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  • New Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini with HyperOS Launches

    New Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini with HyperOS Launches

    Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Home Screen Mini in China. This small device can be placed on a table, desk, or shelf in your house, offering various smart home controls. You can customize a central page to list connected products, letting you highlight the items you use the most.

    Features and Functionality

    The Smart Home Screen Mini can link to smart cameras and video doorbells, displaying live video feeds when they are activated. It also supports Xiao AI voice commands and comes with more than 40 desktop wallpapers, including a photo gallery option. With the Xiaomi HyperOS, the device is compatible with Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) and is powered through USB-C. It has dimensions of 113 x 78 x 54 mm (~4.4 x 3.1 x 2.1 inches), making it smaller than the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), which measures 147 x 82 x 91 mm (~5.8 x 3.2 x 3.6 inches) and costs around $49.99 on Amazon.

    Pricing and Availability

    The Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini is currently offered in China at a special price of CNY 249 (~$35); it has a recommended retail price of CNY 269 (~$38). Xiaomi has not yet revealed if it plans to release this smart home device in other regions like the EU, where older products such as the Xiaomi Smart Home Hub 2 are available for purchase.

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  • Xiaomi Launches New Smart Home Control Hub with HyperOS

    Xiaomi Launches New Smart Home Control Hub with HyperOS

    Xiaomi has unveiled a new gadget named the Smart Home Screen Mini in China. This small hub is made for managing smart home devices. With its built-in speaker and Bluetooth capability, it’s ideal for folks who already use Xiaomi products. Let’s take a deeper dive into its features.

    Specs of the Smart Home Screen Mini

    True to its name, this device is quite small, measuring only 113 x 78 x 54 mm (or 4.4 x 3.1 x 2.1 inches). It presents a customizable home screen that allows users to arrange their most-used smart home appliances for easy access. The Smart Home Screen Mini works smoothly with Xiaomi’s ecosystem, enabling control over various devices from lights to thermostats.

    Advanced Features for Security and Control

    In addition to basic functionalities, the Smart Home Screen Mini connects with Xiaomi’s security cameras and video doorbells. When these devices are activated, the hub can show live video feeds directly on its screen. While it doesn’t have a camera itself, the Mini utilizes Xiaomi’s voice assistant, Xiao AI, for hands-free usage. Users can manage their smart devices using voice commands, making daily tasks easier.

    Personalization and Connectivity

    For those who like to customize their devices, the Mini provides over 40 wallpaper options and a photo gallery feature. Users can adjust the hub’s look to fit their style. Internally, the Smart Home Screen Mini operates on Xiaomi HyperOS and includes Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity along with dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi. A USB-C port powers this compact device.

    Cost and Where to Find It

    Right now, the Smart Home Screen Mini can only be bought in China for a promotional price of CNY 249 (around $35 USD). The standard retail price is CNY 269 (about $38 USD). At this moment, there are no updates on whether it will be available internationally, including in regions like the EU, where older Xiaomi smart home devices such as the Smart Home Hub 2 can be found.

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