Connection of the Xiaomi rice cooker to the smartphone and Wi-Fi: full instructions with pictures

Xiaomi rice cookers have long since ceased to be just kitchen appliances — they have become full-fledged smart home devices that can cook rice on a schedule, maintain optimal temperature and even sync with other gadgets of the Mi Home ecosystem. But to unlock the full potential of such equipment, it needs to be connected correctly. This article will help you understand how to connect the rice cooker to the phone, adjust remote control and avoid typical errors in the first run.

We will look at current models. 2023–2026 Including Mi Smart Rice Cooker 4L, Mijia Pressure Rice Cooker and their modifications, let's deal with the application Mi Home/Xiaomi Home, and tips on how to fix connectivity issues, if you've just unpacked a new rice cooker or want to reconfigure an old one, this guide is for you.

What Xiaomi rice cookers support smart connectivity

Not all of the brand's rice cookers can work over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and the remote control feature is only available in Smart or Mijia models in the title, and here's the current list for 2026:

• 📱 Mi Smart Rice Cooker 3L/4L (IH-SSL400/IH-SSL300) — The basic model with Wi-Fi support and 12 preparation.
• 🔥 Mijia Pressure Rice Cooker 3L/4L (LXC-01FM/LXC-02FM) — with pressure function and extended recipes.
• ⚡ Mi Rice Cooker Pro (IH-SSL401) — Premium version with touch control and integration in Apple HomeKit.
• 🌐 Mijia Mini Rice Cooker 1.5L (IH-SSL150) — compact model for small families.

If your rice cooker is not on this list, but the case has the Mi Home logo or button with the Wi-Fi icon, check compatibility in the official application. Models without support for a smart home (for example, Xiaomi Viomi Rice Cooker older than 2021) will not be able to connect to the phone.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Ricemakers for the Chinese market (with labels) CN in the serial number) may not support Russian firmware. Before buying, specify the region of the device from the seller.

What you need to connect a Xiaomi rice cooker

Before you start setting up, prepare everything you need.

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+ with the Mi Home app installed (you can download it from the App Store or Google Play).
• 📶 Wi-Fi router with standard support 802.11 b/g/n frequency-wise 2.4 GHz (most rice cookers do not work with the 5 GHz).
• ⚡ Grounded socket (required for models with pressure).
• 🔌 Power cable, complete with rice cooker.

Xiaomi Ricemakers do not support connection via mobile Internet (3G/4G/5G) or public Wi-Fi networks (e.g. in cafes or hotels) The setup requires a home network with the ability to change settings (e.g., disable filtering by MAC-address).

⚠️ Note: If your router is running 802.11r (Fast Roaming or uses encryption WPA3, temporarily disable these features in the router settings. They can block the connection of Xiaomi devices.

Step-by-step: how to connect a rice cooker to Mi Home

The connection process takes no more than 5-7 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, and we will analyze two scenarios: the first connection (when the rice cooker is new) and reconfiguration (for example, after resetting or changing the Wi-Fi).

1.Installation and first launch of the Mi Home app

If the application has not yet been installed:

1. Download Mi Home from the links above.
2. Sign up or sign in through your Xiaomi account (if not, create a link).
3. Select your country (or region) in your profile settings.
4. Click Add the device (+) in the upper right corner.

If you already have an account but the rice cooker is not listed, upgrade to the latest version. Older versions (up to 6.0) may not support new models.

2. Connecting the rice cooker to electricity

Before setting up the Wi-Fi:

1. Put the rice cooker on a flat surface (do not turn it on under the tilt!).
2. Connect the power cable to the socket 220V.
3. Press and hold the power button for 3-5 seconds until the indicator lights up.
4. Wait for the beep (models with a speaker) or the flashing of a Wi-Fi light bulb.

Mijia Pressure Rice Cooker can make hiss when it's first turned on -- that's okay. Don't be afraid!

3. Adding the device to Mi Home

Now we move on to synchronization:

1. In the Mi Home app, click Add Device → Choose the category Kitchen → Rice cooker.
2. Select your model from the list (if not, try another device). → Manual search).
3. Make sure the Wi-Fi indicator on the rice cooker flashes orange (pairing mode). If not, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the case for 5 seconds.
4. Enter the password from your Wi-Fi network (only 2.4GHz!) and wait for the connection.

If the rice cooker does not find the net, check:

• 🔌 Does the router work (try connecting the phone to the same network).
• 📵 Is not on the phone mode In the plane or Save traffic.
• 🔒 Is the password entered correctly (registration is important!)

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Completion of the setup

After successful connection:

1. The application will offer to update the firmware of the rice cooker - agree (this will fix possible bugs).
2. Set up a geofence (if you want the rice cooker to turn on when you return home).
3. Add the device to your favorites for quick access.

Now you can control the rice cooker over the phone, start cooking, choose recipes, and follow the process.

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If the rice cooker doesn't connect the first time, try restarting the router and repeating the process, and 90% of the time, the problem is solved by changing the Wi-Fi channel to 1-6 in the router settings.

Setting up a rice cooker through the application: basic functions

Once connected, open the device card in Mi Home.

• 🍚 Cooking modes: rice, porridge, soup, yogurt, stewing, etc. (depending on the model).
• ⏱ Timer: Delayed start (for example, to have rice ready for your arrival).
• 🔄 Reheating: Keeping the temperature up to 12 hours.
• 📊 Statistics: history of cooking and electricity consumption.

The Mijia Pressure Rice Cooker also has:

• 🌡 Pressure control (for quick preparation).
• 🍲 Multi-cook (frying, baking).
• 🔊 Voice prompts (in Chinese or English).

To change the language of voice notifications (if supported):

1. Open the device card in Mi Home.
2. Go to Settings (⚙) → Voice prompts.
3. Choose English or (Chinese) Russian is not available yet, but the firmware for 2026 promises to add.

Typical Connection Errors and Their Solutions

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

If the rice cooker is connected, but permanently disconnected from Wi-Fi:

• Check if the router is overloaded (disable the extra devices).
• Set up static. IP for rice cooker in the control panel of the router.
• Update the router’s firmware (especially relevant for TP-Link and Keenetic models).

⚠️ Warning: If the rice cooker stopped turning on after the firmware update, reset (see spoiler above) and reset. This may be due to an interrupted update process.

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If your router does not support 2.4 GHz (such as some models from Starlink), use a repeater with frequency sharing.

How to Manage a Xiaomi Rice Cooker with Voice (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

Xiaomi’s Mi Home-enabled rice cookers can be integrated with voice assistants.

1. Connection to Alice (Yandex)

1. Open the Yandex app on your phone.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → Xiaomi.
3. Enter the username/password from your Mi Home account.
4. Select a rice cooker from the list and confirm synchronization.

Now we can say:

• "Alice, put the rice cooker on the Rice program."
• "Alice, put the rice cooker on the timer in 2 hours."

2. Connect to Google Assistant

1. In the Google Home app, click Add (+) → Set up the device → More options. → Xiaomi Mi Home.
2. Sign in and select a rice cooker.

Teams for Google:

• “OK, Google, launch Xiaomi rice cooker.”
• "Hey Google, set the rice cooker temperature to 60 degrees."

3.Siri connection (only for Mi Rice Cooker Pro)

Models with HomeKit support (such as Mi Rice Cooker Pro) can be added to the Home app on the iPhone:

1. Open Mi Home, select a rice cooker → Settings → HomeKit.
2. Scan it. QR-device-code.
3. Add Home to the app and manage via Siri.

Voice control is convenient for running a rice cooker from a distance, but has limitations: not all cooking programs are available through assistants, for example, Alice does not support "Yoghurt" or "Pushing".

Compatible with other Xiaomi devices

Xiaomi’s rice cookers can work in conjunction with other gadgets in the ecosystem through automation in the Mi Home.

• 🔄 Smart home: Rice cooker turns on when you get home (by phone geolocation).
• 💡 Link to lamps: The backlight in the kitchen flashes when the rice is ready.
• 🔊 Xiaomi Smart Speaker Speaker Speaks Out the End of Preparation.
• 🌡 Climate control: The hood is turned on automatically when the "Frying" mode is started".

To create automation:

1. In Mi Home, go to Automation (Icon) ⚙ down).
2. Press Add Add Add. → Script.
3. Select a trigger (e.g., "Time" or "Geolocation").
4. Add action - turn on the rice cooker on the desired program.
5. Save the script.

Example of useful automation:

Condition: Time - 18:00, Alarm "Return from work" Action: Turn on the rice cooker on the program "Rice" (40 minutes), turn on the light in the kitchen.

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Automation only works if the phone and the rice cooker are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and when you control the mobile Internet, scenarios don't work.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi rice cookers