While western consumers primarily recognize Xiaomi for its smartphones, the Beijing-headquartered tech enterprise has long established itself as a dominant force in smart home appliances and micro-mobility vehicles throughout Asia, alongside its more recent venture into electric vehicles. This diverse hardware ecosystem falls under the company's overarching "Human x Car x Home" strategy, which aims to integrate connected technology into every facet of daily life.

Following the brand's recent push to introduce its Mijia smart home portfolio—meaning "Mi Home" in Chinese—to the European market, I seized the opportunity when Xiaomi offered to furnish my new, compact apartment with a selection of these connected appliances.

The curated lineup ranges from comfort-enhancing accessories like the Mi Bedside Lamp 2 positioned on my workspace and the Blender Pro dedicated to protein shakes, to absolute essentials for personal health and residential upkeep, notably the Smart Dehumidifier and Air Purifier 6 Pro.

While not every featured device is freshly launched, my goal was finding hardware tailored to my lifestyle. Notably, Xiaomi hosted a Paris launch event to introduce additional Mijia appliances to Europe, showcasing innovations like their tri-drum washing machine.

Combating Extreme Humidity with the Smart Dehumidifier

In regions like Hong Kong, where subtropical conditions routinely push humidity levels past 90%, indoor mold growth becomes a severe hazard when ambient moisture exceeds 60%. Consequently, a dependable dehumidifier was my absolute top priority. Xiaomi provided its Smart Dehumidifier, equipped with a 22L water tank and seamless Wi-Fi integration via the Mi Home app for remote monitoring.

Initially deployed to protect textiles and bedding, the appliance quickly became a critical asset when I discovered hidden water seepage within my apartment walls.

Without the immediate funds to hire specialists for invasive wall repairs—a project slated for next year—I deployed Xiaomi’s dehumidifier to run continuously right beside the affected surfaces. Thanks to the substantial 22L capacity, the unit extracts atmospheric moisture for over 40 hours straight, requiring water disposal only once every two days.

Running on iOS and Android devices, the Mi Home app sends immediate notifications to both my phone and MacBook whenever the water reservoir fills up or is detached. This robust setup has successfully kept structural water damage at bay for two months without further wall deterioration.

Maintaining Pure Indoor Air Quality

With humidity under control, maintaining pristine air quality was the next objective. Xiaomi’s Air Purifier 6 Pro achieves this through a dual-module, dual-filter architecture where separate filtration components tackle different airborne contaminants simultaneously.

The upper module manages general daily purification, while the lower module specifically targets formaldehyde, a frequent pollutant found in freshly renovated living spaces. The 13-layer filtration stack incorporates a pre-filter for dust and hair, antiviral and antibacterial coatings, a nano-grade particulate filter, and an amino-reaction-based formaldehyde decomposition layer.

An intuitive color display provides real-time air quality metrics—green signifies clean air, yellow indicates suboptimal conditions, and red signals poor quality. Like its dehumidifier counterpart, the purifier pairs directly with the Mi Home app for effortless remote management.

Streamlining Daily Meal Preparation

The Air Fryer Pro 6.5L and Blender Pro are staples of my daily cooking routine in Hong Kong. Aiming for healthy home-cooked meals, I utilize the Air Fryer Pro 6.5L for 360-degree convection cooking of chicken breasts. Its double-fin spiral fan blades deliver even heat circulation, eliminating the need to manually flip food.

Delivering 1700W of power, the air fryer cooks large cuts of meat in minutes. Preset modes simplify cooking across seven distinct use cases, ranging from roasting vegetables to baking cakes.

Meanwhile, the compact Blender Pro easily pulverizes nuts and dense fruits into silky smoothies. Its self-cleaning mode requires only water and a drop of dish soap, letting the high-speed blades thoroughly rinse the interior.

Effortless Floor Care with the Mijia Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 4

Floor maintenance is handled by the Mijia Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 4. While Xiaomi offers robotic options, my apartment layout favored a handheld cordless alternative. Delivering 230AW of suction power, it features an articulating fluid head designed to navigate tight corners effortlessly.

An electric brush pulls in hair and dust efficiently, while an integrated color screen immediately alerts users to any tangled brush rolls.

Although my space limitations prevented me from evaluating Xiaomi’s smart refrigerator—which features app controls and multi-cooling zones—I also utilize a personal Xiaomi camping lantern that mimics candlelight glow and adjustable color temperatures. Its detachable top hook converts the device into a portable flashlight, powered conveniently via USB-C.

Similarly, the Xiaomi Bedside Lamp 2 anchors my desk setup, offering flexible color temperatures ranging from 1700K to 6500K.

A driving factor behind the widespread adoption of Xiaomi's home ecosystem is competitive pricing. Among the items discussed, the Air Purifier 6 Pro represents the highest investment at approximately $400, while the vacuum retails under $200, the air fryer sits below $125, and remaining accessories cost under $100.

Encompassing over 2,000 Mijia products across 130-plus categories, Xiaomi continues to expand its "Human × Car × Home" vision to households worldwide.