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Xiaomi camping lantern offers 2-in-1 lighting flexibility

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An app-controlled camping lantern, flashlight and mini lamp in one portable unit
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An app-controlled camping lantern, flashlight and mini lamp in one portable unit
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The outer shell is IP54 dust- and water-resistant
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The brightness and color temperature can be controlled manually or via a mobile companion app
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The main lantern has a 4,800-mAh battery, while the torch module sports an 800-mAh battery
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Consumer tech multinational Xiaomi revealed a nifty battery-powered camping lantern in China back in March, with a mini lamp and torch module that could be popped out of its head. Now the 2-in-1 has been released globally.

The inventively named Xiaomi Multi Function Camping Lantern measures 198 x 114 x 123 mm (7.8 x 4.5 x 4.8 in) and weighs in at 565 g (20 oz), and is weather-proofed to IP54 standards – so should be good for damp or dry outdoor adventures.

The brightness of the primary lamp's LED light source can be adjusted from 61 lumens to 230 lumens on the device itself or via a mobile companion app running on a Bluetooth-paired smartphone, as can the color temperature.

The brightness and color temperature can be controlled manually or via a mobile companion app
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There's a 4,800-mAh Li-ion battery in the main module, and an 800-mAh power source in the torch/mini lamp – which unlocks with a twist of the hook and is removed from the main frame to provide a 120-lumen flashlight or 70-lumen sidelight.

The torch module's own battery is charged when it's docked, and a dust cover automatically seals the top when flashlight unit is removed from the main frame.

The Xiaomi Multi Function Camping Lantern is available globally now, though it's not known if it will roll out to US campers. It's priced at €59.99 in Europe.

Product page: Xiaomi Multi Function Camping Lantern

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3 comments
paul314
Flashlights with apps. So now you need two charged-up devices.
DavidB
@paul123, an actual reading of the article would’ve prevented you making that comment. Along with a very clear caption on one of the photos, the article included this paragraph:

“The brightness…can be adjusted…on the device itself or via a mobile companion app...”
Karmudjun
Pretty well thought out, except for the price. For that I'd expect a battery exponentially bigger and the ability to get 400-500 lumens! Also IP54? Ingress Protection 5 - 4? You are talking about limited dust protection and extremely limited water protection! That is equivalent to tolerating a water spray for up to 5 minutes. Not accidental immersion in a lake or whitewater stream. For that price? I'm laughing. But great app development - I guess that commands the ridiculous price-tag!