If you've ever searched for information about a Xiaomi air grill in Russian, you've probably encountered a chaos in the names of "air fryer", "aircraft", "multi-cooker with hot air", and even official sellers and bloggers use different terms - and this creates confusion for buyers. Why is this happening?
Xiaomi doesn’t make classic aerogrils as we know them (like Hotter or VES), instead, Mijia or Mi Smart are producing compact convection-enabled air fryers that marketers are marketing as “smart aerogrils.” But what is the correct name for them in Russian? Let’s get to the official translations, technical nuances, and popular bugs.
Official names of Xiaomi aerogrills in Russian
Xiaomi does not use the word “aerogril” in its official materials in Russian, instead, the following options are found in the instructions, on the website and in the brand stores:
- 🔹 Fryer - the most frequent translation (for example, for the model Mi Smart Air Fryer) 3.5L). This term is fixed in the cards of goods on Mi Store Russia and Wildberries.
- 🔹 Hot air fried fryer – less common but found in descriptions (for example, for Mijia Air Fryer Pro).
- 🔹 Multicooker with the function of air fryer - for hybrid models that combine several modes (for example, Xiaomi Smart Multicooker with the option "Air Fry»).
Interestingly, the Chinese version of the site calls these devices (kōngqì zhàguō), which literally translates as "air boiler," but a direct translation into Russian would sound clumsy, so marketers are adapting the term to local realities.
Why is “Aerogril” not quite correct?
The term “aerogril” in Russian has historically been used for large fan-operated table ovens (such as the Hotter HX-1058 or VES Electric) designed to cook large meals and often equipped with grilles, spitters and multiple levels.
- 📦 Compact - bowl volume is usually 3.5-5.5 liters (vs. 10-12 liters in classical aerogrills).
- 🔥 Specialized in frying, not universal cooking (no baking or smoking functions).
- 🤖 Smart – connect to the Mi Home app and support voice control (via Alice or Google Assistant).
So calling the Mi Smart Air Fryer "aerogril" is like calling a smartphone "radio," which is technically not a mistake, but it can be misleading: the customer expects one thing and gets another.
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If you are writing a review or a manual, check the model of the device, for example: “Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L is not a classic aerogrill, but a compact air fryer with convection function.”
Popular “folk” translations and their disadvantages
In the Runet you can find dozens of variations of the name of Xiaomi aerogrills, let’s consider the most common – and why they are not always appropriate:
| Translation option | Example of use | Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Air level | Buying a Xiaomi Airship is a great thing! | The term is not fixed in GOSTs and can be confusing (frying is associated with open fire). |
| Convection furnace | “Xiaomi’s Convection Oven Replaces the Oven” | Too broad a concept - so you can call a microwave with convection. |
| Air fryer | Recipes for Xiaomi Air Fryer | Grammatically incorrect (correctly: "fryer with hot air"). |
| Aerogrill multi-cook | Multi-Aerogril Chef Xiaomi Mijia | It is suitable only for hybrid models (e.g. Mi Smart Multicooker). |
The only option that most shoppers don't question is the air fryer, which is accurate, concise and international, but if you're blogging or writing for a narrow audience, you can use other names, but with some explanation.
How to translate the names of Xiaomi models?
If you are translating the name of a particular model (for example, for an instruction or a comparison table), follow the following rules:
- Keep the original brand name: Mi Smart or Mijia is not translated.
- Translate only the description of the function: 🔹 Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L → «Mi Smart Air fryer 3.5 L». 🔹 Mijia Air Fryer Pro → «Mijia Air fryer Pro».
Do not translate technical terms
TurboHeat
360° Hot Air
An example of an incorrect translation: “Xiaomi Smart air brazier with turbo-heating” – sounds clumsy and does not correspond to the official terminology.
Why do some stores say "aerogril"?
What to do if you need to translate instructions?
When translating the user manual or technical documentation, follow the following recommendations:
☑️ Rules for translation of instructions for aerogrills Xiaomi
Example of translation of a fragment of the instruction:
Original:"Press the Air Fry button to start cooking with hot air circulation."
Translation: "Push the Air Fry button to start cooking with the hot air circulation."Avoid direct translation of Chinese characters (e.g., as "high-temperature drying" - better to use the official term Roast).
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When translating instructions, the key is to keep unambiguous. If the original says Preheat, don't replace it with "heating" or "preheating" - leave Preheat (with an explanation in parentheses when you first mention it).
How to choose a term for your content?
The choice of the name depends on the target audience and context:
- 📢 For reviews and articles: use a “fryer” (for Mi Smart Air Fryer) or a “fryer-fryer multi-cooker” (for hybrid models).
- 🛒 For product cards: follow the official name on the Mi Store or Wildberries website.
- 📖 For instructions: stick to the terms from the original documentation (usually Air Fryer).
- 💬 For chats/forums: you can use abbreviations like “airgrill” or “air”, but with the model specified.
If you're a YouTube channel or blogger, it makes sense to do a little research: look at what queries users are most likely to type. For example, in 2026, WordStat says, "aerogril shaomi" is 3 times more likely to be searched than "air fryer mi." But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice accuracy for SEO, but you'd better use both terms with explanations.
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In the titles of articles, combine popular and accurate terms, such as: "Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer: A review of an air fryer (aerogril) with AliExpress".
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced copywriters and translators sometimes make mistakes when working with Xiaomi names.
⚠️ Warning: Never translate the Mijia brand name as "Miya" or "Migia"; it's not a proper name, but an acronym for Mi Home (Xiaomi Smart Home Ecosystem). Right: Mijia (untranslated).
- 🚫 Confusion with models: not all Xiaomi devices with frying function are fryers. For example, the Mi Smart Oven is a mini-spirit, not an aerogrill.
- 🚫 Mistranslation of modes: Dehydrate is not “dehydration”, but “drying” (for fruits, vegetables).
- 🚫 Ignoring versions: Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L Mi Smart Air Fryer Pro – different devices and they can not be called the same.
If you are in doubt about the translation, check the official Xiaomi website in Russian or consult the documentation on mi.com.
⚠️ Attention: There are fake Xiaomi brand names on the market that vendors pass off as "aerogrili." Original devices always have the Mi Smart or Mijia label on the body and packaging. Check the serial number in the Mi Home app!