One of the trends of our time is the creation of a “smart home”. There are many manufacturers who produce devices to make your dream home come true. Xiaomi kits for remote control many processes in the home have proven themselves well in the market of “smart” assistants.
Description: advantages and disadvantages of the Xiaomi system
The Xiaomi smart home system has many positive qualities:
- the ability to adjust the set’s functions to the needs of the owners;
- additional equipment with new devices (as needed);
- economical energy consumption;
- data protection from outside intrusion;
- work via Wi-Fi.
The system can operate in two modes: remotely and directly when the owners are in the house. A separate useful feature of the Xiaomi set is setting it up for a security alarm.
For successful operation of the system, it is desirable that the air humidity in the room does not exceed 95%, and the acceptable temperature limits are from minus five to plus forty degrees.
The advantages of the system include the fact that its installation and connection does not require laying cables or drilling walls; it is enough to secure Xiaomi devices using double-sided adhesive tape, which is included in the kit.
The main disadvantage of the Xiaomi smart home system is its inability to adapt to Europeans. Everything is focused on knowledge of the Chinese language - from connecting to a socket (a specially designed plug) to setting up functional modules (there is neither a Russian nor an English version). Even the radio only works in Chinese.
Main control unit
This device combines several functions at once: system control, sound dynamics and a light source.
The Xiaomi system control unit will not take up much space
To turn on the device, a regular power supply is suitable, but its plug is made like an Australian one. You will need an adapter, which is included in the kit. You can also purchase a suitable universal extension cable with a USB connector.
There is a control button on the top, with its help you can change the operating modes of the device.
The main system control device looks aesthetically pleasing and can be placed in any room
The speaker can be used as an alarm clock or for listening to Internet radio (Chinese only). There is no possibility of tuning to any other radio stations in the world. You won't be able to play your music archives either.
The central module can also be used as a night light: up to 16 million colors come from this device. The owners of the “smart home” adjust the brightness and color themselves.
The color of the night light can be adjusted to your liking
System components
For remote control A “smart home” requires the Internet and a system that allows you to start or disable certain processes from a distance. Xiaomi specializes in producing a wide range of products - from smartphones to plasma TVs. This company also produces devices for the “smart home” system.
The Xiaomi smart home system is compact and does not take up much space
Externally, this set looks like a yellowish box, inside of which there are all the components and instructions in Chinese with illustrations.
Illustrated instructions for the system, with captions in Chinese
You can automate some household processes using a system from Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi, which includes:
With elements of the “smart home” system, you can automate many processes in the apartment
Video: review of the Xiaomi Smart Home kit
System installation and configuration
Connection wireless network- a prerequisite for the operation of the Xiaomi smart home. The first thing to do is download the app Xiaomi Smart Home to work in a smartphone with this system: Xiaomi in App Store(for iOS) or its equivalent in the ARK extension for Android OS. After logging into the application, an account is created, it will be useful when further work with the system.
The next step is to connect the central gateway to Wi-Fi. A simple plug-in and the appearance of a yellow light means you are ready to select and configure new devices in the system. All actions must be correlated with the algorithm that appears on the screen. The sounds accompanying the operation of the device, unfortunately, will not be understandable to everyone, since voice instructions are given in Chinese.
Installation
Step-by-step connection instructions:
Settings
All manipulations with the main block are done in the Gateway tab. For example, in the light settings you can change the brightness and tone.
Use the sliders to adjust brightness and color
The exact time and days of the week are entered in the alarm settings tab. We must remember to adjust for the time difference with China. You can also set the alarm to turn off by choosing manual method or sensor.
In the alarm settings tab, you can set the start time of the alarm and the duration of the call
To configure the inclusion of the lamp and the duration of its operation, you need to go to the tab for the night light. The operation of the lamp can be correlated with the time of day, days of the week and, depending on this, the necessary data can be set.
The following parameters are indicated in the alarm indicators:
- number of triggered sound devices(one or more);
- type and volume of sound;
- siren activation schedule.
To set up a doorbell, you need to set the signal volume and melody. The smart home system has an important function - a doorbell notification sent to your smartphone.
In the doorbell tab you can turn the signal on or off and adjust its volume
You can add new devices to connected devices using the “add device” function. To connect additional functions you will have to use a paperclip (included in the kit): insert it into the hole on the module body and hold it for a few seconds.
Types of Xiaomi smart home devices
There are a lot of “smart” assistants that make life easier for modern people and are able to work in the absence of their owners. The Xiaomi campaign offers a wide range of such devices:
- Robot vacuum cleaner. Dry cleaning of medium-sized rooms can be done by Mi Robot Vacuum. This assistant is designed with a restrictive movement function. The vacuum cleaner can clean without damaging furniture and walls, since the sensor built into it sees obstacles and does not collide with them.
Robot vacuum cleaner is a good help for working women - Fan. This device works both mains and autonomously. It has several airflow modes. The device can be moved to any corner of the house and even to a loggia or terrace. The setup is done through the application.
The fan interface will fit well into any interior - Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier is a filter for water purification. Four levels of purification allow it to be used to improve water quality. Integrating this device into a smart home system is not difficult.
Using clean water from the tap is easy and simple if you have such a “smart” assistant - Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier - air purifier. Air in need of purification enters the device from four sides and exits through the top hole in a treated form. Wool, unpleasant odors, impurities are removed from high speed. Ten minutes of operation of the device is enough to purify the air over an area of 20 m2.
With an air purifier, you don't have to worry about harmful impurities in the atmosphere at home. - An air humidifier - Xiaomi Mi Air Humidifier - will help change the condition of the air space, this is especially true when dust accumulates and there is a lack of moisture. In the application, you can make settings for remote operation of the device: timer, on time, etc.
In dry weather, you can humidify the air in the room before arriving home. - Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle is a remotely operating kettle that can maintain a certain temperature and turn on or off according to the set parameters.
Externally, the Xiaomi kettle is no different from conventional devices - Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug is the socket that many people dream of. Its advantage is that it is able to monitor the charging process of devices; with the help of this device you can easily regulate the network power for certain devices over a long distance.
Xiaomi socket will help save energy and charge the necessary devices on time - Homemade Xiaomi cameras are designed so that owners can monitor their home in their absence or monitor children or au pairs from a distance.
CCTV cameras can be placed on the floor or on walls using adhesive tape
The company is developing and constantly improving, providing its customers with potential buyers all new services.
Possibilities of a “smart home”
After connecting all the system components, live in “ smart home"It becomes very convenient. By default, the Xiaomi system is configured to ring the front door. The preset also includes:
- alarm triggered by movement or opening of a window sash;
- alarm clock with date and time settings;
- a night light that responds to movement or operates from a power button.
If you have additional components of the Xiaomi system, you can automate other home processes. For example, when the alarm goes off, the video camera will automatically start working or the air supply from the room air freshener will stop simultaneously with the opening of the window.
In the smart home system, you can configure many individual scenarios; each owner does this at his own discretion. For example, a few minutes before the alarm goes off, you can start the coffee machine or turn on the alarm after the car leaves the garage. The capabilities of the smart home system include such a useful function as receiving SMS messages on a smartphone or tablet, this is done via the Internet. Moreover, all family members can have this connection at once, which is convenient for parental control.
You can view sensor readings directly in the smart home system application; all logs are saved. Xiaomi campaign updates quite often system applications, and the sensor batteries are designed for two-year service. After the end of their service life, they can be replaced.
Features of use
The smart home system operates within an Internet connection area with five-meter coverage. This is practical data using Xiaomi, although the documentation defines much smaller boundaries - up to two meters.
About 30 meters of uncluttered space will be needed for the sensors to function well, for a company-guaranteed space - 10 meters. The sensor signal can even pass through two walls. Several controllers can be connected to the central gateway to monitor the operation of multiple sensors. Unfortunately, the system does not provide battery charge monitoring, which can cause unexpected failure of some components.
Control
Stationary personal computer not suitable for controlling a smart home system. Only two people can do it operating systems- Android and iOS. Update software happens all the time, it can be downloaded to your tablet or smartphone. Xiaomi has provided for the use cloud service, this will be useful for remote system configuration.
Smart home system applications have three types of icons: devices, profile and store. In the “devices” tab you can control connected sensors, the “store” is necessary to purchase equipment, an account is created in the “profile”, devices are monitored, and feedback is sent to the company about the operation of the system.
What to do if you lost your Xiaomi smartphone? To find it there are two simple ways which we will look at in this article. Please note that for a successful search, GPS must be activated on your phone or the Internet must be turned on.
Method No. 1: search using the Mi Cloud cloud service
Still don't have a Mi account? Then it's time for him. If you already have it, go to Settings > Mi Account > Mi Cloud
Here you need to activate the “Search for device” function (or Find device)
Now, in case of loss, go to the site i.mi.com, enter your username and password. There is a possibility that the page will open in Chinese; you can change it by clicking on the icon at the top with a planet icon. We are interested in the item Find device.
A map and a list of available devices will open. Click on the name and its position will be indicated on the map.
At the bottom of the screen you will see four icons:
- Located
- Noise
- Lost mode
- Wipe devise
Everything is clear with the first one - it indicates a place on the map, let's figure out the rest.
Noise - sound signal
This button enables beep at maximum volume. If Xiaomi is lost nearby, you will be able to hear it. You can turn off the signal manually on the device itself.
Lost mode - remote device blocking
You can lock your phone so that no one can use it. You will see a message like this:
- The device will be locked if it is turned on and can be unlocked after correctly entering the login and password for the Mi account
- If the SIM card has been replaced, you will be notified
Wipe device - erase all data
If you see that the phone is already far away and cannot be returned, you can take care of the safety of your personal data by completely clearing all memory. This will delete files both from the smartphone’s memory and from the SD card.
Method #2: Search using Google
For this method you will need Google account and of course it must be added to the smartphone.
To find your Xiaomi go to the page google.com/android/devicemanager and enter the details of the Google account linked to the smartphone. In addition to the map, you will see the name of the device (in our case it is Xiaomi Redmi 3S) and menu:
Here, as in the case of Mi Cloud, you can ring the device, block or erase all data.
Xiaomi held in India, in the city of New Delhi, the world presentation of its smartphone Mi A1, which became the first device released in collaboration with Google as part of Android programs One.
The smartphone features a dual camera with optical zoom, an attractive all-metal design, and combines Google's latest hardware and software with a low price. This is the main idea of the Android One program: to make devices with high-quality technical characteristics at affordable prices for emerging markets.
“Google is a great partner with whom we have worked closely for a long time. We decided that their idea to launch a Xiaomi smartphone under the Android One program was a great opportunity to realize our mission: to make innovation accessible to everyone.”
And the new Xiaomi Mi A1 device is more than good for its price. And the price, it should be noted, is really low: for the Indian market it is set at 15 thousand rupees, which, translated into Russian rubles, gives almost the same amount - about 15 thousand rubles. In India, the smartphone will go on sale from September 12, but in Russia the device will appear later, and the official price will probably be a little higher.
Main characteristics of Xiaomi Mi A1:
- SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 8 cores ARM Cortex-A53 @2.0 GHz
- GPU Adreno 506 (650 MHz)
- operating room Android system 7.1.2
- Touch display IPS IGZO 5.5″, 1920×1080, 401 ppi
- Random access memory (RAM) 4 GB, internal memory 64 GB
- Nano-SIM support (2 pcs.)
- microSD support
- GSM/WCDMA/LTE networks
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth
- USB Type-C, USB OTG
- GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
- Main camera 12 MP, f/2.2, wide angle lens, autofocus, 4K video
- Additional camera 12 MP, f/2.6, telephoto lens
- Front camera 5 MP, f/2.0
- Proximity sensor, lighting, magnetic field, fingerprint, gyroscope, step detector
- Battery 3080 mAh, Quick Charge 3.0
- Dimensions 155×76×7.3 mm
- Weight 165 g
Xiaomi Mi A1 has a solid metal body with an attractive, neat design. The body is completely made of anodized aluminum, has no plastic inserts, and the usual grooves are made for antenna output.
The metal is matte, the surfaces of the case are not easily soiled, there are no fingerprints on them, even on the black case. In addition, the smartphone is not slippery, and thanks to its comfortable size with a small thickness and weight, the device is securely held in the hand.
On the back of the case there is a unit with a dual camera and a very bright flash, also consisting of two multi-colored LEDs. Just below there is a round fingerprint scanner platform, slightly recessed inside.
The card slot is hybrid and can accept two Nano-SIM format SIM cards or one SIM card and one microSD memory card.
At the top end there is not only an auxiliary microphone for the noise reduction system, but also an infrared receiver-transmitter for running a program that emulates a remote control (the program is already preinstalled on the smartphone).
The filling is more than worthy: Mi A1 received an 8-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 625 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (of which 2.3 GB of RAM and 50 GB of flash memory are available).
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The IPS screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080; it is covered with 2.5D glass with sloping edges. The display, at first glance, is not bad: colors are practically not distorted when the gaze deviates from perpendicular to the screen, although the maximum brightness level could be higher.
Xiaomi Mi A1 sounds bright and rich; the smartphone is equipped with a new generation 10V NXP Smart PA audio chip, which provides high quality reproduced sound. The amplifier also supports high-impedance headphones (up to 600 ohms).
Mi A1 received dual camera with wide-angle and telephoto lenses, which in its characteristics resembles a camera flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 6. The company relied on pixel size: “Less is better,” they said.
Two 12-megapixel lenses make it possible to differentiate objects in the foreground and background and obtain information about the depth of field of the scene. There is a 2x optical zoom, and the Beautify mode is available not only for the selfie camera, but also for the main one.
Examples of shooting with the main camera:
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The front camera has a 5-megapixel sensor and an f/2.0 aperture lens. The Beautify mode slider has three settings: it can be turned off completely, but by default it is on, this quite dramatically changes the appearance of the person in the photo, completely blurring the texture of their skin.
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Mi A1 became the first Xiaomi smartphone as part of the Android One program. This Google initiative aims to create simple devices with "clean" Android version and regularly updated software over a long period of time. Thus, this is the company's first smartphone that does without the most popular user interface Xiaomi's own MIUI, running on a pure OS Google Android, as well as, for example, Pixel smartphones(and previously Nexus).
Like everyone else Android smartphones One, the most popular ones will be preinstalled on Mi A1 Google services- including, Google Photos allowing you to store an unlimited number of photos high quality. Thus, Xiaomi hinted throughout the entire presentation that in this smartphone The camera is installed at a level no worse than in the iPhone 7 Plus.
The Mi A1 smartphone is available in three colors: black, gold and rose gold. Smartphone with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal memory will go on sale in Russia in October.
You can purchase the device both in the company’s online store and in retail stores.
In addition to good mobile phones, the Chinese company Xiaomi also produces other electronic gadgets: scales, tablets, fitness bracelets, routers, etc. Users usually do not understand why Mi accounts are needed, but meanwhile, using accounts is very convenient for managing everything with your Xiaomi devices. Some people have both a bracelet from this manufacturer and a phone. Using one account you can synchronize them. Speaking about what a Mi account is in Xiaomi, we can give an analogy with a Google account, which gives access to mail, social network, YouTube service etc. The same thing happens with Apple devices- they are all paired with one profile.
Why do you need a Mi account?
Mi Account is a profile that allows the user to manage all their Xiaomi devices with just one account. Essentially, the account is a synchronization and security tool. Moreover, if for certain devices (tablets, phones) an account is an additional means of protection and a convenient tool for expanding functionality, then for others it is the only way to make the device work.
For example, the Mi Band 2 electronic bracelet cannot work if the owner does not have a Mi account. Why is it needed in this case? To ensure pairing with a smartphone on which special application The data received from the fitness bracelet will be displayed.
In addition, the Xiaomi profile created and authorized on the phone automatically synchronizes information with various services. Additional devices they also send data to your account and connect to the phone only after authorization or registration.
Additional protection
One of the popular useful functions is to find a lost smartphone. It provides additional protection for data stored on your phone. If a gadget is stolen, you can block it remotely using a special tool in your profile. This makes no sense in stealing other people's phones, which can be blocked at any time. This also increases the chances of returning a lost smartphone, because if a person finds it on the street, he will only be able to dial one number, pre-set by the owner. There is no point in selling such a phone for next to nothing or keeping it; it is easier to return it for a fee. Such functions will not be available without an account.
So, now we have figured out why you need a Mi account on Xiaomi phones. Let's now talk about registration.
Account creation
Even if a person does not have a single Xiaomi device, he can still create an account. You only need to have Internet access.
You can create an account in different ways:
- In the smartphone settings.
- Via a computer browser or mobile phone Xiaomi or another company.
When using the smartphone settings to create an account, its registration is carried out through special function. To do this, you need to go to the "Settings" section, then scroll to the bottom of the list and select the "Accounts" menu item. Next you need to enter the required parameters. You can register a profile to a phone number or to an existing email.
Note that it’s easier to register an account with your phone number - it’s elementary. Just click on the “Registration” button, enter all the data requested by the application, come up with a password and enter it. Then on specified number You will receive an SMS with a code that you must enter to confirm your registration.
If it is more convenient to use your e-mail for registration, then do this:
- You need to select “Other methods” and specify your email, password, and enter the captcha.
- After this we go to our mailbox and we see a letter from Xiaomi.
- Follow the link in the letter and thereby confirm the registration of the Xiaomi Mi account. Why is all this needed? This is a classic way to confirm that the specified email belongs to you.
- After this, we return to profile registration and click on the “Account has already been verified” button.
If you don’t have a Xiaomi phone, you can register a profile through a regular browser. Registration is carried out on the official Xiaomi website. By the way, the procedure there is approximately the same, and the user can also choose whether to register a profile via email or mobile phone number.
How to unlink your Mi account from your phone?
We know why you need a Mi account and how to register it. But it happens that when buying a used smartphone, you need to unlink someone else’s account and link your own. Only the owner of the smartphone can do this. No one other than the owner can guarantee the deletion of the old profile:
- To do this, go to “Settings” - “Accounts”, select Mi-profile and click on the “Log out” button.
- The system will ask you to enter a confirmation code that only the owner knows.
- After entering the code, the account will be unlinked. Now you can link your smartphone to the new owner’s profile.
If you forgot your password
If the profile data has simply slipped out of your head, then you can restore it. For this purpose, there is a “Forgot your password?” button. Click on it, and the browser will immediately open its recovery page:
- There you need to indicate the email or phone number from your account and enter the captcha.
- On email address(or mobile phone number, if the profile was linked to it) you will receive a confirmation code - you need to enter it in the password recovery window.
- After which you can re-create your password.
The access restoration process is standard. In 90% of cases, password recovery is carried out this way.
Conclusion
Now you understand , Why do you need a Mi account? It not only expands the functionality of all gadgets from this manufacturer, but also provides additional security, protection against hacking, and makes the theft of these phones almost pointless.
Now we have a century portable devices, various devices, smartphones, tablets, etc. It is not surprising that the problem of charging them is especially acute, because despite the fact that some devices come with powerful batteries, their charge is not enough for long-term continuous operation. Now this problem at least partially solved, thanks to Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10000mah - a portable external battery that can restore the functionality of the gadget almost immediately after connection. But for the smartphone to be fully charged, you need to wait several hours.
So now you don’t have to urgently look for where to recharge your gadget when it runs out of charge at the most inopportune moment, for example, when you are in the city center and, as luck would have it, there is not a single free outlet around. Having bought this device, you can forget that such a problem once existed at all. She will be forgotten like a bad dream. In addition, among power banks, Xiaomi products stand out not only for their quality and power charge, but also for their affordable price. The cost of this device is almost two times cheaper than analog devices, but produced by another brand.
General Settings
An additional supply of energy will definitely not hinder any active user. But before buying any device, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. On the manufacturer’s website we found the following information regarding the configuration of devices of the type in question:
- Model NDY-02-AN;
- Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which turns it into a reusable device, careful handling of which will allow the battery to operate for several years;
- The input voltage is 5.0V, and the output voltage is a little more - 5.1V;
- The input and output current has the following parameters: 2000mA* for input, and 2100mA* for output;
- Nominal Power capacity Bank Xiaomi is 3.6V/10000mAh*;
- The time it takes to charge the device is 5.5 hours. At the same time, the package includes a charging cable for the battery itself and for the gadget 5V/2A, and with a comprehensive 5V/1A cable, charging can last 10 hours;
- Automatic detection of gadget connection and disconnection;
- There is a built-in mode that allows you to automatically turn on protection against such frequent phenomena in our network as changes in input or output voltage. In addition, the equipment can protect itself when the current strength is exceeded, when short circuits, during recharging, overdischarging and other frequent phenomena;
- You also need to take into account the operating temperature, which when charging is 0℃-45℃, and when discharging -10℃-50℃;
- The power bank package includes the following elements: the Power Bank itself, instructions for it and USB cable for charging;
- The dimensions of the device are 91 * 60.4 * 22 mm, and its weight is 207 g.
In general, as you can see, in terms of parameters, a power bank is a pretty good alternative to an outlet, especially since it can be used even in nature, when the nearest electrical wire is several kilometers away.
Appearance of Xiaomi Mi Power bank 10000 mah
The appearance of the power bank even turned out to be somewhat noble. This device looks really wonderful and recognizable. Carrying the device in your purse is convenient. It is very compact and stylishly designed, so it won’t get in the way even in your pocket. The case is made of quality materials. In particular, anodized aluminum is used, which is diluted at the top and bottom with light plastic inserts. Despite the fact that plastic is used, it is also of high quality, so no squeaks are heard, and the structure is connected correctly everywhere.
As for the dimensions, the dimensions indicated in the instructions coincide with those that actually exist. But let's take a closer look at the features of the device in question:
- The manufacturer's logo is painted on the front side of the battery;
- On the back side is the address of the mi.com website, where you can go and see more detailed review the device in your hands;
- On the top edge of the power bank 2 10000 there is a button that can turn the device on or off. In addition, there is a micro-USB connector. It is designed to charge the Power Bank itself. But the USB connector is used to charge other devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.). Also on this panel there are four LEDs, the task of which is to display the state of charge. It works according to the following principle: if one LED blinks, then the charge level is only 0-25%, one light is on constantly, and one blinks, then the charge level is 25-50%, and so on according to the same principle. If all four lights are on continuously, then the 10,000 mAh charge is complete;
- The main parameters of the device model are indicated on the bottom edge. In particular, the serial model number, capacity at 3.6V/5.1V, charge/discharge voltage/current, minimum/average capacity/power value are written here.
In other words, it is enough just to pick up Xiaomi device Power Bank 10000 to know exactly what its characteristics are. You don't even need to read the instructions.
And if you don’t like something in the design, there is another portable one charger Xiaomi, which is called Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 mAh. Its peculiarity is that it has a dark gray color, while the device in question is light.
Using the Power Button
The power button, as already mentioned, is located on the top of the device. But what is it for, and how to use it? Let's try to deal with this issue right away, so as not to break the Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 we just bought.
If you press the power button once, the result will be:
- The device's battery level appears. How exactly - we have already told - using indicators;
- Voltage will begin to be supplied if at this moment the Power Bank is not in working condition;
- The button turns on and off Xiaomi gadgets connected to it, and it can be not only a smartphone, but a flashlight, etc.
But double tap pressing the button in question will allow you to switch to charging mode for a smartphone or tablet with low current consumption. During this process, the battery will not go into standby mode for two hours. This mode is suitable for charging devices that do not require high voltage. For example, you can take the Mi Band tracker or other similar devices.
In general, the operating modes are quite convenient if you know in which cases they can be used, and in which it is better for the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank for 10,000 mah to work at full capacity.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
Despite the fact that Mi Power Bank 10000 mah is sold almost at cost, they also manage to counterfeit it and sell it even cheaper. In our stores, such a device will cost about a thousand rubles. The price is purely symbolic, since external battery with the same capacity, but from a different manufacturer, will cost at least several times more. So where can we reduce the price?
As it turned out, there were craftsmen who replaced the filling of the block with outright garbage, which would not be enough even for one-time use. Not surprising, because reliable batteries were replaced with cheaper and less powerful ones. The wiring that ensures the transmission of contact was generally used there, the thinnest, but cheapest. Even the case was made as cheap as possible. It is clear that it is dangerous to even pick up such a device, and when connected to the network, it can explode or, at best, simply burn out.
In order not to acquire such a low-quality gadget, you need to know how to distinguish a fake from an original:
- The first sign that you have an original is the high-quality packaging made of white cardboard. In addition, it must have a sticker with a license code consisting of 20 characters. To check the code, you need to go to the official Xiaomi website and enter the received characters. If everything is fine, then you have the original box in your hands. But let's look further.
- The second option is to look at the charging cable that was in the package. If you have an original cable, then inside the plug there is USB plastic with a black connector. But the fake devices are white.
- Inscriptions on Xiaomi 10000mah. IN original device The inscriptions are clear, but applied in light gray paint. But fakes are signed with black paints, the edges of which are blurred with various smudges, etc. In addition, mistakes are made there. For example, we came across an option where the battery says “LHON”, instead of the correct option “LI-ION”.
- There is a logo on the front of the device. In the original it is signed with slightly darker paint, while the fake has a slightly larger inscription than the original. And if you look closely at the panel itself, you will notice that there is no shine in the original, or rather, it is there, but the body is almost matte, noble. But the fakes have such a shiny panel that it feels like they were coated with glitter varnish. And if you look closely, fake batteries have scuffs, so this is a reason to make sure that this is a fake.
- The indicators are covered with protective transparent plastic, which has a small diameter. As for fakes, the indicators are not only larger and less accurate, but at the same time there is no protection on them. There is an “MI” logo at the end of the USB port.
- Xiaomi 10000 mAh batteries were manufactured by LG. They are directly connected to the PCB. But fake batteries have filling from an unknown manufacturer, and the batteries are connected to the board with thin wires that constantly overheat.
In general, it is quite possible to identify a craft by external signs; you just need to be a little more careful.
Conclusions
The portable Power Bank from Xiaomi is becoming an indispensable device that makes the user's life much easier. Now you don’t have to constantly worry about your smartphone running out of charge at the most inopportune moment, because you have insurance. And every year this equipment becomes more and more advanced, but prices are in no hurry to rise.
And it became better as technical specifications, and design, which is very important for those people who use a portable battery every day. Naturally, they want it to be not only compact in size, but also stylish in appearance, allowing it to be used in a crowded place.
As for the price, the device is quite affordable even for a poor person. Anyone who is interested in always being in touch can afford to pay a thousand rubles for it.
Here is a list of advantages of Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 mAh:
- Excellent quality of both workmanship and materials used;
- Affordable price;
- The battery supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technologies;
- Very good indicators of stored and dispensed capacity;
- Compactness and lightness of the gadget. Thanks to this, the battery can even be carried in a pocket, not to mention a bag.
So, to summarize, we can say that the device in question is an excellent choice for its price.
