#iot_internet_of_things

For $155 Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi E20 Wi-Fi smart door lock, which is available for pre-order at a price of $155. The new smart lock supports Wi-Fi connection, remote viewing of logs and alarm reminders via Mijia APP, support multiple communication methods, personalized smart scenes for your family. The device supports various unlocking methods including fingerprint, password, OTP, NFC, Bluetooth, smartphone and key. The fingerprint recognition accuracy reaches 99.24%, and the recognition speed is 0.5 seconds. [caption id="attachment_83828" align="alignnone" width="780"] Xiaomi E20 Wi-Fi smart door lock[/caption] Xiaomi E20 Wi-Fi smart door lock presented The castle notifies guests in real time about visits. At the same time, Mijia APP will also receive notifications. It can also be paired with Xiaoai speakers to ensure you don't miss important visitors. The lock gives an alarm if there is a malfunction. 4 built-in smart sensors can detect 8 different conditions, including door ajar. The lock works for up to 15 months and supports a battery level reminder. Even if it is discharged, you can use an external battery for emergency opening.

"Alice" received expanded capabilities The Yandex team presented its new development - the smart speaker “Midi Station”. The model received not only a new size for the Yandex speaker line, but also significant technical changes. [caption id="attachment_80827" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new smart speaker[/caption] According to the press service, despite its compact size, the “Midi Station” has three speakers with a total power of 24 W (in the “Mini Station” - 10 W), a display that displays the time, weather and emotions of “Alice”, as well as “ powerful neural processor" that speeds up the response to voice commands. Thanks to the neural processor, Station Midi processes requests faster and more accurately. As a result, “Alice” responds better to commands and recognizes people by voice. With powerful sound and a neural processor: Yandex introduced a new smart speaker - “Midi Station” [caption id="attachment_80828" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new smart speaker[/caption] In addition, you can now control Zigbee smart home devices using your voice even without an Internet connection. Yandex explained: For example, if the Internet goes out, you can still turn on the lights or make them brighter with your voice. A powerful processor allows the speaker to process voice commands locally without sending them to the cloud. Now “Alice” has learned to launch smart home scenarios when it hears human speech. For example, you can set a scenario so that in the morning Alice herself turns on the kettle and music as soon as she hears voices. [caption id="attachment_80829" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new smart speaker[/caption] Sales of Yandex Station Midi will begin simultaneously in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan on November 16, 2023. In the first two countries at the start, the speaker will be available in black and emerald colors, and in Kazakhstan - in black. A gray version of the case will appear later.