Interesting inventions from China: top 5 gadgets from Xiaomi

Among several dozen models of headphones from a creative manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom, Xiaomi 1More Triple Driver in-ear headphones are the undisputed flagships. The premiumness of the device is already felt when unpacking: a solid box in the form of a book contains a set of four pairs of silicone tips, a clip for organizing the wire, a 3.5 mm splitter, a high-quality leather case and, in fact, the headphones themselves. All this is neatly laid out in small boxes and it seems that you open the packaging of a famous brand for a lot of money.

The design of the device used an interesting combination of black and gold colors. The "gold-plated" elements, namely the cups and the audio input, are very durable, but at the same time light, as they are made of aluminium. But, beauty requires sacrifice, so the “golden frame” may eventually lose its original appearance and fade.

The 1.2-meter cable contains a remote control with a highly sensitive microphone that allows you to use the device as a headset. The Kevlar sheath of the cord speaks of its strength and durability.

The curved shape of the headphones is not just a whim of designers, but a well-thought-out technology that allows the cup to sit snugly in the ear, creating good sound insulation.

There is an opinion among experienced musicians that there is no concept of “perfect sound”, but only a person’s idea of the perfect, his musical preferences and the ability of the hearing organs to distinguish between certain sound characteristics. But even an inexperienced music lover will be able to appreciate the high-quality sound of Xiaomi 1More Triple Driver, which was organized by the famous sound engineer Luca Bignardi. All headset settings were carried out by the musician manually, which made it possible to create a very voluminous scene with well-drawn high and velvety low frequencies.

The model differs from many of its counterparts by the presence of three dynamic drivers operating in the range from 20 - 40,000 Hz and double symmetrical reinforcement.

You can use the headset with almost all Android devices and some devices from Apple, but you need to check compatibility before buying.

Headphones are designed for music lovers and for the inexperienced user, so electronic, pop music, as well as rock compositions will be able to please with decent sound even in noisy places. But if you are the owner of absolute pitch or a lover of violin music, and it is also important for you to decompose everything into a harmony task when listening to a composition, you should pay attention to more professional models.

Action cameras have long become a familiar device not only for travelers and extreme sports enthusiasts, but also for ordinary users who do not want to miss important events in their lives. Xiaomi developers offered their own version of “tape recording” in a very creative style, providing a choice between white and light green-turquoise design.

The device comes in a typical brown box with a brand-specific design, and in the kit you will find: a charging cable, a battery, the camera itself and detailed instructions. The appearance of the device is slightly cartoonish, especially in multi-coloured versions, so immediately there is a desire to “dress up” the gadget in a protective case or box, which can be purchased separately.

But even without additional accessories, you should not worry about the safety of the camera, since the appearance is deceptive and the fragile-looking body is very wear-resistant. And organized control without frills: no screen, camera on / off button (it also switches modes from photo to video), Wi-Fi on buttons and recording are not particularly picky in operation. Slightly embarrassing is the loose cover, behind which the micro SD slots (up to 128 GB), USB and micro HDMI are hidden, the probability of losing it is very high.

The quality of photos and videos shot on Xiaomi Yi is impressive and can compete with more expensive representatives of the segment: the 16-megapixel Sony sensor produces excellent Full HD video (1080 pix 60 fps) and photos with a resolution of 4608x3456 pixels. Unfortunately, 4K video cannot be shot, and there is no night shooting mode and image stabilization either, but the device boasts sound recording in Stereo (in two channels) and the ability to search for a camera using the application.

By the way, it is the application that is the main control center of the device. Here you can find all the necessary information about the camera and set additional settings: set a timer for a photo, turn on TimeLapse mode, evaluate the charge level and communication quality. It also adjusts the frame rate.

It is worth noting that the early versions of the application had a lot of shortcomings and were focused on the Chinese consumer, but regularly released updates have significantly corrected the situation.

Perhaps the Xiaomi Yi Sport Basic Edition Action Camera is not the leader among classmates, but if you take into account the price-quality ratio, then the model is quite worthy of attention.

After long trials and attempts, and not always successful, the ambitious company decided to implement a smartwatch, which was in full swing in tandem with partner Huami. The result of joint work was a worthy accessory Xiaomi AmazFit Sport, which significantly surpassed its predecessor Xiaomi Mi Band 2 .

The "first-born" of the company received an interesting design, allowing you to wear the accessory both with sportswear and as an addition to an office suit. With a choice of two colors: black and red, you get the opportunity to choose a watch and strap to suit your style. Of course, many may have contradictions: on the one hand, the dimensions of the dial hint at fashion, but at the same time, the combination of a red silicone strap with a polished case is sent to a sporty style. In any case, fans of bright gadgets will not be able to pass by.

It is noteworthy that the dial is covered with tempered glass, and the back cover is made of polycarbonate - scratches and chips are not expected. And the quality of the material of the strap promises a long wear.

The device is not afraid of light shocks and water, the device received IP67 protection. Despite the high rates of water protection, it is still not worth it to abuse the “bathing” of the watch.

In addition to time, the fitness accessory is able to count your steps, how far you have traveled and at what speed, as well as how many calories you have burned during this period. On the dial screen, you can find out about the upcoming weather, set a timer, compass, track the statistics of wakefulness and sleep, and of course, set an alarm that will ring in the desired phase of sleep. By the way, the screen of the device is constantly active.

For people involved in sports and monitoring the state of the cardiovascular system, it will be useful to control heart rate changes in two modes: current value and daily monitoring. Despite the fact that during constant monitoring the battery charge flies away, the resulting weekly graphs are very informative. By the way, in order to receive accurate data on the pulse, the watch must fit snugly against the body.

Unlike the company's smart bracelets, the device works not only with walking, but is able to distinguish between other types of activity: treadmill, outdoor running, walking, elliptical training, cycling, exercise bike and even hurdles. You can independently set the training mode: in the gym, without the participation of GPS or outdoors, where GPS will be needed to receive statistical data at the end of the workout.

The manufacturer suggests using the native Amazfit application, with which you can monitor general statistics, set up connection and synchronization. The most important statistics can also be viewed from a computer, tablet or smartphone through the Strava service. If you are a longtime fan of Xiaomi products, it is convenient to follow the training process and statistics using the standard Mi Fit running on Android and iOS, and export the received data to Google Fit. But it is worth mentioning that with this application the clock will not always behave correctly or not be detected at all.

A very useful feature for music lovers is the built-in player, in which you can listen to downloaded tracks on headphones without using a smartphone.

Such an invention as a robot vacuum cleaner won the hearts of users around the world in a short period of existence. Xiaomi decided to keep up with technological innovations and released its own model of a home assistant, equipping it with advanced technologies and, of course, making it a smart device.

Due to the white color of the body, the vacuum cleaner looks bright and stylish, and it also allows you to quickly find a device stuck under the sofa. But there is another side of the coin - the white matte surface of the bottom is very easily soiled and difficult to clean.

The control button and indicator lights are located on the glossy top panel. On the front side, you can observe the grill, behind which is hidden an ultrasonic sensor that helps the device navigate the terrain, bypassing obstacles. There is another auxiliary IR sensor on the right side of the bumper, with which the robot cleaner can pass an obstacle at a distance of 10 mm without touching.

The most interesting is located on the bottom of the device: four IR sensors, a side brush, a main brush covered with a frame (in order not to wind the corners of carpets), drive wheels, a roller wheel and a Micro-USB connector for updates.

It is noteworthy that the base of the device is heavy and with rubberized legs, so even with a curved parking, reliable contact is guaranteed.

The orientation system of the vacuum cleaner is based on a lidar (laser range finder) and a photodetector, which allow the device to receive all data about obstacles, and the “smart” assistant can do this much earlier than it gets close to them (up to 6 meters), since the overview is 360 degrees, and the electronics receives 1800 readings per second from the scan.

Electronics allows the robot to clearly determine the location of the base, its trajectory, draw up a plan for unexplored areas and not return to where it has already been removed.

When making a map of the room, the vacuum cleaner will follow a clearly defined plan, and in the event of the end of charging (20%), after reinforcement, it will start from the same place where it stopped.

To limit the "possession" of the home assistant, you must use a magnetic tape, which will have to be purchased separately.

The main feature of the model is control using a smartphone. In a special application, you can programme the automatic start of cleaning on certain days of the week and time. Here you can also control the trajectory of cleaning, as well as make adjustments to the plans of the vacuum cleaner. The main page provides information about the status of the robot, battery charge, the area already harvested and the time until the end of the process. You can adjust the fan power, turn on the "full power" option, or return the vacuum cleaner to the base.

The application is multifunctional, but there is no official Russian version, so for comfortable work you will either have to learn Chinese or install a translated version from the APK file, which will require a lot of effort to set up the plugin to work correctly.

An interesting nuance is the “talkiness” of the robot, with the help of which it informs you about its condition. But if conversations in Chinese are tiring, they can be turned off, only the truth, along with the autorun function for cleaning.

Summing up, we can safely say that Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is really a worthy assistant with an advanced orientation system and a number of useful features that can provide high cleaning efficiency.

Modern scooters have seriously “grown up”, received electronic control and have ceased to be a transport for children: all over the world you can meet adult men in formal suits getting to work on a scooter.

Xiaomi's electric scooter will appeal to even a critical user, and after riding it just a couple of meters, you

Appearance inspires confidence with high-quality assembly and solidity of the structure, two colors are presented: black and white. With a maximum driver weight of 100 kg, the device can easily accelerate to 25 km / h and can travel up to 30 km on a single charge.

The considerable weight of the scooter is 12.5 kg, as it is made of aircraft-grade aluminium. It may not be the lightest weight, especially for female users, but it provides stability and good flotation on bumps.

Transport is easily folded and can be easily thrown into the trunk of a car, travel with it in public transport or leave it in the locker room of the cinema.

A 7.8 Ah battery hidden under the deck is responsible for the life of the gadget, in the creation of which masters from LG helped.

The scooter battery is covered with an insulating cover that can protect the device from dust and moisture.

The motor is located under the front wheel, but unlike electric bicycles, the grip on the road is not lost when cornering, and when you sharply press the “gas”, the scooter does not pull ahead, but gradually picks up speed. To start moving, you must first push off with your foot and only after the rotation of the wheels has transferred acceleration to the motor, press the "gas" handle.

The device can brake in two ways: with the help of a rear disc brake controlled by a handle on the steering wheel and a regenerative one on the front wheel. The latter is switched on automatically after the driver releases the "gas" handle. That is, when decelerating, the front system begins to brake smoothly on its own. The level of automatic braking can be adjusted in a special application on your smartphone, choosing from hard, medium and easy. Adjustment must be made depending on the weight of the rider.

The brakes of this model are really worthy of attention, since the ABS system operates on the principle of an automobile, which allows you not to lose traction during heavy braking and not be in the bushes.

For comfortable rides on a scooter, a kind of cruise control is provided. You pick up the required speed and after the scooter beeps, it remains fixed, and the transport will take you without your participation at this speed. If you want to return control, you must either press the rear brake lever or the throttle trigger.

To track the "health" of the scooter, you can use two applications at once: Xiaomi's proprietary MiHome (very confusing and focused on China) or the intuitive Ninebot, developed by Segway.

There is nothing to complain about the device, however, if you are a fan of forcing or plan to regularly drive serious distances, you should think about changing the wheels. The thing is that the wheel chamber tends to quickly fray and burst due to low-quality tyres, so it must either be pumped up to 3.5 atmospheres or immediately replaced with tubeless tyres.