Xiaomi's latest smart home control center is on the horizon, and I'm utterly captivated by its sleek aesthetics.
Xiaomi, the leading Chinese electronics company, has recently unveiled a new addition to its smart home lineup - the Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ. This innovative device showcases an 8-inch rectangular display, a fabric-covered speaker, and an integrated pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, capable of a full 360° rotation and slight tilt adjustments.
The camera boasts a 5 MP sensor, delivering sharp 3K-quality images for room surveillance. It is equipped with advanced night vision through 940 nm infrared lights, enabling 24/7 monitoring even in complete darkness, up to 10 meters away. The Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ also supports AI integration, voice commands, Bluetooth 5.2, Xiaomi Mesh 2.0 connectivity, and operates with HyperOS Connect for smart home device coordination.
The distinctive 360° AI care function, while not deeply explained by Xiaomi, is likely to combine the PTZ camera’s ability to fully rotate with AI-enabled features to monitor and analyze the surrounding environment comprehensively. This could include automatic tracking, motion detection, and intelligent alerts for enhanced home security and user interaction.
Key capabilities of the Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ include:
- Camera: 5 MP sensor with 360° pan and ~30° tilt range, 3K-resolution imaging, PTZ functionality for adjustable viewing angles
- Night vision: Infrared illumination at 940 nm, visibility up to 10 meters
- Display: 8-inch touchscreen for smart home interface and information display
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, Xiaomi Mesh 2.0, HyperOS Connect for ecosystem integration
- AI Features: 360° AI care for intelligent room monitoring and smart interactions
- Voice control: Support for voice commands to operate the device and connected smart appliances
The Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ is primarily designed for the Chinese market, priced around $96–$100 USD, with no confirmed global release as of now. Its form factor and smart home integration position it as both a security tool and a multifunctional smart display hub for Xiaomi ecosystems.
However, the price of the Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ, around £500 or $700, is quite steep for a smart home hub, suggesting that more expensive smart home products could be on the horizon from Xiaomi. Details about the Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ are still limited at this time, and the full functionality of the device has not been revealed yet.
The Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ is expected to launch in the coming weeks, but a specific release date has not been announced yet. The teaser image for the device shows the time, date, and weekday on the home screen, hinting at potential information display features. The listing for the Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ mentions 360° AI care, but Xiaomi hasn’t explained what that means yet, leading to speculation about potential facial recognition or personalized features.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Xiaomi Smart Home Screen 8 PTZ as more information becomes available.
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