Emir BardakçıThe just-launched device from Xiaomi, dubbed the Smart Camera Video Call Version, also raises an obvious question: ”Do we really need the likes of this product?” The product, in essence, is intended for families, seniors, or kids and supports easy one-click video calls coupled with AI-based surveillance capabilities. There is a 3.5-inch screen, 4MP wide-angle lens, and infrared night vision functionality to help fill the communication gap between, or among, members of the same family, apart from the fact that the device also serves as a mini home assistant of sorts. The price tag is only 175 yuan or about 24 USD.
Designed for Families, Not Just Surveillance
Contrary to conventional security cameras, the Xiaomi Smart Camera Video Call Version prioritizes linking the human heart over just home or personal security. The device boasts the ability to initiate two-way video calls through the Mi Home app or WeChat platforms, which is extremely beneficial for alone seniors or parents who wish to monitor their children remotely. The presence of personal alarm notifications, photograph wallpapers, and current weather updates on the screen gives the impression that the device is emotional, or more of an emotional companion, aside from just an elegant camera.
Practical or Redundant?
The question then is, do we need the product? Well, that depends on how one looks at “smart living.” Those households already stocked with smartphones, tablets, and AI assistants will likely view the extra device with raised eyebrows. Yet, those consumers over the age of 65 who are struggling with complex interfaces will be well served by the easy one-button calling feature of the product, with its AI-driven person recognition, audio alert, and remote alerting capabilities providing even greater peace of mind for those separated by geographical distances with older children or older spouses, or those with older children who are
Moreover, once networked with HyperConnect, it is also capable of controlling other intelligent gadgets, switching off the lights, alerting others, or even starting an emergency call with the help of another connected Bluetooth Button. Not just another intelligent camera, it is now part of the entire network system.
A Niche but Meaningful Innovation
The Xiaomi Smart Camera Video Call Version may or may not appeal to all, but it definitely marks the way ahead for human-centered smart technology. This product focuses on the need for simplicity, universality, and emotional involvement, rather than just boasting about its capabilities. Although the tech-savviness of the device may go unnoticed by technology fanatics, any other family will surely value its design, which provides users with reliable communication and safety solutions.
“In today’s world, technology can seem so anonymous, but the newest gadget from the technology firm, Xiaomi, is a poignant reminder that sometimes the greatest technologies are the simplest, especially if those technologies help us connect with the people we love in the most basic way — with one click”
