SenseCAP Watcher for XiaoZhi
SenseCAP Watcher for XiaoZhi is an IoT Sensor.
Product Overview
Features
Feature 1: 20+ Global Language Support
SenseCAP Watcher for XiaoZhi breaks language barriers with support for more than 20 global languages. Whether you’re speaking English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, or Chinese, Watcher for XiaoZhi understands and responds naturally. It allows users from different regions to interact with AI in their preferred language, making communication effortless and inclusive.
Feature 2: Visual Auditory Speech Interaction
SenseCAP Watcher for XiaoZhi brings vision, hearing, and speech together for truly natural human – AI interaction. It wakes up the moment it sees someone, greets them with a voice, and responds intelligently to what’s said. With its triple-sense awareness — seeing, hearing , and speaking, Watcher for XiaoZhi fits naturally into everyday scenarios like visitor reception, in-store assistance, and smart home control, making AI feel genuinely alive in your space.
Feature 3: MCP（Model Context Protocol）Integration
The MCP enables seamless communication between SenseCAP Watcher and external devices. It supports efficient control, data exchange, and customization, giving makers the freedom to build and expand creatively. With official features like music playback, weather updates, news, and even jokes, you can also explore and develop your own unique functions through MCP to create a smarter, more personalized experience.
Feature 4：Smart Space Assistant
SenseCAP Watcher for XiaoZhi integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant and other smart home platforms support MCP, bringing truly responsive and personalized intelligence to your home.
With the support of the MCP, it enables smooth communication and automation across devices, from lights and curtains to your favorite playlist, creating a space that understands and adapts to you.
Watcher XiaoZhi visually greets the user, recognizes the voice command, and turns on the lights via MCP integration with Home Assistant.
Feature 5: Open Interfaces Limitless Exploration
Compatible with the XiaoZhi open-source project, the SenseCAP Watcher benefits from continuous improvements driven by a strong community. It also offers a development interface, allowing users to connect sensors, motors, and other hardware, enabling tailored applications for smart homes and automation.
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Specifications
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MCU |
ESP32-S3 @240MHz 8MB PSRAM |
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Built-in AI Processor |
Himax HX6538 (Cortex M55 + Ethos-U55) |
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Camera |
OV5647 120° FOV Fixed Focal 3 meters |
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Wi-Fi |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n-compliant 2.4GHz Band Wireless Range: Up to 100 meters (open space test) |
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Bluetooth LE |
Bluetooth 5 |
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Antenna |
Built-in Wi-Fi and BLE antenna |
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Display |
Touchscreen with 1.45-inch, 412×412 resolution |
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Microphone |
Single microphone |
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Speaker |
1W speaker output |
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Wheel |
Supports scrolling up&down and button |
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LED |
1xRGB light for indication |
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microSD Card Slot |
Supports up to 32GB FAT32 microSD card |
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Flash |
32MB Flash for ESP32-S3 16MB Flash for Himax HX6538 |
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Extension Interface |
1xGrove IIC interface 2×4 Female header(1xIIC, 2xGPIO, 2xGND, 1×3.3V_OUT, 1x5V_IN) |
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USB-C |
1x USB-C on the back(power supply only) 1x USB-C on the bottom(power supply and programming) |
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Reset Button |
1xRST button in the bottom hole |
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Power Supply |
5V DC power |
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Battery |
3.7V 400mAh Li-ion battery as backup power |
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Operating Temperature |
0 ~ 45°C |
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Dimensions |
69 x 65 x 20 mm |
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Mounting Bracket |
Supports wall, desktop and bracket installation 1 x Universal wheel and base plate with adhesive 1 x 1/4″ Female adapter set |
Hardware Overview
The shell is transparent, and the exploded view is for illustrative purposes only.
Support Various Mounting Methods
It can be placed on a desktop or mounted on walls as a smart expansion. Or it can also be transformed into the head of a robot.
Applications
SenseCAP Watcher for XiaoZhi combines advanced AI capabilities with seamless device integration. It supports voice control, multimodal recognition, and emotional communication, enabling smarter, more interactive spaces. With its MCP protocol and open-source XiaoZhi project, the system allows for easy customization and development across various environments
Recommended Use Cases：
- Smart Home Automation: Use MCP from Home Assistant to control devices, automate routines, and monitor environments, offering seamless voice and visual interaction for smarter home management.
- Education & Tutoring: Provide personalized learning, knowledge explanations, and emotional support, helping students stay motivated and maintain a positive learning mindset while enabling teachers to customize tools and sensors.
- Business & Customer Interaction: Integrate with retail or customer service environments, where XiaoZhi AI can assist customers with product information, recommendations, and emotional engagement to enhance the customer experience.
- Daily Chatbot Companion: As a conversational assistant for daily chats. It provides friendly interactions, helps users stay engaged with casual conversations, and offers emotional support, making it a comforting and reliable companion for everyday use.
Part List
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Watcher |
x1 |
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Universal wheel and base plate with adhesive |
x1 |
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1/4″ Female adapter set |
x1 |
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USB Type-C cable |
x1 |
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3*10mm screw |
x2 |
Policies & Guidelines
Warranty, shipping, and purchasing information
- All prices are stated in US dollars (USD), unless otherwise indicated.
- Full payment must be received and confirmed before an order is prepared or dispatched.
- Payment may be made by bank transfer, Bitcoin, or USDT. The payment methods available for each order are displayed at checkout.
- Shipping charges are shown separately at checkout. The quoted shipping charge includes applicable import duties, taxes, and customs-clearance charges for the delivery destination.
- An electronic invoice is made available in the Customer’s account after payment confirmation. An official sales invoice also accompanies the shipment.
- Orders may be cancelled for a full refund before order preparation begins. Once preparation has begun, cancellation is subject to the order’s processing status.
- A Customer wishing to return a non-defective product must request the return within 30 days of delivery. The product must be returned in good condition with its official sales invoice.
- For a non-defective return, the Customer is responsible for return shipping. The refund covers the product price only; the original shipping charge is not refundable.
- Refunds for returned products are initiated after the returned goods have been received and their condition verified. Approved refunds are initiated within seven business days and returned through the original payment method.
- The refundable amount is based on the USD value paid for the product. Refunds for Bitcoin or USDT payments are calculated against that USD amount, rather than a fixed quantity of cryptocurrency. The time required for funds to reach the Customer depends on the payment method and processing provider.
- All devices, sensors, and accessories purchased directly from SenseCAP are covered by a one-year warranty from the date of delivery.
- Warranty eligibility is verified against the original sales record and, where available, the product serial number. For products without a serial number, the order details and official sales invoice are used to identify the purchase.
- The warranty covers manufacturing defects and internal hardware failures arising under normal use and within the product’s specified operating conditions.
- Products that arrive damaged or non-operational should be reported to SenseCAP so that the appropriate shipping or warranty procedure can be arranged.
- Warranty claims are assessed through technical review. Depending on the findings, the resolution may include remote assistance, replacement parts, repair, or an equivalent replacement.
- Customers must obtain return authorization and shipping instructions before sending a product for warranty service.
- For an authorized warranty return, the Customer pays the cost of shipping the product to the designated service location. SenseCAP pays standard shipping for the repaired or replacement product back to the Customer.
- Warranty service addresses the supplied hardware. Network availability, connectivity, subscription services, and any network-based rewards depend on their respective operating requirements and are not guaranteed by the hardware warranty.
- Orders are shipped on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis to all available delivery destinations.
- The shipping charge displayed at checkout includes transportation, applicable import duties, taxes, and customs clearance. These import charges are not payable separately by the recipient.
- Products with a stated dispatch date are scheduled according to the date shown on the product page. Where no dispatch date is stated, the product is ready for dispatch and is handed over to the carrier within two business days after payment confirmation.
- Dispatch dates refer to handover to the carrier, not delivery to the Customer. Transit time depends on the destination and carrier service.
- Each shipment is accompanied by an official sales invoice and declared using an accurate product description, invoice value, and applicable customs classification.
- Tracking information is provided after the shipment has been handed over to the carrier.
- Customers are responsible for providing an accurate delivery address and any recipient information required to complete delivery and customs formalities.
- Shipping damage should be reported promptly. Customers should retain the product, original packaging, shipping labels, and invoice while the claim is assessed.
- If a shipment is lost or damaged, SenseCAP will review the case with the carrier and advise the Customer of the applicable resolution. Where the issue results from a packing or documentation error attributable to SenseCAP, the resolution may include repair, replacement, or refund.
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