If you’re looking to keep your family and home safe, then one of the best ways to do so is by installing an indoors security camera in your home. These devices are a reliable, effective, and affordable way to keep an eye on the inside of your home at all times, especially when you’re away from home. By installing an indoors security camera at home, not only will you be adding an extra layer of security to your indoors living space, but doing so can also help to deter intruders if they manage to break into your home, as they’ll know that their moves are being recorded. Furthermore, indoors security cameras are also great to keep an eye on children or pets while you’re at work or while running errands. So, if you’re looking for an indoors security camera that’s both reliable and affordable, then the IMILAB C22 is an outstanding choice for you to go with.
The IMILAB C22 is a smart indoors security camera which features a 5MP image sensor that records video at 3K HD resolution, 360º Auto Cruise horizontal rotation and 115º vertical rotation, adjustable Zoom, an IR Night Vision function and a Color Night Vision function that works in low light conditions, a powerful advanced AI algorithm that makes it capable of key area detection, human detection, and motion tracking all with a 99.9% accuracy, an Instant Live View function, a 2-Way Call system with integrated Noise Cancelling, support to a microSD card up to 64GB for local storage of its video, plus optional cloud backup storage via a subscription-based cloud service, while also boasting Micro-USB connectivity for its power, Wi-Fi connectivity with support to Wi-Fi 6, along with in-App controls via the Mi Home App, including a smart sound detection function that instantly notifies you if the noise level suddenly changes, and also a Private Mode function for temporarily disabling it.
This newly released next-generation smart indoors security camera takes smart home security to the next level, as it can automatically capture movement and detect sound at any given moment, for which it immediately sends you notifications about any detected events, all while also providing you with high-definition live video and two-way communication at all times.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the IMILAB C22 and check out everything that this smart indoors security camera has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, this smart indoors security camera has a very compact form factor, measuring just 2.99 inches in diameter by 4.25 inches tall (7.6 x 10.8 cm), and the camera unit is also rather lightweight, weighing just 0.52 lbs. (239 g).
Its compact size makes it easy to install in pretty much any small space within your home.
Not only that, but the IMILAB C22 also features a sleek and super-minimalist design, with its outer shell coming in a single solid color (either White or Black) that’s coated with a smooth matte finish, which gives it a very discreet and unobtrusive look, allowing it to be almost completely undetectable for people who do not know it’s there.
Note that while this indoors security camera already comes equipped with a standing base, the device also comes together with a mounting bracket and a set of screws (inside a small accessory pack) that can be used for mounting it onto a wall if you’d prefer.
Furthermore, this indoors security camera also packs a durable construction, as its outer case is built of TPU-plastic.
Moving on to the different components that integrate this smart indoors security camera. For recording its video, IMILAB C22 comes equipped with a built-in high-end camera lens that’s powered by a 5MP image sensor boasting an aperture of F/2.0.
Its high-end camera lens and 5MP sensor make this indoors security camera capable of recording very detailed and crystal-clear live video at a 3K HD resolution (2880 x 1620 pixels), which is displayed in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The IMILAB C22 also boasts a 360º Auto Cruise horizontal rotation function, along with a 115º vertical rotation function for its video footage, thus allowing users to set up the camera’s live footage at their preferred viewing angle, while also providing them with a very flexible field-of-view for the camera’s surroundings that can be adjusted at any time via its mobile App.
Moreover, users are also provided with an adjustable Zoom function that allows users to digitally Zoom-In or Zoom-Out if necessary so that they can more easily notice small details in its 3K HD live video.
In addition, this smart indoors security camera can also record at night, as it also boasts an IR Night Vision function powered by a set of 850 nm infrared sensors which provides users with high-quality live video footage in black and white under zero light conditions, plus a more advanced Color Night Vision function that works in low light conditions. Thanks to that, users can also keep an eye on what’s going on inside their home during nighttime.
What’s more is that the IMILAB C22 also integrates a key area detection, human detection, and motion tracking functions, all of which are powered by a set of high-end motion detection sensors in combination with a powerful and advanced AI algorithm that makes this smart indoors security camera capable of recognizing background areas with great precision and also accurately detecting humans as well as any movement with an incredible 99.9% accuracy.
On top of everything already mentioned, the IMILAB C22 also boasts an Instant Live View function for its 3K HD live video that can be accessed at any time via its App.
The device also comes equipped with a 2-Way Call system that combines a built-in microphone (integrated at its front-side underneath its camera lens) and a speaker (integrated at its back-side) while also integrating a Noise Cancelling functionality.
Users can utilize the camera’s 2-Way Call system to communicate with other family members such as their kids or even their pets whenever they’re not home, or ultimately, to deter an intruder if necessary.
Lastly, for storing its 3K HD video footage, this smart indoors security camera also supports the use of a microSD card up to 64GB memory for local storage of its HD video recording (16GB for 1 day video storage, 32GB for 3 days, or ultimately a 64GB microSD card for 5 days storage), while also featuring an optional cloud backup storage method that can be enabled via a subscription-based cloud service.
CONNECTIVITY
For its power, the IMILAB C22 utilizes a Micro-USB to USB connection cable and a USB power adapter.
For establishing a wireless connection with its dedicated mobile App, the C22 boasts Wi-Fi connectivity (working only on 2.4GHz-only networks), for which it also features support to Wi-Fi 6, thus making it compatible with most Wi-Fi 6 routers, allowing you to boost its internet speed up to 30% for a clearer and more stable live view of its 3K HD video footage.
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The Mi Home App
Last of all, for configuring and adjusting the different video settings of the IMILAB C22, users simply have to install the Mi Home App on their smartphone, which is available to download for free for both iOS and Android devices.
Via the Mi Home App, users can access all of the camera’s different functionalities, including its Instant Live View function for watching its 3K HD video live, controlling the camera’s digital zoom, enabling and disabling its IR Night Vision and its Color Night Vision functions, utilizing its 2-Way Call system, etc.
The IMILAB C22 also features a smart sound detection function that instantly notifies users via the Mi Home App in the case of the camera detecting a sudden change in the noise level within its proximity.
Via the App, users can also play back the camera’s 3K HD video footage, both from its local storage (via a microSD card) and its cloud storage.
The Mi Home App also allows users to share all of the camera’s video footage with other family members through several different digital file storage platforms, making them able to also keep an eye on your home if need be.
Last of all, this indoors security camera also features a Private Mode function that can be turned On for temporarily disabling its video recording. This can be done within the App.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside each package, users will find: the IMILAB C22 smart indoors security camera, the unit’s dedicated Micro-USB to USB power cable and its power adapter, an accessory pack with a mounting bracket and screws, and also a User Manual.
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, this is a very versatile smart indoors security camera when accounting for its many different functionalities, making it an extremely powerful tool to have to improve the security of your home indoors. Plus, its super-affordable price tag makes it a very budget-friendly option for those searching for an indoors camera to boost their home security.
The IMILAB C22 is currently available in two (x2) different color models: White and Black.
If you’re interested in purchasing, know that each unit is priced at just $59.99. You can order it online directly from IMILAB’s official shopping page.
