If you have used or owned a walkie-talkie before, then you are that the functions are mostly limited to two-way radio communication over a limited number of channels. This hasn’t really helped the transformation of the gadget from field use to a common gadget you can find everywhere. Xiaomi today crowdfunded a walkie-talkie that can change the market landscape. The product is actually dubbed BeeBest Smart Walkie-Talkie and will likely make owning one attractive.

BeeBest is a known brand when it comes to the manufacture of high-end walkie-talkies. We bring you a couple of pictures of the smart walkie-talkie as well as a closer look at the features.

Xiaomi first launched the MIJIA Walkie-Talkie in China in 2017 and the product was well received. Turned out the product was manufactured by Fengyu Technology which later went solo under the brand name BeeBest. The MIJIA Walkie-Talkie was later launched as BeeBest Walkie-Talkie in July 2019. The MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S was also launched last year and then the MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 2 made its entry in April this year.

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The BeeBest Smart Walkie-Talkie adopts a more compact build which looks like a feature phone if not for the large front speaker and thickness. It, however, has a smaller form factor than the conventional walkie-talkie. Also, there is no extended antenna and that is because it uses a hidden antenna design. It equally comes with WiFi and 4G cellular connectivity. There is a SIM card slot and the intercom function works within a 5000km radius. Another good thing is that multiple devices can be interconnected at the same time with security.

Apart from group communication, you can also communicate with friends individually as there are multiple call modes onboard. There is a dedicated button to activate the intercom function. The button can also be used to inquire about the weather, listen to songs and news as it comes installed with XiaoAI Smart Assistant. The device can even be paired with the MIJIA smart home app.

Further, the walkie-talkie has a built-in GPS, adopts passive hybrid positioning, has SOS function, and can send location information to mobile phones in an emergency.  It gets power from a 2440mAh battery with a battery life of 60 hours. It uses a USB-Cport which means the battery will be charged pretty fast. The device also comes with Bluetooth and the device can be used as a Bluetooth speaker, paired to a smartphone or other device.

In addition, the walkie-talkie features a built-in 2-inch IPS color screen. The screen shows the font and contents clearly even while outdoors. It displays contents such as time, information, battery level, connected groups, etc. The volume rockers are located at the right side of the display.

The device comes with IP54-level water/dust protection, dedicated smart assistant button, built-in back clip and vibration in case it is left on silent mode. 

The BeeBest Walkie Talkie comes in Black Deep Space Blue and Snowy white colour options and costs just 399 yuan ($57). See more pictures of the walkie-talkie from the gallery below.

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