Xiaomi offers devices for a fit and healthy lifestyle

If there’s anything the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, it is the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

From a healthy diet to regular exercise, and even making sure our homes are sanitized, the frequent quarantines have given us plenty of time to examine our lifestyles so we can be more fit and be more energized to face the stresses of the new normal.

To help us create a healthier home, global consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company Xiaomi has developed a suite of products designed to help improve our well-being during this critical time. Read on to find out the different ways we can improve our health with Xiaomi’s smart and cost-efficient tech products!

Breathe healthy

With many Filipinos being asked to stay indoors to help prevent the spread of the virus, it is important to make sure that the air one breathes is free from germs.

An air purifier would definitely be a smart home investment at this point and the Mi Air Purifier 3H (PhP 8,490) comes with the latest technology to help purify the air inside one’s home.

Among its features are a high-precision laser PM sensor that detects microscopic particulates and reports changes in room air quality in real time, and an integrated 360 degree 3-layer filter.

The first layer removes hair, dust, cotton fibers, and other large particles. The second layer consists of a premium High-Efficiency filter that effectively eliminates 99.97% of bacteria, viruses, cigarette smoke, PM2.5, pollen, dust, pet dander, and other allergens as small as 0.3 microns from the air while the third layer is an active carbon filter that absorbs formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful gases.

Perfect for medium and large rooms, it can effectively 6,330 liters of purified air per minute in 21-37 sq. meter room.

It’s also easy to use with an OLED Touch Display so owners can switch to the mode they need (Sleep, Auto, Favorite, Low, Medium and High level) and also comes with APP+AI smart voice control by linking it to your Google Home, allowing you to keep track of air quality in your home at all times and access it remotely.

Eat healthy

Another important aspect of overall wellness is making sure what you put on your plate is good for one’s body. Aside from switching to leaner proteins and eating green, changing to healthier food preparation is another way to maximize the vitamins in one’s food.

Enter the Mi Air Fryer 3.5L (PhP 2,990), which makes it easier to cook healthy by lessening the oil and fat during food prep.

It comes with 360° heated air circulation for delicious food that is low in fat and cooks quickly – and if one wants to check on the cooking, simply pull out the basket to pause and one can monitor the cooking status of one’s dish.

The smart functions also make this a great option for busy moms and dads as one can pre-set the fryer and have a hot meal waiting for the family when one gets home. Cleaning is a breeze as the air fryer is wear-resistant and has a non-stick surface.

The Mi Air Fryer is a great value because it is so multifunctional – it also works as a yogurt maker, fruit dryer and can even stand in as a microwave oven and electric oven.

Exercise regularly

While the quarantine may prevent one from going to the gym, there are plenty of ways to get some exercise while indoors, from checking out YouTube videos or doing more chores.

One can also keep track of our fitness regimen with the Mi Band 6, the Mi Watch, or the Mi Watch Lite.

The No. 1 Wearable in the World, the Mi Band 6 (PhP 1,890) comes with a 40% larger dynamic AMOLED touch screen and offers a total of 30 fitness modes (19 are new), including activities like HIIT, Basketball, Boxing, and Zumba. Exercise duration, calories burned, and heart rate are clearly visible at a glance, making for more efficient exercise sessions.

The Mi Band 6 also comes with embedded SpO2 sensors and PPG biosensors to monitor your oxygen levels and heart rate during cardio workouts and includes REM and nap sleep monitoring that tracks your sleep quality.

It even keeps track of your stress levels and gives suggestions for easing and recovering from stress. Daily health intelligence reports are delivered to your Mi FIT or Mi Wear App.

The Mi Band 6 comes with a long-lasting 125mAh battery and magnetic charging. It fully charges in only 2 hours with convenient USB magnetic charging that snaps securely on or off and offers up to 14 days of standby time.

Or if you’re looking for a fitness tracker with even more features, the Mi Watch (PhP 4,990) is a fantastic choice.

It comes with a staggering 117 exercise modes, empowering all kinds of active lifestyles. It also offers round-the-clock monitoring of many essential health metrics, including accurate heart rate tracking and blood oxygen level monitoring, and additional indicators on users’ sleep cycles, stress levels, and energy levels to ensure comprehensive awareness of one’s health.

Plus, it has a large 1.39” AMOLED display to ensure a clear view of essential information, and an outstanding 16-day battery life* from its 420mAh battery after just two hours of charge, so users only need to plug it in twice a month to receive over two weeks of uninterrupted activity.

Those looking for a more compact version can opt to get the Mi Watch Lite (PhP 2,490) – it comes with a stylish 1.4” inch TFT LCD color display and comes with over 120+ watch faces. It has a built-in GPS and GLONASS to capture wider signal coverage, providing better accuracy and faster positioning to map running routes and navigate the outdoors.

It also comes with professional-grade health monitoring like heart rate monitoring, sleep detection, and even guided breath training to help one cope with stress.

Equipped with a 230mAh battery, the Mi Watch Lite offers up to 9 days of battery life and only requires 2 hours of charging to be fully charged.

Have a healthier home and stay fit with Xiaomi! For more information on Xiaomi smart products, visit their official Xiaomi Store on Lazada and Shopee or visit an Authorized Xiaomi Store nearest you.

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4 things the 2022 Honda HR-V delivers as a daily vehicle

The 2022 Honda HR-V is the company’s third-generation model in the series. As such, it now comes with a new design, loads of new tech and safety features, and a choice of a turbo engine running under the hood.

We’ve had the chance to spend time with this compact crossover (top-of-the-line Turbo variant) during its Philippine launch, and you can watch our video on it below. We talked about the updates for its design, its key features, and our initial impressions of its performance.

But for this article, we’ll concentrate more on how it performed on a daily basis, and what elements and aspects stood out as our vehicle in and out of the city.

Aesthetics 

We’d like to think that while the aesthetics department might not directly affect the performance of a vehicle, it does affect overall consumer experience. As drivers, there’s that sense of pride when you personally love how your vehicle looks.

And that same pride is felt when driving the HR-V. As established in our video, the exterior is now a lot sportier than previous generations. Its new grille and fresh pair of headlights make the front facia look sleeker now.

I also like the small detail it has on the lower part of its front grille — resembling a heartbeat that more or less suggests excitement. It does make things a bit more interesting and nicely adds flair to the exterior. Yup, I’m a sucker for small details that enhance overall aesthetics.

Just like before, the rear door handles are still located at the vehicle’s C-pillar to achieve that two-door illusion. Meanwhile, its new sloping roofline is meant to make it look more like it has a coupe design.

The elevated door panels give the vehicle a more upright stance together with its 17-inch alloy wheels. After bringing it around for days, you’ll realize that it adds that proud feeling that you’re driving a vehicle that in itself looks proud — backing up my earlier point on aesthetics.

Finally, the thing that struck me the most at the rear is its full-width LED taillight since it just begs to be noticed both during daytime and especially at night. It serves a double purpose for safety and style.

Comfort and ergonomics

Comfort factor and the way the layout of its interior is arranged also play a big part, especially during long drives. And the HR-V didn’t disappoint in this aspect.

Its seats are situated high up so it’s easier to see the surroundings of the car as the driver. Taller drivers might just find their heads closer to the ceiling.

Apart from that, the seats are comfortable even when driving out of the city for hours. Fatigue has been kept to a minimum and thanks to its nicely laid out buttons and knobs, attention to ergonomics is very apparent.

I appreciate that its 8-inch infotainment touchscreen comes with a couple of physical buttons for volume and menu navigation.

I’ve always believed that navigating solely on a touchscreen will demand you to take your eyes off the road and the presence of tactile buttons helps avoid this.

Meanwhile for the passengers at the back, there’s ample space for head and leg room and is complete with AC vents and USB chargers if you need to top up your devices while on a road trip.

For hauling your things, trunk space is also adequate and the rear seats can even fold in a 60/40 partition so you can load extra lengthy cargo.

Honda Sensing

Honda has been focusing a lot of its research and technology on improving its safety features. And with the latest Honda Sensing technology that’s present in the HR-V, you get an array of safety features for your everyday drives.

You get Adaptive Cruise Control, Low Speed Follow, Lane Keep Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, Lead Car Departure Notification, and Auto High Beam.

From those, its Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow has been really useful for long highway drives. Although it still requires you to pay attention on the road, you can relax more and enjoy the scenery while the vehicle safely maintains its speed.

Its Lead Car Departure Notification is also surprisingly helpful for those times you’re at a traffic light and didn’t notice the light turn green. A soft warning tone is heard as a reminder that the vehicle ahead of you already moved. Pretty nifty feature.

Vikka actually made a dedicated video on Honda Sensing on the Honda Civic and you can watch more about it in the video above.

It also comes with a total of four airbags.

Lastly, although not a part of Honda’s safety tech, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both present here so they provide a seamless transition of porting over driving essentials like Waze or Spotify to the vehicle’s infotainment system — something that I believe should be standard in today’s modern vehicles.

Driving performance

For the HR-V, there are two engines available — there’s the naturally aspirated 1.5-liter VTEC engine and there’s also the 1.5-liter turbocharged VTEC engine that we have here. It outputs 175hp and 240Nm of torque and delivers power to the front wheels using a continuously variable transmission.

Needless to say, power is present whether you’re picking up speed on the highway or needing to overtake with precision. Handling is light and easily follows your lead and the vehicle feels balanced overall.

Suspension is generally soft and comfortable while remaining composed at all times and it’s got different driving modes that you can switch between depending on your current driving needs.

Driving the HR-V feels like you’re driving a vehicle with a smaller body. It doesn’t feel chunky and is very lightweight and agile enough to get out of its current spot effortlessly. This makes for a relaxed driving experience on long roads, and not as taxing when you’re stuck in traffic.

Pricing and final thoughts

The 2022 Honda HR-V starts at PhP 1,250,000 for the base S model while the V Turbo variant retails at PhP 1,598,000.

While there may be more affordable offerings available in the market today, what Honda is selling here is a complete package that comes with an exciting and confident exterior, ergonomic and comfortable interior, a suite of features and Honda’s safety tech, and an agile performance with comfortable ride experience.

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