Focusing on the family, the Xiaodu smart screen X10 allows the whole family to have an exclusive smart assistant

(Article source: Lei Technology)

(Original title: "Lei Technology Public Testing | Xiaodu Smart Screen X10 has conquered our public testing officers"

Nowadays, from opening our eyes every morning to turning off the lights and going to bed at night… Every day, we work, study, live and play, what do we see and touch the most?

Perhaps, most people would give the same answer, that is: all kinds of screens, large and small…

In the foreseeable future, there will be more and more screens around us, plus a screen, from walls to windows, from desktops to blackboards, from floors to ceilings, from billboards to road signs, bus stop signs… will become the Internet of Everything, and the end point of intelligent information within our reach.

On October 29th, at the Xiaodu autumn new product launch conference, the Xiaodu smart screen X10 designed for family scenes made its public debut, becoming the well-deserved "new flagship of the Xiaodu smart screen family".

From the original Xiaodu smart speaker to the current model of Xiaodu smart screen, what has changed is not just the name, but more Baidu has given it a new mission – this screen is no longer an extension and attachment of smart speakers, but more of another visual and touchable product line called smart screen.

How is this iconic revolutionary product? I am looking forward to applying for the public test of Lei Technology. After a week of trial experience, please follow me to approach the Xiaodu smart screen X10 (hereinafter referred to as "Xiaodu X10").

Ritual Sense · Unpacking

Well-designed packaging

To be honest, the weight of the package is quite large, and it is heavy to lift. The package is specially designed with a handle, presumably not to carry it out every day, but to carry it home in a more elegant posture when received.

From the graphical brief description on both sides of the box, you can easily understand the rich functions of Xiaodu X10: one side lists the rich skills of Xiaodu X10 in the form of icons, while the other side teaches you the basics of talking with Xiaodu in the form of bubble voice examples.

Sense of technology and design

Design with a sense of technological futurism

The design style of the whole host is very simple. The upper body is a huge 10.1-inch screen, and the lower body is a gray velvet 8W full-range speaker. In the center of the frame on the screen, the opening position is the camera, and the bottom of the speaker is a ring base. The whole body stands diagonally on the base at an angle of about 80 degrees.

Put on a iPhone 6s comparison, so that you can roughly understand the size of the whole host. Here’s a word more, the base does not have any data interface, and does not support the connection between the host and the mobile phone. The alloy die-cast base is made of solid materials, and the front half of the semicircular area is hollowed out. The contact area between the base and the desktop is also designed with a shock absorption ring, which is more stable when placed on the desktop, and is also very good for the desktop. Protection.

From the top, the 20mm slim body is stylish and simple. There is only one power button at the top. Long press: power on/off, and click: exit/close the screen. There are two microphone openings on the left and right sides of the power button. The design of the top ensures that it has a better radio effect. According to Baidu’s official introduction, this group of microphones supports omnidirectional high fidelity audio acquisition, with far-field pickup, automatic echo cancellation, and intelligent noise reduction processing functions.

Take a closer look, there is a 5 million pixel camera + light sensor in the center of the top of the screen near the power button. For smart screens, not only do you want to be able to see its screen, it can also "see" you. It is conceivable that when it can "see" you, the functions it brings will be greatly expanded – video calls, home monitoring, gesture control… Let’s look forward to it together! The metallic border is designed with rounded corners at the corners, and the simple design is very futuristic. The heat dissipation hole design on the back also has ulterior motives. It extends from the dense openings on the left and right sides to the central area as a strip, which is very beautiful!

The lower right of the host is near the corner, and it is designed with a power jack. A dedicated power adapter is required to input 12V1.5A current and voltage.

Futuristic control

Power-on self-networking design

Because it has a touch-operated screen, the Xiaodu X10 supports directly clicking on the screen to select a Wi-Fi network and entering a password to connect to the Internet for the first time. Currently, it only supports 2.4G Wi-Fi networks, presumably considering the need to be compatible with most home environments.

Personally, I believe that in today’s rapidly adopted Wi-Fi 6, Xiaodu X10 should support 5G Wi-Fi or even WiFi 6 in network support. At the same time, it is best to launch a version that can be plugged into a mobile phone SIM card or supports an e-SIM card in the future and supports 4G and 5G networks. In this way, maybe the Wi-Fi network connected by traditional telecom operators is no longer needed at home, and it will be more convenient to use the Wi-Fi hotspot of Xiaodu X10 directly.

After successfully connecting to the network, Xiaodu X10 will prompt to scan the code on the mobile phone to install the Xiaodu APP to activate the device, and bind it to the Baidu account on the mobile phone. After the setting is completed, you can use the Xiaodu APP to perform rich mobile phone and smart screen linkage operations on the mobile phone, such as: remote control, parental control, Xiaodu calls, family albums, smart home and rich content libraries, etc., all of which can be linked and operated on the mobile phone.

Full voice control Xiaodu X10 has a 10.1-inch IPS high definition screen with 1280 * 800 resolution. For all voice commands, Xiaodu X10 will automatically light up and display your conversation with it on the screen. In most application scenarios, Xiaodu X10 can support full voice control like a smart speaker. You only need to say the summoning word "Xiaodu Xiaodu…", Xiaodu X10 will respond by saying "Um", "Hello…", "I’m here" and other responses, and you can continue to say voice commands.

Xiaodu’s artificial intelligence system will be continuously upgraded. You can chat with Xiaodu every day. From time to time, there will be small surprises and small touches to bring you. Gesture control Xiaodu X10 focuses on its latest supported "gesture control" function in the function introduction video after the first boot. Currently supports the control of pausing and continuing playback with gestures during audio and video playback.

Facing the camera of Xiaodu X10, stretch out your palm and stay for 1 second, and pause the playback; with an OK gesture, the playback will continue.

Gesture operation is still quite convenient, one step can solve the problem, sometimes faster and easier than voice control, and it is also helpful for some people who have difficulty speaking. Looking forward to the future small upgrade to support more gesture operations, such as: click in the air (press gesture), swipe in the air (swipe up, down, left, right), zoom in and out of the picture (thumb index finger zoom gesture), etc.

voiceprint recognition

Xiaodu X10 supports setting up a variety of family member types: male host, female host, elders, children, and supports setting voiceprints for different family members to identify different members.

After setting the voiceprint, Xiaodu X10 will have different personalized usage recommendations for different people. For example, after I set my name through the voiceprint, Xiaodu will call me "Brother Xiaoyao", haha! And my habits with the smart speaker will be saved, including: favorite playlists, watched videos, etc. When the voiceprint is set for the child, when the child’s voice is detected, Xiaodu will automatically enter the child mode, optimize and customize the content for the child, and block the content that is not suitable for the child.

Geek Mode

Calling the wake word "Xiaodu Xiaodu" every time you operate is sometimes annoying. Xiaodu X10 has launched the "Geek Mode" with experimental functions. In this mode, when playing audio & video, Xiaodu X10 will monitor the voice command in real time. When you say "next song", "previous song", "pause", play "" collection "and other commands, you don’t need to read the wake word anymore, just say the command directly.

In addition, Xiaodu X10 also provides a "eye delay" function. When Xiaodu detects that you are staring at the host, it will automatically extend the time for the host to receive voice commands, just like when you talk to someone, the other party will continue to listen to what you say. Many times, Xiaodu also supports the nearest wake-up function, which will automatically detect the distance between you and it, who is close to you, who is playing music or video, and which Xiaodu will give priority to your voice commands. This setting is also very considerate. For example, Xiaodu in another room is playing music, and the "Xiaodu Xiaodu" you shout when you raise your voice should refer to it, not necessarily the Xiaodu in the room closest to you.

Massive audio and video platform full access

Xiaodu X10 supports docking with almost all mainstream video and audio platforms on the market.

At the same time, it also supports member login of the corresponding audio & video platform or joint VIP membership of Xiaodu. Your viewing data on each platform can also be more conveniently synchronized to Xiaodu X10; your VIP membership on each platform can also be shared with Xiaodu X10.

For some platforms, the iQIYI joint VIP membership launched by Xiaodu X10 provides more favorable prices, allowing you to enjoy more convenient audio and video services with multi-platform linkage at a lower price.

Baidu massive resource library support

Xiaodu X10 is supported by the data (graphics, audio & video, etc.) of Baidu’s massive resource library accumulated over the years, and can be said to be the most comprehensive digital encyclopedia. If you have any intellectual questions or troubles, you can ask Xiaodu. Xiaodu X10 has priority matching for video answers. If the question asked has a corresponding video version, the video will be broadcast first.

Baidu network disk linkage

Xiaodu X10 supports docking with Baidu Netdisk, which can be said to be a unique skill in the field of smart speakers and smart screens, and only Baidu’s smart screens can do it. It can not only automatically synchronize the videos, recorded audio and pictures shot on Baidu Netdisk to Baidu Netdisk, but also search for the content in the bound Netdisk through Xiaodu X10. At present, it only supports searching and playing pictures, audio and video in the Netdisk.

The Xiaodu X10 itself is an excellent Bluetooth speaker, equipped with an 8W 300cc large sound cavity speaker, providing a full sound quality listening experience.

In order to test the low frequency, intermediate frequency, high frequency of the speakers, as well as the sound field, detailed performance and sound control, I specially selected 6 songs to audition, namely: "Ferry", "Hotel California", "One I Love", "Drum Poem", "Cloud Atlas" (Star Version) and "Hungarian Dance". Overall test experience, Xiaodu X10’s comprehensive performance is quite excellent, the drums of "Ferry" echo in the ears, "Hotel California" applause failure and other live sounds are immersive, "One I Love" female cappella in the ventilation sound and saliva clear, "Drum Poetry" in the drum bass thick rhythm clear, "Cloud Map" in the performance of different singers of distinct levels, "Hungarian Dance" passion incisive.

Intelligent monitoring

The camera equipped with the Xiaodu X10 makes it a rather practical smart monitoring device, providing richer and easier-to-operate functions than ordinary home smart monitoring cameras.

This function is similar to the real-time monitoring function of ordinary surveillance cameras. After clicking, you can view the situation in front of the device in real time.

2) Nursing assistants

This function is a bit similar to the motion detection function of ordinary surveillance cameras, but it provides three options in a refined manner. Safe care mode: When someone or object moves, video recording is automatically turned on, and the Xiaodu APP on the mobile phone will receive an instant reminder.

Child care mode: Only when the child is detected in front of the device, the video recording will be automatically turned on, and the Xiaodu APP on the mobile terminal will not receive a reminder message.

Pet care mode: Turn it on when a pet is detected, automatically record a video, and also do not push prompt messages to the mobile phone.

The two modes of child care and pet care can not only record interesting videos in real time, but also record children’s use of the device, and guide children to use the screen reasonably.

The recorded video will be automatically encrypted and uploaded to Xiaodu cloud storage space and kept for 3 days. If you purchase a Xiaodu member, it supports 7-day storage, and supports one-click storage to Baidu Netdisk for permanent storage.

Xiaodu call

Xiaodu X10 supports two call modes, one is free network audio & video calls, and the other is to make ordinary calls for a fee.

To put it simply, with free online audio & video calls, you can use the Xiaodu APP or Xiaodu device to make a call to another Xiaodu APP or Xiaodu device, which is displayed as a "video call" or "audio call" button on the interface.

To make an ordinary call, you can use the Xiaodu APP and Xiaodu device to make an ordinary call. The other party does not need to install the Xiaodu APP, nor does it need to be a Xiaodu user. Your incoming call will be dialed to the other party by displaying a certain phone number.

Because this is equivalent to making a phone call, you need to buy the corresponding calling plan and pass real-name authentication. Xiaodu provides 10 minutes of free phone time every month for free, which is good for experience and occasional use.

remote control

Xiaodu X10 also supports convenient remote control functions, which simply means to display the screen on the Xiaodu X10 screen through the Xiaodu APP, and can also perform touch and voice operations.

Using this function, you can more conveniently control the small devices at home, thus controlling various smart home devices. More importantly, you can use this function to remotely guide parents and children to easily use the device, and all operations can be displayed synchronously on the device and mobile phone screen in real time.

Smart Home Control

Xiaodu series devices (not only Xiaodu X10) all support complete smart home control functions, and more and more home devices are supported. At present, smart home devices including some Xiaomi ecological chain, such as Yeelight, Aqara, Zhimi DC inverter fan, stone sweeping robot, etc. all support Xiaodu.

It is particularly worth mentioning that after connecting the above smart home devices to the Xiaodu platform, it will not affect the use of its original smart home platform. Simply put, you can use the Xiaodu and Xiaomi smart home platforms to control the supported smart home devices at the same time.

Intimate · Caring

child mode

For families who buy smart speakers, one of the most important uses is parent-child early education and assisting children in learning. Xiaodu X10 has specially launched a children’s mode, which has been thoughtfully designed from the perspective of interface style, customization and preferred content, vision protection, etc. After entering the children’s mode, Xiaodu’s shape has also become a cute little robot.

The fresh and simple cartoon-style interface design allows children to like it at a glance; and the carefully customized and optimized content is tailored for babies of different ages, while avoiding the adverse impact of unsuitable information on the baby. In addition, it can also be set to automatically enter the child mode when the camera recognizes that the user is a child; the child’s use can be viewed at any time. When the child uses the device to time out, parents can also receive a push message reminder from the Xiaodu APP on the mobile phone.

In order to prevent the child from exiting the child mode by himself, facial recognition is required when exiting the child mode. Various settings that care for the child allow parents to rest assured that the child can use the device healthily and reasonably.

Parents tell stories

When you are busy with work, sometimes you don’t have time to accompany your child? Do children have to listen to their parents tell stories to fall asleep? Through the "Parents Tell Stories" function of Xiaodu X10, you only need to use the Xiaodu APP to record 5 minutes of audio, and Xiaodu can imitate your voice and tell stories to your baby.

When recording, please pay attention to finding a very quiet environment and concentrate on recording the story for your child with emotion. When recording, the Xiaodu APP will automatically detect the noise. If you feel that the noise is too loud, you will not be allowed to continue the recording operation. No matter how busy you are with work, for the sake of your child, take 5 minutes to find a quiet environment to concentrate on recording a love story. Even so, Xiaodu’s imitation can’t replace the company of parents. Remember to put down your phone and accompany your child more~~

Caring for elders

When we grow up, the time we spend with our parents can be described as a handful. While trying our best to spend more time with our parents, how can we let them enjoy more fun in the Internet age? It is also the concern of every child. Parents have bad eyes, and it is too hard to use mobile phones for a long time. They like watching various TV programs, listening to opera crosstalk square dances, and listening to classic old songs. No problem, Xiaodu X10 has rich audio and video resources. The above content is tailor-made for elders, and various resources are very rich.

Parents’ bodies should also be always concerned and considerate. The information on the Internet is mixed, and Xiaodu helps you select authoritative information. Parents can ask any health questions. At the same time, they can also remind them to take medicine, drink water, do treatment, and pay off their credit cards on time.

More skills

The screen brought by Xiaodu X10 provides it with revolutionary changes and progress, bringing more functions and skills expansion. Family Album: From mobile phone uploads to photos to Xiaodu, the daily rotation is an electronic photo frame;

Message function: Support the transmission of text, pictures and voice messages between the Xiaodu APP and Xiaodu X10 on the mobile terminal. If you have anything to do, you don’t need to leave a note;

Alarm Reminder: In addition to the Xiaodu APP, it can also be managed through the smart screen, which is more intuitive and convenient; Skill Center: This is simply a treasure! Puzzle games turn Xiaodu X10 into a large-screen touch tablet game console, Douyin and Kuaishou are optimized versions of the large screen (also support scanning code login), as well as education and learning, life tools, etc. Simply put, this is the app store of Xiaodu X10 version. You can try searching for almost the commonly used apps on iPads and mobile phones.

The Skill Center is an open platform where the applications are constantly expanding, and the capabilities of the Xiaodu X10 are also becoming more and more powerful. It can be said that the Xiaodu smart screen can now do almost anything other than writing and painting productivity work on the tablet. In the future, if you expand further, the Xiaodu smart screen may really become your next computer.

Summary: Your next smart home hub

When smart TVs become more and more popular, more manufacturers have given TVs the role of smart home centers. At present, smart screens are still combined with smart speakers, and smart screens should be more applied to all aspects of work and life in the future. Xiaodu X10, you deserve it, it will help you approach the future from now on! Make your work and life easier and more comfortable! Most importantly, its functions are family-centered and family-centered! Love your family, love yourself, and use technology to help, starting today!