Xiaomi has officially started selling its first network-attached storage (NAS) device, the Xiaomi Smart Storage, in China following its recent unveiling.
The device comes pre-populated with WD Red Plus drives. The base 4TB model (which uses two 2TB drives) costs 2,699 yuan ($401). There is also an 8TB version for 3,499 yuan ($520) and a 16TB version for 5,499 yuan ($818). If you need more space down the line, the system supports up to 60TB of total storage if you swap in two 30TB drives.
Xiaomi NAS Specifications
Physically, it’s a straightforward aluminum box with an active fan to keep the drives cool. It runs on 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which handles the operating system and local processing tasks. The port selection is basic but covers the essentials: a 2.5GbE Ethernet port for your network, a USB-A 3.0 port for external accessories, and an HDMI 1.4 port. That HDMI connection lets you plug the NAS directly into a TV or monitor to play 4K video at 30Hz without needing a separate streaming box.
What makes this device interesting is how it ties into Xiaomi’s software ecosystem. If you use a Xiaomi phone running HyperOS 3.0 or newer, the NAS automatically shows up in the native file manager. It handles full device backups, including specific app data like WeChat histories. It also connects directly to compatible Xiaomi security cameras, allowing you to record and store local video feeds from up to four cameras at once.
Beyond storage, the NAS acts as a local hub for the Mi Home smart ecosystem. By processing smart home automations locally rather than sending commands to a cloud server, Xiaomi says device response times are noticeably faster.
On the software side, Xiaomi has included the kind of media management tools you usually see from established NAS makers like Synology. There is a photo app that uses local processing to group pictures by faces and locations, and it supports text searches to find specific images. For video files, the system automatically pulls in movie posters, titles, and ratings based on the file names.
You can access the NAS remotely through a dedicated app for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. Xiaomi provides up to 40Mbps of free remote bandwidth, which is enough to stream your stored movies or download files while you are away from the house. The system supports up to 16 separate user accounts, so multiple family members can back up their devices while keeping their data private.
The Xiaomi Smart Storage comes with a three-year warranty. The company hasn’t mentioned whether it will be sold in other regions.
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