Xiaomi is no longer just a smartphone maker. Today, it’s a giant ecosystem with hundreds of devices, from smart light bulbs to electric vehicles. But most users still associate the brand only with Redmi and POCO, missing out on opportunities for full automation. In this article, we’ll look at all the Xiaomi appliance categories that can replace 80 percent of the devices in your home — with a focus on compatibility, pricing and unique chips that competitors don’t have.
Why does this matter? Because Xiaomi is building its ecosystem on an all-in-one-app basis: if you buy a TV, router, and smart speaker, you get one control through Mi Home (now Xiaomi Home), Xiao AI voice assistant, and cross-platform synchronization, and the prices are 20 to 40 percent lower than Samsung or Apple, but there are pitfalls, too.
1. Xiaomi TVs: 4K, OLED and gaming models
The Mi TV and Redmi TV lineup is one of the brand’s most underrated segments, with Xiaomi offering models ranging from budget Full HD to premium OLEDs with Dolby Vision and 120Hz for gamers, with the main advantage being Google TV’s own firmware (formerly PatchWall), optimized for streaming and smart homes.
Key features:
- 📺 Mi TV Q2 75" — quantum-dot flagship QLED, brightness 1200 thread and support HDMI 2.1 for PS5/Xbox Series X.
- 🎮 Redmi Smart Fire TV — Budget model with built-in Fire OS (Amazon Prime Video fans).
- 🔊 Built-in Dolby Atmos speakers even in models up to 50,000 ₽ (competitors, only from 80,000 ₽).
- 🤖 Xiao's voice assistant AI with support for Russian language (knows how to control other equipment Xiaomi).
⚠️ Note: In budget models (Redmi) TV A Series) is often a problem with wide viewing angles - the picture "faints" when viewed from the side.
2. Laptops and tablets: an alternative to MacBook and iPad
The Mi Notebook and RedmiBook lineups are marketed as “half-price ultrabooks.” For example, the RedmiBook Pro 15 2026 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a screen. 3.2K 120 Hz and a battery for 10 hours of operation costs ~70 000 ₽ — with similar characteristics of the MacBook Air M2 It'll cost 120,000. ₽.
Features of Xiaomi laptops:
- 💻 Mi Notebook Ultra – flagship with discrete graphics card NVIDIA RTX 4050 (suitable for easy gaming and rendering).
- ⚡ Fast charging. 100W — Full charge in 45 minutes (most competitors – 1.5-2 hours).
- 🔧 The possibility of upgrading RAM and SSD (unlike the soldered MacBook).
- 🖥️ Mi Share support – instant file transfer between laptop and smartphone Xiaomi.
The Mi Pad and Redmi Pad tablets are less popular, but stand out:
- 📱 Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – with Snapdragon 8 processor+ Gen 1, screen 2.8K 144 Hz and support for the Xiaomi Smart Pen 2.
- 🔋 8840 mAh battery with charging 67W (full charge 1 hour).
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If you're choosing between a Mi Notebook and a RedmiBook, you'll notice the body material: the Mi has aluminum, the Redmi has metallized plastic, and that affects weight and strength.
3.Smart home: from light bulbs to robot vacuum cleaners
Xiaomi’s Smart Home ecosystem includes more than 200 devices that are controlled through a single Xiaomi Home app. The main advantage is cross-platform scenarios. For example, a motion sensor can turn on lights, trigger a camera recording and send a notification to a smartphone.
Popular devices:
- 💡 Yeelight (a Xiaomi brand) – smart lamps with 16 million colors, support for HomeKit and synchronization with music.
- 🤖 Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra – robot vacuum cleaner with automatic station for washing mops and drying.
- 🚪 Mi Smart Door Lock – a smart lock with fingerprint, code and support NFC-map.
- 🌡️ Mi Temperature & Humidity Sensor 2 – Climate Sensor with an Error ±0.3°C (cheaper than Aqara 2 times).
| The device | Price (2026) | Key piece | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeelight LED Strip Plus | ~2 500 ₽ | Permission 180 LED/metre (at competitors — 60–120) | Google Assistant, Alexa, HomeKit |
| Mi Air Purifier 4 | ~15 000 ₽ | Cleaning 400 m3 / h (suitable for apartments up to 40 m2) | Xiaomi Home, Voice Assistants |
| Mi Smart Camera 3 | ~3 000 ₽ | 360° view + night vision up to 10 m | Cloud storage (free of charge 7 days) |
⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi devices are compatible with Apple HomeKit. Check support for specifications before buying. For example, Mi Robot Vacuum works with HomeKit only through workarounds (for example, Home Assistant).
4. Wearable electronics: watches, bracelets and TWS-headphones
Xiaomi is ranked 2nd in the world in sales of wearable electronics (after Apple), their feature is a combination of functionality of premium devices and prices of the budget segment. AMOLED-screen, GPS And the eSIM support is worth it. ~15 000 ₽, Similar to the Apple Watch SE — 25,000 ₽.
Top models of 2026:
- ⌚ Xiaomi Watch S3 — sensory PPG for blood pressure monitoring (certified) MIB).
- 🎧 Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro — TWS-headphone ANC up to 48 dB and support LDAC (Sony-like sound quality WF-1000XM5).
- 💪 Mi Band 8 Pro – fitness bracelet with 1.74" AMOLED-screen and 150+ training regimes.
How to turn on sleep monitoring on Mi Band 8?
Routers and network equipment: for home and office
Xiaomi launches routers under the Mi Router and Redmi Router brand, which stand out for high performance at a low price. AX6000 with support for Wi-Fi 6, 6 streams and speeds up to 594 Mbps at a frequency of 2.4 GHz is worth ~5 000 ₽ — cheaper than TP-Link or ASUS 30-40%.
What is good about Xiaomi routers:
- 📶 Mi Router AX9000 — flagship with 8 antennas, support for Mesh networks and a Qualcomm processor IPQ8072A.
- 🔄 Redmi Router AC2100 — Budget model with dual range and support for Mu-MIMO.
- 🔒 Built-in VPN-server (in models from AX3000 higher).
- 📱 Manage via Mi WiFi (including parental controls and guest network).
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi routers have statistics enabled by default (network usage data is sent to China). → Systemic tools → Statistics.
☑️ Set up Xiaomi Mesh network
Electric vehicles: scooters, bicycles and even cars
Xiaomi is actively developing personal electric vehicles, and its Mi Electric Scooter series has 30% of the global market due to reliability and price. For example, the Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro with a range of 55 km, a top speed of 25 km / h and a dual brake system costs a lot of money. ~40 000 ₽.
Other devices:
- 🛴 Mi Electric Scooter 3 Lite - lightweight model (12.5 kg) for the city with a power reserve of 20 km.
- 🚲 Mi Smart Electric Folding Bike – a folding electric bike with a motor 250W and a 40km battery.
- 🚗 Xiaomi SU7 — The first electric car of the brand (launched in 2026) with a power reserve of 800 km and acceleration to 100 km / h in 2.78 seconds.
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Xiaomi scooters are officially certified for Russia (unlike many Chinese brands), which simplifies repair warranty.
7 Accessories and "little things" that make life easier
Xiaomi is famous for its "smart little things" - inexpensive gadgets that solve everyday problems.
- 🔋 Mi Power Bank 3 20000mAh — External battery with fast charging support 30W (charger).
- 🔌 Mi Smart Plug - smart socket with monitoring power consumption (worth it) ~1 000 ₽).
- 🎵 Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker – a column with 16W sound and operating time of 20 hours.
- 📸 Mi Pocket Projector 2 – Portable Projector with Resolution 1080p and brightness 500 ANSI lumen.
⚠️ Note: Some accessories (such as Mi Band or Mi Power Bank) use a non-removable battery, and after 2-3 years of use, replacing it can cost 50-70% of the price of a new device.
8. Household appliances: from washing machines to hair dryers
Xiaomi is also making home appliances under the Mi Home brand and in partnership with other companies (e.g. Mijia), which are particularly connected to the smart home, such as the MiJia Washing Machine 10KG, which can be launched on a voice command or when you leave home (by geolocation of the smartphone).
Popular models:
- 🧺 MiJia Washing Machine Pro – with inverter motor, 10 kg loading and control via Xiaomi Home.
- 🍳 Mi Smart Air Fryer - air grill with 15 pre-programs and control from a smartphone.
- 💇 Mi Hair Dryer - a hairdryer with ion technology and power 1800W (cheaper than Dyson 5 times).
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Xiaomi household appliances are often sold only in China or the European Union, and in Russia, they can be bought through official distributors (for example, M. Video or Svyaznoy) or on AliExpress with a guarantee.