Smart socket xiaomi mi smart socket. Xiaomi smart socket

What is a smart plug? Why is she needed in an ordinary apartment? How do I use it? What advantages does it provide and is it worth considering such an acquisition? We will try to answer these questions in the article.
A smart plug is a device that can be controlled from a distance using your smartphone. Today, manufacturers produce a large number of various models. We will consider one of the most budgetary options.

Smart socket 2.0 Xiaomi Smart socket.

It costs about $ 12. The set is very simple - a box, instructions in Chinese and the socket itself. One of the disadvantages of the minimum configuration and cost immediately appears - you will need an adapter for use in our networks. Otherwise, you simply will not be able to insert it into our standard sockets designed for the European market.
The Xiaomi smart socket is made of glossy plastic. It has a manual on / off button on the body. By holding down the button for 5 seconds, you can reset all settings to factory defaults. There is a protection from children, fingers or foreign objects will not work for your child to thrust into the outlet. An indicator is mounted at the bottom of the socket. If it glows blue, the socket is connected via Wi-Fi, if it is yellow, it is not connected. Constant blinking of the indicator indicates the process of connecting to the network or updating the firmware.

Specifications

• ⚡ input voltage from 90 to 250V
• ⚡ rated current - 10A
• ⚡ maximum connected power - 2.2 kW

To control the outlet, you will have to download to your phone Xiaomi app MiHome. You can take it from here. The connection is very simple:

• ⚡ plug in the outlet. The indicator turns yellow
• ⚡ go to the MiHome application on your smartphone and click on the add device button in the upper right corner. Scanning and automatic search starts.
• ⚡ when the device is found, click on the socket icon and connect via your WiFi network
• ⚡ the indicator on the socket lights up blue - the socket is connected

Smart plug control is very simple. When you click on the large icon on the smartphone screen, the socket turns on and off.
You can also set a time schedule. At the right time, the socket turns on and off on its own without your participation.
There is a countdown function - that is, your socket is initially turned on, and you set the time after which the power will be interrupted.

Using a smartphone, the socket can be controlled from anywhere in the world, and not just through your home WiFi network... It is enough that the smartphone is connected to the Internet.

Use cases

Application this device very varied:

• ⚡ you can control the lighting on a schedule
• ⚡ heading home from work and by phone you turn on the boiler or the heating of the house. And upon arrival, hot water is already waiting for you and the room is warm;
• ⚡ train yourself to constantly turn on an iron, curling iron and similar devices through this outlet. When you are away from home, you can online mode check if you forgot to turn them off when leaving home. And, if necessary, remotely de-energize;
• ⚡ you can configure the outlet so that when you leave the apartment, it will automatically turn off. This happens due to the disappearance of the phone from home network WiFi.

You can think of a bunch of other uses, all scenarios will depend on your imagination.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Xiaomi smart socket:

disadvantages

• ⚡ the need to purchase an adapter;
• ⚡ application for control on a smartphone Chinese... For flashing, you will have to perform a number of manipulations with the phone;
• ⚡ Direct WiFi connection is not supported. You must have a router.

Dignity

Summing up, we can say that the advantages of this device significantly exceed its disadvantages and this smart socket will be very useful tool in your apartment.

I love Xiaomi gadgets for the perfect combination of price and quality, and I regularly share my impressions of new purchases with you. It's time to tell you how I chose smart sockets and extension cords.

The Xiaomi lineup in this niche is not yet so extensive, mainly the Chinese offer 4 models. I decided to compare them and tell what I had chosen.

1. Xiaomi Power Strip (3 sockets / 3 USB)

The first extension cord from a Chinese company that has become very popular with users due to its versatility. Later, the developers took into account the wishes of users and expanded the lineup network filters.

Specifications:

• Maximum power: 2500 Wt
• Maximum voltage: 250 V
• Maximum current: 10 A
• USB ports: 5 V, total current for three ports 3.1 or 2.1 A for one port
• Dimensions: 225 x 41 x 26 mm
• Length of cable: 1.8 m

The device has a pleasant appearance, looks great next to any Apple appliances. There is a small power switch with LED on the case. The brightness is matched perfectly, it is noticeable in any light, and in complete darkness it does not dazzle and does not illuminate the whole room. The toggle switch itself is slightly recessed, which avoids false presses.

At the bottom there are rubber feet-caps, they prevent slipping and hide 4 fastening screws. Everything inside is just fine: copper contacts, neat soldering, good insulation.

The body itself is made of non-combustible plastic (it can melt at very high temperatures, but not burn). At maximum load Xiaomi Power Strip does not heat up over 42-43 degrees Celsius.

The device has universal sockets, into which you can connect the following types of plugs:

• Type C (European, widespread in Russia).
• Type A (American, used in USA, Canada, Japan).
• Type E (used in Poland, France, Belgium).
• Type F (common in Germany, Austria, Holland).
• Type I (used in Asia and Australia).

Xiaomi Power Strip is equipped with overload protection, the extension cord automatically turns off if the load exceeds 10 A. I was pleased with the presence of a differential circuit breaker that will work when a malfunction is detected in the electrical circuit of the connected devices.

The device is not smart and cannot be controlled remotely.

What is useful for: with such an extension cord, you can travel to any country or easily connect Apple equipment purchased in America or Asia. All outlets are childproof and are at a normal distance from each other.


feel the difference

The only drawback of the device can be considered a three-pin plug of the Australian-Asian type I... But what we wanted, the device is supplied exclusively for the Chinese market. Everything is solved with a simple adapter, if you wish, you can even replace the plug.

Buy Xiaomi Power Strip (3 Sockets / 3 USB) for 936 rubles.

2.Xiaomi Power Strip (5 outlets)

This decision is a logical continuation of the previous model. The device does not have USB ports on the case, the remaining space is occupied by two more universal sockets.

Specifications:

• Maximum power: 2500 Wt
• Maximum voltage: 250 V
• Maximum current: 10 A
• Dimensions: 245 x 41 x 26 mm
• Length of cable: 2 m

The dimensions of the case and the length of the cable have changed. The rest of the parameters are completely the same as the predecessor.

What is useful for: such a device is suitable for use away from the workplace, where you do not need to use USB ports to connect gadgets.

Buy Xiaomi Power Strip (5 outlets) for 895 rubles.

3. Xiaomi Smart Power Strip

A year after the release of the first extension cord model, Xiaomi introduced a smart version of the gadget.

Specifications:

• Maximum power: 2500 Wt
• Maximum voltage: 250 V
• Maximum current: 10 A
• Wireless module: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, 802.11 b / g / n.
• Dimensions: 197 x 71 x 26 mm
• Length of cable: 1.8 m

There was no place for USB ports on the body of the smart extension cable. On the increased upper plane there are 6 holes for connecting plugs. 3 of them are universal, as in previous models, the other 3 are suitable only for European and American devices.

There are also two LEDs here, one indicates the presence of power, and the second is intended for indication Wi-Fi connection... The power button is mechanical, but without fixation. Unfortunately, the power toggle switch was much more convenient than this button.

The main difference between a smart gadget is the ability to remotely control it from a smartphone. As always, the Mi Home app is used for Xiaomi gadgets.

Through the program, you can do the following:

• remotely turn on or off the extension cord;
• set a schedule for turning on and off the device;
• activate the sleep timer;
• view the total power consumption of all connected devices;
• track consumption statistics by hour, day, week.

As you can see, everything is pretty typical, there are no unique features here. Unfortunately, you cannot turn off or turn on each outlet individually. It would be possible to provide for the disconnection of outlets in two or three. A similar situation is with the consumption monitoring, only the total figure for all connected devices.

What is useful for: for connecting a large number of electronics and possible remote control of gadgets. Can be used to check the declared power consumption of gadgets.

Buy Xiaomi Smart Power Strip for 1,267 rubles.

4. Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug

Smart plug allows you to turn any device into a controllable gadget. Smart Plug is compact enough, through it you can connect a lamp or a luminaire, organize outdoor lighting in the yard or power devices for remote shutdown.

Specifications:

• Maximum power: 2200 Wt
• Maximum voltage: 250 V
• Maximum current: 10 A
• Wireless module: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, 802.11 b / g / n.
• Dimensions: 63 x 55 x 35 mm

The socket has a pleasant appearance and a slightly recessed button on one of the edges. The device inherited the advantages and disadvantages from older extension cords.

The advantages include high-quality non-flammable plastic, excellent filling, a universal socket for connecting any plugs with a protective shutter.

There is only one drawback - the Chinese plug is at the outlet itself, unlike the extension cord, you cannot change it here. We'll have to use an adapter. If you provide a permanent place for the gadget and replace the outlet with an Asian one.

The application has almost all the features from the Xiaomi Smart Power Strip. Remote control, timer and schedule. There is only no indication of electricity consumption.


On sale you can find a version of this gadget with USB port... It is much less common, and the characteristics are not the most outstanding. The port is capable of delivering only 1A, this will not be enough for many phablets and tablets.

What is useful for: for connecting lamps, lamps, air conditioners or heaters. Any equipment with such a device can work on a timer or be turned on remotely.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug for 850 rubles.

What did I choose and why

My choice fell on two devices. Xiaomi Power Strip took it as a desktop power strip with charger for gadgets. It will power your iPhone, iPad and other equipment without any problems, and an extra pair of sockets on the table will never hurt. The device looks great next to Apple appliances, you don't want to hide the extension cord under the table or lay it on the floor.

The extension cable without USB ports seemed too boring, and the clever version of the tee was too redundant. There are no USB ports in it, which can really be compensated for with three extra inputs, but also remote control, and I do not need electricity consumption control.


Great travel kit

The device will come in handy on long trips and travels. It does not take up much space, but it will help out great in hostels or hotels with a small number of outlets. You don't even need to take it with you charging device for smartphones and tablets.


I also took a couple of Smart Power Plug sockets, for which I have prepared several scenarios of use.

To one such outlet, I connected a powerful lamp, which illuminates the entrance to the staircase from the balcony. If I return home at night, I can illuminate the entrance in advance. A couple more smart gadgets control the air conditioner and heater. You can not only enable or disable the device, but also set a schedule for the night.

In the summer I set the switch on for the air conditioner, and in the winter for the heater every hour for 10-15 minutes, which allows me to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room. I cannot achieve the ideal temperature with the settings of the devices themselves.

And the wife connects the iron through the outlet, if on the way to work she doubts that she turned it off, she can always check it through the application.

Small claim to Xiaomi

"China Apple" is only at the beginning of its great journey. I believe that the company can and will make even more interesting and useful gadgets. So far, we can only complain about poor communication between different divisions of the company.

The following photo will say more:


I connected a Xiaomi Mi Nano router and a Xiaomi Yeelight night light to the Xiaomi Power Strip. Two plugs took up most of the space and besides them, you can only connect 1 gadget via USB, the rest of the connectors will be blocked. It was only necessary to use power supplies with plugs shifted 90 degrees for their gadgets.

By and large, all these are trifles, Xiaomi has once again obtained excellent devices that are simple and pleasant to use.

This spring, I delighted fans with new devices for organizing "", by the type of humidity, temperature sensors and so on. In this review, an updated model smart plug... Unfortunately, I did not have its first version in my hands, so there will be no comparison, but instead there will be giblets and Russian apk.

Current: 10A
Material: 750 Degree High Temperature Fire Resistant Materials
Input Voltage (V): AC 90 - 250V
Output Voltage (V): AC 180 - 250V
Power (W): 2200W

✔ PACKAGING AND APPEARANCE Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket

At first, I did not understand what was in the bag, very small and square.

And inside there was a box that most of all resembles the packaging of a woman's cream or a box for storing rings than the packaging of a smart device.

In a box with no frills, instructions and the outlet itself.

Like most devices from Xiaomi, the outlet was additionally packed in a shipping film.

The outlet itself was made universal, you can insert into it, like a European plug, as well as a Chinese or American one. Protection from playful pens, or rather carnations and procrastination of children is present.

But the "native" plug is purely Chinese, I will attribute this to the disadvantages, it is necessary to purchase an adapter. Grounding available.

There is a physical button for controlling the outlet, which, in the absence of a smartphone at hand, allows you to turn off or turn on the outlet. Information about the status (on / off) of the socket is transmitted to the smartphone.

I have a universal adapter, but it's like another socket in size.

I decided to check with the usual adapter, which often come with Chinese gadgets. The grounding "leg" sticks out, but it went into a deep socket like a friend, sits quite firmly, does not stagger.

There are two LEDs in the socket, but they are almost invisible. Orange blinks when the socket is in standby mode, blue blinks when there is no connection with WiFi, in normal operation the blue LED is constantly on.

Socket dimensions.

✔ WHAT'S INSIDE Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket

It didn't work for me to disassemble it just like that, without damaging the socket, I broke two picks, the card just didn't fit, I had to use a knife. As a result, I ruined the plastic.

Responsible for WiFi and "brains" is the Marvell 88MW300 / 302 Wi-Fi Microcontroller - ARM Cortex-M4F CPU and 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi.

The insides.

Reverse side with childproof protection.

Autopsy traces.

Electromagnetic relay HF32F-G / 012-H.
Max. constant switching voltage - 30V
Maximum switching current - 10A
Max. AC voltage switching - 250V
Maximum switchable power - 300W
Rated constant voltage of the coil - 12V
Maximum coil voltage -15.6V
Coil resistance - 320Ω
Coil power - 450mW

There are no traces of flux or "snot".

The board has additional contacts for tests and firmware.

Power button.

✔ Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket software

I do not recommend downloading software using a QR code, I got the Chinese version.
Downloaded otsel - w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=661250 (there is a version for iOs)
The first step is to create and log into your account, then scan the device and / or select it from the list manually.

My automatic scanner did not find anything, I had to reset the outlet. To do this, turn it on, wait until the blue LED starts to light up or blinks and hold the power button for 5-7 seconds. The socket will reboot and the LED will start blinking orange, after which the software will automatically detect the new device. Next, you need to select a WiFi network in which the socket will work and a password for connection.

After these steps, the socket will save the settings in the "cloud" and download the required plug-in - apk for control.

A shortcut to control the outlet is created on the desktop, you can quickly turn it on or off, bypassing the launch of MiHome. The main disadvantage is a completely Chinese interface, where, apart from the pictogram of the socket, you cannot really understand anything ...

But this will not be an obstacle if the phone has root, and if it is not there, then try to configure it using screenshots or a video review, the main thing is to remember and understand the principle, and practice a little.
And if you have root, then download the Russian plugin - drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzFWe26yNg9DeXhKRWJDUkttQVk&usp=sharing&tid=0BzFWe26yNg9DTEVsV3RvbTZjUGc
And in the /data/data/com.xiaomi.smarthome/files/plugin/install/mpk/262 folder, replace the 2252.apk file with the downloaded one.
As a result, we get a normal control interface - the blue socket is active, the black one, respectively, is off.

Probably, the main feature is the setting of work timers.

Timers valid for every taste and day of the week, you can turn on the outlet on Monday, and turn off, for example, on Wednesday, etc.

Another feature of the socket is a quick timer for turning it on or off. from 1 minute to 24 hours.

In the menu, you can rename the outlet, and set scenarios.

There is no way to Russify the scripts yet, since they are directly downloaded from Chinese servers. As I understand it, this is an example of working conditions with other smart gadgets, the temperature has risen - turn on the air conditioner, turn on the stove, etc.

✔ VIDEO REVIEW Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket

✔ IMPORTANT ABOUT Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket

The socket REMINDS the state, if it was turned on and the voltage in the network disappeared, then turn on when the voltage appears. If it was turned off, then accordingly nothing will happen, it will be turned off.

Second important point... If you suddenly lost the Internet, then the timers and countdown WILL WORK, making this outlet truly autonomous. Without the Internet, it will not be possible to remotely control it or change the timings!

Be aware of new products - - videos always come out faster!

The most excellent feature that I liked is that all the settings, scenarios and banal on / off switching can be controlled without being on the same network with the outlet, and timers can also be added or changed even when you are a few kilometers from home. The idea with scripts is also very interesting, but this requires translation and the presence of other smart devices from Xiaomi. Like almost all products from Xiaomi, they are made with high quality, there are no complaints about the insides. The disadvantages include the Chinese plug, the Chinese software, to which you either need to get used to, or with the help of a little knowledge and root in the phone, install a Russified plug-in.

What is a socket? This is a wall-mounted device for connecting electrical appliances to the network. Perhaps that's all. What is a smart plug? This is a smart device supporting remote control equipped with a timer, child protection and much, much more. We will tell you how to connect a smart socket Xiaomi Smart Socket Basic Edition to your smartphone in order to taste all its delights.

Smart socket Xiaomi Smart Socket Basic Edition is made of high-quality fireproof materials, equipped with automatic system protection against fire and overvoltage, synchronizes with other smart home devices.

In order to synchronize a gadget with a smartphone:

• download and install the “Mi Home” program using the “ Play Store”Or“ AppStore ”;
• we register inside the program
• choose the region "Mainland China";

• plug the Xiaomi Smart Socket Basic Edition into a regular socket (successful connection = orange LED);
• on the main desktop of the “Mi Home” application, click “+” in the upper right corner, in the menu that appears, we find and select a smart socket;

* The smartphone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network, in which the socket will work, and Bluetooth and GPS must be activated.

• click on the required Wifi hotspot;
• select the room in which the Xiaomi Smart Socket Basic Edition will be installed;

Hooray! You have successfully synchronized the smart Mi-socket and the smartphone.

How do I control an outlet using my phone?

Interface for working with smart gadget simple and straightforward:

• If you click on the "Socket" icon, the device will be turned on / off;

• If you click on the "Clock" icon, you will be able to set the operating time of the socket;

• If you click on the "Timer" icon, you will be able to set up a timer in the socket;

Also you can customize scripts Xiaomi works Smart Socket Basic Edition and create a collaboration of a smart socket with some smart home devices.

For example, if the user has a Xiaomi humidity sensor and an air humidifier: when the humidity reaches the regulated threshold, the smart socket is activated, after which the humidifier will start working. This is very convenient way to control the microclimate in the house.

You can create an infinite number of similar scenarios, it all depends on the number of smart devices in the apartment.

Drive smart home along with Xistore!

Xiaomi sockets are latest devices included in Smart Home. They have proven themselves to be essential devices to protect the home. Smart sockets are able, even in the absence of the owners of the apartment, to determine the power used in this moment gadgets. The materials used to create smart devices have fire protection, which makes it possible to negate the possibility of an emergency. Regardless of where you are, control is carried out using the application installed in the smartphone.

This is very convenient, because even if you forgot to turn off the iron or not, just turn off the power supply and calmly continue to do your work, slowly home. Also, if you turn on, for example, a coffee maker before your arrival, you will be greeted by the aromatic smell of coffee. The minimalistic design of the sockets conquers with its simplicity and discreetness. Such a device will look great in any home. Buying a Xiaomi outlet means protecting your home from fires associated with power surges and forever forgetting about most of your daily household chores. Affordable prices and convenient addresses for pickup in Moscow, you will be pleasantly pleased.