How to connect Xiaomi air humidifier to iPhone: full instructions from A to Z

Xiaomi’s humidifiers have long been an integral part of smart homes due to their functionality and integration with mobile devices. However, many iPhone users face difficulties when connecting for the first time: the Mi Home app does not see the device, synchronization errors occur, or the humidifier refuses to connect to Wi-Fi. In this article, we will analyze all the stages of pairing – from preparing the phone to fine-tuning parameters, and also reveal hidden control functions through iOS, which are not written in the official instructions.

It’s important to understand that the process of connecting Xiaomi humidifiers (whether it’s Smartmi Air Humidifier 2, Mi Air Humidifier Pro or Deerma Humidifier) to the iPhone has its own nuances. Unlike Android, it requires additional region setting in the application and sometimes manually specifying the Wi-Fi network. We tested all the current firmware versions and identified 5 key bugs that can interrupt the connection. Ready to figure out?

1. Preparing the iPhone and humidifier for connection

Before you start pairing, make sure your iPhone and humidifier meet the minimum requirements:

• 📱 iOS version: no lower than 12.0 (for stable work with the latest versions of Mi Home). → Mainstream → About this device.
• 🌐 Wi-Fi network: only 2.4 GHz (Xiaomi humidifiers do not support 5 GHz). If the router has one network, divide it in the settings.
• 🔋 Humidifier charge: not less than 30%. At low battery level (for portable models), the connection may be interrupted.
• 📲 Mi Home app: latest version from App Store. uninstall old one if it was installed earlier.

Focus on the region in Mi Home. By default, the app can select China, which blocks the addition of devices outside Asia.

1. Open Mi Home and go to profile (the human icon in the lower right corner).
2. Click on the country at the top of the screen (such as “China”) and select “Russia” or “Europe”.
3. Confirm the shift and restart the application.

Important: If you've used an Android humidifier before, reset it to factory settings. Hold the power button for 5 seconds until the light flashes red and blue.

2. Step-by-step instruction: connection via Mi Home

Now, to the interface process itself, follow the instructions strictly by step, and skipping any step can lead to the "Can't Add Device" error.

Step 1 Starting the addition of the device

1. Open Mi Home and press +** (Add icon) in the upper right corner.
2. Select the category “Smart home” → “Humidizer”.
3. If your model doesn’t appear in the list, click “Other Device”** and enter the name manually (e.g. Smartmi Air Humidifier 2).

Step 2: Bluetooth interface

The app will offer to bring the iPhone closer to the humidifier (up to 1 meter) and press the power button on the device once.

• 🔵 The indicator on the humidifier should flash blue (conjugation mode).
• 📱 On the iPhone will be a request for Bluetooth connection – confirm it.

Step 3: Connect to Wi-Fi

The most critical phase, where many users encounter the error "Unconnected to the network."

• 🔐 Make sure your Wi-Fi password is entered without spaces and register (the app is character sensitive).
• 📶 If the network is hidden (SSID hidden, make it temporarily visible in the router settings.
• ⚡ Reboot the router 1 minute before connecting – it will reset the cache DHCP.

After successful connection, the humidifier will emit an audio signal, and its card with current humidity will appear in the application.

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If the humidifier doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, try creating a guest network on a router with a simple password (e.g., 12345678) and repeat the process.

3. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the correct following of the instructions, there may be failures. We have collected the TOP-5 errors and ways to fix them:

Special case: If the humidifier was previously linked to another Mi Home account, it must be reset.

1. Hold the power button for 10 seconds until you hear a double signal.
2. The indicator should light up red, which means that the device is ready for a new connection.

4.Umidator control via iPhone: hidden features

Once you're connected successfully, you're not only able to access basic settings, but also advanced features that few people know about.

• 🕒 Humidity schedule: Automatic on/off when you reach a predetermined level (e.g. 40% to turn on, 60% to turn off). → The device → Automation.
• 🌡️ Baby Room Mode**: Reduced noise and progressively increased humidity activated manually in the device menu.
• 📊 30 Days Statistics: Humidity, Temperature and Hours Graphs.Available at Mi Home → The device → Statistics.
• 🔄 Remote control: Turn on the humidifier from anywhere in the world via the Internet (requires a stable connection of the device to Wi-Fi).

Prof: If you have multiple Xiaomi humidifiers, you can combine them into a group for synchronous control.

1. Go to Mi Home. → Profile → Smart groups.
2. Click “Create a Group”** and select all humidifiers.
3. Set a common name (such as “Home Humidants”) and save.

Now you can turn all devices on/off with a single button, and also set a single schedule for them.

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For stable remote control, turn off the power saving mode for the Mi Home application in the iOS settings (Settings → Mi Home → Background activity).

5. Integration with Apple HomeKit and Siri (alternative way)

Officially, Xiaomi humidifiers do not support HomeKit, but there is a workaround through Home Assistant or HOOBS.This will require additional effort, but will give you the ability to manage the device through Siri and automate Apple Home.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer or Raspberry Pi to install Home Assistant.
• 🔌 Mi Home Integration plugin (installed via HACS).
• 📱 Apple Home app on iPhone.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Home Assistant on your device (instructions on the official website).
2. Add Xiaomi Miio integration via HACS (enter the token from your Mi Home account).
3. In the configuration file.yaml add the following lines: miio: devices: - host: IP_Address of the token moisturiser: YOUR_TOKEN model: device model
4. Restart Home Assistant and add the humidifier as a new device to Apple Home via HomeKit code.

You can now use voice commands:

• “Hey Siri, turn on the humidifier by 50%” will set the humidity level.
• “Hey Siri, turn off the humidifier in the bedroom” – will turn off the device.

6. Optimizing the operation of the humidifier to save energy

Xiaomi humidifiers consume between 20 and 50 watts depending on the model and mode. To reduce your power consumption without losing comfort, follow these tips:

• ⏱️ Use a timer: Turn on the humidifier only while you sleep or when no one is home (via the schedule at Mi Home).
• 💧 Eco mode: Reduces evaporation power by 30% while keeping the humidity target longer.
• 🔄 Automatic Shutdown: Set up to Disconnect When Reaching 60-65% humidity (optimum for health).
• 🌿 Use distilled water: Reduces scale formation, which prolongs life and reduces energy consumption.

Important: If the humidifier works around the clock, clean it every 3 days (wipe the tank with vinegar solution). Scale 1 mm thick increases energy consumption by 10-15%.

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To check your actual power consumption, plug in the humidifier through Xiaomi’s smart socket (like the Mi Smart Plug) and track the stats in the Mi Home.

7.Safety: What not to do when using a humidifier

Despite its apparent simplicity, humidifiers require safety precautions, and here are 3 critical errors that can cause a breakdown or even a fire:

⚠️ Warning: Never pour hot water (above 40) into the tank°C) Steam can warp plastic, and sensors will show incorrect values. Use room temperature water.

⚠️ Warning: Do not place the humidifier closer than 50 cm to walls or furniture. Condensation can damage wallpaper, wooden surfaces or electronics. Optimal distance is 1 meter from obstacles.

Also avoid:

• 🚫 Adding essential oils to the water (except for the fragrance models) and leaving the film on the ultrasonic membrane.
• 🚫 Use of the device in rooms with a temperature below 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• 🚫 Connections through extension cords without grounding (short circuit risk).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi humidifier to iPhone