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Xiaomi XiaoFang 1080p Wi-Fi IP Camera USD $12.99 (AUD $16.78) Delivered @ GearBest

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ARSEFANG2

500 units of this very popular camera available at this reduced price. Apply coupon ARSEFANG2 at checkout. Restricted to one purchase per Gearbest account. Will only work with AU & NZ IP addresses. Select Unregistered Air Mail to get this price. Use PayPal for buyer protection. Enjoy :)

13/10 10:45am: Available again with code AUGB65 (previously expired 2/10 1:51pm)

30/10 2pm: Deal available again with code AU11.11GBXF (previously expired 13/10 1:02pm)

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  • doweyy on 02/10/2017 - 11:45
    +4

    Any chance you can get a deal on the Xiaomi Fan next please TA?

    • kulprit on 02/10/2017 - 11:46
      +1

      It's my one piece of xiaomi that I'm missing.

    • Scab on 02/10/2017 - 11:47
      -2

      ARSEFAN?

      • ShortyX on 02/10/2017 - 11:51
        +8

        ARSEWIND

      • PainToad on 02/10/2017 - 11:51
        +5

        FANOFARSE

      • magic8ballgag on 02/10/2017 - 11:56
        -6

        Give it a rest mate.

        • Scab on 02/10/2017 - 11:57
          +7

          TIREDARSE

  • Scab on 02/10/2017 - 11:46
    +1

    I love you Tightarse, I love you so much.

  • kulprit on 02/10/2017 - 11:50
    +6

    So people are aware, the xiaomi app needs to be set to China for these to work (unless you fanghack them)

    I originally had the app on China when I got the vacuum, then changed to Singapore when I got the yeelights so they would work with Google home.

    Now I've got the xiaomi app on China with the vacuum and cam, and the yeelight app on Singapore so the automation works.

    • nuchalis on 02/10/2017 - 12:10
      +1

      the xiaomi app needs to be set to China for these to work

      Any suggestion for a camera like this that just works out-of-the-box? (ie where you don't have to mess around with location/languages?)

      • kulprit on 02/10/2017 - 12:18
        +2

        To clarify, these will work out of the box fine. And if it's only item you have in the xiaomi app, or don't want Google home to work with yeelights you'll also be OK.

    • furythree on 02/10/2017 - 12:57

      damnit

      so if i fanghack these, the rest of my xiaomi stuff is stuck on china server like my mihomekit and lights.

      thank god for samsungs personal folder allowing me to install 2 copies of each app

    • RedHab on 13/10/2017 - 13:02
      +1

      These are great little cameras.

      the xiaomi app needs to be set to China

      Yes, and the app needs permission to just about everything on your phone in order to work.

      Perhaps they are cheap to allow the Chinese government to spy on their citizens. They must be confused about all the cockatoos they keep seeing on mine.

      • kulprit on 13/10/2017 - 13:57

        You can go in and not allow most of the permissions in the android app settings and it causes no issues.

  • ShortyX on 02/10/2017 - 11:54
    +7

    The latest MiHome app update (30 Sep 2017) now crashes the app when I try to open it. I'm still on iOS10 and the MiHome app update was for iOS11 so now updating to iOS11 to see if it resolves it.

    • blahoz on 02/10/2017 - 12:02
      +5

      nope updating it to ios11 won't fix it.

      just got told this morning by a friend that there's a workaround to this. I've tried it and app is now back working, so its a verified workaround:

      1. Go to settings and change your phone language to something different to your current one (most likely English Aus). I tried to change it to English (New Zealand) but the app still failed to open so I had to change it to Spanish.
      2. open the Mi Home App, which should then open up fine.
      3. Go back to settings and change the language back to English (or whatever language you usually have)
    • gigs on 02/10/2017 - 12:03
      +8

      changed language to spanish and it launches. changed back to english AU and I get the crash again :( racist bastards

      Edit: Ok got it to work after heaps of stuffing around.

      1. Change language to spanish / french or something random
      2. Launch app
      3. Change home screen in app from My Devices to News
      4. Change language back to 'straya
      5. app should launch now…
      • kpl69 on 02/10/2017 - 12:33

        I can't get the app to work either after changing language back to English. Works in Spanish though…

        • automated on 02/10/2017 - 12:47

          Same here.

        • gigs on 02/10/2017 - 12:50

          @automated: see my edit above

        • automated on 02/10/2017 - 12:51

          @gigs:

          How do I do step 3?

          edit: changed to French instead of Spanish and I could understand more of the app, seems to be working now!

        • gigs on 02/10/2017 - 12:54
          +3

          @automated: MiHome app has 4 main options across the bottom of the screen. "My Devices", Mi Home Store, News, Profile. When in another language where the app is working, change it to one of the other options such as news. Go back to iOS settings and change back to English. The app should now work for you.. It did for me anyway after the extra steps.

        • kpl69 on 02/10/2017 - 13:05
          +1

          @gigs:

          This worked. Thanks so much gigs!

        • thinkv on 02/10/2017 - 13:05
          +1

          @gigs:
          Hmm I tried after your edit, it opens fine in Spanish, and I select the news tab, however as soon as I change back to any English the app crashes when opening. Noticed its called MiHome DB in spanish and only MiHome in english.

        • Poombear on 02/10/2017 - 14:08

          @vrap:

          I had the same problem as you. Didn’t work when I changed to Spanish but worked when I switched to French and then back. Perhaps give that a try?

        • wmatch on 02/10/2017 - 14:12

          @vrap: Same thing happened to me. I selected all the other tabs other than "my devices" and it still crashed.

        • ShortyX on 02/10/2017 - 15:18

          @Poombear: Worked for me - thanks.

        • thinkv on 02/10/2017 - 15:23

          @Poombear:
          ça a marché

        • mjjeje on 03/10/2017 - 00:30

          @gigs: i did this but the apps still fail to open when I swithed back to english :(

        • wmatch on 03/10/2017 - 10:03

          @mjjeje: It didn't work for me for spanish but french seemed to do the trick using @gigs workaround. voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir

        • mjjeje on 03/10/2017 - 11:48

          @wmatch: oh french worked. This is so so weird ….

      • bobsi18 on 02/10/2017 - 18:34

        came here to post about the app not working, thanks for the fix, seems to be working for me now :)

      • skc on 13/10/2017 - 11:21

        Not sure why this camera is so popular when its difficult to setup. I had bought it few months ago in another ozbargain deal, but could never got it working. Thanks for above tips, will give this a try.

        • skc on 17/10/2017 - 11:29

          Thanks for the suggestions. It worked after setting the server to China.

    • Hornpub on 02/10/2017 - 12:23

      I tried so many method (I even download the oldest apk, but doesn't work…)

      The funny thing that helped me is set location as China. Lol (even you are in Australia)

      That works for all my device, even my yeelights.

      After fanghack, first thing is uninstall that shitty app.

    • Sven Nijs on 04/10/2017 - 08:03

      new app update today (4/10/17) fixes the crashing.

  • ShortyX on 02/10/2017 - 11:55
    +1

    Australian plug? If not, are people using a converter or a different power supply?

    • magifico on 02/10/2017 - 12:04

      grab a Mi Powerboard

      • ShortyX on 02/10/2017 - 12:12

        Anything smaller?

        • magifico on 02/10/2017 - 14:06
          +1

          anyway, it is charging via USB cable, any of your mobile phone chargers will do the work.

      • bdl on 02/10/2017 - 12:52

        But they aren't rated for Australian use :p

        • ds4 on 02/10/2017 - 13:09

          :) im sure you can spend more and find something with the C-Tick… what can go wrong, your house burns down.. thats what insurance is for! ;-)

          just use a AUS certified USB adapter fi you are concerned and you will be fine..

        • sam001 on 13/10/2017 - 12:08

          Yup… and app is not completely in English.

    • ds4 on 02/10/2017 - 12:21

      get 3 of these adapters for $1
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3pcs-lot-USA-US-EU-Adapter-Plug-T…

    • tomochin1991 on 02/10/2017 - 12:43
      +1

      lol was thinking wth is all this commotion about the plug coz mine only came with the camera + usb cable…
      Went to check the box just now and found a usb plug adapter thing hidden at the back >///<

    • Duff5000 on 02/10/2017 - 13:22

      Just use a USB plug off an old phone or similar. You dont need the one in the box really.

  • nstyle on 02/10/2017 - 11:55

    Nabbed one. Thanks :D

  • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2017 - 11:59
    +1

    thanks TA, just ordered one.

      • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2017 - 13:42
        +2

        I certainly will, I am writing a script to update tracking here with a frequency of 600 times per minute :)

    • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2017 - 13:28
      +3

      so what's wrong with saying thanks? :) can't figure out the votes in this case

  • chimps on 02/10/2017 - 12:08

    Please send the AU power socket.

    • WatchNerd on 02/10/2017 - 12:14
      +5

      Ok what's your address?

      • Scab on 02/10/2017 - 12:20
        +22

        His address is:

        Cage 3, Taronga Zoo

        Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088

        • furythree on 02/10/2017 - 12:58
          +1

          1 wallaby way
          New Found Land
          Terra Australis
          2000

  • BadGiraffe on 02/10/2017 - 12:11
    +2

    Can these be plugged into a PC for webcamming?

    • Scab on 02/10/2017 - 13:14
      +1

      No.

      • BadGiraffe on 02/10/2017 - 13:15

        Thanks. Bummer. Would be good if they could.

        • Scab on 02/10/2017 - 13:16
          +1

          Might be a hack of some sort, but in the FAQ it says no.

    • Gravy on 02/10/2017 - 23:04

      Not sure about this one in particular but there are third parties apps/drivers that can capture a remote stream and use it for webcam use. Have a look at http://www.ipcamdriver.com/ and also another method at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKA4UYMVW10

  • CCCC on 02/10/2017 - 12:12

    how are people setting these up in places with no power point - are people just using power banks ?

    • Hornpub on 02/10/2017 - 12:18

      Or solar, but this is meant to be used indoors

    • furythree on 02/10/2017 - 12:59
      +1

      the previous owner of my place had the foresight to install a bunch of noncompliant power sockets outside + $4 extension cable from bunnings and cable management/conduits

      • Name on 30/10/2017 - 15:37

        "previous owner" for liability purposes? :p

        • furythree on 30/10/2017 - 22:16

          lol no really

          he also did a bunch of other non compliant stuff cause he was a builder. cant decide whether to be happy or annoyed. not worth spending the money to redo since it all functions. but annoys me that it wasnt done properly

        • Name on 31/10/2017 - 08:36

          @furythree:
          Yeah I've got a dodgy one too. Bathroom must not have had a exhaust fan. So they put one in but ran the power for it down the outside of the wall, inside a conduit and terminated it in another switch box that sticks out from the wall.. There is another light switch right next to it, where the power was run inside the wall cavity. When I bought the house, first thing I did was rip it off the wall, ran it inside the cavity and hooked it up to a double gang switch. Much neater!

          I've got no idea what they were thinking.

  • thydzik on 02/10/2017 - 12:13

    ordered my first camaera.

  • HereYeeHereYee on 02/10/2017 - 12:13
    +1

    These are great but pia to setup, do people sit next to their router to have it connected? It seems that after scanning the barcode it doesn't like to link up with camera + internet

    • kulprit on 02/10/2017 - 12:20
      +3

      This was my issue with any server except China. Changed and it works fine. Always failed at 89% otherwise.

      • HereYeeHereYee on 02/10/2017 - 13:16

        I have mine changed to China (I think lol) I'll reset it again and see how that goes, cheers

      • BadGiraffe on 02/10/2017 - 13:17
        +2

        89%? That's a very… specific.

      • skc on 13/10/2017 - 11:24

        where do you change the server to China?

    • Duff5000 on 02/10/2017 - 13:25
      +1

      I didnt have an issues from another room. IIRC SSID with a space in it will cause issues.

      Edit, and yeah you have to select mainland china. On my phone that was written in chinese but it should be the top of the list.

  • Stoibs on 02/10/2017 - 12:14
    +3

    I'm still waiting for the one I ordered back in August..
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/321925

    Do these really take this long to arrive, or should I maybe start to be getting concerned?

    • Hornpub on 02/10/2017 - 12:16
      +4

      Same here, bought this one, coz I forgot I bought one already in Aug….

    • ChaLuo on 02/10/2017 - 12:18

      AUGUST?… alright i'll forget this deal/gearbest

    • Blanks on 02/10/2017 - 12:19
      +1

      good luck waiting, it's time to lodge the dispute through PayPal

    • batsxs on 03/10/2017 - 12:13

      I ordered mine on 07/09 and got them in a week….random? I'm in syd

    • reno on 30/10/2017 - 14:51

      i've received all of mine within reasonable time (funnily enough the newer exxier one with the express shipping has taken longer as i haven't received that yet…)

  • dfaktz on 02/10/2017 - 12:15
    +2

    Judging from the comments seems like I need a boot in the ass to continue coding on this project more often than currently.

    • Hornpub on 02/10/2017 - 12:17

      Nop, I already forget how did I hack it first time. Means it is too easy and simple that I didn't even remember.

    • kulprit on 02/10/2017 - 12:21

      Not a boot, only always interested. You should do it cos you enjoy it, no other reason.

      • dfaktz on 02/10/2017 - 12:22

        Oh I do enjoy it, definitely, just a cause for abit of attention when so many people aren't happy with their current interface setup :)

    • furythree on 02/10/2017 - 13:00

      yeah still waiting lol

      how are you going to advertise it when its finally ready?

      • dfaktz on 02/10/2017 - 14:59

        For the beta, by replying to the near 50 private messages I have, heh. It's only been 2 weeks since I started! Proper protocol encryption/hardening gets pretty complicated.

        • misterpotatomato on 13/10/2017 - 11:33

          Hey, what project are you working on?

        • furythree on 30/10/2017 - 22:17

          any progress?

          i love fanghacks but the crappy interface, lack of features like manual IR on/off, dual cloud + RTSP capability suck

  • Hornpub on 02/10/2017 - 12:16
    +3

    Fanghack is the way to go baby! Fk all the cloud thing

    • Jikx on 02/10/2017 - 12:33
      +6

      yes!

      The main website for fanghacks is: https://github.com/samtap/fang-hacks

      Doesn't really give very good instructions so follow this guide for the step by step:
      http://bobbyromeo.com/technology/xiaomi-smart-1080p-wifi-ip-…
      (you don't need to sideload the Mi Home, install it direct from Play but set your country as China)

      • Duff5000 on 02/10/2017 - 13:30

        My cam that arrived last week wouldn't work with fanghack out of the box, had to go to an older firmware revision.
        Edit: actually, thinking about it i did a firmware update when i got the cam before i tried fang hack. Maybe people shouldnt do that latest update.

        • whatisk on 02/10/2017 - 16:06

          Yep. Hack only works with firmware up to 3.0.3.56
          If you upgrade the firmware you will need to downgrade it for the hack to work.

        • Hornpub on 03/10/2017 - 21:22

          its just what came with cheapo product. need tweaking and fiddling. then it is golden !!!

      • neo on 02/10/2017 - 14:16

        I tried loading the fanghack…I get the double "bing" noise when it loads up but I can never navigate to the Opera address..is there a trick to it?

        • Duff5000 on 02/10/2017 - 20:56

          See my comment above, check your firmware version.

        • neo on 02/10/2017 - 23:51

          @Duff5000: Yep I am on that firmware.

      • furythree on 30/10/2017 - 22:18

        is there a need to use the older mihome app? its causing me not to be able to use the cloud functions

        you cant use the mihome app when in fanghack mode anyway unless RTSP is off

  • ChaLuo on 02/10/2017 - 12:17
    -2

    Can this camera send still images thru email?
    Or we could only access monitoring/alert thru xiaomi cloud?

    never mind. not interested to wait till Easter 2018 to receive

  • Blanks on 02/10/2017 - 12:21
    +1

    Give up in these cameras, I know it's cheap, I know sometimes it works, but finally it always crashes or something goes wrong. Not to mention the fake 1080p quality, for a toy that's fine, but if you really wanna Sth that works all the time, suggest you buy a decent cam.

    • nuchalis on 02/10/2017 - 15:52
      +2

      suggest you buy a decent cam

      Suggestion for a good value unit?

  • The Hobo on 02/10/2017 - 12:24

    What are people using this for?

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