A new Xiaomi Bluetooth selfie stick was announced
today. This is Xiaomi’s third selfie stick. Its first selfie stick was released
last year and was followed by a Bluetooth tripod selfie stick with a dedicated
remote this year. The new Xiaomi Bluetooth selfie stick improves upon last
year’s model by throwing in Bluetooth connectivity instead of using a 3.5mm
connector.
The selfie stick maintains the same rugged build as
its predecessors. The stick is built of anodized aluminium alloy and has a
rubber grip. When extended it measures 70cm, and 18cm when folded. It is also
pretty light at 133g. The bracket can be rotated up to 270° and does well in
keeping your phone in place.
Xiaomi doesn’t state the battery capacity of the
selfie stick but says there is a LED light that lets you know the battery
level. When it flashes red, then the stick needs to be recharged. A static red
light means it is charging and a static blue light means it is full.
The selfie stick will also automatically enter a
sleep mode if no connection is detected after 10 minutes. A short press of the
camera key will wake it up from sleep mode. The Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick
comes in white and black and will sell for ¥ 79 (US$ 12). It will be available on
JD.com.
