Bluetooth audio receivers have been available for a
while. Connect them to your analog device and you can begin to stream your
audio files. Xiaomi announced its own bluetooth audio receiver today for a ¥ 99
(US$ 15).
We should have seen this coming seeing as they
removed the audio jack on their new flagship, the Mi 6. Although the Mi 6 ships
with a USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter and there is a new Xiaomi Type-C earphones
which costs 299 Yuan (US$ 43), the new bluetooth audio adapter is a cheaper and
more convenient alternative for those who have invested in a number of 3.5mm
headphones.
Xiaomi says the bluetooth audio receiver support
Bluetooth 4.2 and comes with a 97mAh battery. The battery should last between 4
to 5 hours on a single charge and can be recharged via a micro USB port t the
bottom.
There is a single physical key on one side to for
power and pairing, and a plastic clip on the other to attach it to your
garment. The 3.5mm audio port is at the top of the device. The Xiaomi Bluetooth
Audio receiver will be available on
Lynx and will cost ¥ 99 (US$ 15).