Connecting Xiaomi kettle to your phone via Bluetooth: full instructions with pictures and tips

Xiaomi’s Bluetooth-enabled electric kettles are not just kitchen appliances, but part of the Mi Home ecosystem that makes making tea or coffee smarter. You can remotely turn on the boil, control water temperature, receive alerts, and even integrate the kettle into smart home scenarios, but before enjoying all of these features, you need to pair the devices properly.

Many users have difficulty connecting: the phone can’t see the kettle, the connection is constantly broken, or the application gives an error. The reasons can be different from the banal discharge of the battery in the kettle to the incompatibility of the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting, including hidden settings, avoiding typical errors and tips for optimizing work. And if you have a model without a display (for example, Viomi Smart Kettle), you will learn how to connect without additional manipulation.

Important: The instruction is relevant for all modern models Xiaomi/Viomi/Mijia with Bluetooth support (2019-2026), including Mi Smart Kettle Pro, Viomi Smart Kettle 2 and Mijia Electric Kettle S. For older versions (until 2018) may require a firmware update.

1. Preparing the kettle and phone for connection

Before you start pairing, make sure both devices are ready to interact. Start by checking the kettle charge: if the indicator flashes red or the device does not respond to buttons, connect it to the network for 10-15 minutes. Battery models (such as the Viomi Smart Kettle 2) should have a charge of at least 20%.

Check the compatibility of the phone:

• 📱 Android: version 6.0 and higher, with Bluetooth 4.0+ enabled and geolocation resolution (required for Mi Home).
• 🍎 iOS: iPhone with iOS 12.0+, but note that some features (like voice control) may be limited.
• 🔄 Region: The phone settings must be China (Mainland China) or Russia — otherwise the Mi Home app won’t show the kettle in the list of devices.

If you have previously used a kettle through another app (for example, Viomi Home), reset its settings.

1. Turn the kettle off the net.
2. Press the power button for 10 seconds until the indicator starts to flash quickly.
3. Connect to the network again - the device will return to the factory settings.

⚠️ Warning: If the kettle was previously linked to another Xiaomi account, it must first be removed from the device list in the Mi Home app on the old phone, otherwise the new connection will be blocked.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Home app

The official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home in some regions) is the only way to fully manage the kettle via Bluetooth. Download it from Google Play or the App Store. Avoid third-party APKs - they may contain outdated versions of Bluetooth protocols.

After installation:

1. Sign up or sign in to your existing Xiaomi account (required!).
2. Select the region of Russia or China in the profile settings.
3. Click Add Device (+) → Household appliances → Teapot.

If the kettle doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔍 Manually enter the model name (e.g. Viomi Smart Kettle Pro).
• 📶 Switch the phone to Flight mode for 10 seconds, then switch on Bluetooth again.
• 🔄 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.

3. Step-by-step instruction for pairing via Bluetooth

Now, to the connection itself, follow the instructions strictly by step, and skipping any point can cause a failure.

Step 1. Activate the coupling mode on the kettle:

• Connect the kettle to the network (if the model is wireless, make sure it is charged).
• Press and hold the power button (or touchpad) for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing blue (Bluetooth standby mode).

Step 2. Search for the device in Mi Home:

• In the app, click Add Device → select the Teapot.
• Wait for the phone to find the kettle (it can take up to 30 seconds).
• If the device is not found, check that the Bluetooth on the phone is turned on and the kettle is no further than 10 meters.

Step 3: Confirmation of connection:

• After finding the kettle, click on its name in the list.
• Confirm the pairing on the phone (entry may be required) PIN-code - usually 0000 or 1234).
• Wait for the setting to be completed (the indicator on the kettle will light up in green or blue).

The kettle is charged/connected to the network

Bluetooth on your phone is on

Mi Home app updated

Region in Mi Home - Russia/China

The kettle in pairing mode (blinks blue)-->

If you have a “Can’t Add Device” error at the connection stage, try:

1. Reboot the phone and the kettle.
2. Remove the kettle from the list of Bluetooth devices in the phone settings and repeat pairing.
3. Change your region to China (even if you are in Russia).

4.Setting the kettle after connecting

Once you pair successfully, the teapot control panel will open.

• 🔥 Set a target temperature (40°C to 100°C in increments of 5°C).
• ⏱️ Launch a delayed start (timer for 1-12 hours).
• 📊 View usage history (how many times the water was boiled, average temperature).
• 🔄 Update the firmware (if a new version is available).

Hidden functions that few people know about:

• 🌡️ Child Lock Mode: Hold the 3-second switch to block accidental pressing.
• 💧 Low water alert: Included in the application settings (threshold - 200 ml).
• 🔊 Sound signals: You can turn off or replace vibration in the Notification menu.

For models with a display (for example, Mi Smart Kettle Pro) there are additional options:

⚠️ Warning: If the kettle doesn't respond to commands from the app after you connect, make sure it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone (for Wi-Fi+Bluetooth models), otherwise some features (such as remote start) will not be available.

5. Typical errors and their solutions

Even with the right connection, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Error: "The device is not responding"

• 🔌 Check that the kettle is on (the indicator must be on).
• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone: Turn off and turn on the module in the settings.
• 🔄 In Mi Home, click Update device state (round arrow icon).

Error: "I failed to update the firmware"

• 📶 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (mobile internet updates often break down).
• 🔋 Make sure the kettle charge is > 50%.
• 🕒 Try to upgrade at other times (Xiaomi servers may be overloaded).

Mistake: "The teapot shuts down immediately after boiling"

• ⚙️ In the application settings, turn off the Auto-Switch option after boiling.
• 🔋 Check the contacts of the stand - if the kettle is not tightly standing, it may lose power.

6.Integration with smart home and voice assistants

Xiaomi teapot can be linked to other devices in the ecosystem and controlled through voice commands.

Step 1. Add the kettle to the script:

• In Mi Home, go to Automation → Create a script.
• Select a condition (e.g., "When the alarm goes off at 7:00 am").
• Add the action: "Switch the kettle on at 100°C."

Step 2. Connect the voice assistant:

• 🗣️ Alice (Yandex): Say “Alice, turn on the kettle” (preliminarily link Xiaomi account with Yandex).
• 🤖 Google Assistant: Add Mi Home to Google Home Settings.
• 🍎 Siri: Use the Shortcuts app to create a command (iOS 14+ only).

Important: for voice control, the kettle must be connected to Wi-Fi (even if the main control is over Bluetooth), without the Internet, assistants will not be able to send a command to the device.

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If the kettle does not respond to voice commands, check that the option "Remote control" is enabled in Mi Home (Device Settings → Network settings).

7. firmware update and hidden features

The manufacturer regularly releases updates for kettles that add new features or fix bugs to check the relevance of the firmware:

1. Open the kettle card in Mi Home.
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Device settings → Firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen (don’t disconnect the kettle from the net!).

The latest updates added:

• 🌡️ Green Tea Mode: automatically heats water to 80°C (optimum for green tea).
• ⏳ Sleep timer: The kettle can be programmed to automatically shut down at night.
• 📱 Water hardness notifications: Reminds you to clean up scale.

For Viomi Smart Kettle 2 models, manual thermal sensor calibration is available:

1. Heat the water to a boil and measure its temperature with a separate thermometer.
2. In the application, go to Additional settings → Calibration of the sensor.
3. Enter the actual temperature and save the settings.

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Updating the firmware can take up to 15 minutes, and don't interrupt the process or turn off the kettle, which will cause the system to crash and require a factory reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi kettle