Just ordered one today for my sons birthday so come on to UA-cam to have a look. Your video was very helpful. Think he will love it and may well borrow it myself from time to time 😂
Amazing video!! I will get mine in a couple of days, can’t wait until then!! Is there something I should have in mind when riding it for the first time?
Only thing that I thought was odd at first was that I had to scoot it before it will engage power. Aside from that its all pretty straight forward. Make sure you have enough room on your phone to install the app and set things up.
Thanks for a great review, but what concerns me is the "pairing" with the Xioami app. After setup can you use it without linking to the app? How are you liking the Xiaomi Mi 1S ? You have had it for just a month - would you give back and get your money refunded or is she a keeper?
Shes a keeper. Its not mega powerful, but its a nice smooth relaxed ride. No need to use the app each time, I only used the app today (since setup) to check firmware versions for a friend who just got one.
@@SpectrumGeeks Thanks so much for your quick reply. I have the original M365 and fancy upgrading. Never used the original Xiaomi app on the M365 don't like to be tracked by the Chinese. I'm gonna go for it anyway.
@@cheshirecat1595 Well you need to use it to set it up. Outside of that, aside from firmware updates (currently an issue with that as of Jan 2021) you don't really need it.
@@cheshirecat1595 You are already being tracked by your own government. There is no escape from tracking once you go digital. By the way are you a very special person whom the Chinese government would be so keen on tracking?
To be honest I have not yet decided. In stock it does feel like it could do with some more power release, but I am a little concerned about motor heat when unlocked as it is a little thing really. I need to research it more I guess.
@@SpectrumGeeks That's exactly where I'm at, I left it stock for now and upgraded to 2.2.5 via the mi home app, I think the top speed is ok at 15mph because to be honest it feels like 30mph on these, But i was left a bit underwhelmed by it's performance on incline's, And custom firmware also has an impact on the range, and i don't want to brick it neither lol, If you do decide to play around with it please let me know how it turn's out, all the best.
@@Ayrantime yeah but with the 250w motor it was not great, 17mph full battery 14 mph at about 30% battery, so I got a 350w motor and now it's 21mph full battery and still doing 19mph near the end of battery, much better now. Actually with a tail wind or slightly downhill it hits 24mph on full battery lol.
Hi spectrum can I ask a question if you don’t mind? Great vid on the xiaomi 1s (gave a sub and like) but how much do you weigh?? I weigh about 113 kg should I still buy it??
Not 100% sure as dont weight myself on the regular, but around 100kg. They say the weight limit is 100kg, but I think it will probably be ok with an extra 13kg. Obviously will be a performance impact, and need to check on the tyre pressures.
Got a returned one of these today, updated the firmware and suddenly it wouldn't switch on. I'd press the power button and the tail light would flash 6 times and then turn off again.
Yes, there is a torx bolt at the front that you can use to remove the bell. Be aware the bell is also the clip that attaches to the rear when folding up, so you will lose that ability once removed.
This is true, however in the past the rules were not that well enforced, however now its alot more strict, and people are fined and have them confiscated. I have not used mine for many months now.
It doesn't have a hand brake like a car that you can pull on and leave if thats what you mean, but as you can see in the video there is a brake you can use with your hand like on a bike on the handlebar.
@@jusspxtternup5003 You can flash it with different firmware to remove the speed restrictions. This is not something I currently want to do, so no video yet. However, there are other channels / websites with info if you search.
I don't use it in the rain due to personal preference. Its IP54 water resistant, so will be ok if you get caught out, but I wouldn't actively use it in the wet personally.
The rear light comes on with the front light, and when braking. You cannot turn off its function as a brake light, so turn off the light function to turn off front and rear light when riding.
@@SpectrumGeeks my rear light is always on and the app is different from yours (probably had a update) got mine yesterday and would like to turn rear light off (solid on) when front mm light is off)
Thanks for sharing your opinion. At the time the video was recorded it was less prevalent for the communication of the legalities of these scooters on the road, and I had passed many police officers whilst on the scooter without issue. However, since then the communication on where they can be used has been better communicated and enforcement of the law has strengthen, and in reviews since I had made this clear.
Just bought one and it's coming today*so excited*
Awesome, you will enjoy it.
How was it???
I know this is late but is it good? I’m getting one soon
@@s.-_- I absolutely love you’re name can I ask a question ?
Where’s you’re dad from?…👏😭😂
@@jusalii PAKISTAN YA, and my mums from this other country I don’t know
What do you call a person from barabdos?
A barstarrd
Wow what an amazing review. Very much appreciated mate. I bought this because of you and its really nice.
Glad I could help
I remember watching this and really wanting one. Then I got one for my birthday. MEMORIESSS
:)
Good review I got mine in October and noticed the colder it is the less range you get out of it great fun
Thanks. Same with all battery powered devices, they are less efficient in the cold, but like you say still fun.
Just ordered one today for my sons birthday so come on to UA-cam to have a look. Your video was very helpful. Think he will love it and may well borrow it myself from time to time 😂
Glad it was helpful!
buying one tomorrow
Did you like it?
Great review - so helpful thanks - love u tube because of people like you - Cheers !!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, glad it was of some help.
Amazing video!!
I will get mine in a couple of days, can’t wait until then!! Is there something I should have in mind when riding it for the first time?
Only thing that I thought was odd at first was that I had to scoot it before it will engage power. Aside from that its all pretty straight forward. Make sure you have enough room on your phone to install the app and set things up.
@@SpectrumGeeks Thanks for the quick answer :)
Thx so much man im gettin 1 tmr very helpful
Glad I could help
Thanks for a great review, but what concerns me is the "pairing" with the Xioami app. After setup can you use it without linking to the app? How are you liking the Xiaomi Mi 1S ? You have had it for just a month - would you give back and get your money refunded or is she a keeper?
Shes a keeper. Its not mega powerful, but its a nice smooth relaxed ride. No need to use the app each time, I only used the app today (since setup) to check firmware versions for a friend who just got one.
@@SpectrumGeeks Thanks so much for your quick reply. I have the original M365 and fancy upgrading. Never used the original Xiaomi app on the M365 don't like to be tracked by the Chinese. I'm gonna go for it anyway.
@@SpectrumGeeks The word on facebook scooter groups is not to touch the Xiaomi app with the preverbiable barg pole !!
@@cheshirecat1595 Well you need to use it to set it up. Outside of that, aside from firmware updates (currently an issue with that as of Jan 2021) you don't really need it.
@@cheshirecat1595 You are already being tracked by your own government. There is no escape from tracking once you go digital. By the way are you a very special person whom the Chinese government would be so keen on tracking?
Do you also have the “tinnitus” sound from front wheel when running?
Nothing more unusual than the standard motor sound.
Great Review Mate! Just got myself this scooter.
Excellent. I just got a carry / transport case for it that I will be reviewing soon. Scoot safe.
@@SpectrumGeeks have you released that video yet?
@@henningschmidt3234 Not yet, its still sat in the packaging. Hope to get to it this week.
@@SpectrumGeeks ok, thanks!
Brilliant review mate. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Helpful review. About to purchase one.
Cool, I think you will love it. Still enjoying mine.
Tbh looking at the box it looks promising
Its a great scooter, just need the UK GOV to allow us to use them.
Great vid mate, I've ordered one, are you leaving it stock or unlocking to 30kph?
To be honest I have not yet decided. In stock it does feel like it could do with some more power release, but I am a little concerned about motor heat when unlocked as it is a little thing really.
I need to research it more I guess.
@@SpectrumGeeks That's exactly where I'm at, I left it stock for now and upgraded to 2.2.5 via the mi home app, I think the top speed is ok at 15mph because to be honest it feels like 30mph on these, But i was left a bit underwhelmed by it's performance on incline's, And custom firmware also has an impact on the range, and i don't want to brick it neither lol, If you do decide to play around with it please let me know how it turn's out, all the best.
@@coaldust01 Yeah, I will do a video if I decide to do it and report on the results.
@@coaldust01 did you unlock it
@@Ayrantime yeah but with the 250w motor it was not great, 17mph full battery 14 mph at about 30% battery, so I got a 350w motor and now it's 21mph full battery and still doing 19mph near the end of battery, much better now. Actually with a tail wind or slightly downhill it hits 24mph on full battery lol.
Hi spectrum can I ask a question if you don’t mind? Great vid on the xiaomi 1s (gave a sub and like) but how much do you weigh?? I weigh about 113 kg should I still buy it??
Not 100% sure as dont weight myself on the regular, but around 100kg.
They say the weight limit is 100kg, but I think it will probably be ok with an extra 13kg. Obviously will be a performance impact, and need to check on the tyre pressures.
Wow
Thanks for watching and commenting.
so EXCITED
Did you like it?
Great video!. Do i need to pump the tire before use?.
Should be good to go, but worth a check prior to riding.
Thank you but whydoes mine go the same speed limit as in the fastest mode why does it not go faster?.
Thank you for the help
@@Multicocco123 Not sure what you are asking.
How much do u weigh ?
Not sure as don't way myself on the regular (as I know its too much :)) so deffo on the upper limit of what the scooter supports.
So i cant ride it in rain?
You can, but its not recommended. Its water resistant, not water PROOF.
Can you lock the scooter on the app so the motor doesn't work if someone tried to rob it?
Yes, there is a lock button at the bottom left hand side of the screen in the app.
This stops all features on the escooter from functioning.
Got a returned one of these today, updated the firmware and suddenly it wouldn't switch on. I'd press the power button and the tail light would flash 6 times and then turn off again.
Did you get it fixed and if so how?
@@SpectrumGeeks never fixed, issue happened same day I got the scooter so I took it back and they couldn't resolve at store so I got a refund
hey! could i remove the bell? if yes, how? (its scratched from a fall and if i ride over road holes it rings and it annoys me
Yes, there is a torx bolt at the front that you can use to remove the bell.
Be aware the bell is also the clip that attaches to the rear when folding up, so you will lose that ability once removed.
18:08 are you going full speed?
Nope. Full speed is about 16 MPH.
I thought e-scooters were illegal to ride anywhere public and could only be ridden on private land? Has this changed?
This is true, however in the past the rules were not that well enforced, however now its alot more strict, and people are fined and have them confiscated. I have not used mine for many months now.
Hi, can I please ask how much of your weight because i concern about myself that is fit for me or not? So my weight is 92 km.
Thank you so much.
Hi, I am not sure of my weight as not something I check regularly. If you are 92kg you should be fine.
Hi. Any ideas why I cant pair it with my phone? It keeps telling me no devices found.
Thanks already
Sorry, this is not an issue I have experienced yet.
How did you change from kmh to mph!
I did a video on this - ua-cam.com/video/lfD5QBT6_xU/v-deo.html
@@SpectrumGeeks ayyy thanksss
If you don’t mind answering where did you order your 1s from
Drones Direct - www.dronesdirect.co.uk/p/ddhbc05neb/xiaomi-mi-1s-electric-scooter
Nice video :)
Thanks for watching.
Hey, i recently got one of these and i can't seem to update the firmware via the xiaomi home app, it stays stuck at 0% have you had similar problems?
Yes there is a problem with the new firmware update. Its been reported so hopefully the fix it. So just continue without the firmware update.
*box looks promising*
The best of boxes :)
Does it have a hand brake
It doesn't have a hand brake like a car that you can pull on and leave if thats what you mean, but as you can see in the video there is a brake you can use with your hand like on a bike on the handlebar.
@@SpectrumGeeks yes thats what i meant a handlebar thank you😄
@@SpectrumGeeks also does it have tail and headlights
@@thetrio8020 Yes, you can see all of this in the video.
How fast can you go white that scooter
About 16 MPH with the standard firmware.
@@SpectrumGeeks standard firmware? is there a way to increase the speak and how. Thanks
@@jusspxtternup5003 You can flash it with different firmware to remove the speed restrictions.
This is not something I currently want to do, so no video yet. However, there are other channels / websites with info if you search.
Brand new xiaomi mi 1s just beeping and giving error 22, anyone know how to resolve this?
BMS error I believe, not sure on how to fix. I suggest contact Xiaomi.
How well does it fare in the rain?
I don't use it in the rain due to personal preference. Its IP54 water resistant, so will be ok if you get caught out, but I wouldn't actively use it in the wet personally.
Very nice
Thanks
Hey where did u buy from
I think it was Drones direct, but its been cheaper on Amazon since.
Links in the description.
How can I get this is the USA
No idea I am afraid, contact Electriq and see if they have a US supplier.
🙂This is a great scooter!!!
Yup, great value for money.
Where did you buy this from
I got mine from Drones Direct in the UK.
and what is the scooter application
Its the Xiaomi App.
@@SpectrumGeeks thank you 😀
How do you turn rear light off
The rear light comes on with the front light, and when braking.
You cannot turn off its function as a brake light, so turn off the light function to turn off front and rear light when riding.
@@SpectrumGeeks my rear light is always on and the app is different from yours (probably had a update) got mine yesterday and would like to turn rear light off (solid on) when front mm light is off)
@@philreeve1904 I will try and take a look later on mine to see if an update changed something. I assume you are using the Xiaomi app?
Where did you get it from
I got mine from Drones Direct, but there are good deals on Amazon and other places right now (see amazon link in the description)
What is the app called
Xiaomi Home
how much did you pick this up for?
I think it was about £400 at the time.
What is the app called?
Xiaomi Home
Friends this scooter solid tyre ?
No there is a valve to inflate.
What's the app called
Xiaomi Home
Man's casually riding the british roads illegally lmao.
This was before rule enforcement became abit more ... enforced.
Does it come charged ?
Yes, but like all batteries they can not be shipped fully charged.
i likeee it but i dont like to
ok :)
Can this be taken off me by police in Republic of Ireland
No idea, you will need to check your local laws on the legalities of using a e-scooter where you live.
Shame on you, at your age you should know better. You do know that riding these things in public places is illegal.
Thanks for sharing your opinion. At the time the video was recorded it was less prevalent for the communication of the legalities of these scooters on the road, and I had passed many police officers whilst on the scooter without issue. However, since then the communication on where they can be used has been better communicated and enforcement of the law has strengthen, and in reviews since I had made this clear.