Connecting Xiaomi’s Smart Kettle to iPhone via Bluetooth: Full Instruction with Tips

Is it possible to connect Xiaomi kettle to iPhone?

Xiaomi smart kettles (such as the Viomi Smart Kettle, Mijia Electric Kettle Pro or Xiaomi Smartmi Kettle) officially support smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). However, iPhone owners often face difficulties: the Mi Home app may not see the device, the connection is cut, or the functions are limited. BLE, Apple is strictly in control of.

In this article, we’ll break down three working ways to connect: through the official Mi Home app, alternative programs (such as Home Assistant), and manually configured for models with Apple HomeKit support.

Spoiler: If your kettle is released before 2022, you'll probably need to update your firmware through your Android device, but in order.

What Xiaomi Dummies Are Compatible With iPhone

Not all Xiaomi smart kettles work equally well with iOS, here’s a current list of models with confirmed compatibility (data for 2026):

• 🔹 Xiaomi Smartmi Kettle 1S — Supports Mi Home and HomeKit (after the firmware update).
• 🔹 Viomi Smart Kettle V-KET01A — Full compatibility with iPhone, but requires registration in Mi Account.
• 🔹 Mijia Electric Kettle Pro – runs via Mi Home, but may not display real-time temperature.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Youpin Smart Kettle – limited functionality on iOS (no boil notifications).

Models before 2020 (such as the first generation Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle) do not officially support iPhones, but can only be connected via Android or third-party hubs like Home Assistant.

How do you check the model? Look at the sticker under the bottom of the kettle or in the documents. If the model is not in the list above, go to the section "Alternative ways of connecting."

Preparing iPhone before connecting

Before you sync your kettle, make sure your iPhone is ready to work with smart devices:

Pay special attention to the permits for Mi Home:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Geolocation Services.
2. Find Mi Home and select Always (without geolocation, Bluetooth devices won’t be found!).
3. Include notifications for the application in Settings → Notifications → Mi Home.

⚠️ Note: If you use an iPhone with a jailbreak, Mi Home may not see devices due to iOS security restrictions.Try temporarily disabling tweaks or using alternative software.

Also check that your kettle is charged (if it is a wireless model) or connected to the network. The indicator on the case should flash blue (pairing mode).

Step-by-step: Connection via Mi Home

This is the main way to synchronize. Follow the instructions carefully, because skipping steps often leads to errors.

1. Launch Mi Home and log in (or sign up) with Mi Account. Use China region – in other regions, some Xiaomi devices are not displayed.
2. Click Add the device (+) in the upper right corner.
3. Select the category of Kitchen → Teapot.
4. Hold the button on the kettle for 5 seconds until the indicator starts to blink quickly.
5. Your model will appear in the application - click on it and wait for the pairing to be completed (it can take up to 2 minutes).

If no kettle is found:

• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone and kettle (unplug for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Remove Mi Home and install it again.
• 🌐 Try connecting via a 2.4 GHz access point (5 GHz not supported!).

Critical detail: If the kettle has already been connected to another phone (such as Android), it must first be deleted from the Xiaomi account via Device Settings → Delete to Mi Home.

Alternative ways of connecting

If Mi Home doesn’t work, try these methods:

To connect via HomeKit:

1. Update the kettle firmware to the latest version (via Android).
2. In Mi Home, go to your device settings and find the Add option in HomeKit.
3. Scan it. QR-code from the body of the kettle in the application Home on the iPhone.

⚠️ Note: When using Home Assistant, the kettle will only work on the local network. VPN cloud-server.

Common mistakes and their solution

Even with the right connection, there can be problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔌 Make sure the right Region (China) is selected in Mi Home. Make sure the kettle is plugged into the socket (even if it has a battery).
• 📶 Connection is constantly lost: Turn off Low Power (it limits Bluetooth) on your iPhone. Move the kettle closer to your phone (maximum 10 meters).
• ⚙️ No water temperature display: Update the kettle firmware (via Android if your iPhone doesn't work). Check that the Mi Home has Temperature Monitor option enabled.

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If the kettle is plugged in but not responding to commands, try restarting the router. Sometimes the problems are caused by conflict. IP-local-network addresses.

If nothing helps, reset the kettle:

1. Turn the kettle off the net.
2. Hold the switch on for 15 seconds.
3. Connect to the network and repeat the pairing procedure.

Additional functions after connection

After successful synchronization, you will be able to:

• ☕ Remote Control: Turn on/off the kettle via Mi Home or Siri (if connected to HomeKit).
• 🌡️ Temperature control: Set a target temperature (e.g., 80)°C for green tea and receive heat notifications.
• ⏱️ Timer: Start boiling on a schedule (for example, to your wake-up call).
• 🔄 Boiling modes: Select intensity (fast/economical boiling).

Smartmi Kettle 1S and Viomi V-KET01A have a Smart Boiling feature: the kettle automatically maintains water temperatures between 40 and 90°C for up to 12 hours, convenient for baby food or herbal teas.

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To ensure that water alerts arrive on time, in your iPhone settings, turn off Do Not Disturb mode for the Mi Home app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi kettle to iPhone