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Xiaomi C300 2K 3MP PTZ WiFi Smart Camera $55.99 Delivered @ Xiaomi Global Direct eBay

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Xiaomi C300 2K 3MP PTZ WiFi Smart Camera $55.99 Delivered @ Xiaomi Global Direct eBay
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Clear on 13/08/2023 - 22:10 ebay.com.au (1365 clicks)
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Good price on this WiFi PTZ camera from Xiaomi with the coupon code if you're looking for something to use indoors, pointing out a window or as a baby monitor.

Featuring a 3MP sensor with 2304x1296 resolution, 360° pan/tilt/zoom, IR LEDs for night vision, motion sensor including person detection with tracking, mic & speaker for two-way audio, WiFi connectivity, screw base mount, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration. Control and management is through the Xiaomi Mi Home app.

For recording the camera supports a microSD cards up to 256GB, NAS storage and free 7-day rolling cloud storage footage through the Mi Home app.

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  • furythree on 13/08/2023 - 22:38

    does anyone who own one know if it has the auto pan feature
    i.e. sweep a room side to side like you see in movies

    • Clear on 13/08/2023 - 22:39

      I do that with my outdoor Dahua cameras. I don't think this will do it.

    • bigbadboogieman on 13/08/2023 - 23:01
      +1

      TP-Link Tapo C210 can do it. It's called Horizontal Patrol / Vertical Patrol inside the Pan & Tilt settings.

      • furythree on 14/08/2023 - 00:58

        ah what the heck i got rid of mine cause i couldnt find that setting damnit

        • bigbadboogieman on 14/08/2023 - 13:29

          C210 also has motion tracking so it can actually follow the subject in its field of view. I noticed when connected to an NVR that when I activate motion tracking, the AI based app notifications for Human detection etc stop working. I tried to work with the TP-Link support but they couldn't replicate the issue due to now having an NVR. Lolz.

      • ccj5124 on 14/08/2023 - 11:40

        The c10 doesn’t support microSD.

        • bigbadboogieman on 14/08/2023 - 13:27

          C210 support a 8GB to 256GB Micro SD. You have to push the lens upwards to access the SD card slot. You will have to initialise the SD Card inside the camera itself.

    • KaTst3R on 14/08/2023 - 09:22
      +1

      I got this camera, it only Pans if it detects movement. When someone walks into frame it will continue following the person until out of frame. But it doesnt constantly sweeps left to right.

      • furythree on 14/08/2023 - 21:25

        thanks for that info

        sounds like ill have to keep looking

        strange cause the Dafang camera had a lab setting for the pan and scan which was great for a wide room

  • The Araldited Wallet on 13/08/2023 - 22:48
    +4

    Serious question… does anyone have concerns about the potential for spying by third parties with the use of these cameras?

    • bigbadboogieman on 13/08/2023 - 23:02
      +1

      Yes. You have to harden your security, have separate networks for IoT, etc etc.

      • Bunnyburger on 13/08/2023 - 23:25

        Sorry to ask but is there a definitive guide on how to do that?

        • impoze on 13/08/2023 - 23:26
          +2

          Managed router or switches with VLANs

          Best to watch a few videos on YouTube

        • bigbadboogieman on 13/08/2023 - 23:52
          +1

          There is unfortunately no definitive guide. It's a whole field of study imho.

        • DauntingEarth on 15/08/2023 - 14:49
          +2

          Have a separate router with its own WiFi but not connected to internet

      • Leho on 13/08/2023 - 23:55
        +1

        Ubiquiti router with seperate guest network, vlanned and firewall rules to only allow routes to my main server (injests footage like an nvr). Does not have any routes to the internet. All other iot devices are zigbee.

      • Astronaut Joe on 14/08/2023 - 09:48
        +2

        And at the very least, change the goddamn default passwords. 99% of these camera hacks would likely be stopped by just doing that.

      • rob2018 on 14/08/2023 - 11:32

        This is not useful advice for these cloud based cameras.
        The feed goes via proxies which are operated by xiaomi, there is plenty of space outside your control for nefarious stuff to happen.
        If security is a concern, the above advice works if you use LOCAL cameras with no cloud connectivity

    • Bedgrub on 13/08/2023 - 23:47
      +1

      I sinkhole any outbound traffic on a different model. Any dns requests just don’t resolve, and I have it on a dedicated IoT network with guest isolation.

  • impoze on 13/08/2023 - 22:57
    +7

    Why not Tapo C210 for similar price, the app is fast and responsive.

    Works well with homeassistant too or any other RTSP capable software

    Can get from amazon or JB with perks

    • bigbadboogieman on 13/08/2023 - 23:02
      +1

      Yep. Tapo C210 is better functionality wise in my opinion.

    • Uncle Roger on 14/08/2023 - 07:09

      Was unable to connect my Tapo to my Google Nest WIFI due to Tapo only working with 2.4gHz - was very frustrating!

      • kohie on 14/08/2023 - 09:29

        it's annoying, but the workaround is to use your phone to set up a hotspot with the same name as your home network, turn off your router and connect using hotspot.

        • Uncle Roger on 14/08/2023 - 10:08

          Tried everything, including this, bit couldn't get it to actually work

  • vnet on 13/08/2023 - 23:10

    Anything similar for outdoor

    • impoze on 13/08/2023 - 23:19
      +1

      Reolink maybe

  • AssBargain on 13/08/2023 - 23:10
    +2

    Had both this, Tapo c200, currently using eufy 2K.
    This c300 had a crucial feature missing for me, you cant set detection zones for motion sense, it takes into full acount of the frame, it spammed notifications to my phone because i have trees/shrubs around the edges. Ended up returning it.
    Tapo c200 had stuttering issues both when viewing the live stream, and viewing the recorded clip to the SD card.
    Pretty happy with the Eufy so far, the live stream and the recording is so much crispier than the xiaomi even though they both listed as 2K. The app is also alot better and intuitive. But also more expensive than the other 2 options

    • impoze on 13/08/2023 - 23:20
      +1

      Haven't had any issues viewing tapo stream, is that on wifi or mobile?

      • AssBargain on 13/08/2023 - 23:25

        both. Pulling out the SD card and playing back footage on my pc has the exact stuttering as viewing it live.

  • Ozbargainasaurus on 13/08/2023 - 23:21
    +2

    Xiaomi has a bad habit of bricking cameras outside of mainland China. Buyer beware

    • Clear on 13/08/2023 - 23:27
      +2

      FWIW the XiaoFang cameras weren't manufactured by Xiaomi, however the various Github projects that revive them with extra functionality is recommended.

      Other cameras like the C300 intended for the international market and sold by Xiaomi's AU distributor won't have that problem.

      • Ozbargainasaurus on 13/08/2023 - 23:28
        +1

        Once burnt, always shy…

        • Clear on 14/08/2023 - 00:07
          +2

          Blaming Xiaomi for something a different brand did makes no sense to me. Many brands operate under the "Mijia" banner but aren't Xiaomi products as such.

    • Reticent on 13/08/2023 - 23:28

      Yeah I saw in another thread that once working features were disabled and put behind a subscription. Hard pass for me

  • freewhere on 13/08/2023 - 23:48

    xiaomi is going downhill with useless geo locking of cameras (it's a camera ffs) .. Lookup Tapo, much better value for money

    • Clear on 14/08/2023 - 00:05
      +1

      This one is geolocked? Please elaborate.

      • freewhere on 14/08/2023 - 00:19

        Not sure about this one specifically but i've got 3 seperate models collecting xiaomi dust as they get blocked after connecting to hub. I'm no expert here, hence didn't vote, just a rant

    • aofangbaike on 14/08/2023 - 10:54

      I think it is locked to Singapore. I bought two from them and returned. Can't connect to the app.

  • Meovel on 14/08/2023 - 00:31

    Isn't the 7-day cloud footage a paid subscription?

    • KaTst3R on 14/08/2023 - 10:20

      The full continuous cloud recording is a paid subscription. But the free service includes 9 sec recording if a motion is detected for rolling 7 days. The free subscription is enough for most people.

      • Meovel on 14/08/2023 - 10:25

        Thx, http://mi0.cc/w7VTt1rF says the free service terminates on 30 Apr

        • KaTst3R on 14/08/2023 - 10:32

          Oh i didnt realised it was shut off. I just had a look at my cloud storage, you are right it is subscription now.

          • Meovel on 14/08/2023 - 10:32

            @KaTst3R: Np I didn't even know the free feature exist lol

            • KaTst3R on 14/08/2023 - 10:35

              @Meovel: That is one of the main reason why I chose Xiaomi over a TP Link. But now that proposition has gone down significantly.

              My biggest concern is during a break in, if the bad guy is smart, they will remove the camera first as it has SD Card storage. Perhaps now i have to explore the network function to store on a SSD attached to the router.

              • Meovel on 14/08/2023 - 11:40

                @KaTst3R: Wouldn't they remove a camera anyway?..
                I did store mi cams to an old HDD attached to router work just fine. Being said that I haven't tried any other cams recommended here, picked mi because having their robot cleaner, easier to manage in one app.

                • KaTst3R on 14/08/2023 - 11:42

                  @Meovel: same, i got the xiaomi robovac so it is the same ecosystem.

  • Micsmit on 14/08/2023 - 02:07
    -1

    Very little doubt that Chinese data dredging doesn't have a backdoor to these models.

    • Oxxy on 14/08/2023 - 11:33

      If your cameras are able to get to the internet, you're doing it wrong imo.

      • Micsmit on 14/08/2023 - 19:56

        How many people know how to isolate them properly? .000001% of consumers?

  • spartso on 14/08/2023 - 08:18
    +2

    Tapo C210 is $59 on amazon - https://www.amazon.com.au/TP-Link-Detection-Control-High-Def…

    • cx5 on 14/08/2023 - 08:52

      Can these detect motion outside through the window?

      • DJSmelly on 14/08/2023 - 09:14
        +2

        I have my Tapo C210 pointing outside through a window. Motion detection works well during the day but I do get some glass reflection depending on the position of the sun. But I've had to turn off the night vision as the IR LED reflects off the glass. This means at night the motion detection picks up car headlights that flick into the detection zones. I don't use the motion notifications so it still works OK for my use of just marking events in the video timeline.

    • salem on 14/08/2023 - 09:31

      In the video on Amazon it shows them mounting it under an eave outside. Is it weatherproof? And how is it powered? Could I run one of the generic usb small solar panels to it to keep the battery topped up?

      Edit: the video was a damn video ad for some other camera, so that's my bad. I'm just looking for a decent outdoor wifi camera that works with Amazon echo Shows. (And aren't Arlo - not happy with our existing setup with that).

      • Gundala on 18/08/2023 - 09:42

        I have been using a Xiaomi indoor camera outside mounted under eave for the past two years without any issue. Cant remember the model no, but it is definitely an older model. I should think this C300 can be used outside. Anyone has any experience using it outside?

  • Shachiku on 14/08/2023 - 10:50

    How does it difference to TP link c210 l, which is $49 on Amazon.

  • amarinderammy on 14/08/2023 - 11:50

    Which camera is better if we compare this with Kogan SmartHome 3MP Pan and Tilt motion tracking camera as that one is for 59.99?

    • Clear on 14/08/2023 - 12:09

      You can find the Kogan one on AliExpress under many different names like this where the 3MP is roughly $37. Tuya based and definitely on the cheaper side when it comes to picture quality and app support. Still would do a good job I think.

  • Blok on 14/08/2023 - 12:38

    does anyone know why this deal was removed from the front page of the deals? I found this happen on the other deals as well.

    • Clear on 14/08/2023 - 12:44
      +1

      OzBargain has algorithms in place around votes, clicks, popularity etc and deals will only spend a certain amount of time on the front page.

    • impoze on 14/08/2023 - 13:08

      use ozbargain.com.au/deals as your go to link so you see all deals chronologically

  • Tommy2000 on 15/08/2023 - 23:09

    Dont by xiaomi products, they dont work, they have all sorts of issues. These cameras connect to server in china, extremely slow, and cam stuck at loading at 91%, not wroking, very slow like dial-up. And your privacy will be exposed.

  • effgee on 18/08/2023 - 13:27

    I cant find anywhere a spec for how much optical zoom this has. My default is to assume PTZ is used loosely a bit little battery capacity ratings.
    Also, does this work with RTSP ? I refuse to install the Mi Home app, waaay too many permissions required.

    • Clear on 18/08/2023 - 13:52

      The app permissions make complete sense for the type of devices that use the app. Nothing extreme there. Regardless this isn't going to be the camera for you.

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