Xiaomi’s video surveillance has become an integral part of smart homes, but record storage remains one of the most painful: Local storage drives (microSD or NAS) are limited in size and vulnerable to theft, and cloud services promise reliability — but that reliability comes at a cost. In 2026, Xiaomi offers several plans for cloud storage from Mi Home Security Camera, Xiaomi Smart Camera and other models, but it’s not easy to figure out their cost, limitations, and pitfalls.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the current prices for Xiaomi cloud storage for video surveillance, compare tariffs for different regions (Russia, Europe, Asia), talk about hidden fees when paying through third-party payment systems and show how to save on storage without losing the quality of records.
1.What Xiaomi cameras support cloud storage?
Not all Xiaomi devices can save records to the cloud, for example, budget models like the Xiaomi Mi Home Camera 1080p (2018) officially do not support cloud services, while new cameras — such as the Xiaomi Smart Camera 2K Pro or Xiaomi Home Security Camera 360° 2K — have built-in integration with the Mi Home Cloud.
Here is a list of current cloud-enabled models (as of June 2026):
- 📹 Xiaomi Smart Camera 2K Pro (model) T8020X1) — Cloud support from 2023
- 📹 Xiaomi Home Security Camera 360° 2K (model T8010X1) — Cloud available in firmware 1.4.6+
- 📹 Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 — only for the Chinese region (requires a Mi Account with the +86)
- 📹 Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 360° 1080p (model MJSXJ02CM) — Cloud only works in Europe and Asia
Important: even if your camera is on the list, cloud storage may not be available in your region, for example, users from Russia often encounter an error "Cloud service not available in your region" - this means that Xiaomi has limited the service for the local market, in such cases, changing the region of the Mi Home account to Hong Kong or Singapore helps.
2. Xiaomi’s Free Cloud Storage: What Does the Company Offer?
Xiaomi provides a free trial period for new cloud users — usually 7 or 30 days depending on the camera model and region — after the trial period expires, you will be offered one of the rates, but there are several ways to continue using the cloud for free (or almost free).
Here is what is included in the free fare (relevant for most regions):
- 🎥 Storage of records for the last 24 hours (with automatic deletion of old files)
- 🔄 Limit the number of trigger events to no more than 50 per day (e.g. movement or sound)
- 📤 Video compression before resolution 720p (even if the camera is shooting in 2K)
- ⏳ Download delay to the cloud up to 30 seconds (critical for security systems)
⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi can change the free tariff at any time. For example, in 2023, free storage for users from Europe was reduced from 7 to 3 days, and the number of trigger events was reduced from 100 to 50 per day!
If you need more than the free plan offers, you'll have to switch to paid plans, and the cost varies by region and currency, more on that in the next section.
3. Xiaomi Cloud paid rates for video surveillance: prices 2026
Xiaomi offers three main plans for cloud storage of security camera records. Prices vary depending on the country, so we will give data for Russia, Europe and Asia (in local currencies).
| Tariff. | Storage volume | Storage period for records | Price (Russia, ₽) | Price (Europe, €) | Price (Asia, $) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 7 days | Unlimited number of events | 199 ₽/moss | 2.99 €/mo | $2.49/mos |
| Premium | 30 days | + 2K resolution, without compression | 499 ₽/moss | 7.99 €/mo | 6.99 $/mo |
| Annual Premium | 30 days | 30% discount on payment for the year | 4 790 ₽/year | 71.99 €/year | 62.99 $/year |
Important nuances:
- 💳 When paying via Google Pay or Apple Pay, Xiaomi adds a 2–3 fee%.
- 🔄 Auto-renewal is enabled by default – disable it in Mi Account settings → Subscriptions, unless you want unexpected write-offs.
- 🌍 The prices in the table are for official regions. VPN or account from another region (e.g. Hong Kong), rates may vary.
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Before paying, check the conversion rate at your bank. Some Russian banks (such as Tinkoff or Alfa-Bank) convert payments in dollars at a disadvantageous rate, adding up to 5% of the fee.
4.How to save on Xiaomi cloud storage?
Xiaomi’s paid rates aren’t the cheapest on the market, but there are a few ways to reduce costs:
- Use a family account. One premium rate can be shared across multiple cameras (up to 5 devices per account).
- Pay the annual rate. Savings are up to 30 percent compared to monthly payments.
- Xiaomi often arranges discounts on cloud storage during Black Friday, 11.11 or New Year's Day (down to 50%).
- Use alternative clouds. Some Xiaomi cameras support integration with third-party services, such as Google Drive or Yandex Disk (you need to set up via IFTTT or Home Assistant).
How to get around the regional restrictions of Xiaomi Cloud?
⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi Smart Camera for commercial purposes (such as office or store surveillance), the free and basic rates violate Xiaomi's user agreement!
5. Xiaomi Cloud Storage Alternatives: Which is Better?
If Xiaomi’s prices seem inflated, consider alternative ways to store records:
| Storage method | Pluses | Cons | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSD card (up to 256 GB) | ✅ Single purchase✅ No dependence on the Internet | ❌ Risk of theft/card failure❌ Limited volume | 1 500–3 000 ₽ |
| NAS-server (Synology, QNAP) | ✅ Large volume✅ Complete control of data | ❌ Tough setup❌ Requires a separate device | 15,000 ₽ |
| Google Drive / Yandex Disk | ✅ Cheaper Xiaomi Cloud✅ Integration with other services | ❌ You need customization skills.❌ Possible loading delays | 139 ₽/moss |
🔹 Check the compatibility of the camera with the selected storage
🔹 Estimate the speed of the Internet (for cloud services you need at least 10 Mbps)
🔹 Make sure the alternative supports the right permission (2K/4K)
🔹 Set up backup (e.g., duplication on the SD cloudy)-->
Lifehack: If you use the Xiaomi Smart Camera 2K Pro, you can set up automatic downloads to Google Drive via IFTTT.
- Create an account on IFTTT.
- Connect Mi Home and Google Drive services.
- Create an applet with the template: “If new video in Mi Home → Save on Google Drive”.
The disadvantage of this method is a delay of up to 5 minutes and a limitation on the file size (maximum 50 MB per download).
6.Frequent Xiaomi Cloud Storage Issues and Their Solutions
Users often experience errors when working with Xiaomi Cloud, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:
- 🚫 "Cloud service unavailable" - an error appears if your region does not support the cloud.Solution: change your account region to Hong Kong or Singapore (see spoiler above).
- 💰 Unexpected write-offs - Auto-renewal is enabled by default. disable it in Mi Account → Subscriptions.
- 📉 Video quality is worse than on camera - free rate compresses video to 720p. Go to Premium to get the original permission.
- ⏳ Records load too long – check the Internet speed (need at least 5 Mbps) and try to reconnect the camera to the router.
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If Xiaomi Cloud stopped working after the firmware update, try resetting the camera to factory settings (Settings → General → Reset). 80% of the time, this solves the problem.
⚠️ Note: If you use a Xiaomi camera to record outside (such as in the yard or in the parking lot), note that cloud storage is not designed for round-the-clock recording. Xiaomi only stores snippets with movement or sound (SD or NAS).