Portable xiaomi bluetooth stereo speaker. Portable acoustics Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Speaker. Music on the go

Interaction smart home, one of the priority areas of all systems of this kind. Is it possible to call a house smart if, to turn on the light, you need to get your smartphone, go to the application and activate the lighting there? For a house to become smart, you need to learn how to communicate with it, and if it knows how to notify you, then there is no way to listen to you and execute commands.

But progress does not stand still and the solution to this issue was implemented in the smart speaker Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker!

The column is delivered in a nice box, which contains various useful information (alas, but only in Chinese):

Let's take a look inside:

Xiaomi devices come in the same design concept, so the column looks very much like a small air purifier. The package includes the speaker itself and the power supply. Since it does not have a built-in battery, it can only work from the mains. Well, of course, the power supply plug is of the Chinese format.

Touch control unit, located on the top of the column. There are also 6 microphones:

In the center is the Play button, which controls playback. On the sides there are rewind or switch buttons audio track... In the upper part there is a button for turning the microphone on and off. And at the bottom there is a playlist skip button.

The circular notch is a touch sensitive volume control that's quite touch sensitive.

At the edges of the column there is an LED ring, the color of which changes depending on the current state.

Mi AI Speaker specifications

Sound of the speaker Mi Ai Speaker

Since sound reproduction is not the main purpose of the device, the speaker's capabilities are curtailed. For example, there is no AUX jack and AirPlay is not supported. Sound can be played through bluetooth connection and internet radio. DLNA technology is also supported.

Inside the column there are 2 speakers 60Hz - 18KHz allowing to produce a sound of 82 dB. Below is a passive radiator that acts as a subwoofer.

The speaker sounds pretty good, the bass is felt. You won't be able to go deaf, but to fill the room with music is quite. Do not forget that the sound in this speaker is not the main thing.

App for Xiaomi AI Speaker

If you are trying to add a column to MiHome the usual way, then most likely you will not succeed (at least at the testing stage). A special Mi AI application is used to control the smart speaker. By tradition, the only available language is Chinese. But this is no reason to be upset, keep the translated app, version 1.2.7 (for Android). For iOS app can be downloaded here:

As in all Xiaomi apps, you can use the data of the Mi account (similar to MiHome). After authorization, we are offered to add a column:

For some reason, the first time I could not connect the column, an error was issued:

But since I did not have any network barriers, I pressed the "Retry" button and the column connected normally. Next, the application asks for information about your preferences:

I don’t know about you, but I liked the guy in the striped jacket. But despite this, I missed these settings, I am cool with Chinese music. This completes the initial setup of the column:

But do not believe everything that is written, if you say "Mi Ai", nothing will happen. But more on that later, but for now let's look at the application tabs:

First tab: Internet radio. Mostly there are Chinese artists, but there are also tracks from major Western bands. I could not find Russian-speaking performers.

Second tab: Smart home control. One of the main purposes of the speaker is voice control of smart devices. This is where the pairing of Mi Ai and MiHome applications is configured, although not the first time. When the "Authorize Mi Ai Speaker" button was pressed, the application constantly complained about the absence of MiHome. And only after 5 attempts, with the restart of all applications, the pairing was established. Next, the application requested access to devices:

After adding permissions, the tab displays the managed devices and voice commands management:

Now let's see how to communicate with the speaker.

Voice control for Xiaomi smart home

One of the main purposes of Mi AI Speaker is voice control of a smart home. Similar to Google and its "Ok google", control is activated by a passphrase: 小 爱 同学. If suddenly someone does not speak Chinese, then insert the phrase into the translator with the playback function. The translator's voice recognizes with a bang, but my pronunciation is clearly alien to her.

But it is not enough to activate voice control, then you need to name the action and the name of the device (of course, everything is in Chinese). If you decide to actively use Chinese, then it is better to change the name of smart devices to a numerical value, for easier pronunciation. The entire command will look something like this:

小爱同学 打开开关 五

Which includes the Aqara switch called "5". I myself felt stupid when I tried to repeat this phrase after the translator, which unfortunately I did not succeed. A logical question arises:

Will there be support for other languages ​​in the Mi Ai Speaker?

Despite the fact that the column came out about a year ago, it is still in the testing phase. Any official information on this moment no. But I would not particularly hope for an early release of multilingualism. Most likely there will be support for English, at the moment the Amazon Echo assistant is expected to go on sale with voice assistant Alexa.

Let's go back to our column, or rather to the 3rd tab of the application: Tools. There are collected useful commands that the column can handle, you can find out about the weather, set an alarm or learn about traffic jams, etc. All this is of course interesting if you live in China. Without knowing the language, this tab is useless.

Well, the fourth tab: Profile. Change Wi-Fi settings or Bluetooth, install updates, etc.

For 3780 rubles. Or order in China from or.

And then it will be seen, they will add at least English - it will be great. Or maybe someone will screw Alice from Yandex? Unlikely, but also possible. The development of voice control systems is actively developing, and it is quite logical that home automation systems will completely switch to it in the coming years. We will follow the development of events, and thank you for reading, until we meet again.

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Huge selection of Xiaomi speakers available to everyone

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• powered by a network or an installed battery;
• with wireless bluetooth interfaces;
• with Wi-Fi modules;
• with alarm function;
• compatible with smartphones and tablets running on any mobile operating system;
• protected from moisture and dust;
• for station acoustic systems;
• for the smart home system;
• with integrated microphone;
• working in mono and stereo;
• with a different number of speakers.

Xiaomi loudspeakers with cutting-edge technology

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Hello everyone! Review of the second version of the speaker from Xiaomi, called Mi Speaker Square 2. Differences from the first version are minimal - this is an updated bluetooth version(now 4.2), the appearance of the AUX input and volume buttons. Who is interested in another novelty from the Chinese brand, please, see cat.

Specifications:
- Manufacturer code: XMYX03YM
- Interfaces: AUX, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB
- Bluetooth frequency range: 2402-2480 MHz
- Protocols: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
- Body material: plastic, aluminum
- Output power: 2 x 2.5W
- Frequency range: 100 Hz - 18 kHz
- Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
- Working time: 8-10 hours (40% volume)
- Charge time: 2 hours
- Dimensions: 154.5 x 60 x 25.5 mm
- Weight: 236 gr

Appearance

Device operation

Outcome:

Soft aluminum
- Lack of kit
- Lack of microSD slot (on a hike you want your phone to be charged)
If you are interested in disassembly, please

Those who consider themselves to be music lovers and appreciate quality taste will love the Xiaomi portable speaker. V lineup this manufacturer has several models, including a miniature Square Box 2, which has dimensions that are not much larger than the dimensions of a smartphone.

Technologies and capabilities of bluetooth speakers Xiaomi

Xiaomi wireless speaker, depending on the model, supports different data transmission profiles. Among them:

• HFP. Thanks to him, the device is connected to the phone and used as a Hands Free headset. HFP supports mono audio transmission.
• A2DP. Thanks to him, the Xiaomi bluetooth speaker plays audio from a device connected to it (tablet, phone, etc.). This protocol supports two-channel audio streaming and various codecs. This ensures high-quality sound.
• AVRCP. Thanks to him, any wireless bluetooth speaker offered by Xiaomi supports remote control various functions the device paired with it (answering calls, adjusting the sound, etc.).

All Xiaomi wireless speakers support bluetooth. It is different high speed data transmission, as well as small indicators of energy consumption. Due to this, a rather long operating time of the devices is ensured. The range for the devices under consideration is about 10 meters.

For example, new column Xiaomi Square Box 2 is capable of continuous music playback for up to 8 hours. And the Xiaomi round portable bluetooth speaker has even more headroom. Its stated duration autonomous work when playing audio is 12 hours.

Xiaomi speaker: it's worth buying because of the sound

The manufacturer pays due attention to the quality and intensity of sound. High sound quality is ensured through the use of digital echo and noise cancellation circuits, as well as powerful sound processing chips, which are responsible for removing interference from its purity.

Another reason to buy a Xiaomi speaker is the case material. It is metallic in all models. Thanks to this, it is possible to provide high strength and resistance to external factors. Among the indisputable advantages of products from this category (be it a Xiaomi bluetooth speaker or another model) is the cost. In its price segment, this equipment has no equal in terms of sound quality and set of functions.

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When looking for affordable portable speakers, you will sooner or later come to positive reviews of Xiaomi small speakers. Well, why not, the company does good things, you can already take on acoustics. So we undertook to test two models from different price categories. Read more about Mi Bluetooth Speaker and Square Box Bluetooth Speaker in the material.

Devices provided by the storeXiaomi.ua

Contents of delivery

In both cases, the column is completed with documentation in Chinese, which is understandable to most of the inhabitants of planet Earth.

Type of packaging and equipment Xiaomi Square Box

In the box of the more budgetary Square Box Bluetooth Speaker there is also a manual in Ukrainian from the store xiaomi.ua.

Type of packaging and equipment Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Speaker

A pleasant surprise - Mi Bluetooth Speaker is wrapped in a soft case. Strange, but both speakers come without USB cable for charging.

Design

The models are similar in appearance - rectangular case, metal in construction. But if in Mi Bluetooth Speaker aluminum is everywhere, except for the sides, then in the Square Box Bluetooth Speaker the edging is made of metal, and the front and rear are made of matte plastic.

Xiaomi Square Box

Of course, the more expensive Mi Bluetooth Speaker looks better, but the second speaker looks nothing at all. The two speakers are hidden under the perforation, at the bottom of which the Mi logo flaunts.

Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Speaker

Mi Bluetooth Speaker is available in several colors - blue, gold and pink. Square Box Bluetooth Speaker in only one - white with silver sides.

Connection, functionality

The Square Box Bluetooth Speaker sports an on / pause / pair button, indicator and Micro USB port on the right side.

Xiaomi Square Box connectors and controls

The older brother is more serious - on the right side there are on / pause, volume up and down buttons, as well as a pairing button. On the left there is a mini-jack 3.5 mm, microphone, Micro USB and a slot for microSD memory cards.

Connectors and controls Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Speaker

Xiaomi Square Box Bluetooth Speaker is a classic version, without any additional "goodies". But Mi Bluetooth Speaker can be used as a speakerphone. True, the latter was glued "to change" and it is impossible to talk normally - the voice of the interlocutor is poorly discernible, and yours is transmitted with a lot of noise. Thanks to the memory card slot, you can listen to music directly from the microSD. On Mi Bluetooth Speaker, all notifications, whether they are power-ups or battery level states, are sounded in Chinese, and the name of the speaker in the list is in the paired ones. Bluetooth devices displayed in hieroglyphs.

Ergonomics, scope of use

Due to its minimal size, weight and oblong shape, the speaker can be carried even in a pants pocket. No one will have any problems with transportation. Models are suitable for hikes, picnics, beaches and other similar events. To be honest, a home mini-system is made of speakers. It's a pity, there is no possibility of combining two speakers, as it is implemented in products from JBL and Ultimate Ears.

Sound

Each of the columns works out its money, but since they are in different price ranges, the requirements for them are different.

The Xiaomi Square Box Bluetooth Speaker strives hard to deliver clear sound at minimum volume, with pleasant, but not dominant, bass. When the volume is increased, the signal is distorted, there is a noticeable "sand" and crackling. The maximum decibel level is quite high - it would be better to play quieter, but cleaner.

With Mi Bluetooth Speaker, the difference is noticeable the first time you listen. No cracking and "sand" for you at high volume, pleasant and elastic bass, sufficient detail, as for such a baby. In general, it is quite good - this is really one of the most "playing" speakers for this kind of money.

Autonomy

Both small boomboxes have a built-in battery: the younger one - 1200 mAh, the older one - 1500 mAh. Autonomy is approximately the same and is about 10 hours when listening to music via Bluetooth at medium volume. The charging time for the speakers is also almost the same - about 2-2.5 hours when using network adapter in 2 A.

Cost, competitors

Xiaomi Square Box Bluetooth Speaker has practically no competitors in its price range (we do not consider faceless China), there is only a good one JBL GO- it is more functional (it has a mini-jack 3.5 mm, a microphone, and a charging cable included), but it holds almost half the charge and has one speaker. In terms of sound quality, the creation from JBL is higher by several divisions.

Mi Bluetooth Speaker has gathered more competitors around it:

All solutions have their pros and cons, but not everyone can boast of a stylish metal case, 10-hour battery life and functionality similar to the Mi Bluetooth Speaker.

Outcomes

Xiaomi company senses the market and knows what the buyer needs. The brand's products meet the criterion of optimality (price / quality), for which devices with the Mi logo have fallen in love with many in just a couple of years. The columns under consideration are nothing extraordinary - they do not have innovations and advanced developments. But they play well and are well equipped for their value. Xiaomi Square Box Bluetooth Speaker has only one drawback - poor sound at maximum volume. Well, in Mi Bluetooth Speaker, I would like to hear notifications at least in English.

Liked in Xiaomi Square Box:

Price quality

Decent sound at low volume

Dimensions (edit)

Nice design

Did not like:

- Sound quality at high volume

Liked in Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Speaker:

Price quality

Sound

Dimensions (edit)

Design, metal body

Functionality: playing music from memory cards, the possibility of wired and wireless connection

Autonomy in comparison with competitors

Did not like:

- No charging cable included

- Chinese voice acting for notifications

- Microphone "for show"

The editors thank the store Xiaomi.ua for the columns provided for the review