Xiaomi unveils Mi Water Purifier; allows users to track water purity on smartphones

Xiaomi never ceases to surprise us! The latest product in their lineup isn’t something you would have otherwise imagined from a relatively new Chinese phone vendor…it’s…a water purifier. The newest announcement made via the company’s official Twitter account reveals the all-new Mi Water Purifier. No, this isn’t some kind of a joke, rather a great initiative by the company to reduce plastic footprint. https://twitter.com/xiaomi/status/621585328302743556 The device falls into Xiaomi’s IoT category of products as it can controlled using your smartphone. This further expands the company lineup which already includes diverse products such as power chargers, lamps, air purifier smart bands and more. The purifier looks plush and is in line with the ‘Apple-inspired’ Xiaomi design. The purfier puts all the setup hassle at bay by directly connecting to your tap and with 205x260x410mm dimensions won’t take away much space. This makes it highly portable and really convenient for those who live in rented apartments. The filter uses reverse osmosis in order to offer cleaner water. The filter claims to clean sediments, rust and other impurities from water. the carbon reduces odor and discolouration while also claims to improve taste. The RO membrane filters metals, bacteria and other organic substances. The Mi Water Purifier will be made available in China starting july 28 at 1,299 Yuan that translates to approximately Rs 13,300.