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Mi 360⁰ Home security camera is a popular home security solution. It requires internet for its initial setup and live streaming. But does it stop recording if the internet is not there?

For testing the ability of Xiaomi 360 home security camera’s ability to work without an internet connection, I used a WiFi hotspot as the internet provider. This gives me fine control over the connectivity as the non-local connection to internet alone be severed leaving a live WiFi network. In this way, the effect of a loss in WiFi network alone can be tested separately from the loss of connection to the internet ( like a problem with the ISP).

Here is the procedure and the results

• Make sure everything is working by starting to stream live. Connectivity is must for this so when a live stream is visible on the phone, it means that there is a working network.
• Disconnected the internet by switching the mobile data OFF. This simulates loss of connectivity. WiFi network from the hotspot is still alive at this point – The live stream is still ON. It means that after the initial connection, there is no need of an internet connection for maintaining a live stream. Then I toppled a set of dominoes to create a unique motion for the camera to record.
• After enabling the mobile data, turned OFF the hotspot. This simulates a loss of power to the router. The live stream stopped as the whole network ceased to function. Then I toppled another set of dominoes to create a separate unique motion.
• Then I enabled the hotspot to see if there is any recordings.

Result

The 2K pro camera recorded both events without any lag period. Secondly, the older, 1080p version could also demonstrate the same ability.

Conclusion

So the Xiaomi Mi 360 Home security camera 2K Pro and 1080p versions can record video even without the internet.