Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched a new product dubbed Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control) in India with an Rs. 4,999 (~$63) price tag. The speaker supports voice assistant commands and has some similarities with its predecessor. The smart speaker has an IT blaster which enables the user to control certain devices in the home via voice.
The Xiaomi Smart Speaker has a 1.5-inch full-range speaker and microphones with the capability to ensure voice commands are activated far-field. It can be paired with another speaker to provide stereo sound. Its LED digital clock display helps users keep tabs on the time. The speaker IR Control has Chromecast functionality, enabling users to cast content to other compatible devices. The speaker has Google Assistant embedded and this allows the user to control other smart home devices.
There are four buttons atop the new Xiaomi speaker for volume, music, and microphone control. The IR blaster on the speaker will control other smart devices via the Xiaomi Home or Mi Home app on your smartphone.
The speaker IR Control can connect via Bluetooth 5.0 in addition to the in-built Chromecast. Power is supplied to the speaker via a 12V/1A DC input and the speaker weighs 6.28kg. The package includes the speaker, its adapter, and the User Manual. The new Xiaomi Smart Speaker can be gotten from Mi Home Store, Flipkart, and other retail outlets in the subcontinent. It is available as an all-black device.
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