Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (IT Home · Oct 9, 2026)

Xiaomi Smart Camera 3 Goes on Sale at 179 Yuan

KEY FACTS

The Xiaomi Smart Camera 3 went on sale on October 9 at a first-sale price of 179 yuan.
It features a 5-megapixel sensor and supports 3K ultra-clear image quality and infrared night vision.
The device is equipped with an F1.6 aperture lens and a 940nm infrared fill light, enabling color imaging in low light.
Its dual-motor pan-tilt supports a 360° horizontal and 109° vertical field of view, and it offers 6 types of AI detection.
It supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6, AOR recording, time-lapse photography, and Xiaomi HyperOS Connect.

KEY DATA

179 yuanFirst-sale price

5 megapixelsPixels

F1.6Aperture

109°Vertical field of view

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

At 179 yuan, you get 5 megapixels and 6 types of AI detection—Xiaomi has once again lowered the entry barrier for home cameras. Bringing AI caregiving features down to the sub-100-yuan tier is a real boon for families with elderly people, young children, and pets. But a low price also means privacy and data security deserve more attention, and manufacturers' compliance capabilities will become the next battleground.

Source: IT Home report