The organization of a video surveillance system in a modern house is impossible without a reliable storage for the archive of events. IP-Xiaomi cameras offer flexible solutions, but their basic functionality is often limited to locally writing to a memory card.Moving to the cloud allows you to save video even in the event of theft or physical damage to the surveillance device itself.
Mi Home ecosystem owners often face the need to remotely access the archive without being tied to the local network. Cloud storage setting requires understanding the data plans and the right actions in the application. This process is not complicated, but it has its own technical nuances, which we will discuss in detail in this article.
Before you start activating paid services, make sure your device is fully network-ready. A stable connection is the foundation for seamless data transfer to the manufacturer's servers. We'll look at all the stages of connection, from checking the hardware to fine-tuning the sensitivity of the sensors.
Equipment and network requirements
The foundation of quality video recording is not only the camera itself, but also the infrastructure surrounding it. Xiaomi’s cloud services require a stable communication channel with a certain bandwidth to work properly, and the upload must be fast enough to transmit real-time video streams without delay.
Most modern models, such as the Mi Home Security Camera 360°, operate in the 2.4 GHz band. This is important to consider when setting up a router, since not all budget smart home devices have support for 5 GHz. The Wi-Fi signal at the installation point should be confident, without frequent connection breaks.
⚠️ Note: If the router is too far away from the camera or_signal_ weak, video stream may be interrupted, which will lead to gaps in the archive of cloud recording.
The device's firmware version must also be checked.Outdated software may not support the new encryption protocols used by Mi Cloud servers.The update often brings improvements to video compression algorithms, saving traffic.
Choosing a plan for Mi Home Cloud
The cloud storage service offers multiple subscription tiers, each geared towards different use cases. Basic rates typically provide a sliding archive of 7 or 30 days. Paid subscription ensures your data is protected and accessible at all times.
There's a difference between single-camera rates and multi-device bundles, and if you're deploying a full-fledged security system, it's more profitable to have a family plan that covers up to 10 cameras at a time, and that allows you to centrally manage all the surveillance data points.
Payment is made through the Mi Home application interface and is tied to the user account.
| Type of tariff | Duration of the archive | Number of cameras | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 7 days | 1 | Traffic record. |
| Standard | 30 days | 1 | HD quality |
| package | 30 days | 10 | Budget savings |
| Premium | Indefinitely | 1 | Important developments |
When choosing a plan, pay attention to the terms of automatic renewal. Subscription can be updated silently, if you do not manually disable this option in the payment method settings, this will help to avoid unexpected charges.
Step-by-step activation of cloud service
The activation process starts with opening the Mi Home app on your smartphone, selecting a specific camera from the list of devices for which you plan to set up the recording. The interface may vary slightly depending on the OS version, but the logic remains the same.
☑️ Activation of the cloud
In the main video viewing menu, find a tab or button that says Cloud or Cloud, and the system will offer you to familiarize yourself with current rates and terms of service, and after choosing the appropriate option, you will need to enter your payment card details.
Activation occurs immediately after the transaction is confirmed, the status of the service will change to "Activated", and the camera will start transmitting data to the server when trigger events occur, and in some cases, you need to restart the device to apply new settings.
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Use virtual cards with a subscription limit for additional security of payments in foreign services.
Setup of recording and detection scenarios
To keep the cloud from being overflowing with useless data, you need to configure event detection. Xiaomi's artificial intelligence cameras can distinguish between human, animal and light changes, and setting these parameters up is critical.
In the camera settings menu, go to Storage Settings or Motion Detection, where you can set the sensor sensitivity and the areas that you want to track, and eliminating moving trees or passing cars will save you space in the archive.
⚠️ Warning: Motion detector sensitivity too high will cause false positives and rapid cloud buffer occupancy.
And we also have the "Events Only" feature, which when activated, only those videos that the algorithm has recognized a human figure will be uploaded to the cloud, which reduces the load on the communication channel and makes viewing the archive more efficient.
Records and access management
The archive is viewed through the timeline in the application, and cloud records are marked with a special icon that distinguishes them from local files on the Internet. SD-You can watch real-time videos or download individual fragments to the phone gallery.
To share your camera, use the Share feature, and the guest will have access to the live stream and, depending on your rights settings, the cloud archive, which is convenient for family members or security personnel.
Deleting records from the cloud usually occurs automatically after the storage period specified in the tariff, but the user can manually clean the archive or delete specific videos through the file management menu in the application.
What happens when the cloud overflows?
Synchronization solution and errors
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the record to the cloud is not being recorded, although the tariff is paid, most often the problem lies in the desynchronization of time on the device or the loss of connection to the authorization server.
Check to see if your provider or firewall is blocking Xiaomi servers. Open ports and access to miot-spec.com domains and associated addresses are required to operate the service. Blocking ads at the router level can also interrupt the connection.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No record. | No subscription. | Check the status of payment |
| Video cliffs | Weak Wi-Fi. | Boost the signal. |
| Time error | Settings down | Synchronize over NTP |
| No notifications. | Lockdown of OS | Allow in Android/iOS |
If the problem persists, try removing the device from the app and adding it again, keeping it tied to your cloud account.Resetting the camera settings to factory settings also helps eliminate software glitches.
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The stability of cloud recording is 90% dependent on the quality of the Internet connection and the correct setting of the sensitivity of the motion sensors.