Xiaomi has an extensive product portfolio, covering several different technology categories. A common element across all of these categories is smart connectivity options. Whether you're looking for a new smartphone, connectivity devices like routers, or a home security system, each of them can be controlled from a single app. As an extension of its connected home, Xiaomi also offers users a list of smart home devices.
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Your home can be as connected as you want it to be, regardless of your budget and the size of your home. There are many unique options for connecting your home, including your wireless network, security cameras, and even your lights. Xiaomi has expanded this list of connected devices to everyday home appliances, creating smart living and cooking experiences.
Xiaomi smart kitchen
The Xiaomi Smart Kitchen range of devices offers many options. Each product can be controlled remotely via the Xiaomi Mi app. This allows users to plan their schedule by adding timers to turn on the products so they are ready when needed.
Additionally, you can also download and add recipes via the cloud, which you can grab when you're ready to prepare your favorite nutritious meals and treats. So you can cook freely and effortlessly, making your life even more efficient.
Xiaomi Smart Blender (BHR5960EU)
The first product on the list is the Xiaomi Smart Blender. This blender allows users to easily prepare healthy smoothies, fresh juices, crushed ice, and a whole host of other easy-to-prepare meals. It adapts perfectly to your active lifestyle by allowing you to schedule your preparation, whether you are at home or on the way home from the office.
Xiaomi's Smart Blender allows you to prepare 1.2 liters of hot drinks and 1.6 liters of cold drinks on the go. The Smart Blender has a heating power of 800 to 950 W, which allows you to prepare hot drinks to warm you up during the winter.
The same power is also capable of providing enough torque to blend all your favorite fruits and vegetables for the best smoothies and even prepare soups. It offers stable rotation to help you achieve the most consistent mixing results possible. An additional feature of the Smart Blender is the controlled power of the blades, which decreases as needed depending on the load to avoid additional wear and ensure reliable blending.
The device retails for R2,499 and is available from online retailers Takealot and Tafelberg.
Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4L Pro (BHR6943EU)
The next device on the list is the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4L Pro. Air fryers have become very popular in recent times, thanks to their health benefits over conventional frying options. The Smart Air Fryer allows you to enjoy your favorite fried foods in a lighter version, using less oil and cooking without smoke.
Thanks to its 4 liter capacity basket, you can easily prepare meals on the fly for 1 to 5 people. Cooking temperatures can be easily and precisely set between 40°C and 200°C, depending on what you are cooking and how long you are cooking. Thanks to its versatility, the device is multifunctional and allows fermentation and defrosting, as well as cooking fruits, vegetables and meat.
Additionally, it features a sleek, modern design in an all-white finish. It also features a new transparent window with three layers of thermal insulation, which allows users to monitor the status of the device in real time for added convenience.
The Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4L Pro has a heating power of 1,600 W for a rapid increase in temperature. This also allows for more even heat distribution, allowing for perfect cooking while reducing overall cooking time. An overall healthier and more convenient way to cook your favorite dishes.
Its smart features also add great value to your daily routine. Apart from setting specific schedules for food preparation, users can also turn it on and off using voice commands through the Mi app. Users can also select the type of dishes they prepare , which allows the fryer to adjust the heat and time accordingly without having to make manual adjustments.
The Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4L Pro is available online at Takealot and Tafelberg. Its recommended retail price is R2,899.
Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L (BHR4849EU)
Finally, for Xiaomi Smart Kitchen devices, we have the Smart Air Fryer 3.5L. The device offers the same cooking benefits as the Smart Air Fryer 4L Pro, with a smaller 3.5L basket. The device offers a more affordable option with a recommended retail price of R2,399.
The Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L is also available online at Takealot and Tafelberg. The device is offered at a recommended retail price of 2,399 euros.
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Xiaomi Smart Living
When it comes to smart home, Xiaomi already has a multitude of gadgets that allow you to stay connected throughout your home. In addition to its range of network products and power solutions, Xiaomi also offers a series of smart living devices. These include air purifiers, humidifiers and heaters. Each of these devices offers a host of smart features to fit your lifestyle, while staying connected and controlled remotely.
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact (BHR5860EU)
The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact is an ideal device to protect your respiratory health at home. It keeps the air clean, allowing you to breathe healthy air and is perfect for use throughout the day in case of allergies.
Despite its small size, the device offers extreme quality and an impressive list of functions. At the top of the list is the high-efficiency filtration system. This system is capable of removing up to 99.97% of particles from the air, while effectively resisting pollen, pet dander and various other allergens.
In addition to its filtration capabilities, the Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact is also very quiet and energy efficient. It uses a brushless DC motor, which achieves noise below 20 dB in sleep mode, which is ideal even for people with babies. With the electricity at its maximum, the device is very efficient, consuming only 27 W at most. It also has a 360° air inlet, making it ideal for rooms from 16 to 27 m².
Regarding its intelligent functions, it allows you to visualize the air quality in the home in real time, with a four-color light indicator to show you the status of the situation. Additional smart controls allow you to operate the device even when you're away from home. It also integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants.
The device has a recommended retail price of R1 999. It is available online from Takealot and Tafelberg.
List of smart air purifiers from Xiaomi
There are two other smart air purifiers in the Xiaomi lineup. These are the following models:
- Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 (BHR5096GL) – SRP: R4,899. Available at Takealot and Tafelberg.
- Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite (BHR5274GL) – R3 599. Available from Takealot and Tafelberg.
Xiaomi Humidifier 2 Lite (BHR6605EU)
Like the Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact, the Xiaomi Humidifier 2 Lite provides users with fresh air for their home. It eliminates bacteria while diffusing a purified mist to purify the air in the room where it is located. To do this, it uses antibacterial technology based on silver ions.
The Humidifier 2 Lite features a rotating mist that rotates 360° to distribute evenly throughout the room. This means users do not need to continually reposition the device to ensure efficient dispensing. In doing so, it also eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria before the water is released as mist.
The device has a 4 liter tank which allows you to use it all day before having to refill it. It is also equipped with a quiet motor, allowing an operating noise level of less than 38 dB. This means that it will not disturb your sleep, even if used all night. It uses an intelligent operating system, so when the water starts to run out, it reduces the spread of mist and stops completely when the water runs out. The device is thus protected against any damage.
The Humidifier 2 Lite has a recommended retail price of R749. It is available online from Takealot and Tafelberg.
Mi Smart Space Heater S EU (BHR4037GL)
The Mi Smart Space Heater S is next on the list of smart home appliances. During South Africa's cold winters, you can be sure to stay warm with this space heater. The device allows users to control room temperatures anytime and from anywhere.
Similar to its smart control, the device also has a few self-monitoring functions, including temperature control. This means that the device can increase or decrease its heat output in order to keep the room at the temperature you set for it. Thanks to its efficient use, the device turns itself off when temperatures are viable and the day gets warmer, saving energy.
Warm air rises and cool air sinks, producing a convection effect for air circulation and room heating. Its large air ducts allow heating of nearby areas as well as the entire room. The airflow is gentler than that of an air conditioner and does not dry out the air either. Additionally, the device is equipped with a built-in dryer, which allows users to dry their clothes up to a load of 1.5 kg.
The device is available online from Takealot and Tafelberg. Its sale price is R2,899.
Xiaomi Smart Tower Heater Lite EU (BHR6101EU)
Last on the list of smart home devices is the Xiaomi Smart Tower Heater Lite. It provides heat quickly and evenly throughout the room, while still being efficient.
It has a very powerful 2000W ceramic heater, which can heat up in just three seconds. This allows you to heat a room in record time, without having to wait a long time. Additionally, its wide-angle front ventilation and axial fan combine to provide different levels of heat. You can choose four different operating modes to achieve the optimal temperature in the room.
In addition, it is equipped with a built-in NTC temperature sensor and thermostat, which can reduce power consumption and provide automatic power control. Additionally, the gentle sound of airflow produced by the device acts as white noise.
The device also offers smart control, allowing remote access and voice commands. Users can control temperature settings from anywhere using the Mi app. It's even possible to add automatic settings, such as temperature and time control, to schedule when the heating must be turned on or increased.
The Smart Tower Heater Lite has a recommended retail price of €2,199. It is available online from Takealot and Tafelberg.
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Easily connect your home with smart home appliances from Xiaomi.
Thanks to Xiaomi, it's never been easier to connect your entire home. If you are interested in purchasing any of Xiaomi's smart home appliances, you can visit Takealot.co.za for the full range of products. Additionally, users can also purchase through Tafelberg.co.za.