Review of "smart" speakers Xiaomi

Portable home speakers appeared on the technology market quite recently, but they have already become a favorite invention of many families. Xiaomi products are in great demand. In the article, we will analyze the pros and cons of the products, consider the most popular models and give useful recommendations for choosing.

The Chinese brand Xiaomi is world renowned as a manufacturer of quality technology. Devices of the brand have repeatedly become owners of quality certificates, and there is no need to talk about the gratitude of users at all. High build quality and materials used, combined with careful control at every stage of production, allows Xiaomi to produce reliable devices that serve for many years.

"Smart" speaker Xiaomi will be an excellent purchase for any home. The products have a stylish and laconic design, thanks to which they are in harmony with different interiors. The compact size and portability of the portable units make it possible to install anywhere, even on the smallest shelf or in the corner of the desktop.

The assortment of the Chinese brand also includes touchscreen models with a color LED display.

The great advantage of voice products is the expanded acoustic field, which ensures optimal audibility from any part of the room. Some models are equipped with modern subwoofers to enhance the sound field.

The advantage of the portable speakers of the Chinese brand is the fast connection to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth. This will allow you to listen to your favorite music without using disks or flash drives. It is enough to turn on your favorite track on the phone, and it will be immediately broadcast by the speaker. Such mini-devices are very popular among young people.

Judging by the reviews on the network, there are practically no disadvantages of portable speakers. However, there is a small snag in the management of "smart" devices, over which you have to smash your head. The fact is that the product only responds to Chinese, accordingly, to give him instructions, you first have to address him in Chinese. To control a smart home, you need to give each device a Chinese name in the Mi Home application, otherwise the unit will not understand you.

Another disadvantage is compulsory internet connection for full operation of the device... Without this, the "smart" speaker turns into a regular Bluetooth audio device for playing music. The presence of microphones raises concerns about the preservation of personal information among many. Unfortunately, today there are too many suspicions about the collection of confidential data by unscrupulous people. Of course, this is not a confirmed fact.

Consider the popular "smart" speakers from a Chinese brand.

The compact product with dimensions of 88x210x88 mm has a sound power of 5 W and is powered from the mains. The original white design with blue backlighting along the top edge will look harmonious in any interior. The model starts working as soon as you call her "Xiao Ai".She can play her favorite song, read a fairy tale to a child, talk about traffic jams and the weather in the city. "Xiao Ai" helps to manage a "smart" home - if the devices are included in its memory.

The model is equipped with six built-in microphones, which will allow you to give orders from anywhere in the room. The cost of the product is 5990 rubles.

The mini-speaker with artificial intelligence has dimensions of 90x90x50 mm. It will easily fit in any corner of the house and will become an irreplaceable assistant. Four built-in microphones responsive to every sound. The product will help you find out the weather, calculate a mathematical example, turn on the alarm and remind you of your relative's birthday.

The product has a built-in speaker with a power of 2 W, which is not much, but just right for such a "baby". The top panel contains buttons for volume control and microphone activation. The device is powered via USB. To work with the device, you need to download the Mi Home application, which will help you manage your smart home. The cost of a smart box is 2990 rubles.

The model is 150x150x234 mm in size with an interesting design and a soft body and has a 30W speaker. The product is made in gray and black colors. The body is covered with a fabric, which not only makes the device more aesthetically pleasing, but also protects the interior from dust. A wide sound range is provided by a built-in frequency divider that clearly separates low and high bass for an immersive experience... This will allow you to fully enjoy the depth of your favorite music and feel at the center of the event.

Six built-in microphones have high sensitivity, so the device will respond to your instructions, wherever you are. The cost of the product is 7990 rubles.

When buying a Xiaomi smart speaker, the first thing to remember is that this is not just a portable device that plays music. This device will become a real voice assistant for the home. To make a really right choice and not regret it in the future, you should find out what criteria you need to pay attention to first.

Find out exactly what your assistant can do. Most of the models are able to search for the necessary information on the Internet and voice the found data. The "smart" column will quickly find the answer to your question and will tell you in detail about all the details. It is imperative to have a reminder function that will allow you not to forget about important matters, meetings or birthdays of relatives. The "alarm clock" function is useful for those who like to turn off the ringer in the phone.

If the smartphone usually lies nearby, then you still have to get to the speaker to turn it off. Since the speakers can read books and stories for children, pre-listen to the voice and find out about the options for adjusting this parameter.

Modern stores cannot offer too wide an assortment of "smart" gadgets, however, even if you buy from your hands, you will not be able to purchase a unit costing less than 3-4 thousand rubles. In this price range, you can buy the device with the simplest set of functions. More advanced models cost from 5-10 thousand rubles, and products with a price of 15,000 and more belong to the premium class and have maximum performance with high sound quality and sensitive microphones.

The most important parameter of any portable speaker is sound quality. Unfortunately, not all models can boast of good performance. Expensive devices have sophisticated audio systems, a subwoofer and multiple speakers.The latest devices have a sound power of more than 50 watts. Some gadgets can be combined into a stereo pair by syncing with one smartphone.

As for the sound of inexpensive products, everything is more complicated here. The sound sometimes slows down, in the background you can hear crackling or hissing.

The work of the "smart" speaker is completely dependent on the Internet, so modern products have the ability to connect to Wi-Fi. There are models that support Bluetooth connection, and with rare exceptions, you can find devices with a 3.5 mm audio jack for sound output to external speakers.

Few people pay attention to this point, which may cause problems in the future. A speaker powered only from a 220 W network loses its mobility and will always depend on the location of the outlet. Products with a USB power socket are convenient as they can be connected to a portable charger... Unfortunately, there are very few devices with built-in batteries, but you can find them if you wish.

Review of the "smart" speaker Xiaomi Xiao Ai Speaker - in the video below.