Learn about Xiaomi Smart Home

If you want to automate your home, you need the full Xiaomi Smart Home Kit. Xiaomi has created a great automation platform, allowing you to seamlessly use your phone or sensors to operate everything in your home. This kit will probably cost you hundreds of dollars, but it's worth it.

The following article will introduce what is included in Xiaomi Smart Home.

Xiaomi Mi Home application

For anyone who wants to build a Xiaomi Smart Home, the first thing to do is download the Xiaomi Mi Home app. Mi Home app is the hub from where you can control all your devices. All Xiaomi devices will sync with the Mi Home app.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Home Gateway 2

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 If you want to create a smart home hub, the first thing you will need is a Smart Home Gateway. Smart Home Gateway is a device that allows you to control all other smart sensors in your home. It can also be used as a radio, alarm, doorbell and night light.

Smart Home Gateway operates using WiFi and needs to be connected to an outlet at all times.

Xiaomi Smart Bluetooth Switch

Another tool that you will need to provide total control of your Xiaomi products is Smart Bluetooth Switch. This is a small round button that helps you control plugs, switches, and lights. So if you don't want to use an app and need a physical button to control all your devices, then Smart Bluetooth Switch will help you!

Xiaomi door and window sensor

To truly make your home smart, you need to automate different aspects of the home experience. This involves mounting door and window sensors. These sensors are programmed to trigger an action when the door or window is opened. One of the most popular actions is to use the door sensor to automatically turn on the Xiaomi light in the room.

Window sensors can be used to automatically turn off the air conditioner if you open the window, etc.

Xiaomi Wireless Keywall Switch

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 If all the devices and lights in your home have become smarter, then using a physical switch that makes life easy makes a lot of sense. Sometimes caution is needed when using the application and Wireless Keywall Switch is the perfect replacement for a regular switch.

This switch can be mounted on the wall, controlling Xiaomi Smart Bulb and Yeelight. This device can also serve as a doorbell switch that works with the alarm widget from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Smart Camera

One of the top safety requirements in the home is the installation of cameras. Most cameras are pretty basic, but the Xiaomi Smart Camera is different.

This smart camera records high-quality 1080p video and has a 156-degree viewing angle. It has a feature that recognizes people in videos when you are not at home and sends you a 12-second video.

This is not just a camera, you can use it as a communication device, allowing you to talk to your friends and family through the Mijia app.

This camera can be mounted to the wall or placed on a table because it is so compact!

Xiaomi Yeelight Dimmer

Yeelight Dimmer is a convenient tool that helps control Xiaomi lights at home. Just like when reducing the fan speed, you can also control the brightness of the Xiaomi light. It can be easily mounted on the wall or can be connected with electrical wiring.

Besides, Yeelight Dimmer can turn lights on and off, change the color of the light, and switch according to the time of day.

This is a simple gadget to control the lighting effects of the house.

Xiaomi light intensity sensor

This is a sensor that detects people or animals, notifies you of any movement, or uses it in tandem with other smart Xiaomi devices. For example, you can set up the Xiaomi sensor near your bedside table and connect it to a nearby smart Yeelight, the light will automatically be turned on when you pass by the table.

This device can also be useful in tracking any movement in the house.

Xiaomi Smart Light Strip

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 Do you want to beautify your home and make it look premium on a budget? Your best choice is the Xiaomi Smart Light Strip, which is 3 meters long and can be placed anywhere you want. The device comes with a controller with a single button that you can use to control the entire strip of lights.

When not in use, this light strip can be stowed anywhere.

Xiaomi Sensor Temperature

Not many people think that a temperature sensor plays an important role, but in fact the opposite is true. If you have small children in the house or live in a humid area, you need a temperature sensor. Toddlers often start crying if the temperature increases and you will know whether it is due to the weather or not with the help of Xiaomi Temperature Sensor.

If you have indoor plants that need to stay at a certain temperature, a temperature sensor can help you know exactly. The temperature sensor will automatically sync with the application.

Xiaomi Fire Alarms

Xiaomi Fire Alarms is a fire alarm device. Xiaomi cooperates with other leading manufacturers to provide users with the best products. And with fire alarm equipment, this company has cooperated with Honeywell.

The best aspect of this smoke alarm is the battery life. It can run for 5 years without the user having to worry about it. There is also a smart feature in the Smart Home App that you can set up. To ensure your smoke alarm is working perfectly, you can set up a self-detection test every month. Every month, the fire alarm will automatically detect whether it is working properly and send you a message.

Equipment made of fireproof materials, in case of fire. It can work independently or seamlessly combine with other devices with the help of Smart Gateway!

Xiaomi Smart Lamp

Xiaomi Smart Lamp is a beautifully crafted lamp that gives warm light, perfect for night work. Xiaomi Smart Lamp has two lights, one is direct light and the other is natural light, which helps reduce eye strain.

This light can be controlled through the Xiaomi Smart Home app.

Xiaomi Smart Socket

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Xiaomi Smart Socket is a smart plug that can be used with other devices. One of the top features is, you can control the plug's functions and turn off the device connected to the plug remotely.

Xiaomi Aqara

Xiaomi Aqara is the gateway hub mentioned above. This is the central piece for the entire Xiaomi Smart Home. Without Aqara, no automation and sensors would function. So be sure to buy a Home Gateway 2 or Aqara before you start your smart home revolution!

How to set up Xiaomi Smart Home

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Let's say you have products, but how do you put them all together? Here is a simple guide to setting up Xiaomi Smart Home!

First, you will need to buy a Xiaomi Gateway. As the name suggests, this is a hub that connects to all other smart home electronic devices. This device needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet at all times.

Once plugged in, you need to download the Mi Home app. Connect the Mi Home app to WiFi, then press the power button on the Gateway for about 3 seconds and then you will see the device appear on the app.

Click Connect and once it is connected you will see a blue light on the Gateway.

Once the Gateway Hub is connected, you can connect all your other smart devices using the Mi Home app.

It is quite easy to connect any other device to the Gateway Hub and resetting the device is the way to do this. Each device has a pinhole that you can press for 3 seconds continuously to reset. When you reset the device, the Gateway will automatically recognize and connect to the device.

Each device is super useful and can be connected in countless ways. You need to connect each sensor and tracker to the Mi Home app. You can mount the devices anywhere you want. Most of them have adhesive on the back to stick where needed.

Does Xiaomi work with Google Home?

Xiaomi works with Google Home quite smoothly. Google Home works with Android devices, as well as iOS, and there are no problems with Google Home or Xiaomi. If you're wondering whether Mi Home works with Google Home, the answer is yes. There has been a temporary disabling of Mi Home features from the Google Home app due to security concerns. But after Xiaomi fixed the problem, Google restored everything. So this means Mi Home and Google Home (Nest) work seamlessly together.

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Marvin Fry

Update 13 October 2023