Xiaomi Imilab EC2 Home Security Camera

Xiaomi Imilab EC2 Home Security Camera

The Xiaomi Imilab EC2 Home Security Camera Set is a completely wireless security camera solution and unlike some other cameras on the market, it does not require you to change the batteries out every few months or so. Each charge is supposed to last about four months with the recommended settings which is a good amount of time before having to pull them off your walls to charge. These also use standard USB cables to charge so you won’t need an special hardware in case you lose a cable.

Set Up

Installation of the IMILAB EC2 should be simple enough.

1. You need to download the Mi Home app on your smartphone (iOS/Android)first and create a login.
2. Next is to power up the included gateway first and pair/syn to the Mi Home app. In the Mi Home app, look for IMILAB EC2 when you’re adding a device and once found, just follow the setup instructions.
3. You’ll need to then connect the gateway to your wireless network to complete the installation.
4. After this step, you’re now going to add a camera to the gateway and you’re done. Each gateway can handle up to four cameras at a time. For this review, I only have one camera hooked up.
5. This step is optional, but you can also connect the gateway directly to your router/modem via LAN cable, but do this only after everything is set up.