Xiaomi Watch Beta program opens earlier access soon

Xiaomi’s Zhang Lei has announced significant improvements to the company’s watch beta testing program, promising earlier access for community members who want to experience new features before official releases. The Vice President of Mobile Phone Department and General Manager of Wearable Department revealed that internal beta invitations will gradually move forward in timing, allowing enthusiastic users to participate in testing phases ahead of standard grayscale rollouts. This enhanced beta program demonstrates Xiaomi’s commitment to community-driven development and user feedback integration across its expanding wearable device ecosystem.

Pioneer User Experience Program Launched

Xiaomi has introduced a new pioneer user experience initiative that provides special recruitment opportunities through the Xiaomi community platform. Selected internal beta testers receive priority access to new watch firmware versions, allowing them to experience and provide feedback on upcoming features before wider distribution begins.

Current Beta Testing Timeline

The beta invitation process currently opens simultaneously with grayscale user enrollment phases. However, Zhang Lei confirmed that future iterations will progressively move this timeline forward, enabling beta participants to access new features and improvements earlier in the development cycle for more comprehensive testing feedback.

Redmi Watch 5 and Xiaomi Watch S4 Updates

Xiaomi has completed grayscale enrollment for the Redmi Watch 5 series and is currently arranging version pushes to enrolled participants. The Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm has launched its new grayscale enrollment program featuring WeChat voice call reminders, optimized heart health notifications, and enhanced cross-country running pace adjustments.

Enhanced Community Engagement Strategy

This improved beta program reflects Xiaomi’s strategy to strengthen community involvement in product development. By providing earlier access to dedicated users, the company can gather more detailed feedback and identify potential issues before general release, ultimately improving the overall user experience across its wearable product line.

Source: IT Home (https://ithome.com/), Xiaomi Community (https://xiaomi.eu/)