by The smartphone for the driver is not just a ‘dialer.’ The gadget’s functionality has significantly expanded since the appearance of the first bulky phones of the late 90s, early 2000s. Drivers who cannot imagine their life without daily trips behind the wheel approach the choice of a smartphone as carefully as they choose new accessories for their car.
Xiaomi smartphones: useful features for motorists
The Chinese brand quickly gained popularity in Ukraine and climbed to the Olympus of consumer demand. If you choose a Xiaomi smartphone, you get many useful functions that make a driver’s life easier and more cloudless.
Navigator and DVR in one case
There are many applications on Google Play that can turn your Xiaomi smartphone into a full-fledged DVR and navigator. The most famous application is Google Maps. By installing it on a Xiaomi smartphone, the driver can:
– navigate in unfamiliar areas and new cities;
– plan optimal routes from point A to point B, bypassing traffic jams and roadworks;
– view cityscapes and find the required objects on the map in real-time mode;
– get the coordinates of the nearest service stations, gas stations, snack bars, or motels;
– save their routes in the device’s memory, track speed, road, and weather conditions.
Even budget Xiaomi smartphones have sufficient reserves for installing and stable operation with the Google Maps application. In addition to this program, other applications can help you better navigate on trips, control expenses, compare fuel prices, and find the necessary accessories or spare parts for repairing your car.
Android Auto – integration of Xiaomi smartphone with the car
Android Auto is a multifunctional service that allows your Xiaomi smartphone to become an integral part of your car’s multimedia system. The capabilities are astonishing:
– easy connection of the phone to the multimedia system via Bluetooth or USB;
– the smartphone’s display is shown on the central console with screen splitting capability;
– integration with navigators and Google Maps;
– keyless access and engine start – this feature is not yet available in all car models;
– calls Google Assistant with a button press on the steering wheel;
– receiving calls and video messages on the central console and the possibility of communication in Hands-Free mode, etc.
Android Auto system for smartphones based on this operating system, including Xiaomi, was developed in 2015. It is constantly refined and upgraded, providing drivers with access to all new features.
Why Xiaomi for the driver
It is no secret that a large part of motorists prefer the iPhone. But the Chinese brand is not lagging behind. If you choose Xiaomi smartphones in the middle or high price segment, for example, the 2023 model Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 12/512GB, you get the following benefits:
double or even triple cheaper than the latest generations of iPhones;
bright AMOLED displays with high peak brightness and wide color coverage;
decent cameras up to 200 MP, capable of taking photos and shooting videos of the highest quality;
waterproof and mechanically protected metal cases;
‘long-lasting’ batteries providing long autonomy, supporting fast and wireless charging.
Xiaomi smartphones are integrated with almost all satellite navigation systems, providing the ability to navigate even in the most remote corners of the Earth. In terms of performance and speed, Xiaomi smartphones are also top-notch.
