Xiaomi Home Screen 11: The Smart Hub That Finally Looks Premium
Xiaomi NewsFriday, 19 December 2025 at 10:28
Xiaomi has officially listed the Xiaomi Home Screen 11 on JD.com, and I’ve got to say, it feels like they finally listened to the complaints about smart hubs feeling like "cheap tech." This isn't just a tiny, blurry panel for checking the time. Xiaomi is framing this as their most powerful command center yet, and the timing suggests it’s the perfect companion for the high-end Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch.
Key points
- Premium Build: Features an 11-inch 1200P LCD panel wrapped in a durable metal frame.
- Seamless Ecosystem: Optimized for Xiaomi HyperConnect and the broader smart home lineup.
- Family Dashboard: Includes an 8MP camera for video calls and a dedicated photo/art gallery mode.
- Heavyweight Audio: Packed with a quad-speaker system for better-than-average music playback.
- Regional Launch: Currently exclusive to the Chinese market via JD.com.
Why This Screen Actually Matters
Let's be real: most smart displays look like someone glued a budget tablet to a stand. Xiaomi broke that mold here by using a sleek metal frame. It feels more like a piece of high-end home decor than a gadget.
But the screen is the real hero. We’re talking about an 11-inch LCD with a 1920×1200 (1200P) resolution. That’s sharp enough that you can actually enjoy using it as a digital photo frame without seeing every single pixel. With 400 nits of brightness, it won’t wash out the second a bit of sunlight hits your kitchen counter. It’s designed to be a "family dashboard"—think of it as the digital version of that cluttered fridge door, but much cleaner.
The Guts and the "Smart" Stuff
Inside, you’ve got an octa-core processor, 6GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. In the world of smart hubs, that’s actually a lot of power. It means you can flip between your front-door camera feed and your music without the device stuttering or freezing up. The quad-speaker system is also a massive win; it handles mid-to-low frequencies well enough that you might actually enjoy listening to music while you cook.
For calls, there’s an 8MP front camera. It’s perfect for a quick video chat via WeChat, and when you aren't using it, the "Painting Mode" turns the screen into a mini-gallery of famous artwork. The only catch? The XiaoAI voice features are still locked to China. If you're importing this, keep in mind that the AI assistant won't be much help in English yet.
Currently, it’s a China-only release on JD.com. But if Xiaomi decides to bring a global version to the UK or Europe with Google Assistant, it could easily become the new benchmark for what a smart home hub should be in 2026.
Loading
