The Xiaomi Smart Plug has arrived in the form of the MIJIA Smart Wall Socket, a new addition to the company best known for its smartphones and sprawling ecosystem of connected home gadgets. Launched first on a crowdfunding platform in China, it lets users switch home devices on or off straight from their phones. The move sets up a direct rivalry with Amazon in the global smart home market.
Xiaomi sells its ecosystem and IoT products under the MIJIA brand, and the new wall socket slots neatly into that lineup. Owners control the plug through the MIJIA app, turning connected appliances on or off remotely.
What the Xiaomi Smart Plug offers
The MIJIA Smart Wall Socket comes with a useful set of features aimed at everyday home automation. It connects to the wider Xiaomi IoT platform, so it can work alongside other compatible devices.
- Time schedule, so devices can be set to switch automatically
- Power statistics for tracking energy use
- Voice control through Xiaomi's voice assistant Xiao
- Integration with the Xiaomi IoT platform
For now, the company has launched the smart plug only in its home market of China. Xiaomi sells its ecological products under the MIJIA name, and this socket is the latest example.
Pricing
On the crowdfunding platform, Xiaomi introduced the MIJIA Smart Wall Socket at 49 yuan (about 500 rupees). The retail price will be 59 yuan (about 650 rupees).
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crowdfunding price | 49 yuan (about 500 rupees) |
| Retail price | 59 yuan (about 650 rupees) |
| Control app | MIJIA app |
| Voice assistant | Xiao |
| Platform | Xiaomi IoT |
How it stacks up against the Amazon Smart Plug
The Xiaomi Smart Plug will compete directly with Amazon's Smart Plug in the global market. The two products take different approaches to the connected home, starting with the voice assistant each one relies on.
The Amazon Smart Plug works with the company's voice assistant Alexa, letting you control devices by voice. It supports a maximum 6A load, so it is not suited to heavy appliances such as an AC, geyser or water heater. Amazon introduced its Smart Plug at a price of Rs. 1999.
For more devices from the same maker, browse the full Xiaomi range.
