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3.5K UHD (3200 × 1800) | 360° Pan / 116° Tilt | Flagship AI Chip with Human & Pet Tracking | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 | Physical Privacy Masking | Colour Night Vision Quick Specs See every detail in 3.5K ultra-HD clarity, day...
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The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 keeps homes across South Africa under a sharp, watchful eye with 3.5K ultra-HD resolution (3200 × 1800). As Xiaomi’s first 6MP indoor camera, it pairs a professional-grade 6P high-transparency optical lens with an f/1.6 large aperture and WDR to reproduce every detail in vivid, true-to-life clarity — so faces, movement and fine detail all come through crisply.
A 1/2.45-inch ultra-large BSI image sensor gives the C500 an expansive, highly light-sensitive surface, so it handles dim evening conditions with ease and keeps producing rich, full-colour images long after the sun goes down. When it’s truly dark, eight 940nm infrared fill lights deliver detailed night vision without any visible red glow — so a sleeping child or pet is never disturbed.
At the heart of the camera is a flagship AI chip with 1T of computing power, handling fast, accurate recognition locally on the device. It detects and tracks both people and pets (cats and dogs), sending prompt notifications straight to your phone and automatically following the action before returning to its set gimbal position. A local algorithm keeps detection quick and accurate while minimising false alarms.
Privacy is protected from the source. The C500 supports physical masking — the lens physically tucks up into the body to block its view, and you can set timed or scheduled masking to suit your routine. Inside, a dedicated MJA1 security chipset gives every camera a unique key and certificate, with multi-layer cloud encryption safeguarding your footage with financial-grade protection.
Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 with OFDMA keeps connections fast and stable for smooth high-definition playback. The dual-motor pan-tilt design gives you 360° horizontal and 116° vertical coverage, controllable right from your smartphone. It works with Xiaomi HyperOS Connect for seamless smart-home routines — including auto-hiding the lens when you arrive home — supports two-way voice calls, and responds to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free viewing. Footage can be saved in three ways: microSD card (8GB–256GB), cloud storage or NAS, with efficient H.265 encoding to save space.
Xiaomi designs smart, beautifully simple technology that makes everyday life safer and more connected, and the Smart Camera C500 is a standout example — flagship imaging, intelligent monitoring and thoughtful privacy in one compact, easy-to-use device. For South African households looking for a dependable smart home security camera with genuine peace of mind, it’s an easy choice, backed by Xiaomi’s global reputation for quality and value.