Manufacturers of air purifiers report steep hike in sales since Diwali IANS, New Delhi | Updated: Dec 26, 2015 10:43 IST Companies manufacturing air purifiers have witnessed a steep increase in sales as Delhi’s air continue to be heavily polluted, reports have shown. Philips has reported a 20-30% surge in sales this year, and Eureka Forbes, one of the first to enter the Indian market in 1996, says it is now selling 7,000-10,000 machines a month, as compared to 10,000-20,000 per year a few years ago. Blue Air says it has witnessed a five-fold sales jump in their purifiers since Diwali. A 2014 report by WHO stated that Delhi is the most polluted city in the world. It also stated that more than 1.6 million people, mainly women and children, die prematurely due to high levels of indoor smoke every year. Vijay Kannan, India Head of Blue Air, said, “The demand of air purifiers in the cities has increased. While we have registered an overall increase in the demand in the metros, post Diwali it is like boom in the market.

We are hopeful that the technology would not just help people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses, but will contribute in reducing the rate of respiratory diseases in the cities.”central air purifier reviewsAccording to the World Health Organization, 22 of the world’s 50 most polluted cities are in India and in order to attend the problem the Government of India is taking many steps. air conditioner cleaner gold coastSo while our country is facing this threat, Xiaomi has made their share of contribution to safeguard the health of the citizens. where can i buy a nintendo wii lens cleaning kitThe brand has brought its very first smart home product to India. Dubbed as the Mi Air Purifier 2, the device will is packed with innovative features and will bear a pricetag of INR 9,999.

Mi Air Purifier 2 connects to the cloud via Wi-Fi, enabled by the Mi Home app (Android and iOS). It acts as the central hub for a range of smart home products from Mi Ecosystem and other third-party companies. The ‘Mi Ecosystem’ sub-brand covers a range of products manufactured by Xiaomi’s ecosystem partners. The Mi Home app transforms the smartphone into a remote for users to control Mi Air Purifier 2. The Mi Air Purifier has an Auto mode that automatically adjusts the speed of the air purifier’s motor is according to the air quality. The quality is measured using built-in sensors so that users don’t have to tweak settings for clean air. With the Mi Home app, the device monitors the filter’s lifespan and sends a reminder when it needs to be replaced. To increase awareness about air pollution, Xiaomi has now become the first smartphone brand in India to integrate Air Quality Index (AQI) data — which also reflects the measurement of PM2.5 particles in the air —  into its MIUI 8 Weather app.

Features of the Mi Air Purifier 2 are as follows – Quickly removes PM2.5 particles, dust, indoor plant pollen, pet fur and more. Its high 310m3/h CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) takes just 10 minutes to circulate purified air in a room. The motor is energy efficient with a low power consumption of 4.8W. Advanced aerodynamics reduces noise and wind resistance, resulting in a noise level as low as 30dB in Night mode. Aerodynamic air vortex, up to 400 sq. ft. coverage 8W energy saving, ultra-quiet 30dB noise level Replacement filter available online at INR 2,499 Hugo Barra, Vice President, Xiaomi, said: “Air pollution is becoming an alarming public health concern in India. At this game-changing price, Mi Air Purifier 2 is set to disrupt the air purifier category in India, enabling us to bring these technological innovations to everyone.” Xiaomi To Enter Indian Smart Home Space With its Mi Air Purifier 2 on September 21 Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2.

The Chinese tech company that's known for making great android budget smartphones is all set to enter the smart home space with the launch of its Mi Air Purifier 2 in India on September 21. Just like its smartphones this air purifier will not pinch your pocket, as the company is planning to launch the product well below Rs 15,000 in India. The Mi Air Purifier 2 comes with simple controls and for advanced monitoring of the air quality in the room it uses an app on your smartphone. You can also use your smartphone as a remote to for all the operations of the Mi Air Purifier 2. Xiaomi claims that the purifier can remove 99.9% PM2.5 particles and can produce 10,000 litres of clean air. Watch this space for the review of the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2. Mi Air Purifier 2 IndiaMi Air Purifier 2 PriceMi Air Purifier 2 ReviewXiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 BJP's Kozhikode conclave: Sacrifice of 18 Indian soldiers in Uri won't go in vain, says PM Modi- WATCH: Group of men molest teenager in Kashipur, upload video on social media - Pradesh18 UP polls 2017: Mulayam Singh Yadav's Azamgarh rally cancelled - Pradesh18

Xiaomi happens to be one of the Chinese phone makers having a strong presence in India. The company dubbed the Apple of China had in the past launched its smartphones in India after the official launch in China. But seems the tech giant is making in-roads into other smart home products. The tech company has sent out invitations for the launch of its first Mi Ecosystem product, the Mi Air Purifier 2 in India. The launch event is slated for September 21 and would be held in New Delhi. The Mi Ecosystem was launched as a sub-brand of Xiaomi inc. in March this year and it includes products which do not fall under the smartphones, Smart TVs, and smart router categories. The Mi Air Purifier 2 launch in India is seen as an attempt to further stamp its footprint in the India market. Products in the Mi ecosystem in China is usually built by partner firms but funded by Xiaomi, with some of the products nurtured by Xiaomi as well. The Mi Air Purifier 2 was launched in China in November 2015 and just like its Mi Air Purifier predecessor, has almost the size of an A4 paper.

The smart gadget features triple-filter protection which sieves out PM2.5  formaldehyde and other micro-dust particles from the air. The company claims that the Mi Air Purifier 2 has a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of up to 406-cubic meters per hour, covering an area of 48 square meters. Just like the rest of the Mi Ecosystem products, the Mi Purifier 2 can be controlled using the Mi Home app on Xiaomi smartphones. The purifier is Wi-Fi (802.11n) enabled and remains connected to your home’s Wi-Fi connection in order to work with the Xiaomi’s dedicated Mi Home app. The intelligent Mi Home app which comes in both Android and iOS versions controls the Mi Purifier 2 and indicates when to switch on the Air purifier based on the air condition. Read More: Xiaomi Unveils Mi Water Purifier Which Lets Your Smartphone Track Water Purity The Mi Air Purifier 2 carries a price tag of 699 Yuan ($ ) in China and may likely be priced around Rs. 7,000 in India. You can catch up with the launch event live at 12pm IST on September 12 by tuning to Xiaomi’s YouTube channel.