How to turn on Xiaomi kettle from your phone: a complete guide with photos and tips

Xiaomi’s smart kettles are no longer a curiosity — they save time, allow you to brew tea or coffee in advance, and even support voice control. But what if you just bought a Viomi Smart Kettle or Mijia Electric Kettle and don’t know how to turn it on from a smartphone? This article will help you understand all the nuances from the first setup in the Mi Home app to solving typical connection errors.

We won’t be limited to basic instructions – here you will find unique life hacks to save electricity when remotely switched on, comparison of models by heating speed, and even ways to integrate the kettle into a smart home scenario (for example, automatically turn on the alarm clock).

Which Xiaomi kettles support phone control?

Not all Xiaomi kettles can be controlled from a smartphone. Smart features are only available in models that support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth protocol and a proprietary app. Here is the current list for 2026:

• 🔹 Viomi Smart Kettle 1S — flagship with precise temperature control (40–100°C) and voice control via Alice/Google Assistant.
• 🔹 Mijia Electric Kettle Pro – budget model with basic remote switching functions and timer.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Smartmi Kettle – supports smart home scenarios (e.g., turn on when you return home).
• 🔹 Viomi Mini Kettle – compact version for travel with control over Bluetooth (limited range).

Note: models without Smart or Mi markings in the title (for example, ordinary Xiaomi electric kettles for 1–2 thousand rubles) do not have remote control. QR-code to connect to Mi Home on the box or bottom of the device.

Preparing for the first connection: what to do before setting up

Before turning on the kettle from your phone, make sure all the preconditions are met.Nevertheless, skipping at least one item can lead to connection errors or unstable operation.

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The most common mistake is trying to connect the kettle to a 5GHz network. Xiaomi smart devices only work with the 2.4GHz band. If your router does not support splitting networks, temporarily disable 5GHz in the router settings. Also make sure that:

• 📱 Bluetooth is enabled on the smartphone (needed for initial binding).
• 🔌 The kettle stands on a flat surface and does not block the infrared sensor (if there is one).
• 🌐 Mi Home app has geolocation access (required to be region-specific).

⚠️ Note: If you connect the kettle in an office or public place where you use a corporate network with authorization (for example, through a portal), remote control will not work (3G/4G/5G) on a smartphone for direct connection via Bluetooth.

Step-by-step: how to connect the kettle to Mi Home

The setup process takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, and we will analyze two options: via Wi-Fi (for full remote control) and via Bluetooth (if the kettle supports only local connection).

Method 1: Wi-Fi connection (for Viomi/Mijia models)

1. Open the Mi Home app and click + → Add the device.

2. Select the Kitchen → Teapot category and find your model on the list. If it is not available, search by name.

3. Press Connect and wait until the kettle goes into pairing mode (the indicator blinks).

4. Enter the password from your Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz only!) and confirm the connection.

Once successfully tied, the kettle will appear in the app's main menu, and you can now:

• 🔥 Turn on/off heating with one button.
• ⏱ Set a timer for a specific time.
• 🌡 Select the heating temperature (if supported by the model).

Method 2: Connect via Bluetooth (for Viomi Mini)

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and open Mi Home.

2.Tap + → Bluetooth Devices and select a kettle from the list.

3. Confirm pairing on both devices (the power button may need to be held for 3 seconds on the kettle).

⚠️ Attention: Bluetooth only works up to 10 meters away. If you leave the range, the kettle will shut down. For remote control (for example, from another room), be sure to set up Wi-Fi.

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If the kettle is not in the Mi Home, try resetting it to factory settings: hold the power button for 10 seconds until the indicator changes color to blue.

How to turn on the kettle from the phone: all available ways

Once you've successfully connected, you'll have a few control options, and let's look at each with examples.

1. Manually enable via the Mi Home app

The easiest way is:

1. Open Mi Home and select your kettle from the device list.
2. On the main screen, tap the button Enable (or Heat).
3. Adjust the temperature if necessary (if the model supports the choice of modes).

2. Voice control (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

The Viomi and Mijia teapots are compatible with popular voice assistants.

• 🎤 «Alice, turn on the kettle in the kitchen" (if the device is tied to the room in Mi Home).
• 🎤 «OK, Google, heat the water to 80 degrees" (Google Home needs settings).

To connect to Alice:

1. Open the Xiaomi Smart Home skill in the Yandex app.
2. Sign in with the same account as you do on Mi Home.
3. Give permission to access the devices.

3. Automation through smart home scenarios

You can set the kettle to automatically turn on on a schedule or event, for example:

• ⏰ «Turn on the kettle at 7:00 on weekdays».
• 🏠 «Heat the water when I get home (by geolocation).
• ☕ «Make coffee if the room temperature is below 20°C” (integration with thermometer).

To create a script in Mi Home:

1. Go to the Automation section → Create a script.
2. Select a condition (time, geolocation, other device).
3. Add the action: The teapot → Turn on.
4. Save and activate the script.

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Voice commands and scripts only work when the kettle is connected to Wi-Fi, and if the internet goes down, remote control will be unavailable.

Table: comparison of models of smart kettles Xiaomi

To choose the best model, compare their key characteristics:

If you want temperature accuracy (for example, for brewing green tea at 80 ° C), choose Viomi 1S. For an office or a small family, Mijia Pro is suitable - it is cheaper and faster to heat water.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after setting it properly, the kettle may not respond to commands, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

• 🔌 The kettle doesn't turn on from the phone, but it works from a button: Check the Wi-Fi connection (the indicator on the kettle should burn green). Reset the router and the kettle (take the plug out for 30 seconds). Update the firmware in Mi Home → Settings of the device → Update.
• 📱 Mi Home app doesn't see kettle: Make sure kettle is in pairing mode (blinks blue). Check that smartphone and kettle are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Remove the device from the app and add again.
• 🗣 Voice commands do not work: Check whether the Mi Home account is tied to Yandex/Google. Make sure the kettle is added to the room (like "Kitchen") - assistants are location-focused.Reinstall the Xiaomi Smart Home skill in the assistant app.

⚠️ Note: If the kettle never connects after all the manipulations, check if your router blocks smart device traffic. Some models (such as TP-Link or Keenetic) have a Smart Device Protection feature that you need to turn off in the router's web interface.

Safety and energy saving tips

Smart kettles are convenient, but they require compliance with the rules of operation.

• ⚡ Do not leave the kettle on unattended - even with remote control, the risk of overheating remains. Use a timer to keep the water from boiling for longer than 5-7 minutes.
• 💧 Clean the scale of the TENG regularly - smart models often break down due to lime deposits. Use citric acid (2 tbsp. spoons per 1 liter of water) once a month.
• 🔋 Turn off the socket at night – despite the “smart” features, the kettle in standby mode consumes ~0.5 Wh (about 4 kW per year!).

To save electricity:

• 🌿 Heat only the required amount of water (for example, 0.3 liters is enough for one cup).
• ⏱ Use a timer to turn the kettle on 5 minutes before you wake up – so the water will not cool down.
• 🔄 If the model supports, choose a temperature of 80-90°C instead of 100°C (savings) ~15% energy).

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In the Mi Home app, you can turn on notifications when the heating has finished, so you don't forget to turn off the kettle and save energy.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions