Redmi’s first smart TV is huge, with 4K quality resolution and parent brand Xiaomi’s XiaoAI voice assistant, so you can easily search for shows.
The 70-inch TV – aptly dubbed the “Redmi TV 70” – was unveiled by Redmi CEO Lu Weibing at an event in Beijing earlier this week.
The TV packs 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage and boasts 14 picture-enhancing technologies thanks to the 6th generation Amlogic octa-core processor. Redmi claims that its first TV will come with an upgraded audio system, as well as an eye-catching 4K quality resolution. The display isn’t HDR-capable, according to reports from Engadget, but the TV can decode HDR at the chipset level and has all the usual smart TV perks.
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As for connecting the TV to your laptop or smartphone, the Redmi TV 70″ is compatible with 2.4G/5G dual-band WiFi, which promises users “excellent signal connectivity”. You can use a USB cable to connect your device directly to the TV or, if you have a Mi laptop or smartphone, use a wireless screencast to project your display onto the big screen and stream from there.
Running on the PatchWall AI-enabled TV system, just like Xiaomi’s other smart TVs, the Redmi TV features the Xiaomi smart assistant XiaoAI to keep you company while you browse through your favorite movies and shows. The voice-activated remote is Bluetooth-powered and features a button to wake up XiaoAI, so you can seamlessly browse for programs and control the other smart devices that populate your home without getting on your feet.
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The Redmi TV 70″ is available for pre-order in China this week, priced at RMB 3,799. It’s not clear yet if the smart TV will make it overseas, but open sales in China are scheduled to start at 10 am on September 10.