Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched the Car Robot Smart HUD Bluetooth version under the crowdfunding platform. Three months after, the Smart Heads Up Display is now available to buy on the Youpin website.

Head-Up Displays also known as HUD, is becoming increasingly common in all types of new cars, ranging from the Mazda3 to the BMW 7 Series, but you don’t have to trade in your older model just to get one. Several aftermarket solutions let you modernize your current ride, whether you prefer an affordable device or a high-end product with a price tag to match. The Bluetooth version of the Car Robot HUD is an affordable model with a 499 yuan ($70) price tag. There is a higher version that retails for 1,499 yuan ($210).

The head-up display was first used in military fighter jets and falls somewhere between a tech feature and a safety feature. The device reduces dangerous distractions by displaying key information, such as a car’s speed and navigation directions, directly in the driver’s line of sight. Some systems project information onto the windshield; others project it on a separate screen. The Car Robot Smart HUD comes with its own screen. It uses FREE-FORM technology and is compatible with more than 90% of car models around.

It adopts a low-profile and semi-concealed design, which can not only integrate with the car but reflects the distraction-free driving the gadget is meant to project in the first place. The body is made from polycarbonate and ABS mixing process. It has high-temperature resistance, anti-UV and doesn’t deform or discolour easily.

Furthermore, the smart HUD features a built-in light-sensing system that adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the current environment. The display is smooth and has good contrast and also doesn’t flicker. In addition to the automatic brightness feature, you can also manually adjust through the physical button on the body or via the app. There are three different brightness modes for you to choose from. As th name implies, this is a Bluetooth version but communication with the car’s system is via the OBD port. There is an OBD connector inside the box. The Bluetooth 4.0 can be used to pair the device with a smartphone.

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