Xiaomi smart home control. Smart home scenarios

Xiaomi "Smart Home" is an automated system that allows you to easily control household appliances, it will create comfort in the house, make life easier for the consumer in many aspects. The company's products have a number of advantages:

• Xiaomi Smart Home Kit has compact dimensions;
• Attractive design that will be a spectacular addition to any interior;
• Availability and ease of use;
• Easy setup - even an inexperienced user will cope with the task;
• Connection of several devices is available;
• For control, you need a mobile device based on Android or iOS operating systems.

Xiaomi Smart Home

The original Xiaomi "smart home" includes several sensors through which the user has the ability to control the system remotely. The gadget is able to assess the degree of illumination, shows the current air temperature, notifies the consumer about the movements observed in the house at the time of his absence.

The Xiaomi Smart Home Kit is equipped with the following items:

• A sensor whose job is to process information and transfer it to the network;
• Motion detection sensor. By setting the element, the user can use the room lighting at any convenient time;
• Sensor designed to be mounted on a door or window;
• Wireless doorbell.

The Xiaomi smart home sensor kit can work in combination with other system elements, such as lamps, sockets, and more. The kit is easy to use, and it does not require the involvement of a specialist to install it.

Popular Smart Home products

Buy"Smart House"from Xiaomi can be combined with other devices. A webcam that shoots video in HD resolution is popular. With its help, you can track everything that happens in the room.

A smart socket allows you to remotely turn off appliances from the network. The device has a safety certificate and an attractive design.

One of the brightest products from the Chinese manufacturer is a smart lamp capable of displaying 16 million colors and shades. The device will decorate any home, provide comfort and, if necessary, create a romantic atmosphere.

Benefits of Xiaomi Smart Home

The manufacturer offers a wide range of accessories to create a comfortable life. The Xiaomi Smart Home Kit, combined with other products, will become effective tools to ensure safety and comfort. Also, the Xiaomi smart home has a number of other advantages:

• Save time and money on utility bills. Now Xiaomi is monitoring the lighting on and off - a set of sensors for a smart home;
• A fresh look at relaxation and entertainment. Leisure together with the system will become pleasant and interesting;
• You can watch what is happening in the house at any time, wherever the user is;
• A reliable watchman who will promptly notify its owner of extraneous movements in the house or apartment.

The manufacturer regularly develops and creates new products that can surprise consumers. The online store offers an impressive range of products to create a complete "smart" system. Implementation"Smart home"from Xiaomi is carried out at affordable prices!

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The "smart home" system can be safely called one of the main trends of recent years. Now on the market you can find a lot of interesting and quite similar in composition sets from various manufacturers of such systems. Today we will talk about the smart home mechanism developed by Xiaomi, which is one of the fastest growing global brands in the technology segment.

What it is?

The product from Xiaomi is called Mi Smart Home Kit. It represents the combination of various electrical appliances that form a single network, which allows you to control the operation of each of them, creating a cozy microclimate in a room or building. For many people, using such a system may seem extremely difficult. But the company managed to expand the capabilities of this mechanism and at the same time make it much simpler, while improving the functional component.

Over time, technology penetrates into various areas of our lives. If earlier motion sensors were used only in security systems, today even entrances are equipped with them to activate the light.

It is the system from Xiaomi that is convenient in that its operation can be controlled using a smartphone. During the setup process, the system can be linked to a user account and managed remotely using the Internet.

Such a system includes various motion sensors, door position control, wireless switches, smart sockets, a multifunctional gateway, wireless buttons and a temperature and humidity sensor. In general, everything that can make life as easy as possible for a person and make his stay in a particular room as comfortable and cozy as possible. A description of such a system can be found on various websites dedicated to this brand. But in general, the essence of all such systems is not much different from each other and comes down to making life as easy as possible for a person, saving him time and informing him about everything that happens in the house or at the facility in his absence.

Who will suit?

If we talk about who the “smart home” system is suitable for, then we can list a lot of answers. For example, it will be an excellent solution for an apartment due to the fact that when its owner is not at home, he can not only control the consumption of various energy resources, but also monitor the safety of his home, and also control everything that happens in the apartment. Such a solution will be of interest to owners of private houses of various sizes. They will be able to control what is happening on the territory of the house and in the premises where the owner is not currently located.

In addition, users will be extremely interested in the security function of such a system, which makes it a fairly effective solution along with a classic alarm system.

Advantages and disadvantages

Now we should touch on the issue of the advantages and disadvantages of the "smart home" system from this manufacturer from China.

The advantages of this system are:

• the ability to work on a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi;
• low consumption of electrical energy;
• the ability to adjust the functions of the set to the needs of the owner;
• protection of all transmitted information from third parties;
• the ability to add new devices to the kit, if necessary;
• the ability to configure the system for a security type alarm;
• two modes of operation of the system: remote and when people are in the house;
• the system is fully automated;
• attractive design of all components and devices;
• ease of system setup;
• the possibility of saving on utility bills, due to the control of the energy resources used;
• a large number of different gadgets that can be added to the system.

The advantages of such a system include the fact that its installation does not require any construction work - drilling walls, laying cables. The devices are simply fixed to the walls with the double-sided adhesive tape that comes with the kit. The advantages of the hub itself should also be highlighted, which is the central element of the system, which turns all devices and sensors into a single organism.

In addition to the main function, we can note its other advantages:

• the presence of a built-in speaker allows you to use it as a device for listening to music and an alarm clock;
• can work as a night light.

But if we talk about the shortcomings, then user reviews indicate that the main thing will be the lack of adaptation of the system for the European market. Everything is focused on knowledge of the Chinese language and, in general, under Chinese standards. For example, device plugs are specially designed and only fit Chinese sockets. And functional modules do not have settings in Russian or even English. Even the radio works exclusively in Chinese.

Among the shortcomings, one should also highlight the inability to carry out voice control, given that the system only accepts Chinese.

Overview of all devices

Now we should dwell on the review of all the devices that make up the smart home mechanism from Xiaomi. And we will begin our consideration with a central control unit called Smart Home Gateway. This detail will be the unifying element of the system into a single whole. The function of the block is that it connects various sensors to each other and issues commands to one or another part of the system.

Now the model with the gateway of the second version is being produced. The first one does not have a radio, and the second one has a radio receiver. In addition, the second version can work in developer mode and copes well with the implementation of various tasks in management systems similar to the one under consideration. The dimensions of the controller are eight centimeters in diameter and three and a half in width. It has a key that, when pressed, activates other functions.

Here we should also say a little about the built-in ZigBee technology. It is an interface that has a lot of similarities with Bluetooth, as well as wireless networks. But its advantages are that it is significantly more economical in terms of energy costs. It is quite easy to manage such a controller using a smartphone.

The following components are security modules. These include two gadgets - Window and Body Sensor. The first is an opening sensor, which has a magnet, a volumetric sensor and a reed switch.

The Body Sensor is a small cylinder-shaped device made of white plastic that has a hole for a paperclip. It is thanks to her that it will be possible to activate the device. This gadget has a seven-meter detection radius. The viewing angle has a value of 170 degrees. Using the application, you can configure its operation associated with other devices. If the sensor detects movement in the room when there is no person, a notification will be sent to the owner's phone. The Body Sensor can activate a night light at night so that you can safely reach the desired point in the house.

Window Sensor will serve for security. Usually it is mounted on window frames or doors, combined with other parts of the system. This sensor signals the air cleaner to turn off if it detects an open window. It is easy to connect to the alarm. If it is turned off when the owner is not at home, and at that moment a window is opened, the device will detect this, and the main hub will turn on the alarm. By the way, when used as an alarm, the Mijia camera, which is also produced by this company, will not be superfluous.

The device consists of a magnetic part and an element with a hole for a paper clip and a small light diode that will inform about the status of the device. The sensor is easy to connect with double-sided tape.

The next component is the Smart Power Plug. This gadget plugs into a power outlet and has a blue LED that tells you whether the device is active or not. It can be controlled remotely due to the presence of a sensor that uses Wi-Fi technology. Control can also be carried out using the button located on top. The convenience of such an outlet is that you can connect any device equipped with a plug of various types. A number of modern models are equipped with a USB connector, which allows you to charge your phone and other devices.

You can configure the Window Sensor in a variety of ways. You can read more about this on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, where a whole thread is dedicated to each component. For example, you can set the outlet to turn off at a certain moment or for a certain period of time. You can also control the power from the outlet to household appliances or other devices. Suppose, if the TV is turned on and the tablet is charging, then you can immediately turn off the TV at a certain time, and the tablet will be charged.

The next components that need to be mentioned are the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor. If such components are connected to the system, then when a certain temperature level in the room is reached, the sensor will give a command to turn off the heater. If you combine a humidifier with a humidity sensor, the effect will be the same. The important thing is that the air does not become too dry or humid, because when the value of the indicator you are interested in decreases, the devices will know about it and the equipment will turn on again.

Another smart home component from Xiaomi is the so-called smart button. Its full name is Mi Smart Button.

It can be used in different ways:

• as a light switch;
• like a doorbell;
• as a multifunctional device: with 1 press, turn on the light, with 2 - activate the air humidifier, and with a long click - activate the heating in the apartment;
• activate the alarm and the necessary modules, scripts.

Well, the last component, but already of a software nature, of this entire system will be an application called Xiaomi Smart Home. It is thanks to him that the “smart home” from Xiaomi is managed. Also, for the program to work correctly, Wi-Fi is required.

Note that the application has several drawbacks, the main of which is the language problem, which was already mentioned above. The translation of the application resembles a mixture of English and Chinese, which is why it will not be easy to deal with its work in full at once. Although you can always look at the review on the same w3bsit3-dns.com, which clearly and clearly describes how and what to do and what you need to select and click to activate a particular function.

But for those who have a smartphone based on OC Android, there is good news - there is a special crack that will help you quickly understand the nuances of setting up the application. Let's briefly write what will need to be done to make the application active. First you need to create a new Mi account or connect an existing one. After that, the hub is plugged into the outlet and should start flashing yellow. After that, you should add the device to the system and the application should connect to the hub again, but it will start glowing blue. After that, the automatic update will start.

You should also consider a little other devices from Xiaomi, which do not often become components of a smart home system, but they can be.

The robot vacuum cleaner called Mi Robot Vacuum can clean the room without any damage to the walls and furniture. This is possible due to the presence of a sensor that is built into it. He sees obstacles and allows the device not to collide with them.

Another device is a fan. It can work both autonomously and from the network. Has several modes of operation. It is convenient to move around the house.

The next device is a water purifier called Mi Water Purifier. Its feature is that it has four stages of purification, which significantly improve the quality of water.

Another device is called Mi Air Humidifier. This is an air purifier. The principle of its operation is very simple - the air that needs to be cleaned enters the device from four different sides, and comes out already cleaned through an opening located at the top of the device. The air purifier can be called quite powerful. For example, within ten minutes of its operation, it is possible to purify the air in an area of ​​up to twenty square meters.

Another device that can be mentioned is the Mi Air Humidifier. This is an air humidifier. It will be especially relevant to use it if there is no moisture in the air, that is, it is overdried and filled with dust. You can control such a device using a special application, where there is an on time, a timer, and so on.

An additional device that will be of interest to many is the Mi Smart Kettle. Among its features, one can single out the possibility of maintaining a certain temperature, as well as switching on and off according to predetermined parameters. Such a teapot is a great solution for a student who just came from class and wants to drink tea, and for parents who have returned home after a hard day's work.

Scenarios

The creation and customization of scenarios will depend on the needs of the inhabitants of the house and their wishes. The only limiting factor may be the number and type of different modules. Directly for each module, you can configure work scripts - when the sensor is triggered, you should choose what action and on what devices will be carried out.

In addition to the pre-installed scripts, as mentioned above, you can easily create your own. For some tasks, you can set the time during which they will be performed. An example of such actions is that the night light will turn on exclusively at night on weekdays and then on the move.

After the script is created, it will appear on the settings page of the sensor responsible for a particular question. It is activated with. The system can additionally include sensors of any type. To do this, select the required item in the Gateway menu, after which you must press the Add subdevice button. After that, you need to press the key in the tiny hole with a paper clip. Now the sensor itself will connect to the control unit.

In the lower menu, you can activate the night light with a separate key, as well as the arming mode. Its activation is usually carried out within 60 seconds so that a person can leave the room or building. After activation, the main device starts flashing red, and after ten seconds, an audible alert occurs.

We should also say a little about modes.

In total, two modes can be activated:

• at home;
• not at home.

If there is no person at home, then the scenario will be activated, according to which the alarm and other sensors will be turned on. And when you return home, you can select the second mode, which will turn off the alarm, but activate the lighting and all the equipment you need.

The system can respond to where your phone is. You can move a certain distance, which is more than what was indicated to you in the program settings, and the security system will automatically activate. It will turn off when you return to the range of the system.

The system can be controlled not by one person, but, say, by several family members. You just need to install the application on their phones and activate access to the system.

Installation

Now let's talk about how to connect the various components of the Xiaomi smart home system. Consider this in the case where we have a complete set of components. This will allow you to fully disassemble the connection of all elements.

The first step is to physically assemble the system components. It should be noted here that no construction or other work needs to be carried out. As mentioned, everything is glued to the walls using ordinary double-sided tape.

After that, you should connect the wireless network, which is mandatory for the smart home to work. First, download Xiaomi Smart Home to your mobile phone. After you log in, you set up an account, which will come in handy in the future.

Now you need to make the connection of the main gateway to Wi-Fi. When the central unit is plugged in and lights up amber, this indicates that it is ready to select devices and configure them. All actions that will be performed by the user must be correlated with the algorithm that appears on the display. The sounds that accompany the operation of the device may not be clear to everyone, as they are provided in Chinese.

Probably, many have heard about such technology as a smart home, and also watched various reviews about its capabilities, advantages, installation difficulties and much more. It is worth noting that today there are a fairly large number of myths that surround this technology. Today we will try to deal with it using the example of a solution from the Chinese company Xiaomi.

To begin with, you should not assume that by installing such technology in your home, you will be able to control an electric kettle, a vacuum cleaner, make the system collect or iron your things, and perform other similar actions. All smart homes, the review of which exists today, are far from ideal ideas about the future and similar futuristic dreams. But despite this, many companies are trying to develop devices that will make your apartment or private house at least a little smarter.

The Xiaomi company, which has long begun to produce other equipment in addition to Xiaomi Mi smartphones, also decided to join this trend and introduced the ready-made Xiaomi Smart Home Kit to the market. It consists of a motion sensor, a sensor responsible for opening doors or windows, a smart button and the most important hub.

However, it is not necessary to buy a complete set. In fact, you can build it on the basis of solutions from yourself, including in it what is needed for the scenario that you have in mind. Therefore, let's now take a closer look at all the subtleties and features that should be considered when creating a Xiaomi smart home.

The hub (Xiaomi Multifunctional Gateway) is the control center for the entire system. By connecting the modules you need to it, you can create and configure your own Xiaomi smart home system. This is the main feature of this system.

All devices connected to the hub operate in accordance with the ZigBee protocol and are distinguished by the fact that they consume a fairly small amount of energy, thereby saving the battery. In addition, this protocol provides protection for user data that is transmitted over wireless channels. The kit for the control center includes instructions for connecting and configuring it, as well as a metal clip, with which it will be possible to carry out various installations and connect other devices.

In addition to all of the above, the hub has such advantages as:

• Alarm clock with a rather pleasant and loud melody, which is possible thanks to the speaker built into it;
• Night light capable of transmitting up to 16 million colors. It will be a thin matte strip on the side that will glow. At the same time, the intensity of its glow and color can be adjusted using the application.

However, in addition to the pros, there are also disadvantages:

Security modules

Security modules include Xiaomi Body Sensor and Xiaomi Window Sensor - a volume sensor and an opening sensor with a reed switch and a magnet.

Xiaomi Body Sensor is a small cylindrical device made of white plastic, with a hole for a paper clip, with which it can be activated. This sensor has a detection radius of 7 meters and a viewing angle of 170 degrees. With the help of a special application, it can be configured to work with other devices. So, for example, if it detects any movement in the apartment in your absence, it will send a notification about this to your phone. It can also just turn on a night light in the middle of the night so you can safely get to the kitchen or bathroom without crashing into anything along the way.

The opening sensor is mainly for security. It can be installed on windows and doors, while combining both with each other and with other modules. In normal life, it can signal the air purifier to turn off if it detects that a window is open. It can also be connected to an alarm system and if, while it is on and you are not at home, a door or a window opens, you will receive a message on your Xiaomi Mi smartphone, and the main hub will emit a siren sound at maximum volume and glow red.

Xiaomi Window Sensor consists of a part with a magnet and a part with a paper clip slot with a small LED that will signal its status. You can attach the sensor using double-sided tape, which is also included in the kit.

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smart socket

Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug is a device that connects to a power outlet and has a blue LED that indicates whether it is working or not. It can be controlled remotely as it is equipped with a Wi-Fi sensor. You can also control it using the button at the top. The convenience of such a smart socket lies in the fact that absolutely any device that has both a Chinese and a European plug can be connected to it. In addition, more modern models also have a USB connector, with which you can charge your smartphone and other devices.

You can set up Xiaomi Window Sensor in different ways, as you can see by looking at the corresponding review on the Internet. Firstly, you can set the outlet to turn off after a certain period of time, or you can set the exact time when you need to turn off the device. Secondly, you can separately control the power that goes through the smart plug to household appliances and portable devices. That is, if the TV is turned on and the tablet is charging from it, then you can turn off the TV with it at exactly 00.00, and the tablet will continue to charge.

Humidity and temperature sensor

These sensors can be combined with a smart socket or a humidifier. So, if a heater is connected to the outlet, then when a certain temperature in the room is reached, it will be turned off. The same will happen with a humidifier if you combine a humidity sensor with it. At the same time, you should not worry that the room will become dry or cold again, as soon as the indicator drops below the level you set, all devices will again receive a signal and turn on.

smart button

It is quite a handy device that is properly called Xiaomi Mi Smart Button. You can set it up in different ways. For example:

• as a call;
• As a light switch button;
• Turn the light on or off with one press, the humidifier with two presses, and the heater with a long press;
• Use it to turn on the alarm, as well as all relevant scripts and necessary modules.

Application

It is impossible to control a smart home from Xiaomi without using the Xiaomi Smart Home application. In addition, for its correct operation, Wi-Fi installed at home is required.

It should be said right away that there are certain problems with this application, since it is translated into a mixture of English and Chinese, and most of it is in Chinese. In this regard, it will not be so easy to understand it. You can only see an overview of its use or read the corresponding description and remember where to click. For those who have smartphones running on the Android OS, everything is a little easier. You can install a special Russifier, but this is also not very convenient. We will consider the option of setting up a smart home using the example of an application translated into English.

After logging into the application, you will need to create a new account or connect the existing one. After that, you need to connect the main hub to the outlet, which will flash yellow. Next, in the application, go to Add device - Gateway and wait until the application connects to the hub again. If everything goes well, the main module will glow blue. After that, it will automatically start updating the system to the latest version released in 2017. Upon completion, you can proceed to the settings of other modules.

In the hub settings, you can view the history of all connected modules that transmit data through the gateway, create scripts and turn on the security system. It will also be possible to additionally set the ringtones, color and volume of the Xiaomi Multifunctional Gateway.

Connecting modules

To connect and configure modules, you need to go to the application, click on the button with a plus sign "Add a new device", go to "Add device" and select the device that you are going to connect. After that, go to the module that you just added to the program, insert a paper clip into the hole on it and hold it for a few seconds. Now it remains only to configure the device. You will find all installed sensors and devices in "My devices", where you can rename them, sort or combine them into one or another group. Here you can also enable and configure existing scripts.

Scenarios for smart home

Creating and configuring scripts is the most interesting moment. It all depends not only on your needs, but also on your imagination, as well as on the number and availability of certain modules.

For example, you can create two modes: Home and Away. When you are not at home, the script will work, including the alarm and other sensors. After returning from work, you can turn on the “Home” mode, which will turn off the alarm, turn on the light in the corridor and other devices you need.

Also, the system can be programmed to enable and disable certain scenarios and modules at a specific time. Or it will react to where your phone is. That is, as soon as you move away from the house at a distance that is more than you specified in the settings, the Xiaomi smart home security system will start working on its own. It will turn off as soon as you are within the detection radius.

In addition, this system can be controlled by several people at once. To do this, you only need to install the same application on their smartphones.

Conclusion

Today, many companies offer options for creating a smart home, but their systems are quite expensive for the average person. In addition, installing and configuring them is not so easy. The product created by Xiaomi is much more convenient in this regard, and such a home system will cost you about 15,000 rubles. Although it all depends on the number of models.

True, this system has certain disadvantages:

• None of the devices is adapted for the European market. Because of this, you need to buy adapters, which is not very convenient.
• The application was never translated into normal English, much less into Russian;
• Exclusively Chinese radio stations. The reason why you can’t turn on some other radio or listen to music from the cloud or your own phone has remained a mystery;
• Problems when installing a smart home with networks for some providers.

Of course, it is best to install professional equipment to create a smart home and do it immediately during the repair, as it will be impossible to do after that. However, this option costs quite a lot of money, so if you are not ready to pay a fairly large amount and are not going to do a major overhaul in the near future, then a smart home from Xiaomi is the best solution. All you need to do is install and configure the modules.

The system is one of the trends of recent years. Today, we can already find on the market several sets of similar composition from different manufacturers. It also became interesting for us to get to know them better, as a result of which the choice fell on a set from a popular company - Xiaomi Mi Smart Home Kit, in which the model of intelligent instrument control and event notification is most fully embodied.

Actually, the main set of the Xiaomi Smart Home Kit consists of a head control unit and several sensors - motion, doors and a switch.

There are several main advantages of Xiaomi smart home

• Firstly, it works via WiFi, that is, you can control it directly from your mobile phone. Moreover, since during setup it is tied to your Xiaomi Mi account, this can be done from anywhere where there is Internet, and not just from the same local network to which the Smart Home is connected.
• Secondly, that you can add several more devices sold separately to the Smart Home Kit - a smart socket, a surveillance camera, an air conditioner, an air freshener, a lamp, etc.

The smart home system has two main purposes of work:

1. when you are at home
2. or when you are not

In the first option, it is possible to set one or another action for the components to trigger sensors in various configurations. For example, when moving in a room or opening doors, the light on the control unit will light up, or a separate night light. And when you press the bell, you will hear a sound signal from the speaker or turn on the ip camera.

In addition, you can separately turn on the system in the alarm mode, when the siren and camera will turn on when the sensors are triggered.

Appearance and equipment Xiaomi Mi Smart Home

The set is packaged in a branded "oak" beige box.

Inside, in addition to the elegantly placed set of devices itself, we also find a small instruction in pictures with Chinese annotations, a set of double-sided stickers and an iPhone-style paperclip — with its help, you can reset the sensors.

Control block

The main control unit (Gateway) is a round device that combines the system control unit, sound speaker and light source.

It is powered by the mains through an Australian-type plug - to connect to our outlet, you will need an adapter, which the Chinese carefully attached to the package.

The front panel has speaker holes, and of the controls, only a small flat button on the top. The frosted glass of the lamp runs along the circumference.

Motion Sensor

The motion sensor has a cylindrical shape with a cutout for the sensor, which occupies a sector nearer to 1/3 of the total surface of the lateral circumference. There is a hole for resetting the settings.

Door sensor

The door sensor consists of two elements equipped with magnets. On the main there is also a hole for a paper clip and a small connection indicator light.

Button

And finally, the switch is also round, has a flat shape.

There is a mode switch on the back cover. It can be used either as a doorbell or as a switch for sensor operation modes.

Adding to the Xiaomi Smart Home App

Well, now let's figure out how the smart home is set up and works (the kit requires a wireless network to function). The smart home system is controlled from a smartphone through the Xiaomi Smart Home mobile application of the same name. It can be downloaded from the Apple Store or PlayMarket through a search, or by scanning the QR code from the instructions.

We have long known this application for working with an ip camera, a router and a Xiaomi wifi repeater. After starting, you need to create a set account in Xiaomi, or log in to an existing one. I have already added several devices to my account, which are displayed in the list.

To connect to a smart home, click on the plus sign and select Mi Smart Home. A program window will open, in which we will be asked to insert the main control unit into the socket. We fulfill the request and click "Next".

The lamp will blink yellow, and the program will ask you to determine the blinking mode - most often it will be the first one.

We activate it with a checkmark and proceed to the next step, where you will need to enter the login and password from your wifi - the phone and the smart home must be on the same network.

After that, we wait until the head unit connects to the router and all other sensors.

After that, Mi Home Kit will appear in the list in the program. Click on it and get into the main control panel of our smart home.

Main settings block

First of all, let's look at the settings of the main unit - they are hidden in the “Gateway” item. In the first block of light settings - you can adjust the tone and brightness in detail

Setting up sensor scenarios

Now let's go back to the main menu of the smart home and go through the sensors. Their settings are similar except for some of their inherent features. Specifically, in each of them, you can configure work scripts - when the sensor is triggered, we select what action will be performed on available devices.

There are already pre-installed plus you can create your own. I have a head unit and a camera available to connect to the script. You can assign a task for them - all of them, unfortunately, are written in Chinese, so I tried everything using the “poke” method. But the translation of our Chinese friends is already ready for you.

In addition, for some tasks, you can set the time during which it will be performed - for example, a night light will turn on only at night on weekdays based on movement.

After creating the script, it will appear on the sensor settings page - you can activate or deactivate it with the slider.
You can additionally add the same sensors to the system by selecting the appropriate menu item in the "Gateway" - "Add subdevice" section. To do this, we take out a paper clip from the set and press the button in a small hole - the sensor itself will connect to the control unit.

Now let's look at the additional bottom menu.

In it, with a separate button, you can turn on the night light (it is also turned on by the button on the case) and the arming mode. The activation of the latter occurs within a minute so that you can leave the premises in time. The main console starts flashing red, and after 10 seconds an audible signal sounds.

Here's a pretty detailed review. In general, I used the set for some time and came to the conclusion that if you buy a few more motion sensors and doors to it, it will be perfect for a private house with outbuildings. If you put them throughout the territory, then your household will be under constant control and protection from the penetration of uninvited guests at any time of the day.

Thanks to the TomTop online store for the provided sample - for a set in their catalog.

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Xiaomi- one of the most popular companies offering to fully automate your home. Smart home control from this company throughWiFi, which allows you to give commands to equipment from anywhere via a smartphone. Xiaomi smart home review will allow you to evaluate all the advantages and features of the system, choose the appropriate equipment and additional equipment for the greatest comfort.

Features and Benefits of the Xiaomi Smart Home System

The capabilities of Xiaomi's smart home are not inferior to other well-known manufacturers, and the quality of the equipment ensures long-term operation of the system without failures. The company offers its customers the purchase ready setXiaomi Smart Home Kit, at the same time, if additional functions are required, the equipment can be purchased separately without any problems.

The advantages of this manufacturer's system include:

1. Modularity. At the request of the owner of the house, any functions that can be easily combined into a single system can be connected to the system.
2. Low power consumption equipment. Once you start using the system, your electricity bills will drop significantly.
3. The ZigBee protocol protects all data that is transmitted over the wireless network. This prevents unauthorized people from invading the system.

The hub is the central link of the entire system that combines modules. In addition to its main function, it has several features:

• has a built-in speaker, which allows you to use it instead of an alarm clock and to listen to music;
• can act as a night light, the brightness of which can be adjusted independently through the application.

The system's capabilities include many features that help make your home more comfortable, save time and reduce energy and heat bills.

What smart devices from Xiaomi include

The Xiaomi smart home kit includes a hub (central module), a smart button, a motion sensor, and a window and door opening sensor. Additionally, the equipment will increase the automation of the house and allow you not to worry about household trifles.

Where could I buy smart appliances from Xiaomi!

You can find a complete set of equipment from Xiaomi on the official website of the online store - https://ru-mi.com/device/umnyiy-dom/ : favorable prices for the entire line of smart appliances and equipment for home and apartment!

The features of each system function are as follows:

1. Safety sensors. They are necessary not only to protect your home, but also for the convenience of homeowners. Sensors react to any movement in the room, if necessary, the system can instantly turn on the camera to capture non-greedy guests. Sending a notification to a smartphone will allow the owner of the house to know in a timely manner that someone is in his home. Another ability of the sensor is to turn on dimmed light when a person appears in the dark. This allows you not to disturb loved ones when returning home late.
2. Opening sensors. Installed on windows and doors for the convenience of residents and safety. All openings are recorded so the owner can track them. If the door is opened while the house is on alarm, the main hub will sound a siren and shimmer with light, which will scare away unexpected guests. Additional sensor capabilities may include turning off the air conditioning when a window is opened and other useful features.
3. , which can be controlled using wireless networks, will automate household appliances. Breakfast can be prepared independently, according to a given mode, and the robot vacuum cleaner will be cleaned without the intervention of the owner.
4. Sensors temperature and humidity providing an ideal microclimate. By setting the operation of the heater and humidifier in automatic mode, you can forever forget about the cold in the morning and too dry air.
5. smart button is an incredibly useful device. It can be programmed for a specific action, for example, a double press can turn on space heating or an alarm, and a long hold can turn off all electrical appliances while the owner is away.

To manage the "smart home" of this company, you need to install an application through which the entire system will work. The completeness of functions will allow you to almost completely automate your home and relieve yourself of part of your household duties.

The cost of the "smart home" system from Xiaomi

The minimum set of "smart home" from Xiaomi can be purchased at a price of 5 thousand rubles. This is an incredibly budget-friendly option, making it affordable for most people. Additional equipment will have to be purchased at an additional cost.

Approximate cost for the most requested items:

• motion and opening sensors, temperature and humidity - from 990 rubles;
• water and air purifiers - from 11000r;
• smart sockets - from 990 rubles;
• switches - from 1400 rubles.

You can assemble an ideal system for yourself at a very reasonable cost, you can fully automate your home with a Xiaomi system within 50,000 rubles.

Installation of equipment and complexity

Despite the many features and affordable cost of Xiaomi smart home, there are some difficulties with its operation. They are due to the fact that all equipment is made in China, for this reason the following problems arise:

1. Smart sockets are equipped with a Chinese plug, so a special adapter is required to install them.
2. The branded application works exclusively in a mixture of Chinese and English, with the former prevailing. It is quite difficult to understand, various tricks will allow you to translate the application completely into English in order to understand what it is about. But subsequently, you will have to manage the system from memory or intuitively, which causes many difficulties.
3. All messages from the speaker are in Chinese. From the speaker you will not be able to hear the radio in your native speech, everything is exclusively in the language of the manufacturer.

If you do not pay attention to these difficulties, the operation of the system will not cause trouble to its owner. Installation of equipment takes a little time, one of the features is the need to insert a special paper clip into each element of the system. After a few seconds, the connected equipment will be displayed in the application and it will be possible to control it at your discretion. After installing all the equipment, you need to adjust the brightness of the lighting, speaker volume and other functions to ensure the optimal level of comfort in the house.

Installation of equipment does not require the intervention of specialists. It is enough to install an application on a smartphone and connect the main module to a wireless network, and then install additional equipment. The whole procedure takes no more than an hour, and the setup time depends entirely on the number of functions and the requirements of the owner.

Who will suit smart home from Xiaomi

The smart home system from Xiaomi is perfect for small spaces. It will be an ideal option for those who want to test the capabilities of a smart home and are not ready to immediately invest a large amount of money in the system. The budget option will help you evaluate all the advantages of automation, after a few months of use it becomes clear what functions are missing in order to take this into account in the future.

Perhaps this system will completely suit the owners, allowing them to enjoy the comfort of the house and free time. Residents of cottages and large country houses will be able to evaluate all the available functions, complementing the system at their discretion, in order to further create their ideal “smart home”.