Xiaomi has launched the AreoX Smart fingerprint
U-Lock under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The device comes in two sizes
and the pricing starts at 199 yuan. As at the time of filing this report, the
fundraiser has garnered more than double the required crowdfunding sum.
Presently, over 900,000 yuan has been raised on Xiami Youpin.
Xiaomi is known for manufacturing simple but highly
efficient and essential products that meet our needs. The U-Lock smart lock is one
of such useful device that will come in useful during a trip or if you are
always out with your bike. The device can even be used as a security lock for
the car. The sheer strength and durability of the gadget are topnotch.
The AreoX Smart Fingerprint U-lock consists of an
anti-theft lock body as well as a stainless steel lock beam which comes in two
sizes (long and short sizes). The body is durable and has resistance against
dust and water with an IP65 rating. The bar is also reinforced to withstand a
high degree of pressure. The beam cannot also be easily cut into two using a
hacksaw.
No doubt, the most spectacular feature on the AreoX
Smart Fingerprint U-lock is the biometric identification mechanism which it
packs. The lock can be opened with fingerprint identification with a high
detection rate. The sensor can’t be fooled with a fake fingerprint as it
detects a dummy in seconds. The sensor is quite fast and can unlock the device
is just 0.55 seconds. The fingerprint sensor is powered by a battery which is
said to last up to 12 months. The device alerts users when the battery falls
below 15%. In addition, there is a USB-C port which can deliver emergency power
where the battery runs out. That is not all, Xiaomi also included a pair of
physical unlock keys in the event the fingerprint sensor malfunctions or there
is no battery power left.
The smart U-lock comes in two sizes; one with a
short beam and it has a dimension of 224.8x130x32.2mm. There is also another
model with a longer beam and it has a dimension of 300x130x32.2mm. The pricing
varies as the smart U-lock with a short beam comes with a 199 yuan (US$ 29) price
tag while the longer beam version is offered for 219 yuan (US$ 32). The device is
expected to start shipping on May 23.
