Xiaomi‘s Chairman Lei Jun has responded to demands by netizens by launching a hearing aid for the elderly. Back in May, the bulk of comments from users after Lei Jun posted a video on TikTok suggested new industries for the tech brand. Part of the wishes included persons who requested that Xiaomi produce a hearing aid that could be affordable. The crowdfunding campaign for the Xiaomi hearing aid for the elderly has now been launched. The new Zdeer hearing aid is produced by Zdeer Industrial Company although it is hosted on Xiaomi Youpin.
The Zdeer brand is focused on family health products. The company says it provides solutions to the major health needs of the young encompassed by health preservation, The new model is a 34-channel neck-hanging hearing aid designed for the elderly and features a blood pressure monitor. It also has blood glucose tracking capabilities and is already attracting funders on Xiaomi Youpin. On the crowdfunding platform, more than 50 persons have pledged and the pledged amount has already exceeded 500,000 yuan ($68,904).
As per the features and functionality of the new hearing aid, little is known at this time. The Zdeer hearing aid is offered on Xiaomi Youpin at a crowdfunding price of 999 yuan ($138). It is scheduled to be shipped to backers before June 30. There are no indications at this time whether the hearing aid will be subsequently available in the international market.
