How to add a smart kettle Xiaomi in Mi Home: full instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi’s smart kettles are not just kitchen appliances, but full-fledged Mi Home gadgets that can boil water on a schedule, maintain temperature, and even integrate with voice assistants. But before enjoying all these features, you need to add the device correctly to the system. Many users face errors during the connection stage: the kettle is not detected in the application, constantly resets the connection or refuses to update the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all ways to add Xiaomi Smart Kettle (including Pro models, 1S 2), typical problems and solutions, and how to set up the device for maximum convenience, from automatic alarm boiling to control via Alice or Google Assistant.

If you've just unpacked the box and you don't know where to start, don't worry. We'll detail every step from getting the kettle ready for first switching on, to fine-tuning it through the app, and for power users, a section with hidden features that aren't written about in the official manual will be helpful.

1.Preparing Xiaomi kettle to connect

Before you add a kettle to the Mi Home, make sure the device is ready to go. Many people miss this stage and then wonder why the app doesn't see the gadget.

First, carefully inspect the box and the package.

• 📦 Xiaomi Smart Kettle (model listed on the sticker below)
• 🔌 Power cable with fork (sometimes goes separately)
• 📄 Short instructions in Chinese/English
• 🔋 Battery CR2032 for the pairing button (if the model supports wireless control)

If something is missing, check to see if it is in a hidden compartment under the lid of the kettle, for example, in Pro models, the battery is often hidden in a small plastic container.

Important point: before the first turn on, be sure to rinse the kettle.

1. Pour the water to the maximum mark.
2. Boil it and drain it.
3. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times – this will remove possible production residues.

⚠️ Warning: Do not connect the kettle to the network if foreign particles (dust, plastic shavings) are visible on the bottom or walls. This may indicate marriage - it is better to contact the store for a replacement.

Also, make sure your smartphone meets the following requirements:

• 📱 Android 6.0 or newer / iOS 10.0 or newer
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.0 support (for wirelessly controlled models)
• 📶 Stable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection (5GHz not supported!)

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Home app

Without the official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home in newer versions), you can’t add a kettle.

• 🤖 Google Play (Android)
• 🍎 App Store (iOS)

After installation, follow the following steps:

1. Open the app and select the “Russia” region (or “Mainland China” if you want more features, but be prepared for the Chinese interface).
2. Sign up or sign in to an existing Xiaomi account (via Google, Facebook or phone number).
3. Click Profile → Settings → Add the device.

If you already have other Xiaomi devices in the ecosystem, the app can suggest automatically detecting new gadgets.Don't agree - it's better to choose manual mode to avoid errors.

Advice for iPhone users: if the app does not see the kettle, check the permissions in Settings → Confidentiality → Bluetooth and Local Networks. Mi Home must have access to both points.

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If you have two smartphones (for example, a work and a personal one), add a kettle through the one that is more often at home.

3. Step-by-step instructions: how to add a kettle to Mi Home

Now, to the most important thing, pairing the kettle with the app, follow the instructions in strict order to avoid typical errors.

Step 1. Put the kettle on the net.

• Connect the power cable to the kettle and socket.
• Press the physical button on the handle (the indicator should light up).
• Wait for the beep (squeak) – this means that the device is ready to pair.

Step 2: Start the process of adding to Mi Home

1. In the app, click Add Device (+).
2. Select the category of Kitchen → Teapot.
3. Specify your kettle model (if you’re not sure, choose Smart Kettle Pro – it’s versatile for most versions).

Step 3. Connect to the kettle

• The application will offer to connect to the temporary network of the kettle (the name will be type) Xiaomi_Kettle_XXXX).
• Confirm the connection in the Wi-Fi settings of your smartphone.
• Return to Mi Home – a window should appear asking you to select your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network.

Step 4. Complete the setup

• Enter the password from your Wi-Fi network.
• Wait for the message The device is added (can take up to 2 minutes).
• Name a teapot (e.g. Kitchen Keater) and select a room in the house.

If there is an error at any stage, don’t close the app! go to the Typical Problems and Solutions section below.

4.Setting the kettle after connecting

Now that the kettle has been added to the Mi Home, you can customize it to your needs, and the basic features are available in the device management tab:

Basic parameters:

• 🔥 Heating temperature: from 40°C to 100°C (in step 5)°C).
• ⏱️ Timer: Boiling on schedule (for example, to your wake-up).
• 🔄 Temperature support: The kettle will automatically heat the water to a predetermined level.

Hidden features (not available in all models):

• 🍵 Modes for different drinks: green tea (80)°C), coffee (95)°C), infant formula (40°C).
• 🔊 Sound notifications: you can turn off the squeak when boiling.
• 📊 Use statistics: how many times a day you boil water.

To activate hidden functions:

1. Open the kettle card in Mi Home.
2. Press. ⚙️ Settings → Additional functions.
3. Enable the necessary options (for example, beverage modes).

The Smart Kettle Pro and 2 have an undocumented Eco-Mode feature that reduces power consumption by 15% by increasing heating time. → Energy conservation.

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Voice control works only after linking the kettle to the Xiaomi account and setting up the smart home in the assistant app (Alice)./Google Home).

5. Typical errors and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions accurately, you can have problems, and we've collected some of the most common errors and ways to fix them.

Error: “I couldn’t connect to the device”

• 📶 Check that your router is running at 2.4 GHz (5 GHz not supported!).
• 🔄 Reboot the router and kettle (unplug the network for 30 seconds).
• 📱 Make sure your smartphone has Bluetooth and geolocation enabled (needed for initial setup).

Error: “Offline Device” After Successful Connection

• 🌐 Check your internet connection – the kettle requires a Xiaomi cloud server.
• 🔌 Turn off the kettle from the socket for 10 seconds and turn it on again.
• 📵 If the problem recurs, reset the kettle to factory settings (hold the button on the handle for 10 seconds until double squeaking).

Error: "The wrong model of the device"

• 🔍 Clarify the model of the kettle by the sticker from the bottom (for example, LYJ18JS1 pro).
• 📲 In Mi Home, select Add Manually and enter the model yourself.
• 🔄 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.

⚠️ Note: If the kettle is permanently disconnected from Wi-Fi, try fixing it MAC-address in router settings (section) DHCP Reservation. This prevents a shift. IP-device-address.

If none of these methods worked, check if your router is blocking the connection to Xiaomi servers, and temporarily disable firewall or parental control.

6.Voice control and integration with a smart home

One of the main advantages of the Xiaomi smart kettle is the ability to control voice through Alice, Google Assistant or Siri.

Connection to Alice (Yandex):

1. Open the Yandex application on your smartphone.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → Xiaomi.
3. Enter the username and password from the Xiaomi account (should match the one in Mi Home).
4. After synchronization, tell Alice, “Alice, turn on the kettle” or “Alice, boil water to 80 degrees.”

Connection to Google Assistant:

• Open Google Home on your smartphone.
• Press Add Add Add. → The device → Xiaomi.
• Select the kettle from the list of devices and confirm synchronization.

Siri (iPhone) will require a HomeKit app and middleware like Home Assistant, as direct integration is not supported.

Examples of voice commands:

• 🗣️ «Okay, Google, set the temperature of the kettle to 90 degrees»
• 🗣️ «Alice, turn on the kettle in 10 minutes»
• 🗣️ «Hey Siri, show the status of the kettle (only through Home Assistant)

⚠️ Attention: Voice assistants can't turn on the kettle if there's no water in it! First pour the liquid to the minimum mark, otherwise the command won't work.

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Create a routine in Google Assistant or Alice that automatically turns on the kettle on the alarm, such as: Every morning at 7:00 boil water until 80:00.°C".

7. Update firmware and reset settings

The kettle firmware is responsible for the stability of the work and the availability of new features. Xiaomi regularly releases updates, but they are not always installed automatically.

How to update firmware:

1. Open Mi Home and select your kettle.
2. Press. ⚙️ Settings → Firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t disconnect the kettle from the network!).

Signs that you need to update the firmware:

• 🔄 The teapot spontaneously disconnects from Wi-Fi.
• ⏳ Water is warmed for a long time or does not reach a set temperature.
• 📵 Does not respond to commands from the application.

How to reset the kettle to factory settings:

1. Turn the kettle off the net.
2. Press the button on the handle for 10-15 seconds until two signals sound.
3. Connect the kettle back - it will be ready for a new setup.

Once reset, the kettle will lose all the saved settings, including schedules and favorite temperatures, write them down in advance or take screenshots in Mi Home.

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If after updating the firmware kettle began to work worse (for example, heats water more slowly), try to roll back to the previous version through the recovery mode (hold the button 20 seconds to triple squeak).

8 Hidden opportunities and life hacks

Many of the features of Xiaomi’s smart kettle aren’t described in the official instructions. Here are some useful life hacks:

1. Accelerated boiling

• If you need to boil water as quickly as possible, pour it to the minimum mark (usually 0.3 liters).

Electricity savings

• The Pro and 2 have a hidden night mode that reduces power consumption in the standby. → Regimes → Nighttime.

3. Governance without the Internet

• You can control the teapot over the local network even if the Internet is off. → Local control → Turn on.

4.Integration with other Xiaomi devices

• Set up automation through Mi Home, for example: 🔦 «If the motion sensor in the kitchen is triggered in the morning, turn on the kettle». 🚪 «If the refrigerator door is open for more than 2 minutes, remind to drink water and offer to boil tea».

Diagnostics of malfunctions

• If the kettle does not heat the water, check the error code by flashing the indicator: 🔴 1 long + 2 short - no water. 🔴 3 short – temperature sensor error. 🔴 4 Short – A Nutrition Problem.

To reset the error, disconnect the kettle from the network for 1 minute, then turn it on again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi kettles