What I learned by trying Xiaomi "Mi Smart Speaker" on the 6000 yen range

Xiaomi's "Mi Smart Speaker". Color is white only

　In order to promote smart homes at home, we have mainly set up Amazon's voice assistant service "Alexa", but it is not that we do not mind the rival Google Assistant at all. However, since we are so dependent on Amazon for shopping and entertainment, I was hesitant to buy the "Google Nest" series of smart speakers/displays with Google Assistant, thinking that it wouldn't change that much. . [Photo] A ring of LEDs named the ring strip Whether you know my feelings or just amused, the PC USER editorial department said, "Miss, Xiaomi has released a product. I was sent "Mi Smart Speaker". For a short period of time, we tried to see if we could use existing assets (smart devices and contracted content) without wasting them.

"Mi Smart Speaker" that can use Google Assistant

The body size of the Mi Smart Speaker is about 131 (width) x 104 (depth) x 151 (height) mm, and when viewed from above It is an elliptical cylindrical smart speaker weighing about 853g, which is more than twice the weight of Amazon's "Echo Dot 4th generation" (about 328g) and slightly lighter than the "Echo 4th generation" (about 940g).　Equipped with a touch-sensitive button on the top, you can control the volume up/down, pause or play content, and turn the microphone mute on/off. In addition, it is equipped with two "long-distance microphones" and can respond to calls from afar. If that's really the case, it's like I usually do to Echo Show 5, Echo Show 10, Echo Dot series, and Echo Spot, which is not on sale now but is in use, ``getting closer and calling''. you don't have to do anything. Thank you for this. A metal mesh surrounds the cylinder. In harmony with the LED (ring strip) surrounding the edge of the top surface, it creates a futuristic atmosphere. According to the product introduction page, this metal mesh consists of 10,531 holes that are precisely arranged to create the effect of being surrounded by sound. In addition, the ring strip is made up of LEDs and shines like an aurora. A 12W output speaker with a 2.5-inch (63.5mm) sound driver is placed inside. It is said that it will play a clear sound without distortion, which has been tuned by DTS, which has been working on audio solutions for mobile devices, home theaters, movies and automobiles. In addition, since it does not have a built-in battery, it must always be connected to a power source. Since it is 12V / 1.5A, it is not possible to supply power from a mobile battery. It's a little disappointing that you can't listen to it outdoors or wherever you like.