Xiaomi drops a mysterious new wearable that’s powered by Ultra‑WideBand
A little less than a week after another tech giant got its radio‑communication licence, Xiaomi has quietly released a new smartwatch‑style device on the internet. The gadget, which shows up on the market with no official name or design brief, has already earned the mandatory Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) approval for hardware cyber‑security.
Why UWB matters
The unit is linked to the reference number M2542T1 and boasts support for Ultra‑WideBand (UWB). UWB lets devices measure distance with pinpoint accuracy – that’s what powers features like hands‑free metro taps or the Xiaomi 15S Pro’s automatic unlock of the X‑U7 electric car when you’re just a few steps away.
With this new model, Xiaomi is widening its tiny‑but‑powerful UWB ecosystem – a key part of the company’s Vision for the Xiaomi HyperConnect system, where phones, cars and other smart gadgets talk to one another without the hassle of cables or manual keys.
A sneak‑peek of the new model
The new device sits alongside a sister product with the code 25128PNA1C. That sibling already supports:
- Tiantong‑1 satellite communication
- Beidou short‑message texting
- Ultra‑WideBand
These services underline Xiaomi’s big‑picture plans for next‑generation communications and spatial networking.
UWB: the heart of Xiaomi’s future
UWB gives smartphones and wearables an extra layer of “spatial awareness.” Think of it as a super‑high‑definition GPS that can not only see where you are – but how close you are to an object. The result? Your phone could open your car door, drop your earbuds into the car’s Bluetooth when you step from the car, or even unlock facilities automatically when you’re just a breath away.
Xiaomi’s push for UWB illustrates the brand’s mission: to create a hyper‑connected ecosystem where every Smart device – wearable, phone or vehicle – can hook up in a second, making everyday life smoother.
What’s next?
While the device still has no public name, its appearance online hints that a launch could be on the down‑road. Expect it to arrive together with next‑gen flagship phones or upcoming accessories to keep pace with Xiaomi’s fast‑moving roadmap.
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