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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Mosonth 2K QHD webcam review: Bang for your buck performance

By now, a lot of us have better adapted to our new living situations — aka doing most things from home. We’ve shown you gadgets to help stay fit, devices to help live alone easier, and even a new monitor that should boost productivity.

When it comes to working from home, video conferences are now the next best thing to seeing and discussing with your colleagues. This is why a good webcam is now an essential peripheral for your computer as it helps make you look more professional and presentable during online meetings rather than using your laptop’s built-in, low-res webcam.

What we have here is a 2K QHD webcam from Mosonth with a built-in microphone and comes with its own tripod. The company specializes in various consumer electronic devices with an array of products available online. Is the device good for everyday use? Let’s find out.

Design

It comes with a pretty standard design and that’s not totally a bad thing. Although what I personally like about it is its horizontal orientation that’s not as obvious and visually obtrusive as webcams with rounded form factors.

Material is mostly made of plastic with a silver color giving accents to its otherwise all-black body. Its face comes with a glossy finish which could be prone to scratches in the long run. Looking closely, there are pinholes for its microphone system flanking the 2K sensor.

One helpful thing about its design is this focus ring as it’s not only for show and it actually lets you focus the sensor manually so you have better control.

The camera comes with two points of hinges — one to tilt its lens up and down and adjust your framing, while the other makes it possible to clamp on top of your computer’s monitor or display.

If you don’t want a high angle, you may also opt to just attach the included small tripod to the base of the webcam to find a good spot to position it on your table. I had no problems with either — the tripod rotates 360° and clamping it to a monitor is sturdy enough and doesn’t fall off.

Features

Desktop monitor as source of light on face

As established earlier, it features a 2K camera with 2560 x 1440 (QHD) resolution at 30fps. To produce a decent field of view, it captures a wide viewing angle of 67° and promises to eliminate the fish-eye effect. Although in my personal experience, there’s still a noticeable warp but it’s something easily forgivable.

With its plug-and-play approach, it’s very easy to use and there are no dedicated software to tweak its settings on. For that, you’d have to use other webcam software like YouCam or Zoom to be able to apply skin enhancements or add effects.

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It’s got Auto White Balance that should be able to perceive what light temperature to use, but there are times that it misreads color information so colors could come a bit off. Again, manual control over its settings would come in handy in this situation. Additionally, it’s got a manual focus that’s able to get a bit of natural blur for your background.

It might also be helpful to know that this webcam is compatible with different platforms and apps like Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom so it can be easily used for game streaming, online classes, and more.

Performance

Low light sample 1

With its QHD resolution, details are impressive and picture quality is more than enough for a Zoom call with your peers and bosses. Its contrast also gives more depth to the face and avoids a flat look so that’s another plus. Even in low light scenarios (which is usually my setup), the webcam is still able to produce acceptable quality.

I’ve also been able to use this webcam in some live streams in partnership with brands and while it’s obviously not in the same league as mirrorless cameras used as webcams, it’s definitely passable for online usage.

My biggest complaint would have to be its Auto White Balance that sometimes is a hit-and-miss on its own, but since it could be fixed by downloading a separate software, I could look past it. Plus, with its asking price, you really couldn’t ask for much.

Low light sample 2

There’s also that slight issue of warping especially for the edges that might not be a big deal for some, but I believe is worth pointing out.

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Audio performance is clear but nothing out of the ordinary. It gives you a generous distance to pick up voice so you don’t necessarily have to be close to the device. Noise reduction is also present and helps isolate your voice.

Creature Feature

As always, in our reviews, The Modern Creatures aims to find special features in devices that make them worth having — a Creature Feature if you will. For the Mosonth 2K webcam, it would have to be its QHD resolution that captures sharp images with good color.

It easily steps up the quality of your video during calls and at its price, it’s a great feature to have.

Pricing and final thoughts

Available online for US$ 29.99 (approx. PhP 1.5K), the Mosonth 2K QHD webcam is a great buy for its price. You get detailed picture quality that does well even in low light, a flexible mounting system, and a decent microphone.

It’s a webcam that offers exactly what you’re looking for if you’re on the market for an affordable but reliable device to improve your video quality during today’s online meetings.

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