Connecting Xiaomi Smart Teapot over Bluetooth: Full Instruction with Pictures and Tips

Introduction: Why a Bluetooth Smart Teapot and What It Gives to the Owner

Xiaomi’s smart kettles have long since ceased to be just household appliances — they’ve become part of the smart home ecosystem. Bluetooth connectivity offers opportunities that ordinary kettles don’t even know about: remote control from the phone, adjusting water temperature to a degree, creating boiling schedules and integrating with voice assistants. But how does it work in practice?

In this article, we will discuss the unique features of connecting Xiaomi kettles over Bluetooth, which are not dokumented in the official instructions. For example, why some models require pre-activation via Wi-Fi, even though they are Bluetooth-enabled, or how to get around the “Device not found” error on Android 13+. You will also know what the silk is like. V-KETTLE3 Mijia Smart Kettle Pro supports this protocol and how to distinguish them from "stupid" analogues.

What Xiaomi Dummies Support Bluetooth

Not all of the brand’s smart kettles are equipped with Bluetooth, and here’s a current list of models for 2026 that can be connected wirelessly:

• 🔹 Xiaomi Viomi V-KETTLE3 — flagship with Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz. Works with the Mi Home and Viomi Home app.
• 🔹 Mijia Smart Kettle Pro – budget version with Bluetooth 4.2. Supports only basic functions (on/off, temperature selection).
• 🔹 Xiaomi Smart Kettle 1S — hybrid model with Bluetooth and NFC It's compatible with Google Home.
• 🔹 Viomi Mini Kettle is a compact version for travel. Bluetooth only works within a radius of 5 meters.

How do you check if your model supports Bluetooth? Notice the sticker at the bottom of the kettle — it should have a Bluetooth logo (stylized letter "B") or a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) label. Also check the box: if the specifications indicate Wi-Fi 2.4G + Bluetooth protocol, then the device is compatible.

Preparation for connection: what to do before pairing

Before you plug in the kettle, follow 4 mandatory steps to avoid errors:

1. Update the kettle firmware. Outdated versions of the software may not support Bluetooth pairing. Connect the kettle to Mi Home over Wi-Fi and check for updates in Device → Firmware Update.
2. Install the right app. For Viomi models, use Viomi Home, for Mijia, Mi Home, and download only from official sources (home.mi.com or Google Play).
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and allow the app to access geodata (this is an Android requirement to work with the app). BLE-device).
4. Charge the kettle. If the battery level (if any) is below 20%, the pairing may be interrupted.

Pay special attention to the application permissions. On Android 12+, you must manually allow access to:

• 📍 Geolocation (to search for Bluetooth devices).
• 📱 Notifications (to receive water availability alerts).
• 🔋 Autostart (for background work with a kettle).

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi kettle over Bluetooth

Follow this instruction to tuck the kettle into your phone. The process may vary slightly depending on the model, but the overall pattern is the same for all devices.

Step 1: Activate the coupling mode on the kettle

1. Put the kettle on the charging base (if it is included).

2 Press and hold the Power button (or Bluetooth if highlighted separately) for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes blue.

3. For touch-controlled models (such as the Viomi V-KETTLE3), swipe your finger up the screen and select the Bluetooth icon.

Step 2: Find the device in the application

1. Open the Mi Home or Viomi Home app.

2. Press + → Add the device → Household appliances → Kettle.

3. Select your model from the list. If it's not available, click on the Other device and type the name manually.

4. The app will automatically start searching when the kettle appears on the list (usually called Mi). Kettle_XXXX), press it.

Step 3: Confirmation of the pairing

1. The confirmation code (e.g., 1234) will appear on the phone screen, compared to the code on the kettle display (if any).

2. Click Confirm in the app. The indicator on the kettle should stop blinking and light up green.

3. Wait for the setup to be completed (usually takes 10–30 seconds) The kettle will emit an audible signal.

After successful connection, the app will appear the control panel kettle with options:

• 🔥 Heating temperature (from 40)°C to 100°C in step 1°C).
• ⏱ Timer (delayed start to 24 hours).
• 🔄 Modes (tea, coffee, baby food, etc.).
• 📊 Use statistics (how many times boiled water per day).

Table: comparison of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

Many users ask, why do you need Bluetooth when you have Wi-Fi? In fact, each protocol has its own pros and cons:

The conclusion is that Bluetooth is convenient for quick control within the apartment, and Wi-Fi is convenient for remote control and advanced functions.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users have problems. TOP-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:

⚠️ Note: If the teapot is Viomi V-KETTLE3 After Bluetooth connection does not heat water, check if the child mode is activated (Lock button on the case.

• 🚫 "Device not found" Reason: Bluetooth on the phone is running in power saving mode. Solution: Turn off Adaptive Bluetooth mode in Android settings (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth → Additionally).
• 🔄 "Cause: Low charge of kettle or phone Solution: Connect both devices to charge and try again.
• 🔌 "The kettle does not respond to commands" Reason: Conflict with another Bluetooth device (e.g. headphones).Solution: Disable all other devices and restart the kettle (hold the power button for 8 seconds).
• 📱 "App crashes when connected" Reason: Outdated version of Mi Home.Solution: Remove the app, clear the cache and install the latest version from the official website.
• 🔊 "The teapot is beeping and not connecting" Reason: Hardware malfunction of the Bluetooth module.Solution: Contact the service center (guarantee on Xiaomi kettles - 12 months).

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the kettle settings:

1. Turn off the kettle.
2. Hold the Power button and the Temperature button at the same time for 10 seconds.
3. After the double beep release the buttons - the kettle will return to the factory settings.

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If the kettle plugs in but doesn't save temperature settings, check if the time on the phone is out. Xiaomi's Bluetooth devices synchronize data with the smartphone's system clock.

Additional chips: what can be done after connecting

Bluetooth pairing gives you access to hidden features that are not mentioned in the manual.

• ☕ Create separate modes for green tea (80)°C), black tea (95°C) and coffee (98)°C) At Mi Home, go to Device → Settings → Temperature profiles.
• 🕒 Set up automatic kettle switching on on weekdays at 7:00 or on weekends at 9:00.
• 🔋 Activate Eco mode in settings – the kettle will maintain the water temperature at 10°C below the specified, saving up to 15% of electricity.
• 📲 Readiness Notifications Enable Alerts to receive push notifications when the water is heated to the desired temperature.

For models with NFC (such as Xiaomi Smart Kettle 1S), a quick start feature is available: simply attach the phone to a tag on the kettle body and it will automatically turn on at the last used temperature.

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Xiaomi teapots with Bluetooth support integration with Google Home and Yandex Alice, but this requires pre-connection via Wi-Fi. Voice commands work only with an active Internet connection.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions