Xiaomi (小米) launches 99 yuan Bluetooth Remote Control 2 Pro for its smart TV ecosystem

Overview

It has been reported that Xiaomi (小米) has quietly listed a new accessory, the “Xiaomi Bluetooth Remote Control 2 Pro” in silver-grey, priced at 99 yuan (about $14). The remote is marketed for compatibility with Xiaomi and Redmi (红米, marketed as REDMI) smart TVs and set‑top boxes and is available through Xiaomi’s Youpin platform (小米有品). For users in China this is a low-cost way to replace lost remotes or add a spare to the living room — but why does a company known for phones care so much about remotes?

Key features

The new controller reportedly uses Bluetooth 5.4 for pairing, supports NFC one‑tap projection from phones, and offers AI voice control. Xiaomi says the unit houses a 300mAh battery with Type‑C charging, includes customizable buttons, and weighs approximately 61g. These are practical upgrades over older infrared-only remotes and align with Xiaomi’s broader push to make device interaction simpler across its smart‑home lineup.

Context

Xiaomi (小米) has long positioned itself not just as a smartphone maker but as an ecosystem company tying phones, TVs, set‑top boxes and home gadgets together. NFC one‑tap casting and voice control are features designed to keep users inside that ecosystem — convenient, inexpensive hooks rather than headline hardware innovations. In a market where price sensitivity is high and supply‑chain pressures and trade tensions have pushed Chinese firms to deepen hardware‑software integration, a sub‑$15 remote that streamlines casting and voice control is a useful, if unsurprising, addition.