Chinese conglomerate, Xiaomi is crowdfunding an affordable smartwatch on its Youpin platform which is called “Haylou LS01”. The highlighting features of the device include a heart rate monitor, sleep and activity tracker, 14-day battery life and a lucrative price of just 99.9 Yuan ($ 14).
The Haylou LS01 smartwatch has a square watch face that accommodates a 1.3 inch coloured LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The smartwatch measures 40.9 x 35.7 x 11.6 mm and it weighs 34 grams. The Haylou LS01 ships with a 26.3 mm wide silicone strap which can be easily swapped and with straps that can be bought separately.
The Haylou LS01 is powered by a 210 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of 14 days which will vary based upon usage. The smartwatch is compatible with devices running both Android and iOS. However, the supported versions of the two OS’ include Android 4.4, iOS 8 or higher.
To Haylou LS01 is IP68 rated which makes it both dustproof and waterproof upto 1.5 metres for a maximum period of 30 minutes. It is capable of function normally with temperatures ranging as low as -20 degree C and as high as 45 degrees C.
As previously mentioned, it also features a heart rate monitor sensor. The Haylou LS01 also supports activity tracking, step counter, sleep tracking and 9 different sport modes.
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Haylou LS01 Quick Specs
Xiaomi Haylou LS01 step tracker
Xiaomi Haylou LS01 step tracker
Display: 1.3 inch LCD display, 240 x 240 px
Battery: 210 mAh
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2
Compatible OS: Android 4.4, iOS 8 or higher.
Functions: Sleep tracking, activity tracking
Sensors: Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep tracking
Weight: 34 Grams
Dimensions: 40.9 x 35.7 x 11.6 mm
Colours: Black, Silver
Haylou LS01 Price and Availability
The Haylou LS01 is currently available for purchase only in China at a crowdfunding price of 99.9 Yuan ($ 14). All in all, it seems like an excellent value for money product that not only offers a wide variety of features but also looks good for its price.