most models, except for devices with CN-region firmware (they need a workaround - see section 4).

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app and go to the Devices tab.
• 🔍 Find your camera on the list and tap it by its name.
• ⚙️ In the upper right corner, click on the icon. ⋮ (three-point) → Select the device settings.
• 🔄 Scroll down and select Remove Device (or Reset Settings, depending on the version of the application).
• ✅ Confirm the deletion - the camera will return to factory condition and start flashing a yellow LED.

Once reset, the camera will be ready to reset. Start the process of adding the device to Mi Home (click + → Add device → Camera) and follow the instructions on the screen. At the network selection stage, specify a new Wi-Fi.

Make sure the camera is plugged in.

Close all background apps on your phone

Disable VPN (if used)

Check that your phone is connected to the same network you want to connect your camera to.-->

⚠️ Warning: If the camera is not flashing yellow after reset, but is burning blue, it means the reset was incorrect. Try a hardware reset or check the power supply (the camera may not be getting enough voltage).

Method 2: Hardware reset camera (Reset button)

If the reset via the app doesn’t work (e.g., the camera doesn’t show up in Mi Home or gives an error), use the physical Reset button.This method is suitable for all models, including the Xiaomi Mi Home Camera 2K and Xiaomi Smart Camera C300.

How to find the Reset button:

• 🔍 On the camera body (usually on the bottom or back panel) find a small hole with the inscription RESET.
• 📍 In some models, for example, Mi Home Security Camera 360.°) button hidden under a rubber plug.
• 🔧 If there is no hole, look for a microbutton that can be pressed with a paper clip or toothpick.

Discharge procedure:

1. Turn the camera on (the blue light should be on).
2. Press and hold the Reset button for 10-15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing yellow.
3. Release the button – the camera will issue a voice message (in English or Chinese) about the reset.
4. Wait for the reboot (the indicator will go out and blink again in yellow).

Now the camera is ready for a new setup. Start adding the device to the Mi Home and select a new Wi-Fi. If the camera doesn't find the network, check:

• 📶 Router frequency (should be 2.4 GHz).
• 🔒 Type of encryption (only supported) WPA2-PSK or WPA/WPA2).
• 📵 Absence of special symbols in the network name (for example, #,!, Cyrillic).

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If the camera does not emit sounds after reset, check the volume in the device settings (in some models, voice prompts are disabled by default).

Method 3: Connect via the phone's hotspot (if the router is not visible)

Sometimes the camera stubbornly doesn't see the new network, even though the router's settings are correct, and you can use the phone as an intermediate access point, which is especially useful if you're setting up the camera away from the router (for example, in a cottage or garage).

Instructions:

1. 📱 On the phone, turn on modem modem (in the settings Network and Internet) → Access Point and modem).
2. 🔒 Give me the name of the network (SSID) without spaces or special symbols (e.g, Xiaomi_Cam) password.
3. 🔄 Reset the camera (via the app or the Reset button).
4. 📡 Connect your phone to the camera via Mi Home by selecting the access point created.
5. 🔄 After a successful connection, disable the access point on your phone and connect it to the main Wi-Fi.
6. 🔄 Reboot the camera (pull out and re-insert the power cord) – it will automatically pick up the settings of the main network.

This works because Xiaomi’s camera stores network data in its cache, and after first connecting to the phone’s access point, it “remembers” the settings, and when it reboots, it tries to connect to any available network with the same security settings.

⚠️ Warning: If the camera is not connected to the main Wi-Fi after the reboot, repeat the procedure, but in step 5 do not turn off the access point on the phone, but connect the router to it (enter the same ones). SSID This will cause the camera to jump to the new network without resetting.

Method 4: Bypassing restrictions for firmware cameras CN-region

Xiaomi’s CN-based firmware cameras (designed for the Chinese market) block Wi-Fi change without linking to a Chinese Mi Account. If your camera produces an error like “This device is bound to another account” or “Unable to change Wi-Fi account,” you’ve encountered this problem, and you can solve it in two ways:

Method 1: Change region to Mi Home (without root)

• 🌍 Set the China (China) region in Mi Home settings (in your account profile).
• 🔄 Restart the app and try adding the camera again.
• 🔑 At the binding stage, use a Chinese phone number (you can take a virtual phone through services like SMS-Activate).
• 🔄 After successful connection, return the region back to Russia or Europe.

Method 2: Firmware through alternative software (for power users)

If the first method didn't work, you'll have to go through the camera.

• 🖥️ Computer with Python installed 3.x and a pymihome package.
• 🔌 USB-Type-C cable (some models require a USB-Type-C cable) OTG-adapter).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (for example, Mi Home Camera) 2K Global).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the camera to the computer via USB.


2. Install drivers (e.g. libusb for Linux or Zadig for Windows).




3. Run the command in the terminal:


   mihome ble_wifi --ip [IP- camera address] --token [device token] --ssid [Wi-Fi name] --password [password]


4. wait for confirmation (camera will restart).

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware can turn a camera into a brick. If you're not sure about your skills, contact the service center.

Table: Compatibility of Xiaomi cameras with Wi-Fi frequencies

Not all Xiaomi cameras support 5GHz, and the table below shows the latest data on popular models:

If your model does not support 5 GHz, but the router only works at this frequency, you can:

• 🔄 Turn on router mode 2.4/5 GHz Auto (if available).
• 📡 Buy a low-cost 2.4GHz repeater (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2).
• 🔧 Create a guest network at 2.4 GHz (in router settings).

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even after reset, the camera may not connect to the new Wi-Fi, and let’s look at the typical errors and how to fix them:

Error: "Unable to connect to Wi-Fi" (unable to connect)

• 🔌 Check that the camera and phone are connected to the same network.
• 📵 Make sure there are no gaps or Cyrillic in the network name.
• 🔒 Change the type of encryption to WPA2-PSK (AES).

Error: "Device is offline" (device not online)

• 🔄 Reboot the router and camera.
• 📡 Check if the router firewall blocks the camera connection (turn it off temporarily).
• 🔌 Connect the camera to another outlet (possibly a power problem).

Error: "Invalid password" (incorrect password)

• 🔑 Enter the password manually (do not copy) avoiding characters #, $, %.
• 📵 Check the register (password is sensitive to capital letters).
• 🔄 Reset your router password to a simpler one (e.g. 12345678) and try again.

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If the camera stubbornly doesn’t connect, try temporarily disabling the Smart Connect feature on the router (it automatically switches devices between 2.4 and 5 GHz, which can knock down Xiaomi cameras).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi cameras