In the Indian market, Xiaomi's newest audio item is the Smart Speaker IR Control. It's a reasonably priced device for its class with an intriguing new feature that enables you manage various appliances throughout your home using only your voice, provided they can be operated by an IR remote.
Design
The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a reasonably little gadget, measuring only 14 cm in height and 9.5 cm in width. It is made of matte-black plastic, which unfortunately readily shows dust and necessitates routine cleaning.
A four character seven segment LED display on the front primarily functions as the clock. When not lighted, the display is deftly concealed. The light does become a little bit diluted as it passes through the plastic body. It'sstill usually easily visible but can be hard to see if there's a lot of direct light reflecting off the front surface.
The grille for the lone down-firing speaker is located below the display. The device has a grille all the way around it since sound emanates from all directions. The port for the power cable is on the back. The device lacks a battery and needs a constant power source.
Controls for volume adjustment, play/pause, and microphone muting are located on the top. An LED that flashes when the speaker is responding to your requests and when you are speaking to it is located in the centre. When the mic is muted, it turns orange and stays that way until it is unmuted. Nighttime lighting can be distractingly bright. The far-field microphones are located around the controls.
Construction, fit, and finish are adequate for a device in this price range. It doesn't really matter because you don't connect with it physically very often. It resembles a miniature Mi Air Purifier; the design is simple but not unpleasant. It does need routine cleaning, as was previously indicated, to avoid looking grubby. Although it isn't available, a white option would be excellent.
Features and software
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Two distinct applications are required for the Xiaomi Smart Speaker's setup. You must first configure it with the Google Home app. You'll then need to complete additional setup using the Mi Home app. Both apps can be removed later because they are not dependent on the device.on them for regular smart speaker functionality but they do have some useful features to keep them around.
Conclusion
Although it is frequently on sale for INR 4999 ($62), the Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control is now available for INR 5999 ($75). It competes with the Google Home Mini and the Echo Dot at that price. Even if it doesn't look as good, it sounds far better than both of them. But for just a little bit more, Amazon does offer the Echo Show 5, which adds a lot of value thanks to its full 5.5-inch touchscreen.
If you want something that can do that or just a smart speaker for pure audio use, the Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a great option at that price because none of these other devices can perform the IR control trick that the Xiaomi speaker can.range. Otherwise, the Echo Show 5 is the better option for a little extra.
