According to the World Health Organization, 22 of the world’s 50 most polluted cities are in India and in order to attend the problem the Government of India is taking many steps. So while our country is facing this threat, Xiaomi has made their share of contribution to safeguard the health of the citizens. The brand has brought its very first smart home product to India. Dubbed as the Mi Air Purifier 2, the device will is packed with innovative features and will bear a pricetag of INR 9,999.
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Mi Air Purifier 2 connects to the cloud via Wi-Fi, enabled by the Mi Home app (Android and iOS). It acts as the central hub for a range of smart home products from Mi Ecosystem and other third-party companies. The ‘Mi Ecosystem’ sub-brand covers a range of products manufactured by Xiaomi’s ecosystem partners. The Mi Home app transforms the smartphone into a remote for users to control Mi Air Purifier 2.
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The Mi Air Purifier has an Auto mode that automatically adjusts the speed of the air purifier’s motor is according to the air quality. The quality is measured using built-in sensors so that users don’t have to tweak settings for clean air. With the Mi Home app, the device monitors the filter’s lifespan and sends a reminder when it needs to be replaced. To increase awareness about air pollution, Xiaomi has now become the first smartphone brand in India to integrate Air Quality Index (AQI) data — which also reflects the measurement of PM2.5 particles in the air — into its MIUI 8 Weather app.
Features of the Mi Air Purifier 2 are as follows –
- Quickly removes PM2.5 particles, dust, indoor plant pollen, pet fur and more.
- Its high 310m3/h CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) takes just 10 minutes to circulate purified air in a room.
- The motor is energy efficient with a low power consumption of 4.8W.
- Advanced aerodynamics reduces noise and wind resistance, resulting in a noise level as low as 30dB in Night mode.
- Real-time AQI monitoring, Wi-Fi connectivity
- Mi Home app smart controls (Android and iOS)
- Aerodynamic air vortex, up to 400 sq. ft. coverage
- 360° triple-layer filter, removes harmful PM2.5 articles
- 8W energy saving, ultra-quiet 30dB noise level
- Compact form factor: 520mm tall and base area smaller than an A4 sheet of paper
- Replacement filter available online at INR 2,499
Hugo Barra, Vice President, Xiaomi, said: “Air pollution is becoming an alarming public health concern in India. It is heartening to see more conversation around the situation, but there is still a big gap when it comes to consumer awareness. We believe that we are able to play a role in increasing awareness about air pollution by including AQI data into our MIUI Weather app, and by introducing Mi Air Purifier 2 to India. At this game-changing price, Mi Air Purifier 2 is set to disrupt the air purifier category in India, enabling us to bring these technological innovations to everyone.”