How to Manage Xiaomi’s Teapot from Your Phone: A Complete 2026 Guide

Xiaomi’s smart kettles are no longer a curiosity — they save time, electricity, and even monitor water quality. But many users use only basic functions, unaware that a smartphone can not only enable remote boiling, but also adjust temperature regimes, create schedules or integrate the device into complex smart home scenarios. In this article, we will examine all the ways to control the Xiaomi kettle from the phone, from initial settings to advanced chips like voice control and automatic scenarios.

It is important to understand that the functionality depends on the model of the kettle. For example, Xiaomi Smart Kettle Pro supports temperature adjustment in 1°C increments and has a built-in water hardness sensor, while the base model Mi Smart Kettle is limited to standard modes (40°C, 60°C, 80°C, 100°C). We will focus on the current firmware from 2023 to 2026, but will note the features for older versions of the software. If your kettle is released before 2020, check compatibility with the Mi Home application – some models require flashing to work with new versions of the software.

What Xiaomi Dummies Support Remote Management

Not all kettles of the brand can be controlled from a smartphone, here is the current list of supported devices (as of 2026):

• 🔹 Xiaomi Smart Kettle Pro (Viomi V-KETTLE3) is a flagship with precise temperature control (40–100°C), water hardness sensor and Home Assistant support.
• 🔹 Mi Smart Kettle (MJSXJ05CM) is a budget version with 4 preheating modes.
• 🔹 Viomi Smart Kettle 1S (V-KETTLE1S) is a model with antibacterial coating and eco-mode function.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Mijia Smart Kettle 2 (MJSXJ02YM) is an outdated model, but still compatible with the Mi Home (requires manual addition via "Other Devices").

If your model is not listed, check its code (usually listed on the bottom or in the documentation) and check with the official Mi Home device database. Outdated kettles (released before 2019) may require a manual firmware update through Mi Home, as we will discuss in the Problem Solving section.

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi teapots for the Chinese market (with the CN suffix in the model) may not connect to servers outside of China.

Preparation: what you need to connect the kettle to the phone

Before you start setting up, make sure you have everything you need:

• 📱 Android 8.0+ or iOS 12.0+ (older versions of the OS may not support current versions of Mi Home).
• 🔌 Xiaomi teapot with Wi-Fi support (check for a Wi-Fi button or network icon on the case).
• 📶 Stable Internet connection via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (teapots don't work with 5GHz networks!).
• 🔋 Dutty kettle charger (some models require a network connection during setup).

Also, install the official Mi Home app (links for Android and iOS) in advance, and we will discuss alternative applications like Home Assistant or Aqara Home in a separate section.

An important nuance: if you are using the Xiaomi Smart Kettle Pro, you will need a Mi Account with a Chinese or global region to work properly, without which some features (such as usage history) may not be available.

Step-by-step: how to connect a Xiaomi kettle to the phone

The connection process takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm:

1. Turn the kettle on and press the power button. Wait for the beep (or the flashing of the Wi-Fi indicator).
2. Open the Mi Home app, click + → Add the device and select Kitchen → Teapot category.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen: the app will prompt you to connect to the temporary network of the kettle (the name will be type Xiaomi_Kettle_XXXX).
4. Once connected, go back to Mi Home, select your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network and enter your password.
5. Wait until the setup is complete (the kettle will emit a long signal).

If the kettle is not detected, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and kettle (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📵 Make sure your phone has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled (some models require both protocols).
• 🌐 Switch the region to Mi Home to China mainland (in profile settings).

Make sure the router is running at 2.4 GHz|

Turn off the VPN on your phone |

Check the charge of the kettle (if the battery) |

Update the Mi Home app to the latest version-->

⚠️ Warning: If the kettle was previously linked to another account, reset: Hold the Wi-Fi button for 15 seconds until the double beep. This will delete all previous settings.

Managing the kettle through the Mi Home app

Once connected, the kettle will appear on the Mi Home home screen.

For quick access to the kettle, add it to the main screen of your smartphone via the Mi Home widget (on Android) or to the Control Point (on iOS). You can also configure notifications about the completion of heating or low water level (in the device menu → Notification settings).

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If the kettle often disconnects from Wi-Fi, assign it a static IP-This will prevent the device from being "lost" after the network reboot.

Voice control of the kettle through Alice, Google Assistant or Siri

Xiaomi’s smart kettles support voice control through popular assistants. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Management through Alice (Yandex)

The teapot must be connected to Mi Home with a Xiaomi account tied.

1. Open the Yandex app and go to Devices → Add the device.
2. Choose Xiaomi and sign in with the same account as you do with Mi Home.
3. After synchronization, tell Alice, "Alice, turn on the kettle in the kitchen" or "Alice, heat the water to 80 degrees."

2.Management through Google Assistant

You need to connect via Google Home:

1. In Mi Home, go to Profile → Settings → Smart Home → Google Assistant.
2. Follow the instructions for linking accounts.
3. Now you can use commands like, "OK, Google, start the Xiaomi kettle."

Limitations of voice control:

• 🚫 Not all models support voice temperature control (only Smart Kettle Pro).
• 🚫 Commands only work when an active internet connection is in place.
• 🚫 Alice doesn't support kettle scenarios (e.g., "turn on kettle when I wake up").

Automation: scenarios and integration with a smart home

The true power of a smart kettle is manifested in automation, and here are some useful scenarios:

1.A clever awakening

The teapot will start heating the water 10 minutes before your alarm clock.

1. In Mi Home, go to Automation → Create a script.
2. Select the trigger: Alarm clock (device: your smartphone).
3. Add the action: Teapot → Start heating to 100 ° C.
4. Set a delay of 10 minutes before the alarm.

Electricity savings

The teapot will keep the water at 60°C throughout the day, rather than boiling it again.

• Turn on Eco mode in the kettle settings.
• Set up a schedule: for example, from 8:00 to 20:00 to maintain 60 ° C, the rest of the time – turn off.

3. Integration with other devices

Example: The kettle turns on when you get home (by geolocation of the smartphone).

1. Create a script with the trigger Geolocation → Arriving home.
2. Add a condition: If the time is between 18:00 and 22:00.
3. Action: Teapot → Heating to 80 ° C.

Advanced automation is possible through Home Assistant, for example, you can configure:

• 📊 Calculus of electricity consumption (integrate with Energy Dashboard).
• 🔄 Automatically shut down the kettle if you forgot to turn it off (via the kitchen motion sensor).
• 💧 Notification of the need for scaling purification (according to the water hardness sensor).

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For complex scenarios, use Home Assistant – it supports all Xiaomi kettles and allows you to create cross-platform automation (for example, communication with Philips Hue lamps or a robot vacuum cleaner).

Problem Solving: The kettle doesn't connect or respond to commands

Even with the right setup, you can have failures, and let's look at the typical problems and their solutions.

If the Xiaomi Smart Kettle Pro teapot shows an E1 or E2 error, it indicates a problem with the temperature sensor or TEN.

1. Turn the kettle off the socket for 1 minute.
2. Check the water level (between MIN and MAX).
3. If the error is repeated, contact the service center (warranty for TEN - 1 year).

⚠️ Warning: When updating the kettle firmware via Mi Home, do not disconnect it from the network until the process is complete (the Wi-Fi indicator should be green). Interrupting can cause the device to "brickle" and be treated only by flashing it through the USB-TTL adapter.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions