In an another step to enhance smart home technology, Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Home Screen Mini to its lineup in China. This new gadget positions itself as a versatile and compact tool, ideal for various spots within your home like tables, desks, or shelves. It offers a streamlined interface for managing smart home devices, ensuring that your most-used gadgets are right at your fingertips.
Key Features and Connectivity
The Smart Home Screen Mini integrates seamlessly with other smart accessories, such as cameras and video doorbells, allowing users to view live streams directly when these devices are activated. Furthermore, the device is equipped with Xiao AI voice command support, a vast selection of over 40 desktop wallpapers, and an option for creating a photo gallery. Its connectivity features are comprehensive, boasting Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, ensuring robust and flexible performance.
Design and Comparisons
This device is powered through a USB-C connection and showcases a compact design, measuring 113 x 78 x 54 mm (~4.4 x 3.1 x 2.1 inches). In comparison to its peers, such as the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), which is slightly larger at 147 x 82 x 91 mm (~5.8 x 3.2 x 3.6 inches), the Smart Home Screen Mini offers a more space-efficient alternative without sacrificing functionality.
Market Availability and Pricing
For early adopters in China, the Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini is offered at a discounted price of CNY 249 (~$35), with a standard retail price set at CNY 269 (~$38). While Xiaomi has not yet revealed plans for international availability, the device joins a family of products like the Xiaomi Smart Home Hub 2, which is accessible in other regions including the EU.
This release continues Xiaomi’s tradition of delivering innovative and high-performing smart home solutions, providing consumers with more choices to tailor their home automation ecosystems. We’ll wait for it to arrive to the international markets before a comprehensive review.
