Xiaomi is well-known around the world for its budget smartphones, but the Chinese giant has spread its reach into the entertainment segment with TVs and soundbars, and in the IoT segment with smart bulbs, routers and security cameras among other things. However, Xiaomi’s isn’t restricted to just these products, as it runs a crowdsourcing platform in China that churns out some pretty interesting and handy gadgets and accessories. Well, we recently went to Xiaomi’s flagship Mi Store in Shenzhen, China, and we came across some really cool gadgets. So, here are 10 cool Xiaomi gadgets you probably didn’t know about:
Note: Most of the gadgets in this list are not manufactured by Xiaomi, but instead have been crowdfunded on the company’s Youpin platform in China.
Apart from increasing its budget smartphone market share, well, it seems Xiaomi cares about water conservation and auto-sense IR induction water saving device is surely the best example of the same. This device that you see below attaches to your tap using connectors that come in the packaging to convert your standard tap into an auto-sense one, similar to those you might have seen at airports or malls.
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Yeelight makes some of the best smart products and well, this wireless charger and LED night lamp combo is no exception. We’ve got it at the Beebom office for quite some time now and it was the minimal aesthetic of the device that attracted us to pick it up. Just look at that sweet caramel pudding-shaped light and the sleek wireless charging pad next to it:
3. Xiaomi Portable Fruit Juicer Mixer
One of the coolest and useful gadgets on this list will certainly have to be this portable juicer mixer from Xiaomi. It’s basically a blender that you can carry along with you on outdoor trips, without having to worry about your juice or smoothie intake. You’ll get a glass bottle and the blender cap, which is complete with blades and an in-built battery.
If you’re looking to buy a new wall charger, as well as a power bank, well, you don’t even need to think twice. Just go ahead and pick the Xiaomi ZMI 2-in-1 dual charging adapter. This isn’t just a charging brick that you can plug into an outlet and charge two devices at once. It’s a 6,500mAh power bank as well, with Quick Charge 3.0 support, and for around Rs 1700, it’s certainly a steal for power users.
Another gadget that will certainly be of great use for people on the move is this Xiaomi dual-mode Bluetooth keyboard and we love it. You can connect the wireless keyboard to your desktop, smartphone or the iPad, the latter two of which can be placed in the soft-plastic cavity above the keys while typing. It’s compatible with Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, which is a great
This keyboard looks quite attractive, with a complete set (104 keys) of circular keys that clearly add to the appeal and give it a premium look. We’ve carried it to a number of events, of recent, and there’s certainly a charm in typing on a physical keyboard than the glass screen of our smartphone. It even comes with a tiny dongle if your older PC doesn’t have Bluetooth baked into it, which is just a great gesture.
This is one of those crazy yet exciting products that I recently came across and well, the name is enough to pique your curiosity. Well, Xiaomi’s popular crowdfunding partner VH has come up with a genius concept (or weird, whatever you make of it) of utilizing the wireless charging pad we use to juice up our phones to warm things up in a cup and we love it.
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We Indians are no stranger to mosquitos and use electrified badminton rackets to swat them down, however, Xiaomi’s crowdfunding partner Sothing has come up with a more convenient way to kill mosquitos. Sothing Cactus mosquito killer light uses UV light to attract mosquitos close to itself and the rotating fan on here pulls them inside, storing them within a container that can later be emptied. Convenient, ain’t it?
8. Xiaomi Giiker Smart Cube
If you’ve been meaning to learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube or have given up thinking it isn’t for you, well, you need to give this smart cube from Giiker a shot. It’s an intelligent Rubik’s cube with built-in 6-axis sensors and recognition algorithms, which can recognize each step of the cube in real-time – that too on all 6 sides automatically. This means you can see each turn and twist in the companion app the moment you do it.
And we’re back to talking about VH, which also makes fans. Yeah, fans. We already have one of their hand-held fans at the Beebom office and it’s a handy product to beat India’s scorching summer heat. However, if you are looking for more power and have a desk job, well, check out the 2-in-1 clip-on table fan that you can either place or clamp to a table.
We have all used vacuums at home to clean out carpets or furniture, but have you ever used a vacuum cleaner to make your desk clean and shiny? Well, Xiaomi’s crowdfunding partner NuSign thinks it’s a niche which users may be interested in and is selling a mini desktop vacuum cleaner. It weighs just 130 grams and occupies space less than an SSD resting on your desk.
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