Connecting a Xiaomi smart kettle to your phone using Mi Home

How to connect a kettle to your phone using the Mi Home app

This instruction is written based on the popular Mi Smart Kettle model, but is also suitable for other Xiaomi models, since the algorithm of actions is completely the same.

To begin, unpack the kettle, place it on the stand and connect it to the network. The LED on the device body should light up once and go out. After this, do the following:

1. Download the Mi Home application to your smartphone from the official Xiaomi page on Google Play.
2. Log in to your Mi account or register if an account has not yet been created. Accept the company's terms and conditions and turn on Bluetooth technology.
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3. Two tabs will be available: “Nearby devices” and “Add manually”. Click on the first and wait for the kettle to be detected, or, if this does not work, select the second tab and in the “Kitchen Electronics” section, mark your model.
4. Now hold the second button from the body, located at the bottom of the Mi Smart Kettle handle, for three seconds.
5. Wait for the connection to complete.

Another popular model, Xiaomi Viomi Smart Kettle Bluetooth Pro, synchronizes with a smartphone using Viomi proprietary software. You can download it on the official website.

How to control REDMOND equipment from anywhere in the world

Bluetooth is good.
But it’s more convenient via the Internet. To control the REDMOND SkyKettle G213S via the Internet, you will need an additional R4S Gateway application (iOS, Android) and any unnecessary gadget with an active Internet connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or SIM card.

The idea is very good: you don’t need to purchase a separate gate, as in the Xiaomi or Philips ecosystem. Everyone has something old on iOS/Android; in extreme cases, you can buy it for 100-200 rubles.

On it, using R4S Gateway, you need to connect to the kettle using the same account as on your main smartphone/tablet.

Ready: it is now Ready for Sky, as if via Bluetooth.

Is it possible to connect a kettle to several smartphones at once?

If you need to provide access to several phones, for example, so that other family members can also control the kettle, you need to open the “Profile” - “Shared devices” tab in the Mi Home application. Find your model in the list and allow another Mi account to control the device, while the other user must confirm this action from their smartphone.

We boil and play the kettle as a console and light music

You can choose any color from RGB
Ready for Sky has a number of additional features for the REDMOND SkyKettle G213S that turn it into the smartest kitchen appliance.

Most of them are responsible for the operation of the backlight. A kind of answer to “singing” LED light bulbs.

Backlight settings. If you get tired of the standard backlight color scheme, you can change it manually. The entire RGB gamut is available, the settings are saved even after the device is disconnected from the network.

Constant backlight. This mode turns the kettle into a kind of night light. You can also choose the color, and the brightness is enough to illuminate a small kitchen.

Bright and beautiful

Light music. When synchronized with a smartphone, SkyKettle G213S can blink in time with the music being played. Disco with a teapot...

Illuminated games. You launch the game in the application, it asks you to guess the color. If successful, the kettle will begin to flash pleasantly. A great way to keep your child busy.

Recipes-presets. Using the recipe catalog, you can prepare drinks: you press the icon - the kettle heats up, and the application prompts the procedure.

How to use and control a Xiaomi smart kettle

You can control the device using buttons on the body or via a smartphone. When using buttons to boil water, you must press the button closest to the handle. The device will boil water and maintain a temperature of up to 50 degrees Celsius, which can be changed in the application.

When using Mi Home, the name of the kettle, water temperature and available functions will appear on the main screen. Depending on the temperature change, the program background will also change. Below you can select the duration of insulation, that is, the time during which the water will be kept warm. The range from 1 to 12 hours is available to choose from. If the kettle has been removed from the stand, the temperature maintenance script will need to be set again.

Even lower, in the “Water Temperature” section, set the desired temperature - from 40 to 90 degrees. There are also two buttons at the bottom of the screen that allow you to heat or cool the water to a specified temperature. There is also a button that allows you to maintain the required temperature without boiling the water again.

Is it possible to turn on the Xiaomi kettle remotely from the application? Unfortunately no. Despite the abundance of settings, to boil water you still need to press the button on the body.

Proper care of the kettle

For a kettle to last for a long time, you need to be able to properly care for it. Let's give some practical tips on how to do this.

1. Start cleaning the kettle only after it has completely cooled down. Before doing this, unplug it from the network.
2. Do not use wire brushes or abrasives for interior or exterior cleaning. They have an aggressive effect on the material and can damage the coating of the device.
3. While cleaning the device, do not immerse it or the stand in water. When you decide to turn on the kettle, make sure it is completely dry.
4. If scale appears inside, remove it with strong food vinegar. To do this, pour 0.5 liters of table vinegar into the kettle for 1 hour. Next, get rid of the vinegar and wipe the inside of the device with a wet cloth.

Now you know how to connect a Xiaomi kettle to a smartphone and control it. Try to periodically care for the kettle and remove scale in a timely manner to extend its service life. Viomi and Mi Home applications are convenient because they can keep water heated for up to 12 hours. Thanks to this, you can prepare tea or coffee almost instantly without waiting for the water to boil.

Custom application

On the Internet you can find excellent modified versions of Mi Home. Most often they are based on the stock version, fully translated into Russian and have some additional functions. This is an excellent option for users who want to use all the advantages of the application and smart Xiaomi (Mijia) technology with a Russian interface.

As always, we recommend downloading programs of this type from trusted sources. These can be either user forums or official communication platforms from Xiaomi (for example, Mi Community).

What else can the Aqara hub do?

The device supports up to 30 connected sensors, switches and gadgets; the hub itself can act as a night light . The backlight is configured in the application and activated by a timer or through another device.

The hub can be used as a doorbell . Simply connect any compatible button or switch, and the warning system is ready.

The device can also become an alarm , triggered by any of the connected sensors.

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Which kettle to choose for a smart home

The easiest way to integrate teapots into the smart home ecosystem is from Redmond. We have already used this, were satisfied and even found the ability to turn on the device remotely, and not just from the next room via Bluetooth.

This kettle, like others from the SkyKettle line, can be easily integrated into an existing ecosystem. Here's what you need for this:

️ smart kettle Redmond SkyKettle ️ HomeBridge hub based on Raspberry Pi or computer (with Bluetooth module) to connect the kettle to HomeKit and Siri ️ Yandex.Station or another speaker with the Alice voice assistant to connect to a smart home from Yandex

In the first case, we will forward the device to HomeKit to work from the Home program on iOS, and in the second, we will connect it to the Yandex ecosystem.

Problem solving

Now let's discuss the most common unpleasant situations that a user encounters after installing Mi Home.

What to do if the application does not work

1. The very first action to take if an application does not work is to uninstall and reinstall it .
2. Check the amount of free space on your device: lack of memory often causes the application to simply not open.
3. If you cannot log in, the problem lies in the region. Activate your VPN connection and replace Russia or Ukraine with mainland China . Please try to sign in again.

What to do if you can't add a new device

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your devices.
2. Check the originality of Mi Home (if the utility is fake or hacked, synchronization will not occur). It’s the same with “smart” technology: the program simply won’t see a copy of the Mi camera or vacuum cleaner.
3. As in the first situation, select China as the region. This is especially important if devices for the domestic market are used.

What to do if the script doesn't work

Creating scripts can seem complicated and confusing to newbies. The main rule: clearly read the instructions that appear on the screen and follow the prompts . Remember that you cannot have two conditions “and” and “or” in one script. To do this, create 2 teams.

Also choose the right scenario triggers. This could be a timer, manual trigger, call or message.

Main advantages

I'll go get the slow cooker

1. High-quality components and assembly. First of all, the SkyKettle G213S is simply a very good kettle.

2. Use of hypoallergenic materials. The glass and steel of the kettle do not react with substances in the kitchen. No need to worry.

3. Remote control. No matter what anyone says, it’s convenient to turn on the kettle via Bluetooth. And via the Internet it’s just incredibly convenient!

4. Backlight. Using a kettle as a night light or entertainment device is at least fun. The kids like it. And clearly, if you remember the temperature-color gradation.

5. Convenient control. Unlike its competitors, the SkyKettle series offers intuitive buttons. Even a child can figure it out.