Differences Between Xiaomi Mix and Xiaomi Mix 2

Differences Between Xiaomi Mix and Xiaomi Mix 2

The original Xiaomi Mix is actually larger than the Mix 2, featuring a massive 6.4-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 17:9. In contrast, the Xiaomi Mix 2 has a smaller 5.99-inch IPS LCD display, but with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 … Read more

Complete List of Essential Xiaomi Smart Home Devices

Complete List of Essential Xiaomi Smart Home Devices

Before using smart home devices, I thought they were just a gimmick. Why should I use voice commands when I can just press a switch? Isn’t that a bit pretentious? 01 Common Misconceptions About Smart Homes If you think of smart homes as merely voice control, that’s too simplistic. After using smart home devices, I … Read more

Why Local Control in Smart Homes Is So Difficult?

Why Local Control in Smart Homes Is So Difficult?

Author: Levin IoT Think Tank Original Introduction Many people likely have at least one smart home device in their homes, which can be remotely controlled through corresponding mobile apps, making life convenient for users. However, once the network fails, most of these smart devices revert to ordinary devices, rendering the term “smart” meaningless. Once, a … Read more

DIY Motion Sensor Light Using Xiaomi Smart Switch

DIY Motion Sensor Light Using Xiaomi Smart Switch

Taizhou 19th Floor User Post Initially, I hesitated to invest in a fully smart home due to the high costs, so my home lacks smart features. However, smart home systems do provide a lot of convenience. The most important functions are that the lights turn on when someone arrives and turn off when they leave, … Read more

Gains and Reflections on Adapting Android System for Xiaomi Mi Pad 2

Gains and Reflections on Adapting Android System for Xiaomi Mi Pad 2

I have a wish: to run a 64-bit Android 9.0 on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. The compatibility of 64-bit Android 9.0’s houdini is excellent. I once tried to implant houdini 9 into Android_x86-9.0 r2 and then installed it on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. I found that the apps ran very stably, and the … Read more

Controlling Xiaomi Micro Motor with STM32 HAL Library

Controlling Xiaomi Micro Motor with STM32 HAL Library

Previously, due to the robot dog project, I had been using the Xiaomi micro motor, but I struggled to find a detailed tutorial, encountering many pitfalls while learning to control the motor. Today, we will implement the control of the Xiaomi micro motor step by step using buttons. This article will analyze the Xiaomi motor … Read more

Discussing Xiaomi 11’s 50MP Camera and Samsung CIS Technology

Discussing Xiaomi 11's 50MP Camera and Samsung CIS Technology

The camera of the Xiaomi 11 Pro/Ultra smartphone uses the CIS (CMOS Image Sensor) model Samsung ISOCELL GN2 (hereinafter referred to as GN2). The strength of this CIS lies not in the pixel count, but in its overall size of 1/1.12 inches. Although this phone was released some time ago, the GN2 may still be … Read more

Evaluating 7 Smart Speakers: The Future of Voice Activation

Evaluating 7 Smart Speakers: The Future of Voice Activation

Introduction: As we all know, in recent years, IoT (Internet of Things) devices have gradually become a hot topic, aimed at improving people’s lives. So what changes can these IoT devices really bring to our lives? Our AnTuTu testing lab aims to bring you a series of evaluations on IoT devices, starting with smart speakers.We … Read more

Detailed Guide to Low-Cost Smart Home Solutions

Detailed Guide to Low-Cost Smart Home Solutions

Transforming your home into a smart home can enhance convenience and add a sense of technology. Achieving this goal does not necessarily require high costs. This article will explore how to achieve a low-cost smart home, using the Mijia smart platform as an example, introducing various devices, installation steps, and precautions to help families willing … Read more

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Home Device Setup Guide

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Home Device Setup Guide

Download Mijia App Before embarking on the wonderful journey of Xiaomi Mijia smart home devices, the first step is to search for “Mijia” in your smartphone’s app store, then download and install the app. It acts like a magical key that opens the door to your smart home. Once installed, open the Mijia app, follow … Read more