Portable acoustics Xiaomi Music Alarm Clock. Alarm clock in Mi Band - settings and nuances of operation How to choose a melody

With enviable frequency, the Xiaomi company continues to delight fans with its products - gadgets with non-standard functionality. About two years ago, the premiere of a kind of hybrid, an alarm clock and a music speaker, called Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock, took place, a detailed review of which is presented below.

Unboxing

The manufacturer, as usual, paid special attention to the impeccable packaging style - the snow-white cardboard box is definitely pleasant to hold in your hands. The front side shows the device itself, and on the back you can see the technical characteristics and information about the manufacturer.

The gadget, wrapped in shipping film, sits very tightly in the box, does not dangle or fall out when opened.

The kit also includes an instruction manual in Chinese and a micro USB cable, which is used to recharge the battery and sync the alarm with your phone. The cable length is about one meter, it is durable and made of high-quality material.

The shape of the speaker is firmly associated with the image of a classic Soviet alarm clock, which could be found in almost every family. The remaining design elements are made in the usual high-tech style. White plastic pleases with its glossy shine, slightly contrasting with the ascetic gray fabric covering its front part. The fabric hides LEDs that show the time and speaker dynamics.

On the sides there are passive radiators in the form of a grid. The only control element of the gadget looks like a large button located on top and capable of rotating around its own axis. At the back of the alarm clock speaker there is an input for a microUSB cable, under which there is a hole for resetting all settings. The rubberized bottom provides stability and prevents unintentional slipping.

Gadget operation

Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock can work without synchronizing with a smartphone, being activated by simply pressing and holding the button. A pleasant female voice, supported by a flashing blue LED, will unobtrusively advise you to synchronize the gadget with your phone.

To get acquainted with the capabilities of the device, you should ignore this recommendation. By double clicking the following modes become available:

1. Setting the time. By turning the button, you can easily set the desired values ​​on the device in the 12-hour range (in the evening, a crescent-shaped icon additionally appears). The clock setting is saved by pressing the button once.

2. Set up a wake-up signal. The principle is the same, with the only difference that after saving, a bell-shaped icon begins to appear.

3. Select a ringtone. Music lovers will feel sad here - there are only three available melodies (the classic “cuckoo”, the chime of Big Ben and the standard beeping).

4. Reset all parameters and turn off.

Synchronization with smartphone

Before synchronizing Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock with your phone or tablet, you need to go to the 4pda website and download the localized version of the MiHome application. Next you need:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, go to this application and carry out the procedure for adding a new device.

2. After completing the download of the plugins, carry out Russification of the menu by downloading a special service on the same 4pda.

The main page of the application displays the following information about the gadget: battery level, current time and when activation will occur. Through the main menu, you switch to night mode, in which tracks are selected for playback and the duration of their sound is set. In addition, the alarm clock speaker has the function of playing tracks from the smartphone’s memory via the Bluetooth interface.

Pairing is carried out via a Bluetooth connection.

Specifications

The gadget has the following numerical parameters

Conclusion

One of the advantages of the Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock is the rather pleasant “appearance” of the gadget, which is characteristic of almost all products produced under this Chinese brand. In addition, the speaker has very high-quality sound, has a capacious battery and can act as a good alarm clock that does not give out all the decibels at once, but gently increases the volume during operation. This feature sharply reduces his chances of being smashed against a wall one fine early morning. The only things we can complain about are the clocks displayed as dots (numbers are still perceived better), the small number of connectors and the relatively high price, which will not frighten only true connoisseurs of technically interesting devices for home use.

The Xiaomi company is massively expanding its range of products related to the gadgets of the smart home ecosystem. This time, a certain mixture was positioned, in the production of which the faster pace of competitors was noticeable.

Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock has a 5mm speaker with a power of 5W. Reproducible frequencies range from 20 to 20,000 Hz. The impedance was 4 ohms. Supports A2DP, AVRCP and SPP. A built-in rechargeable battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh is responsible for autonomy. Such a high volume provides up to 10 hours of music playback at maximum volume. In alarm mode, operation on a single charge lasts up to 15 days. An interesting feature is the “lullaby” function, which helps a person fall asleep. The volume is adjusted in accordance with the curve graph, which allows you to normalize the sound. The device is controlled through the proprietary Xiaomi Mi Home application. There are 3 standard melodies, all of them were specially selected to ensure the most comfortable awakening. But it is possible to use custom compositions.

The alarm clock comes in a neat cardboard box in classic Xiaomi white color.

The front side is occupied by an image of the device; on the back there are specifications and brief information necessary for initial familiarization.

After opening the lid, we are greeted directly by the device itself, located in a small recess.

The hidden compartment contains the following equipment: a MicroUSB charging cable and an instruction form.

Let's take a closer look at the complete documentation.

It's in Chinese, but it's intuitive.

The Mi Music Alarm Clock case is made of snow-white glossy plastic, scratch-resistant, and has a cylindrical shape. The plastic used is hypoallergenic and safe even for children.

The front side of the case is occupied by gray fabric. What distinguishes the gadget from a typical wireless speaker is its dial, illuminated by LEDs. Hours are indicated by numbers, minutes by a moving dot. The indication is visible only in active mode, which has a positive effect on battery consumption.

On the top of the case is the only physical control, a fairly large button that leaves no chance of missing. Using this element, you can turn on/off the alarm clock and adjust the volume.

On the side there is a speaker connector, covered with a grille in the color of the body.

Since the advent of the first mobile phones, the built-in alarm clock has become an integral part of such devices. At the same time, despite the rapid progress in the field of electronics development, the overall functionality of the program has remained virtually unchanged. How to turn on an alarm clock on Xiaomi?

The easiest and most convenient way is to be on the desktop of your smartphone, click on the clock widget and instantly go to the alarm settings.

In the window that opens, activate an existing alarm clock or create a new one by clicking on the “+” button in the lower right corner.

After the required time has been set, the ringtone and repetition frequency have been selected (one-time, on weekdays, weekends, on certain days of the week or constantly), click on the “OK” button in the upper right corner of the screen. If you wish, you can simultaneously activate several alarms at once, which will go off at different times of the day.

For example, you may sometimes notice that under the clock in the alarm settings the message “Alarm sound is disabled” is displayed. This inscription says that when the alarm goes off, instead of sound there will only be a vibration alert, unless, of course, it is also disabled. To turn on the sound, just press any volume button and expand the full menu in the sound settings menu that appears. After this, increase the volume near the alarm slider to the required level.

Another way is to select “Sound and vibration” in the settings menu and set the alarm volume there.

If there is no clock widget on your desktop, you can get to the alarm clock by going to the “Clock” application.

As a rule, it is located in the “Tools” folder on one of the smartphone’s desktops.

Attractive design and interesting construction

The round speaker-alarm clock Mi Music Alarm Clock from the Xiaomi brand will fit perfectly into the interior of any room. What users first pay attention to is the minimum number of buttons. The device itself is made in a modern, popular high-tech style. The weight of the device is only 306 grams. But despite this, it is made from durable materials - plastic and polycarbonate. The time is displayed using LEDs. At the bottom of the device you can see a special rubber lining for excellent stability.

How the device works

This device can be easily controlled using a smartphone. To do this, two devices need to be synchronized via Bluetooth. You can control your watch through the Mi Home app. This application is intuitive for every user. Here you can find answers to the most popular questions and see instructions in English. In order to control this device, the consumer needs to use the central round button. If you twist it, you can adjust the sound, when pressed, it pauses, and when pressed for a long time, the device turns off.

How does the alarm turn on?

Through the application, the alarm clock is turned on in the same way as on a smartphone of a famous brand. In order to understand the instructions well, it is recommended to use the special Mi Home application. The alarm and time can be set manually using the control button. You can set the alarm time, repeats, and decide on the melody.

Specifications

Despite the rather modest parameters of the device, it has excellent technical characteristics and versatility. The battery in the device (2600 mAh) can withstand continuous sound playback for up to 8 hours. Standby time is 360 hours. The speaker is equipped with three powerful sound emitters. Sound range - 20 Hz. The device supports Bluetooth version 4.1. Device power 5 W.

Watch Features

As you can understand, the Xiaomi round alarm clock has excellent characteristics. They are high quality, durable and reliable. Of the huge number of advantages, several main points should be highlighted:

• original and attractive appearance;
• complete set - instructions, USB cable for charging and synchronization with PC;
• the device is made of white glossy plastic;
• the work is accompanied by tips;
• loud, high-quality sound, powerful speaker;
• The device can be connected to a computer or phone via Bluetooth.

A new start to the morning

Say goodbye to noisy mornings, start a new happy day

Even the smallest change in your life that can make it better is worth implementing. This was the initial idea for the development of an alarm clock speaker from Xiaomi. According to observations from the Japanese National Technical Health Research Institute, experiment participants who were suddenly awakened by an alarm clock had high blood pressure and a rapid heart rate. Using the alarm clock speaker from Xiaomi, you will forget about the rattling and noise of conventional alarm clocks, because it will help you smoothly wake up in the morning and fall asleep in the evening, thereby redefining the role and functions of the alarm clock. It will gradually wake you up with music even if you are in deep sleep. Let your every awakening be pleasant!

Bass processing

Improves sound quality by removing noise and low frequencies

The outstanding sound quality of the Xiaomi alarm clock speaker is achieved using a “Tesla-level module system” and a “symmetrical device for suppressing vibration resulting from the reflection of low frequencies.” On the one hand, the magnetic drive system of Tesla-level modules helps reproduce more stable low frequencies, and at the same time, a special device suppresses the vibration created by them. Thanks to this combination of developments, you will not hear the alarm clock rattling when it touches the table surface, even if you set it to maximum volume. In addition, the low-noise circuitry also significantly reduces low-frequency noise, allowing the user to enjoy clear alarm sound.

New super sound technologies

From detailed aspirations to rich sound

It's incredible that four super sound technologies fit into such a small alarm clock speaker: dynamic volume control, virtual dual channel audio, dynamic range control, and low-interference circuitry. It is thanks to all these innovations that we can achieve more spacious and rich sound.

Design

In an effort to maximize the sound quality of the Xiaomi alarm clock speaker, we also took advantage of its external design. The specially designed cylindrical shape of the alarm clock body with miniature carbon recesses allows for better sound concentration and also adapts it for listening at close range.

Dual audio channel

Sound control occurs after it is divided into two independent channels: upper, middle and lower. Supplemented with various equalizers and dynamic range control, this sound management system reveals its full potential to the user.

Dynamic volume control

Adjusts the volume according to its curve graph to make the sound even at different volume levels

Range control

When playing mid and low frequencies, it provides richness and density of sound; when playing high frequencies, it protects the sound from distortion, thereby allowing you to freely switch between different sound ranges without loss of sound quality.

Minimum interference level

By using a high-efficiency D-level amplifier and low power consumption, the system can maintain outstanding sound quality when reproducing high frequencies.

Bluetooth 4.1

Good sound throughout the house

Thanks to the use of Bluetooth 4.1 technology, the Bluetooth operating range has become up to 10 m in radius. When the alarm clock-speaker is located in the middle of the house, you can easily connect it to a smartphone, tablet, TV, laptop or any other playback device and enjoy high-quality sound.
*To ensure the best playback quality, make sure there are no obstructions between the speaker and the playback device

Offline mode

Battery life reaches 360 hours

To make your sound enjoyment uninterrupted, we installed a built-in 2600mAh battery, which, together with low power consumption, can contribute to the stability of the Xiaomi alarm clock speaker. It only takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, while continuous music playback time is approximately 8 hours. If you use the alarm clock speaker only as an alarm clock, the operating time can reach 360 hours.
*The data provided above are the results of general experiments. In reality, the duration of operation may vary depending on the volume level and other conditions of use of the alarm clock speaker.

One button control

Settings in 3 minutes!

In order to improve the ease of control, we have removed unnecessary settings, leaving only one control button located on the top side of the alarm clock. By rotating the button clockwise, you can set the alarm time or adjust the playback volume.