Review of the Xiaomi MiJia Smart Kettle electric kettle with Bluetooth control. How I fought with the Xiaomi smart kettle Translation of instructions for the xiaomi smart kettle bluetooth kettle

Smartphones of the Chinese company Xiaomi are more famous than the products of the ecosystem " smart home" Although it contains many interesting and useful gadgets. Today we are reviewing one of them - smart kettle Xiaomi Smart Kettle with Bluetooth control.

Characteristics:

• Claimed power: 1800 W;
• Volume: 1.5 l;
• Kettle weight: 1.24 kg;
• Package weight: 1.73 kg;
• Package dimensions (WxDxH): 25x16x26 cm;
• Triple protection: no current leakage, minimized risk of electric shock, automatic shutdown when insufficient level water;
• Maintenance required temperature till 12 o'clock;
• Temperature adjustment via app;
• The inner surface of the kettle, the lid and the temperature sensor are made of 304 stainless steel, thanks to which scale and deposits do not form, no foreign odors appear, and the surface is easy to clean.

Equipment

The kettle comes in an elegant white box, inside which you will find the kettle itself, a stand and instructions (in Chinese, so it is unlikely to help you). To protect the device, the box contains foam inserts.

Design

As for the design of the kettle, it is minimalistic, but at the same time quite nice. Xiaomi Smart Kettle is made of high-quality matte plastic, internal elements, as mentioned above, are made of stainless steel.

There is a mechanical button on the top of the handle that allows you to open the kettle lid by 45°. If you need to open the lid completely (up to 90°), you will have to do it manually.

The stand has a niche where you can store excess wire.

Overall, the kettle is quite well made and seems like it will last a long time.

Smart features

First of all, you can use the device as regular teapot, simply by pressing the first touch button located on the bottom of the handle. Looking ahead, let's say that the second button is designed to maintain the temperature.

In order to use the “smart” functions of the kettle, you must first install the Mi Home application (if you have not already installed it, since the application is used to control all Xiaomi smart home devices) and connect the device to it via Bluetooth.

Even though the app is in Chinese, we had no problems connecting the phone to the device. The kettle module itself is English-language.

The main “smart” feature is the ability to maintain the temperature at a given level for up to 12 hours. In the application, you can choose, for example, that you want to keep the water temperature at 80 degrees for 1 to 12 hours. To set the time, you need to use the “Keep warm time” slider, then you need to set the temperature (minimum 40 °C, maximum 90 °C).

The “Warm up the water” and “Cool down the boiled water” buttons are responsible for heating and cooling, respectively. In the second case, the “Do not boil again” switch is available.

As for the boiling time itself, Xiaomi Smart Kettle brought one liter of water at a temperature of 20 °C to a boil in 4 minutes 2 seconds, and one and a half liters in 5 minutes 42 seconds.

Conclusion

Xiaomi Mi Kettle copes with all the stated functions and has good thermal insulation. In addition, we liked the design and build quality.

As always, the Mi Home application in Chinese adds a fly in the ointment. We also think the device should have more smart features, such as the ability to turn the kettle on/off using your phone. In addition, in our opinion, a Wifi connection would be more suitable for controlling the kettle from a distance.

In the end, it’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth buying a kettle with a nice design, high-quality assembly and claimed smart functions for 3,300 rubles.

Hi all!

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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.

Thank you for your attention!

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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 inner surface, the cover and temperature sensor are made of 304 stainless steel from Pohang Iron and Steel Company (Posco), conforming to 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

Various varieties teas 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 it easy to clean the inside of the kettle.

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.

Not the smartest kettle Xiaomi Electric Kettle

More than a year has passed since our Bosch kettle broke, after which a long calm began. I was against buying anything to replace it, and was slowly looking for something safe and practical. Then I forgot and remembered only with the purchase of a Xiaomi phone.

New, I chose it consciously with a regular power button without the ability to control the temperature from the phone. Having previously studied how it works Mi Smart Kettle, the desire to take it has disappeared - you need to launch the application and select the temperature every time after removing it from the stand. Undoubtedly, the mode of maintaining the desired degree is convenient, but it seemed unnecessary.

Criterias of choice:

Over the years, I have had several “boilers” - at first a cheap one that stank of plastic, and it was not wise to drink water from it. Then the reference point switched to premium brands Braun and Bosch - their plastic had no smell, and they worked flawlessly until the lid dried out and fell off.

Safety:

I once bought a Polaris electric kettle in Eldorado, entirely made of stainless steel, on March 8th for my mother, but it turned out to be life-threatening.

During the boiling process, water poured through the bottom, and it continued to boil until the plugs in the shield were knocked out. Fortunately, his handle is made of plastic and everyone is alive.

Advantages:

STRIX guarantee

Quality is responsible for management Strix thermostat, produced by the British brand. Precise temperature control is guaranteed to avoid overheating and damage to the device. When the volume is full, the water boils in it in 4 minutes, and the shutdown is triggered immediately after boiling. It is impossible to turn it on without water - it turns off instantly.

Design and practicality:

Like the entire Xiaomi range, the kitchen appliance stands out with its simple shape and smooth lines. There are no irritating elements (such as a blue light inside) present.

The matte body gets dirty very easily, but is not scratched and is easy to clean. Descaling a kettle takes 10 minutes: 2 tablespoons of citric acid and a glass of water.

Over 4 months of use it has proven itself to be an element of increased practicality.

Materials:

The outside of the body is made of matte white plastic, similar to a double-walled thermos. Maintains water temperature for more than an hour and eliminates the risk of electric shock.

By pressing the button, the lid opens smoothly, without splashing and gently by 30 degrees, this is not usual compared to the previous kettle.

It opens completely manually. You can appreciate the convenience of the large lid when collecting water and when caring for it. Interior also made of stainless steel, and the mechanism itself is made of more durable plastic(has a clear smooth motion).

Inside there is a solid metal flask without holes - it will last a long time and will not leak.

AISI 304 steel was used for its manufacture. As far as is known, this is the safest stainless steel, used in the food industry and medicine, and has high strength and temperature resistance.

In work:

The boiling process is 2 - 3 times quieter than our old Bosch, due to the walls. It does not have a water indicator and at first this was annoying. Then we adapted to determine by weight.

There were doubts about the drops from his nose while pouring into the cup, but no! - Everything is fine. The power indicator is built into the power button and lights up red during operation.

Safety in everything!

The teapot stand is very well thought out. The wire is twisted inside the case, and large rubberized feet prevent it from sliding on the table.

The kettle itself has a well-thought-out drip collection system - condensate flows from open lid along a designated drain and flows onto the stand, then flows from it through the holes onto the table.

After boiling, outside mi kettle remains slightly warm. It is not possible for them to get burned, as happens to others.

Inside view:

Price: 2300 RUR

Volume: 1.5 liters

Power: 1800 Watt

Manufacturer: Xiaomi, China

Place of purchase:

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 kettle is not just a kitchen appliance, but an important part of everyday life and interior design, deserving careful attention to every detail.
The process of boiling the kettle takes only 5 minutes. 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 the medical and food industries, does not form plaque, scale, has no odors and is easy to clean. 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.

Different types of tea have their own brewing rules: for example, to maximize the aroma of Pu-erh tea, you need to brew it with boiling water; green tea is brewed at a temperature of 80-90°C, probiotics and honey also require a certain temperature - too hot water can negate their beneficial properties. The Xiaomi kettle is equipped with a smart temperature control function. This is done via a Bluetooth connection via mobile app Xiaomi 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.
The kit includes an adapter for a European socket.