Kettle xiaomi reviews. How to connect a Xiaomi kettle to the application. Impressions of use

Chinese technology can be extremely obstinate. "Smart" kettle from major manufacturer was no exception.

Moving to new apartment- always a very difficult process. During the first two weeks, everything that can be broken breaks. So for me, the first thing that happened was the kettle burned out.

A quick search in offline stores did not yield anything good - decent brands simply disappeared from the shelves. Why take another device for 2 months? And then the idea came to buy the recently announced kettle from Xiaomi. Moreover, it was already on the “wants” list.

Who would have known what adventures the desire to furnish an apartment with “smart” appliances from China would turn out to be. But there were no reviews yet - and the kettle headed to Russia.

It's time to learn Chinese

An anecdote about how a pessimist teaches Chinese and is already so bearded that the author cannot be found. Only now I began to understand that learning Chinese is more of a necessity than the whim of teachers and popularizers of Chinese culture.

This is all to say that the kettle has arrived beautiful packaging, with detailed instructions, many inscriptions on the case... Without a single English character! Everything is only in hieroglyphs. There are no mnemonic icons.


By scientific poking it was possible to establish that near The button on the body (touch, by the way) is responsible for turning it on and heating it to a boil. What's next? Unknown. At the time of receiving the device, there was no information in Russian or English.

Based on the memory of the operation of other devices, Xiaomi launched an official application for smart home MiHome and tried to press second button. The kettle made a pleasant, quiet squeak, the LED blinked, and there was 0 effect.

There is not a word of English on the page for adding a new device. The MiKettle device is missing. (I know about Russification methods, setting the correct region did not help. The first game is torture for the fans.) What should I do?

Xiaomi as an interior element

Use a smart kettle as a regular one. I must admit, MiKettle performs its functions well and is ready to actively compete with other manufacturers. Even if they were produced by Tefal, Moulinex or Bosch.


One-piece the metal flask warms up much faster than its analogues. The thick plastic in which it is placed allows you to protect not only appearance, but also the hands of the owner. After 3 months of use, it was not possible to feel the temperature of the kettle: it was barely warm even with boiling water inside.


Clever lid design prevents MiKettle from wear out fastenings I pressed the button and the lid opened slightly. If necessary, you can further finish it with your hands. You don’t have to worry about the traditional “head drop” in the form of the lid remaining in your hands when you open it the next time.


It turns off on time - also a plus, a little steam. Without water it still turns on- this is the first puncture of this spy unit. Shutting down after a “dry” start occurs almost instantly, but personally I harbored a grudge. Now I constantly check for water before turning it on.

Do Xiaomi read Russian Internet resources?

After a month of using MiKettle in “just a kettle” mode, I needed to set up the kitchen MiAmplifier. At this moment it turned out that the applications built into MiHome for devices in the latest update received English language!

The hand itself reached out to search for new devices... Click on the kettle (far button), agonizing wait, a dozen attempts to restart Bluetooth and repeated clicks - and here it is, the moment of truth. The app has found the kettle! Never before has the disappointment with Xiaomi devices been so great.

Works? And how! But not like that

When ordering the Xiaomi Mi Kettle, I imagined an almost intelligent kitchen unit that could do everything in the world - it boils water itself, pours tea, and sings Chinese songs. It turned out - it seemed.

All this is due to lack of information. Unfortunately, in reality the kettle is not at all as intelligent as we would like. And not even in the right way.

I have a router and many other Xiaomi branded gadgets. They all come together into one ecosystem controlled via Wi-Fi using a smartphone. As it turned out, the teapot refers to it only formally.

It still runs through the official MiHome application (iOS, Android). But - via Bluetooth. Thus, the communication range is only 5-7 meters in a real Russian apartment. Or even less if there is a strong source of electromagnetic fields between the smartphone and the kettle. For example, a refrigerator, microwave or stove.

Once Mi Kettle is linked to your Xiaomi account via MiHome, it becomes possible to remote control . Actually, all functions, except boiling, work only through a smartphone.


And to be even more precise, there is only one function: maintaining a constant temperature in the kettle. From the main screen of the MiKettle page in MiHome, you can launch one of the preset profiles: 90, 70, 50 or 30 degrees. Here you can set a different temperature using the slider, after checking the manual control mode box.

You can also specify the heating principle in the settings. The kettle keeps getting colder all the time required temperature, or heats up to it at certain intervals.

“Mind” is not real!

The application works with the kettle only within the capabilities of the Bluetooth connection. As soon as it breaks, the smartphone moves away - the connection is lost, no control.

You can’t dream of being able to turn on the kettle as you drive up to your house. Switch kettle control to web interface is not possible using standard means. And happiness and hot tea were so close from the doorstep...


And where is the mind here? Just another thermopot - cheap, but beautiful and a little mysterious. Although for

Smart kettle Xiaomi MiJia Kettle combines the functions of a thermopot - it not only boils water, but also maintains its temperature for a long period of time (from 1 to 12 hours). Moreover, the water temperature value can be set manually - the user has a choice in the range from 40 to 90°C in increments of 10°C.

Connecting to a smartphone

It is possible to set the desired degree of water temperature maintenance in the associated application ecosystem of the smart home Mi Home. But you can’t start the kettle from a smartphone remotely - boiling and keeping the water hot can only be done by pressing the touch control keys, which are hidden on the bend of the inside of the device’s handle.

Stylish appearance

The outer side of the model is made of white matte plastic, and the internal flask with a volume of about 1.5 liters is made of steel; accordingly, the kettle does not have any external water level sensor. Steel is also inner side covers. The white color of the case is slightly diluted by the black contact pad on the stand. In the inside of the last element there is a compartment for winding excess power cord.

Localization

Initially, the kettle was aimed at the Chinese market, so the inscriptions on its buttons are made in the form of hieroglyphs. Similar symbols appear from time to time in the smartphone application. But to a greater extent, English predominates in the interface of the program for controlling the kettle. Combined with intuitive icons, switching between the few application menu items will not be difficult.

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The kettle was delivered by DPD courier service from Moscow in just 4 days. The box with the kettle was packed only in a branded DPD package. The kettle was not damaged during shipment, and the box remained intact and was not wrinkled at all.

Package

Inside the box there is a kettle, an electric stand for it and an instruction manual. Everything is packaged in protective shipping foam.

Appearance

There are three buttons on the kettle handle. The upper convex mechanical button opens the lid.


When pressed, the lid does not open completely (apparently so that hot steam does not splash if you accidentally open a kettle with just boiled water), but in general, the lid can be tilted almost 90 degrees for easy pouring of water. The stainless steel part of the lid is made with a bevel so that when the lid is opened, condensation flows back into the kettle and not onto the table.


Two touch buttons on the inside of the handle, when pressed, are illuminated by LEDs and audible sound signal. The button closest to the kettle is responsible for turning on the kettle, the farthest one is for turning on the temperature maintenance function.


There is also an attention sticker on the kettle))).


There is a Bluetooth logo on the handle:


At the bottom of the kettle there is an electrical Strix contact, and stickers with the characteristics of the device and a barcode with the serial number.


The kettle stand has holes for water to drain (if water is accidentally spilled).


The legs are rubberized, the cord is long enough and is wound into the base.




Initially, the fork on the teapot stand was of a Chinese design and was later replaced by a European one.

Application

Kettle at work

A minute after boiling, the body warmed up to an average of 45 degrees:


And after 5 minutes, the temperature did not rise to 51 degrees or more:


Wherein Maximum temperature(66 degrees) where the rim begins. The bezel itself is of course much hotter, but the thermal imager does not see this, since the bezel is polished to a mirror.

Despite the fact that the body warms up to 50 degrees, they will not get burned. When touched, a slight burning sensation is felt at first, but then quickly passes. Apparently due to the fact that between the bowl and the body there is air gap, and the plastic itself has a low heat capacity (the same Bosch burns much hotter). The kettle handle always remains absolutely cold.

The thermometer in the kettle is quite accurate:


It keeps the temperature in maintenance mode quite accurately, sometimes jumping a degree.

Conclusion

Minuses:
- Cannot be enabled via the app
- You need to reconnect to the kettle every time you start the application
- The water level is not visible (you need to open the kettle)
- Quiet speaker (it would be better if they made it loud, with volume adjustment)

In my opinion, the teapot turned out to be quite controversial. It is well made, looks stylish, holds the temperature well and makes little noise. But it’s hard to call him smart. It cannot be turned on remotely, it does not show the water level. In the end, I could at least send notifications to my phone when it boils and reaches the set temperature. Even to find out the water temperature you need to make too many body movements.

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What could be more pleasant than coming home from a frosty street and immediately making yourself a mug of hot tea or coffee? At the same time, do not wait for the water to boil, since the kettle has done everything by the time you arrive. This is exactly the magical ability that a smart kettle from Xiaomi has.

New opportunities

Why is the Mi Smart Kettle called “smart”? First of all, thanks to the possibility of remote control using the Xiaomi application Smart Home. This application can be downloaded for free from Google Play or App Store.

By installing the program on your smartphone, you can remotely control the functionality of your smart kettle. For example:

• Boil or heat water to a certain level.
• Select the option you need in quick settings: “tea”, “coffee”, “ baby food" - and then the kettle will automatically heat the water to the optimal temperature for this drink.
• Maintain the desired temperature level for up to 12 hours.
• Set up GRADUAL cooling or heating of water.

When the water begins to boil or reaches the required temperature, a corresponding notification will be sent to the user’s smartphone, and the kettle will also sound a sound signal. In addition, the gadget provides automatic shutdown when the water level is low, as well as short circuit protection.

Technical features

The Mi Smart Kettle is designed for a medium-sized family and allows you to boil up to 1.5 liters of water.

The power of the device is a respectable 1800 watts. To bring cold water It only takes 5 minutes to reach 100°C. During the boiling process, the device consumes up to 1946 W/h: for one-time boiling of 0.5 liters, 54 W will be required, and for 1.5 liters – 152 W.

I’m glad that after boiling, the outer surface of the kettle heats up to only 40 degrees: this is quite a comfortable level, allowing you to take the product with unprotected hands.

The fact is that the walls of the kettle have two-layer construction. Inside they are covered with 304 stainless steel, outside with high-quality modern plastic, and between these contours there is an air gap.

Other advantages of the two-layer construction:

• When boiling Mi Smart Kettle makes minimal noise, especially in comparison with models that are made entirely of plastic.
• The water in the kettle cools more slowly. 60 minutes after boiling, the water temperature is about 75°C, after another hour - 60°C.

Appearance

One of the most strengths Mi Smart Kettle models have a stylish ergonomic design, somewhat reminiscent of Apple gadgets (as is often the case with Xiaomi products). The pronounced minimalism of the product will look appropriate in both classic and modern interiors.

We have already mentioned above that the outer surface of the kettle is made of plastic. The material has a white matte color and is pleasant to the touch. At the top there is a glossy metal rim. A convenient handle is attached to the side of the body.

On its top there is a button to open the lid.

In the lower inner part of the handle there are 2 touch control keys: “Boiling/Heating” and “Maintain temperature level”. Thus, you can control the smart kettle not only from your smartphone, but also the old fashioned way.

The spout is designed to provide a fine, even spray without splashing. The design of the lid has also been thought out to the smallest detail.

Using the control button, it opens to 45 degrees (so that the user is not doused with hot steam); this angle can be increased by hand to 80 degrees. The inside has a slight slope that allows condensation to drain into the kettle and not onto the table. Cover diameter – 13 cm.

Another element of the gadget is the Strix water temperature sensor (made in Britain). The controller very accurately shows the current temperature of the water in the kettle and has a fairly long service life: up to 10 years. It's nice to deal with real British quality :)

Water quality

Another important advantage of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle is excellent quality water. The attentive reader will remember that inner part The kettle is made on the basis of stainless steel. The smart kettle from Xiaomi uses very high-quality steel of the GB9684 standard. It is called “food grade” because it is used in the production of kitchen utensils. This steel is odorless, does not create scale or deposits, does not add foreign flavors to the water and is very easy to clean.

Together with the proprietary Mi Water Purifier filter, this guarantees the user excellent purity of drinking water.

Set

It remains to say a few words about the model’s equipment. The Mi Smart Kettle comes in regular cardboard box white.

Inside the box there is the kettle itself, a stand with a wire and an instruction manual. The stand has rubberized legs and a special hole for water drainage. The power cable is quite small - only 40 centimeters, the plug is European.

conclusions

Nice design, simple controls and quality materials make a smart kettle Mi Smart Kettle excellent option to create a smart home concept in your kitchen.

There are also some minor flaws. The most significant disadvantages include the fact that there was no place on the body of the kettle for a scale indicating the water level. Therefore, you will have to open the lid every time to check how much water is left inside. But in general, this can hardly be called a fatal omission that covers up all the advantages of the model.

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Video review

Hot water

Rapid boiling

From dusk to dawn
Keeps you warm

1) Smooth opening of the lid

3) STRIX thermal controller

Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier to reduce scale
Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier

Smart kettle Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle

Hot water

In the cycle of endless tasks, it is important not to forget about your health. One glass of warm boiled water, drunk on an empty stomach, will help restore water balance in the body after sleep, improves blood circulation, helps your “brain” wake up. While sitting in the office and solving work issues, take a break and drink a glass of hot water to jump-start your metabolism, flush out toxins and prevent hypothermia caused by the air conditioner. If you feel unwell, a cup of warm tea will warm your body and calm you down. nervous system, will ease spasms and pain due to gastritis. By becoming the owner of a Xiaomi smart kettle, you will experience all the benefits of hot water.

An elegant teapot for every day

The outer body of the kettle is made of food-grade white polypropylene. The design is in an elegant minimalist style. Special attention has been paid to the spout, which ensures a neat stream without splashes or sudden shocks. Thanks to its laconic design, the kettle will fit perfectly into any place in the house, be it a tea table in the living room or a bar counter in the kitchen. The designers took the task seriously, because in their eyes a teapot is not just kitchen appliance, but an important part of everyday life and interior, deserving careful consideration of every detail.

Rapid boiling

At the bottom of the kettle there is a heating element with a power of 1800 W, which ensures uniform and fast heating of water. The process of boiling the kettle takes only 5 minutes.

From dusk to dawn
Keeps you warm

High-quality internal surface for heating water

All elements of the kettle that come into contact with water, namely the inner surface, lid and temperature sensor, are made of 304 stainless steel from the manufacturer Pohang Iron and Steel Company (Posco), meeting the GB9684 standard. This material is absolutely safe for health, therefore it is widely used in medical and food industries, does not form plaque or scale, has no odors and is easy to clean.

Three-level protection for comfortable use

Thanks to the optimized electrical connector in the center of the stand, the risk of electric shock when touched is minimized. Moreover, even if water gets inside the stand, current leakage will be eliminated. The Xiaomi electric kettle also has protection against idle heating: if there is insufficient water, it will automatically turn off in order to prevent the device from burning out and other dangerous situations.

Temperature conditions for different requirements

Different types of tea have their own brewing rules: for example, to maximize the aroma Puer tea, it is necessary to brew it with boiling water; green tea is brewed at a temperature of 80-90°C, probiotics and honey are also required certain temperature- too much hot water can nullify them beneficial features. The Xiaomi kettle is equipped with a smart temperature control function. It is carried out via a Bluetooth connection via a mobile phone. Xiaomi app Smart Home. With it, you can control the temperature of the water in the kettle at your discretion, for example, heat the water to a certain temperature or maintain the temperature you need after boiling.

Easy cleaning without dead spots
Solid inner body and spacious 130mm diameter opening

The inner surface of the kettle has no seams or hard-to-reach places. The case has a round and flat bottom and a wide top opening with a diameter of 130 mm, the lid opens at an angle of 80°. All this together makes cleaning easy inner surface teapot.

Double shell for improved thermal insulation

The body of the electric kettle is made of two materials: the inner surface is made of stainless steel, the outer surface is made of food-grade polypropylene. Both surfaces form an intermediate heat-insulating layer that prevents overheating outer surface and eliminates the risk of burns. When water boils in a kettle, the surface temperature of the body does not exceed 40°C.

Design features of the Xiaomi smart kettle

1) Smooth opening of the lid

When you press the button, the lid opens at an angle of 45°, and the opening occurs smoothly, without sudden movements, to avoid splashing hot condensate. Also, if desired, the lid can be opened at an angle of 80° to thoroughly clean the inside of the kettle.

2) Convenient storage of the power cord

You can adjust the length of the power cord by twisting the remaining parts under the bottom of the stand.

3) STRIX thermal controller

The Xiaomi kettle uses a thermal controller from the British manufacturer STRIX, which has a service life of 10 years.

4) Temperature sensor from Nidec Shibaura/HGTECH

The temperature determination error is only ±1%. Having fixed desired temperature water, the sensor automatically turns off the heating or activates the heat preservation mode depending on your needs.

Quality water for a quality kettle

Use a kettle with a water purifier Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier to reduce scale
When boiling water containing mineral salts, bacteria, organic matter and impurities, scale forms on the inner surface of the kettle. Water purifier Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier effectively filters heavy metals, inorganic substances and suspended particles, reduces scale formation, ensures water quality that meets state standards.