Xiaomi has unveiled a new pair of smart glasses called Smart Audio under its Mijia branding in China, as reported by GizmoChina. The announcement highlights a design that can be customized with six interchangeable frames, giving users flexibility in style while maintaining functionality. For those who need corrected vision, users can optionally fit diopter lenses into the frame, making the device attractive to people who want a single, stylish gadget for both eyewear and audio needs.
True to its name, the Smart Audio glasses emphasize sound. They employ air conduction technology to guide audio directly toward the ear canals. Inside the arms, ultrasonic speakers work with a dedicated algorithm to deliver sound to the wearer, creating a discreet listening experience. An additional feature, dual audio leak protection, helps prevent nearby conversations from being overheard, addressing privacy concerns often raised with wearable audio devices.
Power efficiency varies with usage, offering up to 10 hours of music playback when music is the primary function, up to 7 hours of phone calls, and up to 24 hours under basic usage scenarios. The device can also extend its standby time beyond 11 days, depending on settings and activity. Charging relies on a magnetic contact located on the temple portion of the glasses, allowing for easy and quick top-ups without removing the glasses from the user’s face.
Control is handled through touch-sensitive areas on the glasses themselves, enabling convenient playback management, call handling, and other quick commands. Voice commands are supported, though operation currently depends on a Chinese AI assistant for processing, which reflects ongoing integration with local voice ecosystems during the initial release window.
The product is set to go on sale in China starting April 27, 2024. At launch, the Smart Audio glasses carry a price tag of 459 yuan. This figure was noted in coverage at the time, with approximate currency conversions used for reference. The pricing strategy positions the glasses as a mid-priced option within Xiaomi’s broader smart wearables lineup, appealing to early adopters who value compact, audio-focused eyewear rather than traditional audio devices alone.
In the broader market context, observers have noted that remaining competitors are actively pursuing similar wearable ambitions. For example, rumors circulated that Samsung is developing a rival line of smart glasses, Galaxy Glasses, to compete with Apple’s wearable efforts. These developments underscore a growing trend toward integrating audio experience and eyewear into everyday tech, a space where Xiaomi’s Mijia Smart Audio aims to carve out its own niche by combining style, privacy features, and hands-free convenience.