If you are currently looking for a camera with good picture quality and smart functionsSmart camera, then this brand new “Millet“Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom Edition” may make you a little hesitant to upgrade directly. This time it’s not just about simply improving the resolution, but also improving everything from lenses, zoom, and night vision to AI The care function has been fully evolved, and even daily life records can be automatically organized for you. From children, elders to pets, it can handle various home scenarios, and the overall experience is closer to a “smart assistant” than a simple monitor.
Xiaomi Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom Edition launched: 12MP+8MP dual lens, supports 12x hybrid zoom, fully upgraded AI monitoring
Xiaomi is heresmart homeIt has been very active on this road, and the “Xiaomi Smart Camera 4 Max AI Zoom Edition” launched this time can be said to be the highest-positioned indoor monitor currently. Not only the hardware specifications have been fully upgraded, but the AI functions have also evolved significantly. The overall user experience is no longer just “visible”, but has begun to move towards “understandable”.
Let’s start with the image specifications. One of the biggest highlights this time is the direct improvement of image quality to a new level. It uses a dual-lens design of 12MP and 8MP, responsible for telephoto and wide-angle respectively, which is close to the level of mobile phone photography to some extent. The 12MP telephoto lens is mainly used for detail capture and photography mode, while the 8MP wide-angle lens is responsible for daily monitoring, making the overall picture clear and comprehensive.
In actual use, you will clearly feel the difference in image quality. Whether it’s a corner of a room or a distant object, details are clearly preserved. Especially when zooming in, this camera also supports up to 3x lossless zoom and 12x hybrid zoom. Coupled with the autofocus function, the picture is not easily blurred, which is very practical for use situations where you need to observe details.
Nighttime performance is also one of the focuses of this upgrade. It is equipped with new image processing technology, which can still maintain color images in low-light environments, and is no longer just a simple black and white night vision. It also has 10 built-in infrared fill lights and a low-visibility design. There will be no dazzling red light when used at night, which is more friendly to families with children or elders.
Of course, the most critical upgrade this time is actually AI. Xiaomi has introduced its own large AI care model, which is optimized for the three most common needs in the family, including children, elders and pets. This system can automatically analyze the recorded video content, such as children’s activities, whether elders have abnormal behaviors, or pets’ movements and habits at home.
What’s even more interesting is that it not only “detects” but also organizes. Activity records are automatically generated every day, allowing you to quickly understand the situation at home without having to flip through videos yourself. Coupled with the support for searching historical videos using text, for example, entering keywords to find related scenes, this experience is actually a bit like using a cloud photo album instead of a traditional monitor.
In terms of hardware design, Xiaomi has also made some practical optimizations. The gimbal supports 360-degree horizontal and 180-degree vertical rotation, covering basically the entire indoor space.
The motor speed is increased by about 30%, making it more sensitive when tracking moving objects. Whether it is a child running around or a pet rushing around, it is less likely to be lost.
The performance part is equipped with a 3T computing chip, mainly to support local AI computing. This means that many analyzes can be completed directly on the device without relying entirely on the cloud. The response speed will be faster and relatively more stable.
In terms of face and character recognition, this machine has also been further upgraded. Through the new recognition algorithm, it is possible to determine who is the person even from the profile or back, and the accuracy of identifying family members has been greatly improved. This is very useful in actual use. For example, it can distinguish between family members and strangers, and the accuracy of notifications will be higher.
The daily interaction part is also quite interesting. Supports OK gesture calling. As long as you show the OK gesture to the camera, you can quickly initiate a call to the mobile phone without opening the app.
Coupled with dual microphone noise reduction and large-size speakers, the voice quality is also at a certain level. It is actually very convenient to use it as a simple remote intercom.
In addition, it also supports Xiaomi ecosystem linkage and can be matched with other Mijia devices, such as door and window sensors, lights or smart speakers, to create a more complete smart home scenario. For example, automatic recording or triggering notifications when someone enters the door can be achieved through settings.
Finally, looking at the price, this product is currently launched in the Chinese market through crowdfunding, with a discounted price of 799 RMB, and the official recommended selling price is 999 RMB. Judging from such specifications, it is actually a high-end but acceptable positioning.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese