Xiaomi just gave its popular desktop photo printer lineup a fresh update, and it looks like a solid step forward for anyone who loves turning photos into real, physical prints.

The new Mijia Desktop Photo Printer 2 has now launched its crowdfunding campaign on the Youpin platform (it kicked off at 10:00 AM today). During crowdfunding, it’s priced at a pretty tempting 699 yuan. The regular price will be 799 yuan. Compared to the previous 1S model, this one brings some meaningful upgrades.

The biggest change is the switch to 4-color dye-sublimation printing (CMYK). By adding a dedicated black layer, it delivers deeper blacks, smoother gradients, and more vibrant, film-like results that actually feel closer to professional lab prints.

Xiaomi also fixed some common annoyances from earlier models. Instead of relying on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, it now uses Bluetooth 5.2, which makes pairing with your phone faster and more stable. It prints at 300 × 300 dpi and supports both 4-inch and 6-inch photo paper. The cost per print is quite affordable too, starting as low as 0.99 yuan for the smaller sheets.

You can also use different lamination films to give prints a premium finish and better protection against fading. On the software side, there are some fun new tools: LUT color adjustments for more precise editing, automatic ID photo generation that meets official standards, and even AR dynamic photos that come alive when viewed through the app. It supports common formats like JPG, PNG, and HEIC, and you can connect up to three devices at once via Bluetooth.

The printer itself is still nicely compact (about 199 × 126.6 × 85.7 mm), so it won’t take over your desk. Print speeds range from around 53 to 85 seconds per photo depending on the settings. Consumables are reasonably priced, with packs for both 4-inch and 6-inch prints sitting at 69.2 yuan each.

Compared to the older 1S model that used ZINK technology, this dye-sublimation version should offer noticeably better color quality and longer-lasting prints, though you will need dedicated ink ribbons and special paper.

Overall, this feels like Xiaomi continuing its push to make good-quality photo printing easy and affordable for regular people. Global availability is still unclear, but a strong crowdfunding run could help it reach more markets later.

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A new smart kitchen appliance from Xiaomi is heading to crowdfunding this month. The Mijia Smart Tea Bar Pro Vertical Model has gone live on Xiaomi’s Youpin platform, with sales set to begin on July 20 for 1,099 yuan (~ $165).

The Tea Bar Pro is designed for people who want both quick hot water and properly brewed tea from a single machine. It has a large 5.5-liter water tank and two separate water outlets — one side delivers instant hot water in just 3 seconds, while the other can brew tea just as fast. 

Xiaomi says the two water paths are physically separated so they do not interfere with each other.

Precise Temperature Control and Fast Heating

For hot water, the machine has five preset temperature levels and four cup size options. It takes only 15 seconds to boil water, and the device also includes a 1.2-liter teapot and a sharing pot for serving guests or drinking tea alone.

What’s thoughtful of Xiaomi is to offer a built-in cleaning system. The Tea Bar Pro has a 10-liter storage compartment that can hold 8 to 15 cups. This space automatically sterilizes and dries stored cups using UVC ultraviolet light and 70°C hot air. Xiaomi says this process kills at least 99.99% of tested bacteria, spores, and fungi, based on independent lab testing.

Visually, the appliance has Xiaomi’s familiar minimalist white design and a 2.8-inch color touchscreen on top for controls. Meanwhile, it also supports Xiao AI to pass instructions via voice command. The interface is built to be simple and shows real-time status and alerts to make it easy to use for all age groups. 

The machine also supports several preset tea brewing modes for different types of tea. Users are able to add their own custom tea recipes to match personal taste via the Xiaomi Home app. And once you’re done with brewing mode, the process runs automatically, adds water as needed, and stops once the pot is full, so users do not need to monitor it. After brewing, the machine can also keep tea warm automatically.

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Xiaomi has introduced a new Mijia Monitor Light Bar 2 through its Youpin crowdfunding platform in China. The campaign is set to begin at 10:00 AM on July 15, with the screen light available for 259 yuan (~$39).

Xiaomi Mijia Monitor Light Bar 2 Specifications

The main selling point of this second-generation light bar is its glare-reduction technology. It uses a redesigned asymmetrical lighting layout with a wide 20.8-degree shielding angle that limits the beam so it only falls on the desk surface rather than spreading toward the user’s eyes or bouncing off the screen. Xiaomi calls it a “light without visible glare” setup.

To achieve accurate lighting, the bar uses 108 custom full-spectrum LED chips. Xiaomi says this design cuts down on harmful blue light while closely mimicking the quality of morning sunlight.

On color accuracy, the device scores Ra 96, R9 95, CQS 98, and Rf 97 — all measures of how naturally colors appear under its light.

In terms of raw brightness, Xiaomi says the light bar outperforms the AA-grade standard used for reading lamps. Depending on how high you mount it — 40cm, 45cm, or 50cm above the desk — it can produce maximum illuminance ranging from 1,100 to 1,800 lux.

The light bar extends to 50cm and comes with an upgraded clamp that can grip monitors with curvatures between 1000R and 1800R, and screens ranging from 5mm to 65mm thick.

You get a small wireless dial for controls. Users can rotate it to adjust brightness or press and turn to shift color temperature. It can also save custom lighting presets for work, study, or relaxation and can link up with Xiaomi’s HyperOS Connect ecosystem for broader smart home control.

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