The development did not become a debut for the company Xiaomi. The previous sample of the radio, also presented in 2016, had touch control and connected to the Internet using external devices. To do this, it was necessary to establish a connection with the proprietary Mi Home application and enjoy online broadcasts. However, the gadget could not play music from a smartphone, was completely stationary and worked exclusively from a 220 V outlet.
The novelty has lost almost all the shortcomings of its predecessor, received a rethought appearance and turned into a full-fledged Bluetooth speaker and even more. Now, in order to listen to the selected playlist, it is enough to simply connect to the speaker over the air.
But the manufacturer failed to equip the column with its own battery. It is possible that the refusal of mobility was voluntary: the dimensions and weight of the device affected. For example, its weight exceeds 1.5 kg, while analogues hardly reach a kilogram.
In hardware terms, the gadget boasts an Amlogic 8726M3 processor, 8 GB of internal memory and a pair of 2.5-inch subwoofers. Of the interfaces, there is Bluetooth standard 4.1, USB 2.0, as well as an analog 3.5 mm connector. The AUX connector will come in handy if you cannot establish a wireless connection.
Fans of squeezing the maximum out of the purchased equipment will definitely appreciate more than 1,500 preset stations, voice control support and an alarm clock. Set the desired time, and the speaker will gently lure you out of the shackles of sleep, increasing the volume of the melody depending on the selected settings.
From November 25, the device will be available to buy in China at a price of $ 58.
