21 reasons Xiaomi is not just a smartphone maker
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Founded in 2010, the Chinese company Xiaomi was primarily known as a developer of a custom user interface for Android. In 2011, the company decided to make smartphones, and today many associate it exclusively with the production of phones. But Xiaomi does not stop there. It is enough to go to the official website of the company and make sure that Xiaomi has turned into a real technology giant.
Of course, many Xiaomi devices are sold exclusively in China. But since they are often cheaper and better than the products of competitors, online stores around the world are in a hurry to add gadgets of a Chinese company to their assortment. Buying devices from Xiaomi, most likely, you will have to overpay. But, given their low cost, the purchase will still be profitable.
From 40 "to 55" - Xiaomi has televisions of any diagonal. Powerful and slim with 4K support. Depending on the model, matrices from Samsung, Sharp or LG are installed. TVs running Android OS with proprietary add-on MIUI. One of the latest models of Xiaomi Mi TV 2 can act as an Android gaming console.
If you don’t want to buy a new TV, but you want to watch movies in 4K resolution, you can choose a Xiaomi media extension that also works on Android OS. Among the advantages are low cost, support for microSD memory cards, playing various video formats, AirPlay. But there are also disadvantages: Mi Box is imprisoned for the Chinese market, which means that in order to customize it to your needs, you will have to spend a lot of time with the instruction and translator.
Yes, Xiaomi also produces routers. With built-in drives and without. And the design is so pleasing to the eye that I do not want to hide the routers on the far shelf.
Mi Water Purifier purifies running water using reverse osmosis. Filtration rate - 1 liter per minute. Synchronization with a smartphone will allow you not to miss the moment when the membrane needs to be replaced.
Mi Water TDS will tell you if you can drink water from the tap, from a cooler or a well. He is able to determine heavy metal ions, salts and organic materials.
Those who care about security may be interested in the Xiaomi Xiaoyi camera with night vision. It can shoot video with a resolution of 720p, has a viewing angle of 111 degrees and is equipped with 4x zoom. In addition to streaming to mobile devices, it can record video on a memory card.
Portable Xiaomi Mini Speaker, according to the manufacturer, can play music 12 hours in a row on a single charge. And by connecting the column to the smartphone via Bluetooth, you can also receive calls.
The success of GoPro haunts many. Xiaomi also did not pass this segment by creating the Xiaomi Yi Action Camera. Equipped with a 16 MP matrix Sony Exmor R BSI CMOS with a fixed aperture of f / 2.8, it can shoot video 1920 × 1080 pixels at a frequency of 60 frames / sec. Special protective cases protect the camera from moisture, so you can dive with it to a depth of 40 meters.
Mi Band will not surprise anyone now. An inexpensive and functional bracelet can be seen on the wrists of not only geeks, but also athletes. The bracelet is equipped with a pedometer and can count the number of calories burned. Mi Band can also monitor the quality of sleep, and the smart alarm function should make every morning good. And the bracelet can notify you of incoming calls and messages. By the way, one charge lasts 30-40 days.
Of course, "smart." Xiaomi Yeelight can be controlled using a smartphone. The night light can shine in a variety of colors, and in conjunction with the Mi Band bracelet, it can automatically turn off when you go to bed.
Xiaomi claims that their smart device for measuring blood pressure has been certified and meets the standards of medical equipment. Synchronization with a smartphone allows you to track blood pressure, heart rate and average heart rate in real time.
Xiaomi Smart Home Suite is a set of sensors that can be interconnected. Scenarios for the use of motion sensors, door opening sensors and buttons are configured using a mobile application.
Xiaomi has both in-ear and on-ear headphones. Many believed that the company would not be able to gain a foothold in this segment. But the skeptics were mistaken.
Xiaomi batteries are characterized by high quality materials, reliable security systems and a stylish design. There are three types in total: at 5000 mAh, 10400 mAh and 16000 mAh.
Xiaomi even produces small LED lamps with a flexible stand and powered by a laptop's USB port or external battery.
Rather, a comic device that will help cool off during hot online battles. The noise level is only 25 dB, and the price is $ 3.
Smart scales Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale allow you to monitor the gain or loss of mass through a special application Mi Fit. The declared measurement error is 100 grams, and up to 16 family members can synchronize information (the device is for the Chinese market).
The extension cord is equipped with three USB ports with a current strength of 2 A and protection against power surges, and the plastic case is protected from fire (up to 750 degrees).
You read it right. Xiaomi produces clothes. And more plush toys.
You need to be a huge fan of a Chinese company to buy Xiaomi backpacks and suitcases. We are sure there are many of them. Only not in our country yet.
The network has long appeared information that Xiaomi is preparing its own laptop. The 15 "model is expected to receive Intel Core i5 or i7, Windows 10 and the price of $ 470.
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Of course, many Xiaomi devices are sold exclusively in China. But since they are often cheaper and better than the products of competitors, online stores around the world are in a hurry to add gadgets of a Chinese company to their assortment. Buying devices from Xiaomi, most likely, you will have to overpay. But, given their low cost, the purchase will still be profitable.
Smart tv
From 40 "to 55" - Xiaomi has televisions of any diagonal. Powerful and slim with 4K support. Depending on the model, matrices from Samsung, Sharp or LG are installed. TVs running Android OS with proprietary add-on MIUI. One of the latest models of Xiaomi Mi TV 2 can act as an Android gaming console.
Tv box
If you don’t want to buy a new TV, but you want to watch movies in 4K resolution, you can choose a Xiaomi media extension that also works on Android OS. Among the advantages are low cost, support for microSD memory cards, playing various video formats, AirPlay. But there are also disadvantages: Mi Box is imprisoned for the Chinese market, which means that in order to customize it to your needs, you will have to spend a lot of time with the instruction and translator.
Wi-Fi Routers
Yes, Xiaomi also produces routers. With built-in drives and without. And the design is so pleasing to the eye that I do not want to hide the routers on the far shelf.
Water filters
Mi Water Purifier purifies running water using reverse osmosis. Filtration rate - 1 liter per minute. Synchronization with a smartphone will allow you not to miss the moment when the membrane needs to be replaced.
Tester
Mi Water TDS will tell you if you can drink water from the tap, from a cooler or a well. He is able to determine heavy metal ions, salts and organic materials.
Surveillance cameras
Those who care about security may be interested in the Xiaomi Xiaoyi camera with night vision. It can shoot video with a resolution of 720p, has a viewing angle of 111 degrees and is equipped with 4x zoom. In addition to streaming to mobile devices, it can record video on a memory card.
Speakers
Portable Xiaomi Mini Speaker, according to the manufacturer, can play music 12 hours in a row on a single charge. And by connecting the column to the smartphone via Bluetooth, you can also receive calls.
Action cameras
The success of GoPro haunts many. Xiaomi also did not pass this segment by creating the Xiaomi Yi Action Camera. Equipped with a 16 MP matrix Sony Exmor R BSI CMOS with a fixed aperture of f / 2.8, it can shoot video 1920 × 1080 pixels at a frequency of 60 frames / sec. Special protective cases protect the camera from moisture, so you can dive with it to a depth of 40 meters.
Trackers
Mi Band will not surprise anyone now. An inexpensive and functional bracelet can be seen on the wrists of not only geeks, but also athletes. The bracelet is equipped with a pedometer and can count the number of calories burned. Mi Band can also monitor the quality of sleep, and the smart alarm function should make every morning good. And the bracelet can notify you of incoming calls and messages. By the way, one charge lasts 30-40 days.
Night light
Of course, "smart." Xiaomi Yeelight can be controlled using a smartphone. The night light can shine in a variety of colors, and in conjunction with the Mi Band bracelet, it can automatically turn off when you go to bed.
Tonometer
Xiaomi claims that their smart device for measuring blood pressure has been certified and meets the standards of medical equipment. Synchronization with a smartphone allows you to track blood pressure, heart rate and average heart rate in real time.
Home automation
Xiaomi Smart Home Suite is a set of sensors that can be interconnected. Scenarios for the use of motion sensors, door opening sensors and buttons are configured using a mobile application.
Headphones
Xiaomi has both in-ear and on-ear headphones. Many believed that the company would not be able to gain a foothold in this segment. But the skeptics were mistaken.
External batteries
Xiaomi batteries are characterized by high quality materials, reliable security systems and a stylish design. There are three types in total: at 5000 mAh, 10400 mAh and 16000 mAh.
USB lamps ...
Xiaomi even produces small LED lamps with a flexible stand and powered by a laptop's USB port or external battery.
... and USB fans
Rather, a comic device that will help cool off during hot online battles. The noise level is only 25 dB, and the price is $ 3.
Scales
Smart scales Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale allow you to monitor the gain or loss of mass through a special application Mi Fit. The declared measurement error is 100 grams, and up to 16 family members can synchronize information (the device is for the Chinese market).
Extension cords
The extension cord is equipped with three USB ports with a current strength of 2 A and protection against power surges, and the plastic case is protected from fire (up to 750 degrees).
clothing
You read it right. Xiaomi produces clothes. And more plush toys.
Backpacks and suitcases
You need to be a huge fan of a Chinese company to buy Xiaomi backpacks and suitcases. We are sure there are many of them. Only not in our country yet.
Laptops?
The network has long appeared information that Xiaomi is preparing its own laptop. The 15 "model is expected to receive Intel Core i5 or i7, Windows 10 and the price of $ 470.
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