Lifting yourself up from the couch to switch on the TV or switch off the light can feel like the worst torture when you are all comfy. Well, if you don’t have a sibling to carry out your commands, don’t worry Xiaomi has got your back. The Xiaomi Smart Speaker with IR control is the newest version of the voice assistant. Similar in a few ways to its predecessor, the speaker now comes with built-in IR control so you can use it to control all your various gadgets and household appliances.
Priced at ₹4,999, this 1.5in full-range speaker with microphones comes with the capability to ensure voice commands are activated from quite a distance. The speaker can be conveniently paired with another one, to give you that stereo sound feeling. There is even an LED digital clock display (for when you lose your voice).
Weighing in at 6.28kgs, the speaker has Chromecast functionality, support for the Google Assistant and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The four buttons atop the speaker include the volume, music and microphone control. You can even access these controls via the Xiaomi Home or Mi Home app on your smartphone. The speaker is only available in the all-black variant and comes with a 12V/1A DC input charger.