Xiaomi shipped a firmware update for its Smart Storage device on the same day it went on sale, which matters because buyers get immediate access to better photo organization and media management tools. The v1.0.8.425 release introduces AI semantic search for photos, allowing users to find images by festivals or solar terms rather than just dates. This means people who take lots of pictures can now retrieve specific memories without manually scrolling through thousands of files.
Firmware update brings AI photo search and TV series management
The update also improves how the device handles video content for users who watch TV series or movies. It adds a TV series library that lets owners organize shows by season, making it easier to keep track of ongoing series. For movies, the system now automatically searches for and downloads subtitles when it recognizes a film title. These features turn the storage drive into a more convenient media hub for home entertainment.
Technical changes include expanded support for four specific Xiaomi camera models to store surveillance footage. The supported devices are the Xiaomi Smart Camera 3 3K, the Smart Camera PTZ Pro, the PTZ SE+, and the Smart Camera 2 AI Enhanced Edition. The update also adds tools to scan for duplicate data and clean up screenshots or screen recordings, helping users free up space. iOS users benefit from a new backup format for Live Photos that preserves the original HEIC and MOV files for full quality.
We looked at the last Xiaomi Smart Storage update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up. The device launched in China for 2699 CNY (around $401) on August 28, 2024. This firmware update is available now for owners who purchased the unit at launch. The changes focus on usability improvements for photo and video management rather than raw speed or capacity increases.
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