Tech giant Xiaomi continues to expand its smart home ecosystem with the official announcement of its most advanced indoor security camera to date: the Xiaomi Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom Edition. Unveiled via the Youpin crowdfunding platform, this innovative device seamlessly blends high-end hardware with sophisticated AI-driven capabilities.
Scheduled to open for crowdfunding on April 8, 2026, the camera is listed at 799 yuan (approximately 5,200 TL) in the Chinese market. It is poised to take the home security and monitoring experience to an entirely new dimension.
Dual-Camera System with 12x Hybrid Zoom
At the heart of the device lies a powerful dual-camera system designed to adapt to diverse monitoring scenarios. The setup consists of:
- Telephoto Lens: A 12-Megapixel (6P) sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, autofocus, and an 8mm focal length for detailed close-ups.
- Ultra-Wide Lens: An 8-Megapixel sensor featuring a massive 127-degree field of view and a 2.8mm focal length to monitor expansive areas.
Offering 3x lossless optical zoom and 12x hybrid zoom, the Xiaomi Smart Camera 4 Max allows users to inspect distant objects without sacrificing image quality. For low-light performance, the camera utilizes superior full-color night vision technology and 10 infrared fill lights that activate in total darkness, combined with an enhanced ISP sensor for guaranteed clarity.
AI-Powered Care Assistant and 3 TOPS Processing
What sets this smart camera apart from standard security products is its integrated AI care model. Powered by a quad-core AI processor delivering 3 TOPS of computing power, the device actively monitors children, the elderly, and pets.
The system provides real-time alerts for emergencies such as falls, prolonged inactivity, or unusual behavior. It can even analyze whether children are studying or distracted, providing daily activity reports. The advanced human recognition technology works flawlessly even if only a partial profile of a face is visible. Additionally, the camera features dual noise-canceling microphones and a large speaker for clear two-way communication.
360-Degree Coverage, Privacy, and Connectivity
To eliminate blind spots, the camera is equipped with a motorized gimbal mechanism offering 360-degree horizontal rotation and 180-degree vertical movement. Other key technical highlights include:
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 support for seamless high-resolution streaming and full integration with HyperOS Connect and the Mi Home ecosystem.
- Privacy: A built-in Mijia security chip for data encryption and a physical lens shield that can be activated to ensure total privacy when desired.
- Storage: Support for microSD cards up to 256 GB, cloud storage, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) compatibility.
Alongside this flagship security tool, Xiaomi also introduced the new Mijia Garment Steamer 2, featuring a 120g/min steam output and six fabric modes. Do you think a 3 TOPS AI processor is necessary for a home camera, or is the dual-lens 12x zoom the feature that interests you most? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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