Baseus, the phone charger and cable company, is starting to step out into more fields. I recently went hands-on with their newest security camera, the X1 Pro, and it actually impressed me in quite a few ways.

8/10

Brand

Baseus

Resolution

3K+3K

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

App Compatibility

Yes

The Baseus Security X1 Pro is a unique security camera that offers two independent cameras in one package. The cameras can be viewed separately or combined into one ultra-wide 300° view, depending on your preference. There is onboard AI processing for notifications as well as support for both local and cloud storage, with no subscriptions offered at the time of review.

Pros & Cons

• No subscription required
• On-device AI processing that’s actually good
• Ultra-wide field of view
• Onboard storage option

• No HomeKit, Matter, Home Assistant, or RTSP integration

Price and availability

The Baseus Security X1 Pro is available directly from Baseus as well as from Amazon with pricing starting at $270. There are three versions available, one with just the camera, one with a bundled 32GB microSD card, and one with a bundled 64GB microSD card. You can also buy it in packs of one, two, three, or four cameras.

This camera looks wild

But looks can be deceiving

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When I first unboxed the Baseus Security X1 Pro, the design was the first thing that stood out to me. The dual cameras look like weird eyes, and it’s definitely a unique look.

However, the odd aesthetics are what make this camera so unique and powerful. The two camera housings allow you to use the camera in one of two ways: stitched view and individual view.

Stitched view is exactly what you’d expect. It takes both camera feeds and merges them into one ultra-wide 300° view. There are settings in the app to change where the merge point is on each camera so you can try to make it as seamless as possible.

Stitched view is my favorite way to view the cameras, personally. There’s also the individual view mode, too. If you plan to mount the camera on the corner of a house and want to use the system like two individual cameras, then this view is definitely better suited for you.

Inside the split view, you simply see both camera views as if they were two separate cameras. It also records and sends notifications from the two cameras separately. So, if you do have the camera mounted to the corner of your house looking in two completely different directions, you can easily see which camera the notification is coming from.

Something I didn’t notice at first, since I used the camera primarily in the stitched view, is that the cameras are actually movable within the app and can even track items across the frame. This only works in split view mode, though, so do keep that in mind.

If you’re in stitched view, you can manually adjust the camera angles to make sure that the view lines up well for your setup. I have both of my cameras turned as far as they can toward the center for the best view, and that works well for me.

The cloud is optional

I just wish there was a local camera stream

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Baseus actually took a very different path with the X1 Pro than I expected them to take. This camera is an offline-first camera, but there are still some caveats.

When first setting up the camera, it doesn’t prompt you to sign up for a subscription or start a trial. It just brings you through the configuration for the camera, and I wasn’t expecting that.

Not only that, but Baseus isn’t charging for the cloud functions of the camera. Things like cloud backup are included free right now, though there is a clock with the “free” badge on it that indicates they might start charging for cloud recording at some point in the future.

However, if you want to keep things completely local, then you can opt to record footage to a microSD card inserted directly into the camera. This would sidestep all potential cloud fees in the future, and ensures you can keep your recordings for as long as you want, since it supports up to a 512GB microSD card.

Credit: Patrick Campanale / How-To Geek

A couple of things that I would really like to have seen start with a 24/7 recording option, even if the 24/7 was just a function where it took a picture every X seconds or minutes to stitch into a timelapse.

The other thing I really wish Baseus would have offered here is some form of HomeKit or Home Assistant integration. With Matter over Thread becoming a gold standard these days, it wouldn’t have been hard for Baseus to implement that.

Lastly, I wish there was an option for an RTSP feed from the camera. I know that it’s a solar camera and an RTSP feed would use a lot more battery, but the X1 Pro has a sizable 7800mAh battery that’s designed to last for 150 days without recharging. So, there should definitely be a switch to say: “I know this will use more battery, but give it to me anyway,” in my opinion.

The RTSP feed would be beneficial for integrating with platforms like Scrypted or Frigate, and I think it’s a big miss for Baseus to not have that here.

No subscriptions required for AI notifications

Local AI processing is a huge bonus

I’m tired of companies requiring subscriptions for things like AI notifications, and Baseus definitely is doing the right thing here. The X1 Pro has an onboard NeuraNex 2.0 AI co-processing chip that handles the AI-powered notifications.

The AI on this camera actually surprised me. Typically, AI notifications are “Person with package detected” or something like that, which is nice. But, Baseus went a step further here. Instead of basic AI notifications, it says things like “Man taking photos with camera.” That might sound alarming, but it was simply me, standing on my deck, taking a picture of the camera for review.

It knew exactly what I was doing though, and that gives me peace of mind I didn’t know I was missing. I’m sure that it’ll have some flaws, but, so far, the smart alerts are pretty great from the Baseus Security X1 Pro.

This camera also tailors the notification titles to whatever the alert is. It showed “Motion Detection,” “Smart Alerts,” and “Human Detection” when I was testing it. Each one is as you’d expect—motion detected, an alert (man taking photos with camera), and human detected.

That last one is more descriptive than I’d expect, though. It doesn’t just say “A human is detected in the backyard.” It said, “Human Detection. Backyard & Door side (the name of the camera that detected the human) detected someone passing by.” I love how detailed these notifications are.

This camera has features I didn’t know I needed

The solar panel is motorized?!

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I’ve reviewed multiple solar-powered cameras in the past, and they all have had a fixed solar panel on them. Baseus did something different with this camera, though.

Instead of a fixed solar panel, the panel is on a motorized arm that can tilt side-to-side. Why is this important? Well, the solar panel is able to follow the sun throughout the day. This means it can ensure that it gets the most sunlight possible during the day, so the battery is always topped up.

This is a feature I didn’t know I needed, but I’m so glad it is a thing. Now, I’m never left wondering if the solar panel was in the shade for too long or not. It follows the sun, and I can trust it gets enough charge during the day.

Should you buy the Baseus Security X1 Pro?

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I think the Baseus Security X1 Pro is a fantastic home security camera—if you can score it on sale. The MSRP of $270 is pretty steep, though this camera is feature-packed.

I’ve seen it on sale in the $140 range several times since release, and I think at that price, it’s a no-brainer. At the retail $270, it’s a harder sell.

However, if you need a camera that has two lenses and can see around corners or provide you with a 300° field-of-view, there aren’t many on the market, especially that are solar-powered. So, if you have those needs, then I think the Baseus Security X1 Pro is the perfect camera for the job.

Add to that the offline recording functionality and fantastic AI implementation, and this camera really is a solid choice—just try to get it on sale.

8/10

Brand

Baseus

Resolution

3K+3K

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

App Compatibility

Yes

The Baseus Security X1 Pro is a unique security camera that offers two independent cameras in one package. The cameras can be viewed separately or combined into one ultra-wide 300° view, depending on your preference. There is onboard AI processing for notifications as well as support for both local and cloud storage, with no subscriptions offered at the time of review.