Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
A 4K indoor pan-and-tilt camera with local event detection, physical lens shielding, Wi-Fi 6, and Xiaomi Home controls.
Brand
XiaomiReference Price
€51.46 Spain reference
Reference price; regional pricing and bundles may differ.
Consumer Electronics Details
Product type
Wired indoor pan-and-tilt security and monitoring camera
Core feature
8MP 4K imaging, 360-degree pan, 109-degree tilt, local event processing, and a physical lens shield
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.4, and region-dependent Alexa or Google Assistant support
Compatibility
Xiaomi Home on Android 8 or later and iOS 12 or later according to Xiaomi UK
Key Facts
Imaging
8MP sensor, up to 3840 × 2160 video, f/1.6 lens, HDR calibration, and Xiaomi-rated 10m 940nm infrared night vision
Movement
Dual-motor gimbal with 360-degree horizontal pan and 109-degree vertical tilt; Xiaomi Home supports panoramic, timed, and fixed-point monitoring
Detection / privacy
Xiaomi lists local processing for child, pet, person, loud-noise, and virtual-fence events plus manual or scheduled physical lens shielding
Storage
8GB to 256GB microSD support, optional network storage, and cloud storage subject to separate purchase or activation
Power
5V/2A external power input; no internal battery
Size
79 × 79 × 119mm; Xiaomi lists a -10°C to 40°C operating range
Product Overview
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 pairs an 8MP 4K sensor with 360-degree pan, 109-degree tilt, local event processing, Wi-Fi 6, microSD recording, and a lens shield that can be raised on demand. It offers broad room coverage and useful smart-home integration, but needs mains power and comes with region-dependent services, subscription-gated advanced AI, black-and-white night vision, and imperfect sound recognition.
What Stands Out
Its physical lens shield gives users a clear off-state, while the gimbal, 4K sensor, local event processing, and card storage make it a more flexible room camera than a fixed-lens model.
Why It Matters
It treats privacy controls as part of the object in the room, not only an app permission buried in settings.
Best For
Households that want a powered indoor camera for wide room coverage, local recording, smart-display viewing, and an explicit way to cover the lens between uses.
Not For
Battery-powered use, users who need a guaranteed long-term cloud or AI-service price, homes without a practical power outlet, or anyone who needs reliable colour night video and sound-event recognition.
Things to Know
The C701 appears available through regional European product channels, but price, stock, warranty, app-region support, cloud terms, and service eligibility vary. A Spanish retailer listed €51.46 with online availability on September 10, 2026; treat that only as a reference, not a global price.
Confirm the C701 model before purchase. Xiaomi UK identifies MJSXJ27CM, while European product channels also use identifiers including BHR07X7EU or SMART CAMERA C701 EU; do not transfer details from C700 or other Xiaomi indoor cameras.
Plan for 5V/2A mains power and a suitable microSD card if you want local recording. The camera supports 8GB to 256GB microSD cards; cloud and network-storage options have separate availability and terms.
Independent testing found good image quality, tracking, setup, and smart-home integration, but advanced AI features required a subscription after three months, night vision was black and white, app translation needed refinement, and sound recognition was not fully reliable.
Review Xiaomi Home region settings, cloud-plan terms, camera placement, lens-shield schedules, voice-assistant availability, mounting surface, and local privacy expectations before enabling remote monitoring in private areas.
Sources
Xiaomi Global product page
mi.com
Covers
Exact C701 positioning, 4K imaging, pan-and-tilt range, local event-processing claims, physical lens shielding, Wi-Fi 6, storage, setup, official imagery, and feature-condition disclosures.
Xiaomi UK specifications
mi.com
Covers
MJSXJ27CM model, dimensions, input, operating range, wireless standards, compatible platforms, supported microSD range, and package contents.
Xiaomi Smart Camera C701 user manual
xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload.azams0.mi-fds.com
Covers
Exact product setup, placement and mounting context, controls, and model-specific operating guidance.
Notebookcheck review
notebookcheck.net
Covers
Exact-model hands-on assessment of image quality, tracking, setup, local storage, smart-home integration, advanced-AI subscription, night vision, app translation, and sound recognition.
MediaMarkt Spain listing
mediamarkt.es
Covers
September 2026 regional online-availability and price reference for the C701; not used as a global price or support claim.