It was unveiled a few days ago, but today Xiaomi introduced its first native speaker with a touch screen. And in a very simple word: Xiaomi Mi AI Screen Interface for Pro 8.
It is clearly inspired by the Google Next Hub
Official photos confirm the most similar design on Google's screen. It has a large screen, 8 inches, with edges that are transparent and white. This panel is supported by a speaker with a green finish.
However, this particular item is somehow a little different than Google's version, probably for better audio streaming. To the right of the screen, in the background, it has several buttons, such as power and volume buttons.
Front camera
Contrary to what appeared to be filtering, this speaker has a front camera that will allow us to make video calls. With future updates it will allow you. Make video calls directly with Xiaomi TVs with cameras.
It has three 5.08-inch speakers each, with DTS sound.
Of course, this speaker is integrated into the Xiaomi home automation ecosystem, but is also compatible with the products of Yeight, Mijia and other companies within the Xiaomi ecosystem.
In addition, in the future any tool that is compatible with this speaker can be connected only by voice command.
As usual, it can be used as a smart speaker, Xiaomi assistant, as a standard Bluetooth speaker, such as picture frames or a night watch.
Price and availability of new speaker with display
Only model for Xiaomi Mi AI Screen Interface for Pro 8 It will go on sale on December 18 at a price of 599 yuan, a little less than 80 euros in exchange. It looks unlikely that this device will leave China, but Xiaomi may be interested in selling it by turning XiaoAI into a Google subsidiary.