How to Connect NAS Storage in Xiaomi Mi Security Camera Very Easy Steps in 2min

How to Connect NAS Storage in Xiaomi Mi Security Camera Very Easy Steps

Here i show you the Very Easy Steps to Connect NAS Storage in Xiaomi Mi Security Camera

Create a Folder
Assign Permissions
Turn on CISF File Sharing Support
Configure the Storage on Mi Home App

How to Connect NAS Storage in Xiaomi Mi Security Camera Very Easy Steps in 2min

Step 1: Create a Folder

Open file explorer and navigate to the directory on your computer where you would like to save your files and create a folder. Rename the folder to something relevant like “MiSecurityFootages” or “SecurityCameraFootages”. This folder will be used to save all the clips from the camera.

Step 2: Assign Permissions

The next step is to assign permissions to the folder for it to be able to access and save the footage.

Right Click on the folder -> Properties.
Then, click on Sharing -> Advanced Sharing -> Share this folder
Click on Permissions, and under Permissions for Everyone, click on Full Control
Click on Apply and then OK.

Assigning permissions is essential because it enables the folder to be shared through the network. If permissions are not assigned, the app won’t be able to detect the folder and you won’t be able to save the files on your hard drive.

Step 3: Turn on CISF File Sharing Support

Search for “Turn Windows features on or off” on your computer and turn on “SMB 1.0/CISF File Sharing Support“.

Without this, the cameras won’t be able to save the footage on the hard drive. Save the settings and restart your computer.

Step 4: Configure the Storage on Mi Home Application

On your smartphone, open the Mi Home App and open the settings menu -> manage storage.

Click on NAS Network Storage, and you should be able to see the shared storage.

After completing every steps you will successfully how to connect NAS storage in Xiaomi Mi Security Camera.

If you cannot see the storage, try the following steps.

In the settings, go to Network Status -> Sharing Options.
Click on Private and turn on network discovery for all the network profiles.
Click on Guest or Public and turn on file and printer sharing.
Next, click on All Networks and turn on Password Protected Sharing.
Now, back to the app. Navigate back to settings and NAS Network Storage and click on the storage.

In the next screen, enter your username and password, which is your default Windows username and password and click on done.

Navigate to the shared folder you created, and the setup is successful.

You can adjust various settings, such as time intervals and video length.

It will show “Transmission is normal” when the connection is stable and saving files in the shared folder.

How to Connect NAS Storage in Xiaomi Mi Security Camera Very Easy Steps in 2min