How to control Xiaomi’s smart kettle from a smartphone: from connectivity to voice control

Xiaomi’s smart kettles (including models under the Viomi, Mijia and Smartmi brands) have long since ceased to be just kitchen appliances, they have become part of the smart home ecosystem. The ability to remotely start boiling water, set a temperature or even program a schedule makes these devices indispensable for the modern user. However, many owners face difficulties when first connecting or setting up remote control.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ways Xiaomi can manage a kettle from a smartphone, from basic connectivity via Mi Home to integration with voice assistants Alice, Google Assistant and Siri. You’ll learn how to solve typical synchronization problems, which models support remote control, and how to set up automatic boiling on a schedule. And if you’re just planning to buy, at the end of this article, there’s a feature comparison table of popular models.

What models of Xiaomi kettles support control from a smartphone

Not all Xiaomi kettles are equipped with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth remote control modules, and here is the current list of models (2026) that can be controlled from a smartphone:

• 🔹 Viomi Smart Kettle 1S — flagship model with support for Mi Home and voice assistants
• 🔹 Mijia Smart Electric Kettle Pro – budget version with basic remote powering functions
• 🔹 Smartmi Fresh Air Kettle – model with ultraviolet water purification and advanced settings
• 🔹 Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle (2023) – new version with improved energy efficiency

Models without the prefix Smart or Mi in the title (for example, ordinary Xiaomi electric kettles for 1-20 thousand rubles) do not support connection to the smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Viomi and Smartmi teapots are often sold under the Xiaomi brand, but have different firmware. Before buying, check the model's compatibility with the Mi Home app on the official website.

Preparing for connection: what to do before the first launch

Before you try to control the kettle from your smartphone, make sure that the mandatory conditions are met:

1. Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) and download only from official stores (App Store or Google Play) to avoid fake versions.
2. Create a Xiaomi account (or log in to an existing one). Without linking to the account, remote management will not work.
3. Connect the kettle to the net. 220V And wait until the first switch is on. Some models require manual boiling.
4. Make sure your smartphone and kettle are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (at the setup stage), and remote control outside the home will require stable internet on both devices.

If the kettle has been used with another account, reset to factory settings.

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Press the switch on for 10-15 seconds (before the beep or indicator flash).
3. Connect the kettle back and repeat the connection procedure.

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

The connection process takes no more than 5-7 minutes, if you follow the instructions. 1S:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Devices → Add Device (+).
2. Select the category "Kitchen" and find your model of kettle in the list. If it is not, try to enter the name manually in the search bar.
3. Confirm the addition and wait for the app to search for the device. Make sure the kettle is plugged in and is in standby mode (the indicator flashes).
4. Connect the kettle to Wi-Fi: Select your home network from the list. Enter your Wi-Fi password (the app can request it again for confirmation) Wait for the message "Device is connected."

Set up a location.

If you have a “failed to connect” error during the Wi-Fi connection phase, try:

• 🔄 Reboot router and kettle.
• 📶 Switch to 2.4 GHz network (Xiaomi kettles do not support 5 GHz).
• 🔌 Temporarily shut down VPN smartphone-based firewall.

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How to launch a kettle Xiaomi from a smartphone: the main ways

Once you've successfully connected, you'll have a number of ways to control the kettle, and let's look at each in detail.

1.Management through the Mi Home app

This is the most reliable and functional way to do this, and open the app and find your kettle in the list of devices, and on the home screen of the device you'll see:

• 🔥 On/off button (one press - start boiling, repeated - cancel).
• 🌡️ Temperature regulator (if the model supports heating to a predetermined temperature).
• ⏱️ Delayed start timer (you can program the boiling after 1–24 hours).
• ⚙️ Additional settings (energy saving mode, children locking, notifications of completion of boiling).

Important: Some models (such as the Mijia Smart Electric Kettle Pro) require confirmation of action on the kettle itself – after sending a command from a smartphone, you need to press a physical button on the device for 10 seconds.

2. Voice control via Alice, Google Assistant or Siri

If your kettle supports integration with voice assistants (check in the table above), you can use commands like:

• 🗣️ «Alice, turn on the kettle in the kitchen" (for Yandex.Station).
• 🗣️ «Google launches Viomi Smart Kettle (Google Home).
• 🗣️ «Hey Siri, heat the water to 80 degrees" (for HomeKit, requires additional settings).

To set up voice control:

1. In Mi Home, go to the kettle settings and select Voice Assistant.
2. Connect the device to the desired platform (Yandex, Google or Apple).
3. In the voice assistant app, update the list of devices.

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands only work when the kettle is connected to the Internet, and if the Wi-Fi is turned off, the device will become unavailable for remote control.

3. Control via a widget on the smartphone screen

To avoid opening the Mi Home every time, add the kettle widget to the home screen:

• On Android: Click on the empty space on the screen → Widgets → Find Mi Home and select a widget for your device.
• On iOS: swipe right on the home screen → Change. → Add the Mi Home widget.

Now you can turn on the kettle directly from the lock screen (on Android) or through the notification center (on iPhone).

Set up automatic boiling according to schedule

One of the most useful features of smart kettles is the ability to program a boiling schedule, for example, you can set the device to warm the water to wake up or get back from work.

How to do this:

1. Open the kettle card in Mi Home and go to Automation → Add a rule.
2. Choose the type of trigger: ⏰ Time (for example, daily at 7:00 am). 📍 Location (when you are approaching the house). 🔄 By event (for example, when another smart device is enabled).

Put the kettle on.

Heat to X.°S

Save the rule and check it in test mode.

Example of useful automation:

• 🛏️ Morning coffee: The kettle turns on at 6:45 when the alarm on the smartphone goes off.
• 🏠 Evening tea: water warms to 80°C when you return home (by geolocation).
• 💻 Break at work: The kettle is started on command from Slack or Telegram (via Slack) IFTTT).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, users are faced with errors, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If the kettle is connected but does not heat the water after the command from the smartphone:

• 🔌 Check if it is plugged in (the indicator should glow).
• 💧 Make sure there is enough water in the kettle (dry heating protection sensor can block the work).
• 🔄 Reboot the device (remove the plug for 30 seconds and turn it on again).

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If the kettle often shuts off Wi-Fi, try fixing it. MAC-address in router settings or highlight static IP. This will help to avoid problems with reconnection.

Safety in Remote Kettle Management

Remotely switching on appliances always raises safety questions.

1. Protection against accidental inclusion:

• In Mi Home there is a function Block from children – it requires confirmation of action on the smartphone (entering) PIN-code).
• Some models (e.g. Viomi) 1S) Automatically shut down after 30 minutes without activity.

Protection against overheating:

• All Xiaomi smart kettles are equipped with a temperature sensor and automatically turn off when boiling.
• If the water is boiled, protection against dry heating is triggered.

3. Data security:

• The Mi Home app transmits data over an encrypted channel, but for additional protection:
• 🔐 Use a complex password for your Xiaomi account.
• 📱 Do not connect the kettle to public Wi-Fi networks (cafes, hotels).

⚠️ Note: If you sell or transfer a kettle to another person, be sure to untie it from your Mi Home account (Devices section). → Settings → Delete the device; otherwise, the new owner will not be able to connect it to his smartphone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

1. Reliable Wi-Fi connection 2.4 GHz.

2. the current version of the Mi Home application.

3. Regularly check firmware updates.-->