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Xiaomi India launches slew of accessories

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Xiaomi India today launched a slew of accessories for the Indian market. The first in the launch is the Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2 targeting to those people who are looking to extend their wireless router network for better connectivity. The repeater can connect up to 16 devices and features two built-in PCB antennas. It can also help you auto-select optimal Wi-Fi channels (support for 13 LAN Channels) for faster download speeds.

The USB connector on Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2 gives you multiple power possibilities. Simply plug-and-play with power sockets, power strips, power banks, or laptops to power up.


Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2 is compatible with most popular router brands and will be available exclusively on Mi.com and Mi Home at Rs. 999 from June 20, 2017.

The other launch is the Mi Bluetooth speaker Mini. Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini features Bluetooth 4.0 technology for a stable, energy-efficient connection and features both the power button and the micro-USB charging port neatly tucked at the bottom.

There’s also a built-in microphone with noise reduction technology to allow for a high-quality calling experience. With a battery life of 4 hours and the Mini speaker weighs just 58g. Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini will be exclusively available in Grey, and Gold colors on Mi.com and Mi Home at Rs. 1,299 from June 21, 2017.

The last in the launch are the power banks of 10000mAh and 20000mAh capacity. The 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 features two-way fast charging and will be available for Rs. 1,199 from June 20, 2017. It will also be available on Amazon and Flipkart from July 07, 2017.

20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 also features two-way fast charging and has dual USB outputs so you can charge two devices at once. Similar to the 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2, there is small device support so that you can safely charge low power devices such as Bluetooth headsets or fitness bands by double pressing the power button. 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 will be available in black on Mi.com and Mi Home, at Rs. 2,199 from June 20, 2017. It will also be available on Amazon and Flipkart from July 07, 2017.

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