Xiaomi Launches New S Mini LED Series TV in South Africa Premium Mini LED, Now Within Reach

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Xiaomi is officially expanding its smart home offering in South Africa with the launch of its new Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series, available in four screen sizes. The launch reflects Xiaomi's continued investment in South Africa's growing premium home entertainment market, bringing flagship Mini LED technology to more households through a combination of advanced display technology, powerful performance and intelligent entertainment at exceptional value.

Designed to complement modern living spaces, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series pairs a minimalist aesthetic with an ultra-thin bezel and up to a 98% screen-to-body ratio, keeping the focus where it belongs: on the picture. Finished in elegant Dark Gray with a stable double-stand design, the new series delivers a premium look that blends effortlessly into any home.

Available locally in 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch and 98-inch models, the new range gives South African consumers more choice than ever before, delivering flagship Mini LED picture quality, cinematic sound and high-refresh-rate gaming at a more accessible price point.

Stunning in every scene

Powered by QD-Mini LED technology, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series delivers deep contrast, vivid detail and up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. Combined with a 94% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and the ability to reproduce 1.07 billion colours, the result is richer, more lifelike visuals across everything from blockbuster movies to live sport.

The series also supports HDR10+ and Filmmaker Mode for more authentic picture quality, while Dolby Vision® further enhances cinematic immersion on the 85-inch and 98-inch models.

High-Level Immersive Viewing

Beyond impressive picture quality, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series intelligently adapts to its surroundings to deliver a consistently immersive viewing experience.

Equipped with ambient light and colour temperature sensors, the TV automatically adjusts brightness and colour tone in real time based on the lighting in your room. Multi-colour temperature reproduction technology and intelligent local dimming work together to maintain accurate colours, deep contrast and lifelike detail whether you're watching during the day or at night.

Gamers Welcome

Designed with gamers in mind, the TV S Mini LED Series combines a native 144Hz refresh rate with immersive sound powered by Dolby Audio and DTS:X, delivering smooth, responsive gameplay. When Game Boost is enabled, supported content can reach refresh rates of up to 288Hz, ensuring every movement feels fluid and precise.

Entertainment Maxxing, Made Simple

From YouTube marathons for the little ones to late-night binge sessions for everyone else, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series keeps everything you stream on one screen. Powered by Google TV, it brings together your favourite apps and subscriptions into one personalised interface, making it easier to discover what to watch next. With built-in Google Assistant and seamless integration into Xiaomi's smart ecosystem, entertainment has never been this effortless.

"Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series reflects our commitment to making flagship display technology more accessible to South African consumers without compromising on performance or innovation," says Clark Liu, AIoT GTM Director at Xiaomi South Africa. "Consumers today want premium home entertainment that delivers exceptional value while fitting naturally into their connected lifestyles. Whether you're streaming, gaming or watching live sport, the new S Mini LED Series brings flagship technology, intelligent features and seamless smart home integration together in one experience."

With flexible wall-mount or stand installation options, voice control and Xiaomi's intelligent sound optimisation that automatically adapts audio to the content being played, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series is designed to elevate everyday entertainment.

Premium Mini LED, Now Within Reach

Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series will be available in South Africa from Takealot https://www.takealot.com/all?custom=xiaomi-tvs-26 with the 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch models launching on 28 July 2026, followed by the 98-inch models on 03 August 2026. 

• S Mini LED 65 65" Volume driver - Mini LED awareness builder from R9,999
• S Mini LED 75 75" Bigger screen & better experience from R13,999
• S Mini LED 85 85" Premium upgrade - immersive Sports viewing from R23,999
• S Mini LED 98 98" Flagship - ultimate home cinema from R37,999

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Xiaomi 17T officially launches in South Africa – The Telephoto Master arrives with Leica-powered storytelling capabilities

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Xiaomi officially announces the launch of the all-new Xiaomi 17T in South Africa, a smartphone designed for creators, storytellers, and users who demand flagship-level photography, performance, and battery life in one premium device.

Co-engineered with Leica and introduced as “The Telephoto Master,” Xiaomi 17T pushes mobile photography to a new level by combining professional-grade imaging capabilities with cutting-edge Xiaomi innovation. More than just a smartphone, Xiaomi 17T is a storytelling tool built to capture South African expression, identity, creativity, and culture with exceptional detail and clarity.

Available from 09 June 2026, early bird deals from Vodacom stores nationwide, Xiaomi 17T will retail from only R799 per month over 36 months. As part of the launch offering, customers who purchase the device will also receive a FREE Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2 while stocks last.

A new era of Leica mobile photography

Xiaomi 17T features a powerful Leica co-engineered triple-camera system designed to help users capture everything from portraits and everyday moments to distant landscapes and cinematic video.

At the heart of the device is a 50MP Leica main camera featuring a Light Fusion 800 image sensor and Leica optical lens technology, delivering improved light capture, richer detail, and stunning low-light photography.

The camera system also includes:

• 50MP Leica telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom

• Up to 120x AI Ultra Zoom

• 12MP ultra-wide camera

• Leica Live Moment feature for authentic street-style photography

• 8K video recording support

• Advanced AI photography enhancements powered by Xiaomi HyperAI

Inspired by professional Leica aesthetics, Xiaomi 17T preserves natural light, emotion, and detail while helping users create content with cinematic depth and clarity.

Premium design meets immersive eye-care display

Crafted with elegance and comfort in mind, the new Xiaomi 17T combines a refined premium finish with a sleek ergonomic design available in Opal White and Black colour options.

The device features a stunning 6.59-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display with:

• 1.5K resolution

• 120Hz refresh rate

• 3840Hz PWM dimming

• HDR10+ support

• TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications

• Xiaomi Vision Care 2 technology

Whether users are gaming, streaming, editing content, or browsing social media, the device delivers a smooth and immersive viewing experience while reducing eye fatigue during extended use.

Flagship-level endurance and performance

Powering Xiaomi 17T is the latest MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor built on an advanced 4nm process for faster speeds, improved power efficiency, and enhanced gaming performance.

Combined with Xiaomi HyperOS and Xiaomi HyperAI, users can expect intelligent multitasking, faster app responsiveness, and a more connected smart ecosystem experience.

Additional performance highlights include:

• 12GB RAM + 512GB storage

• 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery

• 67W HyperCharge support

• Dolby Atmos dual stereo speakers

• IP68 water and dust resistance

• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity

The massive 6500mAh battery is engineered to comfortably power users through demanding daily tasks, content creation, gaming, and entertainment while maintaining a slim and premium form factor.

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Tech Terminology to Look Out For When Buying a Smartphone @Xiaomi_ZA #1stXiaomiStoreOpening

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When shopping for a new smartphone, tech and specs may prove difficult to wrap your head around as they are often jargon-heavy and tricky to understand. To help you get to grips with tech terminology, here is a summary of some of this season’s hardware buzzwords, and why these features are fundamental to an incredible device experience.

1. DotDisplay

DotDisplay technology is what brings your smartphone’s screen to life: a display composed of quantum dots and semiconductor nanocrystals to generate monochromatic red, green and blue light. DotDisplay is extremely colour-accurate as it does not have to factor in the white light filtering process generally found in LED screens. This technology enhances the overall colour brightness and the gamut of the display by reducing light losses and colour crosstalk. Look out for DotDisplay on spec sheets to guarantee crisp, vibrant visuals and kaleidoscopic colours.

2. Quad Camera Setup

Photography and videography quality is so important as people rely on their smartphones to capture and share the special moments in their life, and want to reflect these in the best resolution possible. It is for this reason that smartphones are moving towards quadruple-camera setups for perfect pictures and videos across contexts, while still maintaining the sleek and streamlined design of the devices.

3. Milliamps per Hour for Battery Life

While people tend to prioritise RAM or camera resolution when purchasing a smartphone, the fact is nothing is more important than battery life. Milliamps per hour indicate your battery capacity - i.e., how long you can use your phone before needing to recharge. As we spend plenty of time on our devices for both work and play, it is best to look for a device with a large battery but also fast charging. A smartphone with a 5000mAh high-capacity battery is a must if you love your screen time - from gaming to browsing and photography, a 5000mAh battery will almost never be depleted in a day, despite high usage. For a super-fast recharge, opt for a model that comes with at least an 18W charger.

4. Display Refresh Rate

If you are a gamer or enjoy watching videos on your smartphone, the rate at which your display changes is important. This is demonstrated by the device’s hertz rate, or how many times the display changes per second. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother and clearer the rapid imagery will be. 60Hz - or 60 display changes every second - is the benchmark to look out for an exceptional viewing experience.

There is so much to consider when making a smartphone purchasing decision and finding a quality, high-tech and affordable device may seem unattainable. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with all of the bells and whistles at an exceptional price point. This cutting-edge device offers an impressive quad-camera setup in the rear, with its 108MP main lens designed to capture crisp, ultra-high-resolution images, flagship-level DotDisplay for an immersive smartphone experience and a 5000mAh (typ) battery with 67W turbo charging support, making it an ideal companion for on-the-go users.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro starts at R6,499 and is part of the high-quality and affordable 11 Series range. These devices are available for purchase on https://mia.africa.com/za, Takealot, TFG, FNB Ebucks and www.hi-online.co.za. For the 10th Sep 2022, a new store is opening in Sandton City mall in Johannesburg, South Africa and all the tech accessories and smartphones can be purchased from there as well. If you are there on the day, then an additional 10% discount can also be claimed on certain Xiaomi products. 

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Flagship #Xiaomi12 Now Available in South Africa @Xiaomi_ZA #1stXiaomiStoreOpening #MyStyleMyShot

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• Cutting-edge AI algorithms and Snapdragon® mobile platforms deliver cinematic experiences
• Xiaomi has announced that Xiaomi 12, from its flagship series, is now available in South Africa.
• Designed to empower users around the world with a cutting-edge videography studio and entertainment powerhouse, Xiaomi 12 delivers impressive advancements in Xiaomi’s AI algorithm, flagship processing power, and an all-around elevated experience.

Capture cinematic shots at any time

Xiaomi 12 enables users to record studio-quality shots no matter the scenario, be it challenging lighting conditions or moving objects. It boasts a pro-grade triple camera array for versatile shooting, starring a massive 50MP main wide-angle camera, with 8K recording capabilities. This is accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP tele-macro camera, for filming life from different perspectives.

Beyond impressive hardware, Xiaomi 12 also advances Xiaomi’s proprietary AI algorithms. These innovations make it easier than ever for users to record every moment the way they want to, even in low light or when shooting moving subjects. Xiaomi ProFocus intelligently identifies and tracks objects, preventing blurring or out-of-focus shots of moving or veiled subjects. These advancements also include eye and face auto-focus capabilities. Ultra-Night Video uses Xiaomi’s proprietary algorithms to record video even under extreme low-light conditions, meaning moody, atmospheric shots are clearer than ever.

One-click AI Cinema offers numerous creative options for show-stopping video editing, such as Parallel World, Freeze Frame Video, and Magic Zoom modes.

Flagship processing, unprecedented performance and power-efficiency

Flagship experience requires flagship performance. Xiaomi 12 has a Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor – Qualcomm's advanced mobile platform. Built on a 4nm process, this processor also boosts GPU graphic rendering capabilities by 30% and energy efficiency by 25% when compared to the previous generation1. Xiaomi 12 also comes with UFS 3.1 exceptional loading and data transfer speeds, along with LPDDR5 RAM for memory speeds of up to 6,400Mbps.

For optimal product experience, Xiaomi 12 packs a high-performing cooling system, bolstered by a super-large vapour chamber and multiple layers of graphite to offer leading-cooling capabilities.

All-around elevated entertainment experiences

Xiaomi 12 not only lets users capture every moment in exquisite detail, but also allows them to relive those moments in astonishing detail via an exceptional entertainment experience.

The phone offers vivid viewing on an AMOLED Dot Display rated A+ by DisplayMate, and with TrueColour support. For added peace of mind, the display features scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, and supports Dolby Vision®, the industry’s leading imaging technology that brings your content to life with vibrant colour and details. Xiaomi 12 also supports HDR 10+.

Xiaomi 12 delivers Xiaomi’s most colourful smartphone display to date, with more than 68 billion colours on a 6.28-inch full-HD+ display. 120Hz Adaptive Sync is also present, for an impressively high-definition, vibrant, and flicker-free display that conveys every detail.

No cinematic experience is truly complete without pro-grade audio. Xiaomi 12 features SOUND BY Harmon Kardon and creates an immersive audio experience powered by Dolby Atmos®, delivering spatial sound with rich detail, clarity, and realism across all your favourite entertainment. Xiaomi 12 delivers balanced stereo sound, ideal for immersive gaming or video viewing.

To optimise core user experience further, Xiaomi 12 incorporates MIUI 13, released globally earlier this year. The update includes faster storage, higher background process efficiency, smarter processing, and longer battery life. New features in the upgraded experience include Xiaomi’s proprietary Liquid Storage, Atomised Memory, Focused Algorithms, and Smart Balance.

Next generation charging

To ensure Xiaomi 12 delivers pro-grade cinematic and entertainment experiences all day, the device delivers next-level charging speed and safety.

A 4,500mAh battery is fitted into the phone’s compact body design, and 67W wired turbocharging for speedy power-up, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging are also all supported.

Xiaomi 12 leverages Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, a smart charging algorithm that learns and adapts to charging habits, which prolongs battery life.

Flagship capabilities packaged in an iconic design

This portable pocket-sized studio fits comfortably in the palm of your hand thanks to its iconic and user-centred design. Slimmer high-capacity batteries and a narrower ridge gap save precious space within the device. Xiaomi 12’s 6.28-inch display measures just 69.9mm in width and is accented by smooth curves for a perfect fit2. All three devices are available in Gray and Blue.

Free YouTube Premium

Xiaomi 12 customers will receive up to three months of YouTube Premium for free, a move to give users access to the best ad-free and offline content, where available 3. The benefits include a subscription to YouTube Music Premium where users can get unlimited, ad-free access to more than 80 million official songs, plus live performances, covers, and remixes.

Market Availability

Xiaomi 12 comes with 8GB+256GB and is available from R17,999 (recommended retail price).

1 Data from 2022 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

2 Product weight and related specifications are theoretical values only. Actual measurements between individual products may vary. All specifications are subject to the actual product.

3Availability may vary by region. New users only. Terms apply. Form of payment required. Cancel anytime. For details visit https://event.mi.com/global/youtubepremium.

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#RiseToTheChallenge with the All-New #RedmiNote11Series @Xiaomi_ZA #RedmiNote11Pro #RedmiNote11

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Starting at R5,299, the Redmi Note 11 series once again makes flagship-level specs more accessible, raising industry standards with two new devices

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 11 Series in South Africa, continuing the legacy of the Redmi Note Series with two brand new devices: the Redmi Note 11, and the Redmi Note 11 Pro. Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, the Redmi Note 11 Series again sees powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and SoC - making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before.

Flagship-level camera setup delivers outstanding photography

Continually evolving the flagship camera experience, Redmi Note 11 Pro once again features 108MP primary sensors, allowing you to capture and share moments of your life in high resolution and true-to-life details. Incorporating a high-quality sensor with a large 1/1.52" sensor size, the main camera leverages 9-in-1 pixel binning technology, as well as dual native ISO, to deliver incredible images with higher dynamic range and colour performance. Excellent results are achieved even in dim light. The Redmi Note 11 and Note 11 Pro also come with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera that extends your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle, a 2MP macro camera that captures fine details from up close, and a 2MP depth camera that allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots. The front of the Redmi Note 11 Pro also features a 16MP camera that can capture clear, natural-looking selfies.

FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 120Hz refresh rate & trendy flat-edge body

Boasting a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of up to 360Hz, the Redmi Note 11 Series enhances your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch, the series is equipped with an FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, which provides more vibrant colours and details, while also reaching as much as 1200 nits to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

The beautiful display is packed into a trendy, flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, the Redmi Note 11 Series offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or video watching.

Speedy and powerful performance on all fronts

Redmi Note 11 Pro rises to the challenge with an advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a Snapdragon® 680 processor built using a flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance while conserving power. Additionally, both models come with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery. Alongside this exceptional battery capacity is Xiaomi flagship-level 67W turbocharging in Redmi Note 11 Pro, which takes as little as 15 minutes to fill 50% of the battery*. Redmi Note 11 features 33W Pro fast charging, allowing you to charge to 100% battery in around an hour*.

MIUI 13: Improves the core experience to a brand-new level

As of Q4 2021, MIUI monthly active users surpassed 500 million. The latest generation operating system MIUI 13 offers an all-around upgrade with a focus on improving core experience - including faster storage, higher background process efficiency, smarter processing, and longer battery life - alongside useful features including sidebars.

Part of the smartphones including Redmi Note 11, and Redmi Note 11 Pro rolled out the MIUI 13 first wave in Q1 2022, with the release schedule for other devices to be gradually published on the MIUI website.

YouTube Premium for Free

As an added bonus, if you buy either the Redmi Note 11 or Note 11 Pro, you'll get a free subscription to YouTube Premium for 2 months. Enjoy all your favourite videos and music without the bother of being interrupted by adverts! Simply turn on your new device, open YouTube and follow the instructions. T&Cs apply.

Market availability:

The two new Redmi Note 11 Series smartphones are now available for purchase from partners like MTN, Vodacom and Takealot.

Recommended retail price:

Redmi Note 11 Pro 6GB+128GB: Recommended retail price – R6,499

Redmi Note 11 4GB+128GB: Recommended retail price - R5,299

*Data from Xiaomi Labs. Actual results may vary.

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Exciting Xiaomi #AIoT Products Available in South Africa @Xiaomi_ZA

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Xiaomi ecosystem is more accessible Making it a smart and convenient life!

Following the recent launch of the Redmi Note 11 Series in South Africa, Xiaomi has also unveiled accompanying AIoT products including the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra with Auto-empty station, and the Mi Electric Scooter 3, and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active, which are now available in South Africa.

With Xiaomi being more than just a smartphone brand, all of these products are designed to bring more convenience and ease to people’s lives, in the spheres of fitness, home cleaning and sporting leisure.

Xiaomi Watch S1 was created for the modern professional with a busy schedule and sophisticated lifestyle. The device’s professional, streamlined design aesthetic reflects this, with sapphire glass and a stainless-steel frame housing the watch’s 1.43” AMOLED display. Users can customise the watch’s UI or choose from among 200 watch faces.

The modern professional is always multitasking, so Xiaomi Watch S1 streamlines everyday life. With Bluetooth calls, app notifications, Mastercard NFC payment support1, Amazon’s Alexa built-in voice assistant2, and wireless charging, users never miss a beat. Xiaomi Watch S1 also comes with next-level fitness and health tracking functionality, for hassle-free transitions from work to play. The watch has 117 fitness modes and 19 professional modes, and can automatically detect workout modes like treadmill and walking.

There’s no need for micromanagement, as Xiaomi Watch S1 always stays connected via dual-band GPS, and offers round-the-clock health tracking, by monitoring users’ heart rate, sleep quality, stress levels, and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), and more3. Users can sync these data points with their Strava or Apple Health apps. Under typical usage, Xiaomi Watch S1 lasts 12 days on standby mode or 24 days in battery saver mode4.

Cleaning your home is usually not a fun time. But it is being made a whole lot easier with the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra, which features an automatic self-emptying station for ultimate convenience. The base station holds 4L of dust and debris, equivalent to 10 cleans5. The station also features dual vents and ducts, while supporting up to 16,500Pa suction power5, ensuring no blockages during the auto-emptying process.

Highly efficient LDS laser navigation allows the device to precisely detect and map the room layout. Additional Time of Flight (ToF) obstacle detection intelligently minimises trapping or bumps, prevents falls downstairs, and avoids damage to furniture along the way.

The device can clean up to 240m² on one charge5, thanks to its 5,200mAh large-battery capacity. With powerful suction of up to 4,000Pa5 and three water-level mopping, this compact, hands-free device also delivers ultimate scrubbing results on stubborn stains. Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore; simply let the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra with Auto-empty Station do the work for you.

Looking for a bit of fun? Try out the Mi Electric Scooter 3, a lightweight, ultra-durable, and utilitarian addition to Xiaomi’s popular Mi Electric Scooter Series. The vehicle features a sleek, recyclable aerospace-grade aluminium body and shock-resistant pneumatic tires that ensure a comfy and smooth riding experience. Mi Electric Scooter 3 also comes in two stylish colours including Onyx Black and Gravity Grey that users can choose from.

Diving into its performance, Mi Electric Scooter 3 is capable of operating at speeds up to 25km/h, and a maximum travel range of 30km, easily covering most distances its users would need for their daily errands. The 600W maximum power motor enables Mi Electric Scooter 3 to easily climb up slopes with an incline as high as 16%. Featuring safety upgrades on all fronts, Mi Electric Scooter 3 now includes a sleep mode to prevent its battery from over-discharging when left unused for 10-15 days, or when its battery falls under 30% while in storage. It also comes with an upgraded Rear dual-pad disc brake and eABS for improved stability to its braking system, and a 3-step foldable design for easy storage.

Market availability:

All three of these AIoT products are now available for purchase from partners like Takealot and Incredible Connection.

Recommended retail price:

• Xiaomi S1 Active Smart Watch - Recommended retail price – R2,949
• Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Ultra 2 - Recommended retail price – R8,799
• Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Ultra 2 Self Emptying Station - Recommended retail price – R5,199.
• Mi Electric Scooter 3 - Recommended retail price – R9,899

Footnotes

1. Cashless payment is only accepted at Mastercard supported payment terminals.

2. For iOS users, the function will be available via OTA.

3. The SpO2 feature is not intended for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis of any disease, investigation of physiological processes or any other medical purpose. All health metrics should be used for personal reference only.

4. Data acquired from internal labs, actual battery life may vary under different situations.

5. Data retrieved from the internal test carried out by the manufacturer, full test report can be provided if requested.

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The Life's Way Desk Setup With All Accessories in 2021 @TheLifesWay #TheLifesWay

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I have been using a desk since the last June 2020 when I shifted to rental accommodation and since then I have tried to make the best use of my small desk as compared to what I was using earlier for the past 3 years in my old house. I was putting my Acer monitor on the top of a circular gift pack to raise its height to suit my neck ergonomically as well as various other JUGAAD technology on the go. 

Since the last year when I shifted to this home a lot of accessories have been brought into the play on this small desk setup. In this blog post, we will go one by one through the items I am using on my desk. 

1. Deskstand Wavy Sit-Stand Laptop Bed Stand - https://www.thelifesway.com/2020/05/thelifeswayreviews-thedeskstand-wavy.html - It's a really nice laptop stand I bought last year but soon it got broke and the company sent me another one for free during the lockdown. You should definitely try out their products. I bought the one for R395 on 25th Sep 2018 during one of their month-end sales. 

2. BOSE Companion  II Multimedia Speaker System - I bought them in clearance sale from Incredible Connection long back (7 July 2014) for around R600 only. Since then I have been using them on a daily basis, and only now there is a hissing sound when not being played or connected to a source and even after connected to the sound is prominent. Otherwise, the audio quality of Bose speakers knows no introduction and I totally love these. 

3. Asus VivoBook S15 Laptop - Asus VivoBook has been my laptop of choice since my Dell XPS L501 laptop became too slow for my liking and then I shifted to this Intel Core i5 8th Gen powered laptop with NVIDIA GEFORCE. I also upgraded the same to 1TB of SSD (for around R3188 on 23 July 2019) as compared to 1TB of Hard disk drive it had and since then the laptop switched on and off in no time. 

4. Acer KA220HQbid Black 21.5'' LED Monitor - I bought an external display for having bigger size screen and this was my first LED monitor which was on sale on Acer Online store for R1300 and I was given R500 discount coupon by Acer South Africa to buy anything from their store so it costed me R800. I bought the same on 31st August 2017 and since then it has been my monitor of choice and during the last years work from home it has been my main display. 

5. Leroy Merlin DESK LAMP WITH CLIP E14 1X25W METAL + PL - I bought the last piece available on display (priced at R149) from the Edenvale store and the manager offered me a discount as I got it for R100 only. As this was the last piece and I wanted it badly, so I didn't check the quality of the clip which I feel has a missing rubber. Overall, it has a long cable so can reach all the sides of your study table and can even be clipped to your bed as a nightshade. I want to install a Wifi enable colour LED into the same so as to enjoy various colours of lights on the go. I have stopped searching for any other table lamp since this has come into my life in the month of September 2021. Thanks, Leroy Merlin for the great products and discounts from time to time. Your service is excellent. 

6. REDRAGON DRACONIC K530RGB Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard - This one I also reviewed some days back on my blog post where you can get all the information regarding this awesome keyboard. I need to have an RGB mousepad and another RGB mouse for my setup to be complete. 

7. Logitech M720 Wireless Triathlon Mouse - I got this Logitech mouse in May 2017 and since then it has been in my hands and never given me any kind of problems so far. I really love the design of this mouse and the feature that it can be connected to three different gadgets using the small Logitech dongle. Now I want to change to a wireless RGB mouse for my desk setup. 

8. Free Dell Alienware Mousepads - I got these mousepads during one of the RageExpo some years back as a part of their expo campaign. Since that time I am using the same and now wants to switch to RGB mousepads for my desk setup. 

9. Pens and Stationery - Most of my pens and stationery are free goodies from various events but Pens from Parker, Xiaomi and Pilot are bought by me specifically as I love writing with Parker Fountain Pens (I have Vector and IM series). I specifically love the design of Lamy pens but so far I have not had them. I love fine tips or anything which is lower than 0.5mm in nib size. In Pilot pens, I love the C4 which has around 0.38 mm nib tip in gel pen style which is priced around R60 per piece. I keep them all in the Dell Pen Stand or the Typo Buffalo pen holder. 

10. Notepads/Journals - I am still using the Huawei notepads got from one of their launch events and that has been my daily gratitude journal of 5 things to be grateful for. The other notebooks I have are from the movie Godzilla as a goodies bag which is my BuJo (Bullet Journals) and contains all the important information about myself and my days since the past year or so. I soon want to move to the expensive journals from Exclusive books or from Typo. 

11. Maxnomic ESL Pro 2.0 Gaming Chair - This was a dream come true gaming chair that I got in October 2017 and since then my posture has improved and never I have faced any kind of back pain or neck pain. A gaming chair of this quality really helps you ergonomically. I enjoy sitting on this chair and since the lockdown last year the PU leather has started to crack as the time spent on the chair increased a lot. I can change it to a leather cover for the chair which will cost me around R1000 to change but I thought I will get it done once the whole piece is gone or not worthy of sitting anymore. 

12. Orico Power Adapter - This is one of the simple gadgets to plug in all my devices as well as offering 2 USB charging points. I bought this one for around R150 from one of the shops in 2016 or so and since then has been my favourite charging station. Now I am finding it difficult to insert 2-pin plugs as the adapter is showing resistance. It takes a little bit of power and shakes to insert the power adapters to charge my smartphones. There is no such problem faced with the South African power adapters. 

13. Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Range Extender Pro - This is one of the cheapest wifi repeaters available in the market and I bought this from the mia.africa.com website in one of their online Chinese New Year sales in the month of Feb 2021 for R150. I bought another one for R100 only during their June 2021 sale. 

Other than that there are many things which I have received from the launch events and goodies from the expo which I use for some time before being replaced by the new ones. Also, I keep visiting typo and other shops in search of deals that can make my desk set up a little bit cooler and organized. I am also a productivity fan and follower and always tries to save time. I am one of the lazy persons Bill Gates talks about in his famous quote. 

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Affordable and Fully-Loaded with Features #MiBand6 @Xiaomi_ZA #OneStepAhead #ProductReview

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I ordered Xiaomi Band 2 long back as part of a collaboration with the GearBest website and received it via Hong Kong in a week. Recently, Xiaomi launched one of the latest versions of Smart Band which is names Mi Smart Band 6 which has features like never before in a price range that will make you run to the online stores or retailers to buy one immediately. 

The first thing that attracts you is the slim packaging which in my case because of review unit was already opened and things were not as they used to be in the new mint condition package. Anyhow, the 6 is marked in silver colour and a lot of features are mentioned on the sides of the package as well as the rear side in multiple languages. The package contains a fitness tracker itself, wristband, a charging cable and a user manual that has the most weight. The charging cable magnetically attaches to the fitness tracker and charges the device in about 2 hours fully. 

The second thing you need to do is to install the Mi Fit app on your phone as there is no physical button on the tracker so only using the app you will access all the features the band 6 has. Once the app is installed then you can easily pair the smartphone with the fitness tracker to take care of your health and the band too. The band is water-resistant up to 5 ATMs so you can easily bath or swim in the same.  

Despite its small size as being a band the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 has a 1.56'' AMOLED Full-Screen display which makes it really vibrant as its 326 PPI high-resolution display. The battery on the device easily lasts for around 10-15 days based on your usage. I really liked the edged screen which makes it so good to touch and feels premium in the first look itself. I tested a lot of SpO2 (Blood Oxygen level monitoring) which is just the equivalent of Oximeter which became very popular during these Covid times. The only thing is currently you have to keep the device stable to get the right stats and it almost takes the same time as the oximeter takes. The main screen is touch-enabled and left and right scrolls happen to see various settings and up and down scroll also happens as you browse through various options. 

I really liked the sleep tracking and heart monitoring on this little gadget. Most of the information will be displayed on the smartphone screen but the phone display also shows you a week's data for comparison purposes. This can help you to plan your day based on the PAI (Physiological Activity Indicator) score you achieve every day. This score is calculated out of 100 and based on your activity throughout the day you get to increase it. There has been a subsequent increase in the functionality that this little gadget offers from stopwatch to timer, alarm to world clock, a flashlight to find the device. Mi Band 6 also offers menstrual cycle data tracking for women wearing the same which is an additional feature not seen in many Smart Watches and Bands from various other brands. 

The band even has a Pomodoro Timer which you can get more information from any of the Youtube channels. It basically means that for the next 25 minutes you concentrate on the work at hand and only after that time you are allowed to go for a short walk of 5 minutes and again focus on the task for the next 25 minutes. This improves your work efficiency and after 4 cycles you are allowed to take a longer break and are widely used by many productivity gurus around the world. 

There are around 30 fitness modes that the band can track like Pilates, HIIT, Zumba etc and 6 of them it can measure automatically. It also measures your stress levels, provides you information on weather, controls your music, controls your camera, gives you lessons on breathing exercises, along with 3 watch faces to change too. Overall it's a small package giving plenty of information and tracking that you can't expect in a band of this size. There is no GPS functionality in this band and that's what has kept the price also within the reach of every person. 

The only problem I faces which using the band is that the silicone band material didn't suit my sensitive wrist when I continued to wear it for 2-3 days without taking it out. I felt itchy on my wrist for some time so I took it out regularly going forward which solved the problem and loosened the slot by a pin. There must be some other wrist bands to fit the fitness tracker available in the market which you can replace with. I saw some for some of the bands on takealot.com but they were more expansive than the Mi Band2 fitness tracker I had. 

In the end, Mi Smart Band 6 is a nifty gadget within the price range of around R799 and may be available for a little bit less during the online store sales that happen for the MIA Africa website from time to time. 

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How to Convert Your House into a Smart Home? @Xiaomi_ZA

Hi Friends, 

After spending an unprecedented amount of time at home over the past year, South Africans are more committed than ever to home improvement. As technology evolves, as does the potential to make our lives easier, more convenient, more integrated - and more fun. Smart home products present the power to elevate your living experience and house functionality through interconnected technology, all controlled from the palm of your hand. The best part? It’s far more affordable than you think.

Here are five ways to convert your house into a smart home that can be tailored to any budget:

1. Smart Lighting

Changing your home’s mood through lighting has never been easier. One of the simplest ways to incorporate smart technology into your home is through smart lighting systems. This can be done in two easy-to-install ways: by replacing your existing bulbs with smart bulbs or incorporating smart switches into your setup.

Smart bulbs are versatile as you can choose how widely to incorporate them into your home. Simply insert the smart bulb into the light socket and set up the bulbs’ functionality through an easy-to-use app. Through the app or Smart Voice Control, you are able to change light colours to suit your mood, modulate the light intensity and apply different ambient lighting to different rooms or setting timers for when to illuminate your home. Smart bulbs are also sustainable: they reduce energy consumption as they can be pre-set to only be on for specific times and their brightness can be controlled.

Smart switches are a cost-effective option, as they integrate with your existing system. Installing a single smart switch means you can manage all of the bulbs in one fixture. Though you won’t get the full auto-ambient experience, smart switches are an easy and convenient way to begin your smart home journey.

2. Smart Sound

Sound sets the scene for any occasion; be it hosting friends for dinner, enjoying movies in surround sound or having your favourite playlist keep you company while working from home.

Smart wireless speakers enable you to create an interlinked sound system that can broadcast the same audio, or operate in isolation depending on the room. Wireless, self-contained speakers mean no cabling issues without compromising on sound quality. These can be controlled via your universal app, connected to your TV, or be integrated into your Smart Home Hub.

3. Smart Cleaning

Gone are the days where vacuuming is your daily struggle and yours alone. Fully automated robot vacuum cleaners have the ability to plot out and navigate home through smart laser tech. Through the app, you are able to power up the robot vacuum, remotely control it, set specific cleaning modes and time cleaning schedules. Built-in processors enable the robot vacuum to use algorithms to map out the most efficient cleaning route through the house. What’s more, when the vacuum is running low on power, it will take itself back to its dock to recharge.

4. Smart Security

With a smart home, improvements come the ability to ramp up security and surveillance. Automated home security systems create an integrated network of security cameras, motion detectors and window and door sensors connected through WiFi that can be scaled according to your home. This home security system is managed through the app, where you can activate and deactivate alarms, monitor activity remotely in real-time or be alerted immediately when an alarm goes off.

5. Smart Climate Control

Smart home technology also unlocks the ability to run a more energy-efficient and climate-controlled household. As with all smart products, a central control system via an app gives you the freedom to remotely control and program air conditioners and humidifiers.

Heaters with digital thermostats enable you to set timers and temperature preferences while monitoring and optimising energy usage throughout the day. Smart humidifiers run in tandem with climate controllers to keep optimal moisture levels in the air dependent on the temperature.

The greatest benefit of intelligent technology is that you don’t have to invest in a fully integrated environment all at once. Fundamental to smart home systems is their flexibility: they can accommodate new components as you’re looking to expand your ecosystem with new devices over time.

The very nature of AIoT technology means constant evolution to develop new products to create interconnected, immersive smart home ecosystems that add value to consumer’s lives holistically.

Companies like Xiaomi are continuously innovating and optimising their smart technology suite to keep up with the rapidly expanding needs of the diverse South African market, ensuring that there is a piece of Xiaomi smart technology that fits into every South African budget.

You can get your hands on all of these Xiaomi smart products and more on Takealot. I personally have not used any of these products so far but you can follow Grant Hinds and Hayleigh Chamberlain who has received these products from Xiaomi South Africa.

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