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Xiaomi Xiaofang 1080p US $18.99 + $3.98 Postage (~AU $25.17 + $4.55 Postage) @ Zapals

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Xiaomi Xiaofang 1080p US $18.99 + $3.98 Postage (~AU $25.17 + $4.55 Postage) @ Zapals
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LRJL on 19/04/2017 - 02:14 zapals.com (3162 clicks)
Last edited 30/04/2017 - 18:39 by 2 other users

Hi Guys been using ozbargain for quite awhile now. This is officially my first time joining and posting :)

Saw this deal for the Xiaofang camera. It's a really great price I personally have a few these cameras, there really good on par with the Arlos in terms of video quality in my opinion. best price I've seen yet. postage costs for Melbourne are as follow, the same should apply across other states.

Hongkong Post
Standard (7-45 days) AU$4.55
Registered (7-30 days) AU$7.87

DHL
DHL Express (3-7 business days) AU$21.90

Check out my other post to. For a ORICO 4 Port charger. its not as cheap as the Xiaomi but offers more flexibility
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/302994

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  • Wolfy on 19/04/2017 - 02:33
    +2

    Also tells me that you get a free gift (phone stuff, cable, misc junk stuff worth $1-6) at checkout.

  • pifts on 19/04/2017 - 03:21
    +1

    Great price but if you're interested, keep in mind that these have to stream through the Mi Home app unless flashed.

    • BadGiraffe on 19/04/2017 - 09:24

      Flashed? How does one do this? I don't want my video feeds going through some server in China.

      EDIT: AlphaJ has a link to the instructions below.

  • gummibear on 19/04/2017 - 03:29
    +6

    Is this the Chinese domestic or international model?

  • Kaboda on 19/04/2017 - 03:56

    Just wondering is there anyway to view multiple streams? And how would you flash this.

    • hen dawg on 19/04/2017 - 07:14

      From banggood description page "At the same time bound multiple XiaoFang, can show all the footage on the same screen, mobile phone"

      • Kaboda on 19/04/2017 - 14:23

        Thanks I must have missed that.

  • Joshyss on 19/04/2017 - 04:26
    +8

    I bought some of these from a previous sale. I could never get it to work, everything was in Chinese and I don't speak Chinese! Could not get it to connect.

    • hopper on 19/04/2017 - 05:30

      Google Translate app

      • EnALup on 19/04/2017 - 12:37

        How to set that up on printed material or pages?

        • walugi on 19/04/2017 - 13:09
          +1

          it works on photos/images

        • revhead on 19/04/2017 - 13:14
          +4

          Run Google Translate App on your phone. Select languages ( Chinese -> English). Tap on "Camera" icon (bottom left on the "tap to enter text" field). Follow the instructions.

        • EnALup on 19/04/2017 - 13:37

          @revhead: ta

    • faikwo on 19/04/2017 - 06:26
      +15

      Download the mi home app and set up an account. Say you're​ in mainland china ehne it asks your location. Press and hold the reset button on the camera until it makes a sound and then it should show up in the mi home app. Follow the prompts and configure it to use your home wifi. It will then show a qr code in the app. Put that in frobtbof the camera and it should say something in Chinese. Wait a minute or 2 and you should be able to view the camera in the mi home app. Sorry if the instructions are a little vague, I'm going from memory.

      • Skinnerr on 19/04/2017 - 07:23
        +3

        Sounds like too more dickin around than its worth. If you want a legit home security cam shell out for a decent one from amazon.

        • humbala on 19/04/2017 - 09:21

          Get the yi home security camera instead, they are a bit more expensive and made by xiaomi as far as I know

        • urzu on 19/04/2017 - 11:55
          +1

          I got these and don't speak a word of Chinese. If you've ever set up a wireless device before, you'll be fine. You just need to set the app to Mainland China and the rest is straightforward. App is translated, mostly, into (broken) English. Menus aren't the most intuitive but camera quality is okay, 2 way audio works great for listening. Speaking is hit or miss.

        • Clear on 19/04/2017 - 16:27

          @humbala:

          they are a bit more expensive and made by xiaomi as far as I know

          They're made from Yi Technology who get funding from Xiaomi ;)

      • Joshyss on 23/04/2017 - 12:09

        Thanks. I've managed to get the two connected with my android phone. Only thing now is I cant view anything, they just say '(1/3) CONNECTING' and that's as far as they get. Am I missing something? Wifi is not a problem here and everything is very close?

    • ilikeit on 19/04/2017 - 07:14

      I initially couldn't set it up at all using my K3 Note, ipad 2, and two HP tablets. I had to use an old Android phone for set up, but could then use the other devices for viewing, settings, etc.

    • cristtos on 19/04/2017 - 09:19

      https://www.compareimports.com/blog/chinese-big-brother-the-…
      See "English Image for the Xiaomi Xiaofang"

  • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2017 - 06:57
    +4

    yeah the postage may take 7-45 days, but it won't be sent for 7-45 days. So you'll don't count on it being delivered before June.

    • istyler on 19/04/2017 - 21:48

      I placed an order on the 15th March, then heard nothing from them for over a week. Got an email from them on the 27th March saying order has been shipped.
      Still waiting for my order to arrive as of today …

      • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2017 - 22:35

        Had a friend who bought one on ebay recently for less then this, got it within a week. I'll have ask whoch seller.

        At least they're better then DX. Who give fake tracking numbers (that was with Toll) then claim the shipment was stopped at customs & it wasn't their fault (even though Toll have no record of the consignment!).

        Back to banggood, gearbest & aliexpress

  • Klang on 19/04/2017 - 07:16
    +1

    Cheaper than previous deal when I bought one.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/292514

    Good camera

  • hen dawg on 19/04/2017 - 07:20

    Ignore me

    • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2017 - 07:46

      Sad face :(

  • KRRacing on 19/04/2017 - 07:54
    +1

    I can't choose the standard post instead it forces me to choose the registered post or DHL. Did anyone experience the same issue?

    • Obs on 19/04/2017 - 09:10
      +2

      Yep I had the same issue.

      Regular non tracking (Temporary unavailabe for high value order)
      HONGKONG POST - (7-45 DAYS) AU$4.55

      There is no option to select regular post.

      Once registered shipping is added, think I'm better off buying from aliexpress. Found a seller for $22USD (< $30AUD) shipped.

    • marzbar on 20/04/2017 - 02:39
      +5

      I had the same issue but had a little play with the webpage's HTML code and replacing a single word got things working.

      STEPS (Google Chrome):
      1. Add item to cart and click "View Cart & Checkout"
      2. At the cart it would say "Regular non tracking" is unavailable. Underneath the "Registered with tracking" shipping option, right click on the round select button and click on "Inspect" See screenshot here
      3. A window will appear on the right side of the browser. Double click on the circled code (see screenshot here).
      4. Replace the last word "registered" with "standard. So it should read "zentech_shippinghkpost_standard". Hit enter and close it. If you're confused, see this
      5. Now select Hongkong Post. Though it says $7.87 next to the button, the order total will read $4.55 and it allow you to place the order with the cheaper standard shipping method :)

      I tried these steps and just successfully made an order at $29.72 ($27.34 after CashRewards). These steps will be useful if anyone faces this issue when purchasing from Zapals.

      • mady123 on 21/04/2017 - 02:37

        cheers. bought one with standard shipping

  • AlphaJ on 19/04/2017 - 09:16
    +8

    How to flash:
    https://github.com/samtap/fang-hacks

    • kml22 on 19/04/2017 - 09:23

      Thanks

    • skegger on 19/04/2017 - 10:35

      Sweet. Thanks for that. I bought one at the last sale and it's been sitting idle in my shed waiting for custom firmware.

    • oz-stef on 19/04/2017 - 12:44
      +1

      So what are the benefits of this?

      Just a way to be able to get the images/video copied via the network to some other storage location on your network?

      Or will these hacks add some access for things such as IFTTT or Home Assistant?

      • cristtos on 19/04/2017 - 12:56
        +3

        Most important - disable chinese cloud:
        https://www.compareimports.com/blog/chinese-big-brother-the-…

        • oz-stef on 19/04/2017 - 13:03

          Wow, thanks for this, the value I place, rather placed on Xiaomi has just dropped considerably.

          Edit: I will not be buying one of these because of this

          Edit2: Looks like the original iSmartAlarm "Spot" cameras can now be used by IFTTT https://ifttt.com/ismartalarm

        • Deviner on 19/04/2017 - 13:21
          +2

          @oz-stef: You won't be buying one… despite being given a really easy solution to the only problem you have for it?

          Yeah that makes perfect sense.

        • oz-stef on 19/04/2017 - 17:29

          @Deviner:

          It does to me :P

          Really though this was what decided it for me:

          https://github.com/samtap/fang-hacks#background
          "As long as you don't completely disable the cloud apps (DISABLE_CLOUD=1), you can always revert to original behavior by simply removing the sd-card. When cloud apps are disabled and no boot scripts are found on the sd-card (i.e. when it's not inserted), nothing is started when the device boots so you will not be able to access it through the web-interface, telnet, etc."

        • Deviner on 19/04/2017 - 18:05

          @oz-stef: You can disable the cloud apps and you can use it like any normal camera once you have an sdcard with the scripts on it inserted.

          I don't see what the problem is?

      • haytona on 19/04/2017 - 13:22
        +3

        With the hack you can enable RTSP and use any viewer rather than being tied to the Xiaomi app.

        • mr2ns on 19/04/2017 - 14:02

          So once you enable RTSP how do you view the camera when not on the same WIFI network on an IOS device?

        • pinchies on 19/04/2017 - 15:17
          +1

          @mr2ns:
          get a domain for your dynamic IP address via noip.com, turn on dynamic DNS, and use port forwarding on your router.

        • techdave on 19/04/2017 - 21:43

          @pinchies:
          I haven't found any firmware hacks that enable some form of authentication to access the rtsp stream tho.

          Is there one available? With fanghacks's RTSP, basically anyone on the net could access the stream without password once you open up the ports.

        • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2017 - 22:44
          +1

          @techdave: yep.

          The only secure way is to setup a vpn Server at home which allows you to access your home network remotely.

          Not sure why people are worried by chinese clouds over western clouds. Same issues, different govt spying. At least the chinese govt is less likely to share anything with our govt.

    • kemitri on 19/04/2017 - 17:47

      Cheers for the link.
      Still learning this stuff but once I get it up and running thru something like ispy will be sweet.

  • heyimsu on 19/04/2017 - 09:24
    +23

    Do I need one? No.
    Did I buy one? Yes.

  • BronzeWok on 19/04/2017 - 09:44
    +3

    Free shipping code please!!!

  • theguyrules on 19/04/2017 - 11:22

    Still waiting on mine from LighInTheBox. Paid $50aud for it oops

  • pumpkins on 19/04/2017 - 13:15
    +1

    anyone flash these and use with iSpy software (www.ispyconnect.com)? I'm running an old FOSCAM to a sever with this, just want to add a few more cheap cameras.

    • Jackson on 20/04/2017 - 01:03

      It definitely looks like the same camera, I am interested in knowing this also

  • nstyle on 19/04/2017 - 13:42
    +1

    I run 2 of these bad boys using fang-hacks. They run great and work well with software needing RTSP streams (like Zone Minder)

  • RENERO on 19/04/2017 - 14:07

    I should also get a micro-sd card. Although I'm also planning to configure the camera to store video to a local hard drive.
    What size for the micro-sd card?

    • cristtos on 19/04/2017 - 14:36

      max 64 says somewhere

  • steveb123 on 19/04/2017 - 14:54
    +2

    good app to run / view these cameras remotely ?

  • ma11ysmb on 19/04/2017 - 15:13

    I have 3 of these running and they are a great camera and IR vision works well. However recently they have been going offline quite a bit and the only way to resolve this was to hard reset. Anyone seen this before or have a resolution? Thanks!

    • EnergicAU on 20/04/2017 - 15:43

      I got 4 and two keep doing it and I don't know how to fix it…

  • hopper on 19/04/2017 - 17:09

    other product to consider
    bought one

    • bunnybash on 19/04/2017 - 18:27
      +1

      Your link goes to a wall charger….

      • hopper on 19/04/2017 - 18:38

        Yes, it's in the sale too.

        • hexad on 20/04/2017 - 15:20

          might be dumb question, but is this Australian plug?

          EDIT: Just saw its US Plug

  • marzbar on 20/04/2017 - 02:48
    +2

    If anyone is having difficulty purchasing with the standard $4.55 shipping, see my above comment here

  • cristtos on 28/04/2017 - 10:34

    My order has arrived…

    • mady123 on 29/04/2017 - 00:57

      after how many days? your order date please?

      • cristtos on 29/04/2017 - 13:27
        +1

        Ordered April 18, 2017
        Shipped April 20, 2017

  • a20c87 on 29/04/2017 - 19:11

    Anyone's order still processing?
    Ordered it on the 20th (9 days ago)

    • marzbar on 30/04/2017 - 19:27

      I ordered on the 20th and it got shipped on the 26th.

    • a20c87 on 26/05/2017 - 23:59

      Just an update. I received it in the mail after 36 days

  • mikezillakind on 01/05/2017 - 17:17

    So are these things meant to be weather Proof and all that ?

    anyone got any working coupons ?

    • cristtos on 01/05/2017 - 17:21
      +1

      Not at all, these are targeted to indoors, as they (seem to) work as smoke detectors as well.
      They still seem to go for about AUD25 plus postage, I do not believe that a coupon was required.
      You can bind 2 together for a wide field view, the associated app will "stitch" the video.

      • mikezillakind on 01/05/2017 - 17:28

        ah no worries didnt think so just ntoiced they were compared to othero outdoor cams in the opening post

        Regardless i have a different order i want make that is on the larger size which is why i asked if there are any working vouchers :)

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