The Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite is a small Wi-Fi speaker with Amazon Alexa built in. It plays music from your phone over Bluetooth 5.1 or AirPlay 2, streams from services such as Amazon Music, Spotify and TuneIn, and can control compatible smart home devices by voice through Alexa. Inside the 142 x 70 x 82 mm body sits a single 1.75-inch full-range driver, and two microphones listen for the wake word from across the room. One point matters before you buy: Xiaomi states that Alexa is not available in all languages and countries, and that its features vary by location.
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Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite: Alexa Built In, With Xiaomi’s Caveats
The voice assistant on the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite is Amazon Alexa, not Google Assistant. Xiaomi describes Alexa as a cloud-based voice service that lets you control the speaker by voice: ask for a song, a radio station, the time, a timer or a reminder, and adjust the volume without touching it.
Xiaomi adds a clear footnote on its product page: Alexa is not available in all languages and countries, and Alexa features and functionality may vary by location. Xiaomi does not list which languages the speaker supports, so we do not promise any particular language here. Because Alexa runs in the cloud, it also needs the speaker to stay connected to Wi-Fi.
Sound From a 1.75-Inch Full-Range Driver
Sound on the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite comes from one 1.75-inch full-range driver tuned by Xiaomi’s acoustic lab. Xiaomi pairs it with a U-shaped duct to support the bass and a 350cc sound cavity. Xiaomi does not publish an output power figure in watts, so we cannot quote one.
Set your expectations by the size. One small driver in a compact box suits a bedroom, a kitchen counter or a desk, where you want clear voices for podcasts, news and background music. It is not built to fill a large living room or a party, and as a single-driver speaker it plays in mono.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 and AirPlay 2
The Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite connects to dual-band Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and to phones over Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP. Bluetooth is the simple route: pair your phone and play whatever is on it, with no voice command needed.
Apple users also get AirPlay 2. Xiaomi lists the requirements as iOS 11.4 or later, iTunes 12.8 or later, or macOS Catalina or later. With AirPlay 2 or Alexa multi-room, several speakers in different rooms can play the same music, radio or podcast at the same time. Xiaomi lists Amazon Music, Spotify and TuneIn among the streaming services, and notes that Spotify use requires a Premium subscription.
Controlling a Smart Home by Voice
Xiaomi calls the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite a smart hub: through Alexa, it can control various smart devices in the home, such as lights or plugs that work with Alexa. Check that your devices support Alexa before you rely on this, because the speaker only controls what Alexa itself can reach.
The two microphones support far-field voice wake-up, so you can speak from across the room. When you want privacy, the mute button switches the microphones off, and an indicator light shows the speaker’s state.
Size, Buttons and Setup
The body measures 142 x 70 x 82 mm and weighs 460 g, in a matte grey finish. On top are three buttons: Action, Play/Pause and Mute. Power comes from the included adapter through a 12V 1A DC input. Xiaomi lists no battery, so the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite stays where there is a socket.
Setup runs through the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app: install the app, add the speaker and connect it to your Wi-Fi network. The box contains the speaker, the power adapter and a user manual.
Who This Is Not For
The Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite is not for homes built around Google Assistant or Google Home devices, because Alexa is its only voice assistant. It is not for anyone who needs a voice assistant in a specific language, since Xiaomi says Alexa availability depends on language and country and does not list the languages.
It is also not a portable speaker: there is no battery and it runs from mains power. Xiaomi does not list an aux input or stereo pairing on its specification page. And if you want deep bass or volume for a large room, a single 1.75-inch driver will feel small.
Delivery, Returns and Warranty
We deliver the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite to every emirate within 3 business days, and orders from AED 300 ship free. It is covered by a 1-year warranty from Totot. If the speaker arrives defective or is not what you ordered, you can return it within 14 days; please report any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite (model 07G)
- Colour: Grey, matte finish
- Speaker: 1.75-inch full-range driver, U-shaped duct, 350cc sound cavity
- Output power: Not published by Xiaomi
- Microphones: 2 microphones with far-field voice wake-up
- Voice assistant: Amazon Alexa built in; Xiaomi notes Alexa is not available in all languages and countries
- Buttons: Action, Play/Pause, Mute
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
- Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP
- AirPlay 2: Supported (iOS 11.4 or later, iTunes 12.8 or later, or macOS Catalina or later)
- Streaming services: Amazon Music, Spotify (Premium required), TuneIn and more
- Multi-room: Alexa multi-room or AirPlay 2
- Power: 12V 1A DC input via the included adapter; no built-in battery
- Dimensions: 142 x 70 x 82 mm
- Weight: 460 g
- App: Mi Home / Xiaomi Home
- In the box: Smart speaker, power adapter, user manual
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Xiaomi’s official Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite product and specification pages. Full details are published on the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite specifications page.
FAQ
Which voice assistant does the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Lite use?
Amazon Alexa. It does not use Google Assistant.
Does Alexa on this speaker understand Arabic?
Xiaomi does not publish a language list for this speaker. It only states that Alexa is not available in all languages and countries and that features vary by location.
Can I play music without using Alexa?
Yes. You can pair your phone over Bluetooth 5.1, or use AirPlay 2 from an iPhone, iPad or Mac, and simply play music.
Does it have a battery?
No. Xiaomi lists a 12V 1A DC power input and an adapter in the box, and no battery, so it must stay plugged in.
Does it work with 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
Yes. Xiaomi lists dual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
Can several speakers play together?
Yes. Xiaomi says multiple speakers can play the same audio in different rooms through Alexa multi-room or AirPlay 2.
Which app do I use to set it up?
The Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app, according to Xiaomi.
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