You Can Now Reserve Your Roidmi F8 Vacuum Cleaner

Can you imagine not being dependent on cables anymore? Even when you have to vacuum at home? Well, this is what the new Roidmi F8 cordless vacuum cleaner gets. Which by the way, you can already book, so if you want to be the first privileged to enjoy it, you know what you have to do. Let's know it!

It is clear that the future of technology does not depend on cables. Because today we already find many accessories or gadgets that begin to do without them. The vacuum cleaners are one example.

That is why we have this great news to give you because it is now possible to reserve the Xiaomi Roidmi F8 vacuum cleaner without cables. But before adding it to the cart it is important that you know more about its characteristics.

First, the design has no waste. It is a hand-held vacuum cleaner without wires that occupies very little space, so they are all advantages. Not only is it very manageable, but it does not weigh much and picks up in any corner.

These are some of its main characteristics:

Load in 2.5 hours

It works for 50 minutes

2,500 mAh battery

It comes with an electric anti-mite brush: it is able to eliminate mites, bacteria, eliminate fingerprints, fungi, etc.

Connection via the app: it is connected through an application to control power, cleaning time, etc.

LED lamp: comes with a technology that allows illuminating some areas, so you can thoroughly clean the corners, under the camera, a sofa underneath, etc.

It is clear that if you want a cordless vacuum cleaner, that lasts long enough, is quite powerful and does not make much noise, it is one of the best options we can find right now to buy. Because if the noise of the vacuum cleaner bothers you, it is optimized to make little noise, up to a maximum of 75 dB

Is autonomy a problem? Many users do not favor wireless vacuum cleaners because of autonomy. In this case, a total of 50 minutes runs in a row. If you have a very large house and you inhale calmly, it may not reach you. However, for a normal floor, it comes in plenty.

There is no doubt that it is a very interesting option, but do not go to book Roidmi F8 vacuum cleaner without first giving the play to the next video. You can see it in action, see how it works live and live, the noise it makes, etc:

You like what you see? Since now it is already possible to reserve Xiaomi Roidmi F8 vacuum cleaner without cables. It is now in 'presale' and although it started on May 1, will end on May 30. The price? 338 euros.

So if you want to be the first users to enjoy it in style, all you have to do is enter the following link to the GearBest store and enjoy it. Get with her now!

Connected Kettle From Xiaomi: Presentation

The last toy received is a connected kettle of Xiaomi. Because there is no reason that the kitchen escapes from its connected gadgets first and then because if it is Xiaomi it should be not bad.

This kettle is available for about 42.53 € on Banggood, a single model, a single color. The kettle has a Bluetooth connection, which will be more limiting than the iKettle of Smarter which it has Wifi.

The Xiaomi kettle

Let's start with the kettle itself. Xiaomi quality, no complaints. It is a kettle of great capacity (1,5L) and on its foot, it has good pace since it does not exceed.

A button on the top to open the flapper. Two small touch buttons to light and keep warm (I would come back to this point because it is an advantage of this kettle)

Negative side:

The cable is too short for my taste so it is a pity

The two touch buttons have text in Chinese, ok Xiaomi is Chinese for the Chinese market first but it's a shame not to take a little drawing emoticon type, symbol ...

Back in usage:

The kettle is silent compared to previous models that I could have (big consumers of the kettle at home)

The function keeps you warm is great for hot water when you need it. For example, there I caught a cold this weekend, suddenly when I want to take a ginger tea I move once in my office and I come back with no wasting time. Before it's stupid but many times I put in hot water, forgotten and when I came back I had to turn it on again.

The kettle on the phone

The kettle is used with the Mi Home app. It is added by scanning with Bluetooth enabled.

The screen of the kettle shows the temperature of the water (utility probably the small piece of metal in the kettle) and the bottom comes alive with the bubbles as seen a little here.

We find actions fairly basic or rather simple because of no need for more. What warm-up period, what temperature.

We can access the types of temperatures created by Xiaomi and there we can see the Chinese origins (baby rice flour, but especially coffee kettle ...)

So the app goes to the basics, I did not think to find more see even less.

And Jeedom?

So for sure, BLEA will give you the presence of the boil if an antenna is in range ... How useless for an object that should not move? Good ok

We will see if Ludo will manage to integrate the kettle in BLEA. I want to say if it's possible it will happen.

This was my first question at reception, but after a little use, it seems less essential. The ability to set a heating time with a shelf life at temperature makes it less critical. And that's the first benefit I see the warm-up time. So roughly from 6 am to 8 am, the water can stay hot so that everyone is hot water.

The Bluetooth on this point will have the limit of the range. But who is not going to put BLEA antennas all over his house? It is surely a next presentation that I would make you a screen deportee in the kitchen.

Part 2: Xiaomi Aqara Smart Switch (Single Key)

 4. The gateway has several types of actions that we can choose, and here we want to play a sound when the button is activated, choose: "  Play designated ringtone ".

5. Choose among the proposed sounds, the ringtone "  Doorbell tone  " is made for our use. You can also choose the volume of the ringtone, then confirm by clicking Confirm and  OK on the scene page.

6. The scene now appears in the " Automation " tab, you can activate or deactivate it here.

Jeedom

This paragraph will address the compatibility with the Jeedom home automation solution and requires to have previously installed the plugin Xiaomi Home.

Assuming you already have a gateway declared in Jeedom, your new equipment will be automatically reassembled in the list of objects when you have included it in Mi Home in the previous step.

Bonus: Recently, the plugin Xiaomi Home includes an inclusion feature, to add modules to a gateway without the Mi Home application as we have described in the previous paragraph.

Edit the equipment, you will only have to rename it, choose a part and a category

It is a switch, so the controls are few. The state of the switch will be raised by an event to Jeedom in the " Status  " command when it is activated. Battery status information is also available.

The switch handles only one type of support, the simple click, no double or long click as it is possible on other models. This does not offer a lot of opportunities.

Scenario example

Here is an example of a basic scenario to illustrate its use in Jeedom of managing a Yeelight bulb.

For this, it will be necessary to create a scenario with as triggering event the switch:

One could imagine a more complex scenario using Jeedom's MODE plugin. This would change the mode, the house is based on the principle absent/ day/night and thus automate all actions of arrival or departure of the house with a single button to save time.

Conclusion

As always, the product offered is very good quality, well finished and at a great price. We regret only for this product that it is not proposed several events such as long click, or double click to increase its possibilities.

Compatibility with Jeedom through the Mi Home plugin will allow you to exploit it to its fullest and even beyond what it is designed for.

Part 1: Xiaomi Aqara Smart Switch (Single Key)

We present you today a connected switch from the Aqara range: the Xiaomi Aqara Smart Switch. This is the single-push wireless version. We will explain how to configure it in the Mi Home application and show you how it can be integrated into Jeedom.

Characteristics

The switch is powered by a CR2032 coin cell battery and must be paired with the Xiaomi smart home Gateway. It is thanks to this that we will then be able to manage scenarios to interact with our different connected equipment.

Here is a summary of the features.

Protocol: ZigBee

Dimensions: 8.70 x 8.70 x 1.50 cm

Power supply: CR2032 battery

Gateway Xiaomi required

Unpacking

Being a simple accessory of the Aqara range, the packaging remains fairly basic.

The protection of the switch in the box is a bit fair, but it is obviously enough for the product arrives in good condition up to us.

The content is complete: inside, you will find enough to fix the switch (wireless) with a large double-sided sticker thick enough, or with two screws provided.

If you choose the screw-fastening option, you will need to drill the base in the intended locations. The spacing of the holes corresponds to the spacing of those of the flush-mounted boxes that are commercially available.

Mi Home

Configuration

In the Mi Home app on your smartphone, click on the Gateway and then on the Device tab at the top right.

Then, you find the modules already configured and at the bottom of the button to add a new device Add sub-device.

Choose the Wireless Remote Switch model (Single Rocker) and wait for the Gateway to ask you to begin embedding. From this point on, press and hold the switch for about 5 seconds.

If the operation worked, the application will ask you to give a name to the switch and assign it to a room

When the installation is complete, the switch appears in the equipment list.

Creating a scene

Now that the equipment is set up, we will be able to have it interact with the Xiaomi ecosystem.

I propose a very simple little scenario to illustrate the stage principle. As a push-type switch, we can imagine using it to turn on / off a connected bulb, or to make a bell to replace its chime. It is the latter that I will present to you.

From the Mi Home application home:

1. Click on the Switch object, then in the " Auto  " tab on "  Add Automation  " to add a scene.

2. In the " Add a new Scene " window, the trigger is already set, so just choose an action in the "  Then  " section by clicking on "  Add ".

3. Then choose the equipment you want to control in "  Smart Devices ", in our case it will be the Gateway.

What is the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner at 291€?

You know it now, Xiaomi is doing everything in all sectors, proof again with its Mi vacuum robot sold at just 291 euros.

The Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Robot has dimensions of 38.00 x 33.00 x 8.00 cm for a weight of 6.650 kg, it offers a rather classic round design but with beautiful finishes. It comes with a wireless charging cradle. The top of the vacuum cleaner opens to access the 0.42L dustbin. Below are two off-road wheels and a large cleaning brush with adjustable height. There is also a small center wheel) 360 ° and a brush for the corners. Finally, it also includes a Hepa type filter and a battery of 5200 mAh allowing up to 2:30 cleaning. Let's not forget the engine of the Japanese manufacturer Nidec which has a power of 1.8 kPa and a noise of 66-68 decibels.

The Xiaomi Mi Vacuum equipped with 12 different sensors. In particular, we have a laser distance sensor (LDS) that scans your environment 360 degrees, 1800 times a second, to draw an interior plan of your home. An ultrasonic sensor at the front to detect obstacles. We then find three processors (ARM Cortex quad-core A7 All Winner, Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processor and ARM Cortex M3 microcontroller) that follow the movements of the robot in real time, and thanks to a simultaneous localization and mapping algorithm (SLAM, Simultaneous Localization, and Algorithm Mapping), it calculates the most efficient route for cleaning. There will also be four fall prevention sensors just below the unit.

Finally, using the Mi Home application, you can switch on and control the robot remotely, change cleaning modes and set schedules, a schedule, etc. The app is in English / Chinese, it will take the hands in to get everything to configure, but once this is done, everything works perfectly. You can control the robot remotely, program it, use the remote control mode to direct it, or receive notifications about when it ends, if an incident occurred, and so on. A fairly complete app finally that has evolved a lot in recent months. Note that to use the robot you have to configure the app on "Mainland China or Cina".

So we buy?

For 291 euros, honestly, it will be difficult to do better. Fast, robust and efficient, the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner is quite easy to use, the fact of being able to remote control or have information on what he is doing is not negligible, and know that the builder keeps improving since its release is also a plus. After like any product in import, it is necessary to make a cross on the guarantee, spare parts are on the other hand findable easily (for most current). Similarly Mi Home application juggling between English and Chinese, it will do with and sometimes take his trouble in patience.

For me, this robot competes with products around 500 euros home, and you believe it or not, but after several weeks of use, I'm pretty happy, even if everything is not perfect. IF you have any questions I will be happy to answer them in the comments.

Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier: Purify Your Water

Another newly connected device signed Xiaomi. After becoming known throughout the world thanks, in particular, to its smartphones offering excellent value for money, the manufacturer has also launched into the sector of connected objects. Indeed, on July 16, Xiaomi announced several connected objects (to have a fully connected home), many of which caught our attention. Today, we decided to talk to you about a very special device: the Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier, an effective water treatment device.

The Chinese giant explains this invention by the many problems related to water. Indeed, we know that many countries, including China, face difficulties in the effective treatment of water. This is the main reason why, Xiaomi has thought and studied various ways, inexpensive as usual, to solve this problem of effective water treatment. The Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier was born.

The appearance of Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier

The Xiaomi Water Purifier is Xiaomi's new connected device for efficient, low-cost water treatment that closely resembles the manufacturer's air purifier (introduced late last year). In terms of its appearance, we can say that the device has fairly compact dimensions and very clean lines with a white plastic shell with the logo of the manufacturer.

How does the Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier work?

Firstly the device consists of 4 filters (each having a specific role), an economic pump and water channels.

Regarding the filters, we can say that the first is made of cotton wool and is responsible for removing the faucet among others rust, sand or large particles that can make the water unsuitable. The second filter is constituted by small grains of coal whose role is to rid the various additives of chlorine. Thus water will be eliminated from the smell of chlorine as well as some chemicals. Finally, the third and fourth filters are those dedicated to the biochemical protection of water. For this, they are responsible for removing water bacteria, micro-organisms or impurities that can create diseases after consumption.

According to the manufacturer, its water purification device is very effective. And if we take into account the figures published by the latter, we note a very high efficiency of approximately compared to that of 35% offered by industrial solutions. Xiaomi announces, for its Xiaomi Water Purifier, a continuous operation that could purify in one day nearly 76 barrels of water: a real bargain.

As for the installation, the Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier can be set up very easily. Indeed, it has 6 adapters compatible with any size and shape of faucet tip.

And since we are in front of a connected device, the Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier, like the other connected objects of the brand, also has what could be called "intelligence". We will have the possibility to control its operation thanks to a communication via Bluetooth and remotely thanks to the technology of Wi-Fi. It will thus be enough to have a mobile running Android or iOS and to install there the application of the proprietary system: the MIUI. After that, the user will be able to enable or disable the device, monitor status, and usage, or provide filtering statistics.

Finally, we can say that Xiaomi always does well what he has to do. The Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier, like the other devices of the manufacturer, is a remarkable water purification system. In addition to this, it is not bulky due to its shape, it offers adequate functionality and is compatible with all kinds of houses to ensure its inhabitants a very good water quality.

How to Choose an Animal Vacuum Cleaner?

When one is confronted with certain particular situations, one also needs adapted equipment to overcome them. Therefore, if you make the company of cats and dogs and your living room stinks hair of these animals, you need a specific vacuum cleaner.

An animal vacuum cleaner would be ideal, but which one to choose? We looked at the question to offer you the best after the tests.

The capabilities of a vacuum cleaner

The choice of a smart vacuum cleaner necessarily goes through the search for a vacuum cleaner model of good performance. The pet vacuum cleaner is also subject to the same principle for an excellent choice. The indications on these performances are mentioned on the energy label of the device and provide information on the quality or the performances of the device.

Recent models of vacuum cleaners and especially models designed from 2018 are labeled. It is, therefore, an opportunity for novices also to make an excellent choice of smart vacuum cleaner without having solid notions in the field. Whether carpets, carpets, hard floors and other surfaces, the performance classes are represented from A to G.

The accessories

In terms of choice criteria, performance alone is not enough. Therefore, a good vacuum cleaner is a good performance vacuum cleaner equipped with essential accessories. Here, the brushes are elements whose absence would make the vacuum cleaner inefficient. Thus, the presence of a turbo brush can effectively pick up all the hair left by your dog or cat. With regard to the turbo-brushes, there are mainly two of which large turbo-brushes for large surfaces and mini turbo-brushes used to suck the hairs of carpets, blankets, bedspreads, cushions for mention only these surfaces.

Filtration

Having a smart vacuum cleaner equipped with a good filter is a characteristic that should not be overlooked. Especially to avoid allergies and asthma attacks, the presence of a filter allows you to have a healthy and purified air.

Therefore, in the criteria of choosing a vacuum cleaner, you are strongly recommended to opt for a vacuum cleaner with the A note equipped with a HEPA filter. It's the best of all available filters. It can capture even fine waste up to a proportion of 0.0003 mm available in the air. HEPA filters are evaluated on 3 different indices: 10, 12 and 13. The higher this index, the better the filtration. If you are a little demanding in your research, know that some models are equipped with an anti-odor filter.

Part 2: The Art of Waking Up Early

Have a good reason

When we go to bed with black thoughts, we rarely spend a good night. On the contrary, try to go to sleep with a positive attitude, and there is a high probability that you sleep a very deep sleep, without any nightmare. Our emotions are very important, and if you go to sleep full of negativity, you will find it again the next morning.

Apart from a positive attitude, have a good reason to wake up.

If you get up to go to work, find a positive element in your work day, and focus on it. This element will make you want to get out of bed.

Also, prepare the day before a list of things in your day. This list will help you get out of your head the things you could not finish in your day. But also, it will also allow you to stand up with the determination to accomplish all that you have to do.

Keep pace

Try to wake up at the same time every day.

This is not very motivating if you wake up from Monday to Friday at 5 am. At the weekend, you would surely want to catch some sleep.

On paper it's tempting, but it does not make your awakenings easy. Because if you stick to a specific time, you will build a habit that will make you wake up a lot easier. And your Sunday nights will not be ruined by the idea of having to wake up early the next day: because you will be used to it!

But when to go to bed?

There are two approaches:

The first is to choose a specific time and go to sleep every day at that time.

The second is to go to sleep as soon as your body sends you the signal that it is time.

These two approaches work, it's up to you to see which one is right for you.

Nurture your bedroom

The air must be able to circulate in your room. In summer, or weather permitting, sleep in the open window. A good oxygenation of the room promotes a peaceful sleep.

Remember that the air in the room must be fresh.If it is too high, your sleep will be disrupted and this sometimes triggers headaches in the morning. So by using a Xiaomi air purifier, you can keep the air fresh throughout the night.

Good oxygenation of the room and a light breeze are great ways to improve the quality of your sleep and help you get up to rest 100%.

Waking up and quickly leaving the bed, especially when it's 4 or 5 in the morning, is not easy. But your body and mind can be trained to this, and walk with you rather than against you.

By using the tips above, you should be able to master the art of waking up early and becoming an early bird!

Part 1: The Art of Waking Up Early

Let's face it: getting up at 4 or 5 am in the morning on paper (or on your screen) does not look good.

Yet, many people get up as early, every day. Whether it's for work, going to the gym, or getting kids ready for school, there's a reason for them to get up early. So these people find time to do more things. Some people even like that!

So how to do the same and get up early in the morning?

How to get up early in the morning to work

There are a few techniques to dramatically increase the chances of waking up and leaving your bed the first time you wake up. Read them carefully and start using them tomorrow morning. Soon your sleep will be much more effective and you will see many improvements in your life.

Prepare your alarm clock

First of all, we all know that humans are ambivalent:

l Yes, on one side you want to get up early.

l But on the other hand, the snooze button will make you look ... every morning.

This is why you must put your alarm clock away from you, out of your reach - so that not only will you not be able to turn it off when you are barely awake, but most of all you will be forced to go get up to go and stop him.

When you turn it off, do not go back to bed! Leave the day before a glass of water next to your alarm clock, and drink it just after turning off the alarm.

This will wake you up and give you a boost to get started in the day.

Wake up while it's still dark?

It is much easier and natural to wake up in the sunlight. But if you get up at 4 or 5 in the morning during the winter months, then there will certainly be no sun at that time.

However using a light alarm clock, you can simulate the sunrise, and recreate in your bedroom this effect of natural light. And this, even if it is completely dark outside.

Such an alarm clock will illuminate the room with a soft light. This light informs your brain to stop the production of melatonin (sleep hormone), and prepare your body to wake up. This original way of getting up is actually the most natural way to wake up. You will find that you will have more energy in the morning, and it is easier to get up because your body will be prepared for awakening.