Automation of life support systems at home is becoming relevant day after day. Today the world is presented with a considerable number of a wide variety of devices that can automate the work of many processes.

One of these devices is the Xiaomi smart socket, which allows you to remotely control the power of any electrical appliance in the house. Control is carried out using a tablet or smartphone, in manual mode or using a preset timer.

Today, the use of smart sockets in the house is by no means new. Earlier in the construction magazine it was already talked about, and.

Their main idea is the ability to remotely control and monitor working electrical appliances in the house. So, for example, disconnecting the device from the network can be done both fully automatically and by timer or by means of a modern mobile phone.

Device smart plug Xiaomi makes it easy to do both, which gives a unique opportunity to partially automate the work electrical network in the House.

The Xiaomi smart socket is sold in two versions: base model and the "ZigBee" model which has a pre-installed electricity consumption meter. Do you need a Xiaomi smart socket model with an electricity consumption meter, everyone should choose at their own discretion. It is only worth adding what and basic version smart socket, it is enough to solve all sorts of tasks.

Now directly on the characteristics of the Xiaomi smart socket:

1. Working voltage 90-250 Volts;
2. Output voltage 180-250 Volts;
3. Possibility wireless connection Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz frequency);
4. Possibility to connect euro plugs up to 10 A;

The weight of the Xiaomi smart socket is no more than 65 g, with its dimensions 55-44-31mm. As for the price, then for Russian markets the cost of a Xiaomi smart socket is around 500 rubles.

Installing and configuring Xiaomi smart plug

It is important that before installing and configuring the Xiaomi smart socket, make sure that there is a Wi-Fi access point in the house and the password for it is known. In order to set up a Xiaomi smart socket, you need to proceed as follows:

1. Switch on the smart plug. To do this, you need to hold down the power button located on its body for about 5 seconds.
2. Then you should launch the “Mi Home” application in your smartphone or tablet running on Android.

After the application is launched, you should go to the "Devices" tab, which is located in the upper right corner and select from available devices, Xiaomi smart plug.

Then you will also need to select a point Wi-Fi access and set a name to the device connected to it. In order to select an access point for setting up a Xiaomi smart socket, you need to briefly press the "Reset" button.

You should know that it is possible to control the Xiaomi smart socket not only remotely, using a tablet or phone, but also manually, for which there are buttons on its case. Also, it is possible to connect a timer, which will be triggered to turn on and off electrical appliances in the house, at a predetermined time.

The concept of a smart home is becoming more and more popular and every year the market in this area is growing exponentially. To date, a considerable number of interesting gadgets and technologies are presented that are designed to help a person in solving his everyday household tasks and problems.

More recently, Xiaomi has joined this tech race and has offered a wide range of products to create a truly “smart home”. In this review, we will not touch upon the general topic of the development of this area, but we will talk about a very specific and useful device, namely about smart wifi the Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug.

Main characteristics

Power supply AC 180 ~ 250V
-Maximum power 2200 10W
-Built-in Wi-Fi module and USB output 5V 1A
-Dimensions - 63 x 55 x 35 mm

Packaging and equipment

The smart plug is packaged in a compact white thin cardboard box. The packaging design is not burdened with unnecessary elements.

On the lid you can see the brand logo, and on the back there is a brief listing of the characteristics and official information about the manufacturer in Chinese.

Looking closely at the contents of the package, you can find tiny instructions for this product.

Modestly, but perhaps nothing else is required to supply such an outlet, except perhaps an adapter, the purchase of which should be taken care of in advance.

Xiaomi devices are designed for the domestic market only, so the plug may not match the standard of your outlet. But, nevertheless, according to the characteristics of the built-in power supply, the socket is universal and can function in any country.

Appearance

Considering that Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug assumes stationary use, the dimensions do not play a big role. One would like to note the overall compactness of the device in comparison with other competing gadgets. The dimensions of the socket are as follows - 63 x 55 x 35 mm.

On this moment Xiaomi smart socket takes the status of the most compact gadget with such functionality. The body of the socket is completely made of high-quality and pleasant to the touch glossy white plastic, on which it is difficult to see flaws. The back surface is slightly darker and the plastic is rough.

There are not many functional elements on the Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug case - this is a universal connector for a plug of any powered device, as well as an on / off button at the end.

Below you can see USB port... On the front, in addition to the universal socket of the socket, there is a light indicator that notifies of the presence of external power, the activity of the Wi-Fi module and the supply of electricity.

Applications and software

After connecting the Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug to the mains, it must be connected to the smartphone using the Mi Home application recommended by the manufacturer. In the attached instructions there is a QR-Code for downloading of this application... If the blue LED on the outlet lights up when connected, this means that the connection was successful (there are no problems with the setup).

The main idea of ​​the Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Plug smart Wi-Fi socket is the ability to carry out remote control power supply of any device connected to the network. When your smartphone or tablet is connected to the Internet, you can remotely turn on and off the outlet, it is easy to trace which mode the gadget is in. If your smartphone or tablet is out of the network coverage area, but you know exactly when you need to turn on the outlet, you can set a time timer for convenience.

Thanks to the customizable profiles, it is possible to set different modes of turning the socket on and off. For example, when going home, your smartphone connects to your router and at the same time the socket automatically turns on and supplies power to the USB output - this allows you to save extra time without additional costly gestures.

Conclusion

Summing up, one should remember the cost of the proposed product, 2100 rubles. at the time of publication of the article, you can buy by clicking on. An important advantage of the gadget is the unique usefulness of such a device - it will always come in handy both in an apartment and in a country house. Build quality and dimensions, high level development software instill confidence in the device.

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 smart socket model. Unfortunately, I did not have the first version of it in my hands, so there will be no comparison, but in return there will be giblets and a 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 no-frills box, instructions and the outlet itself.

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

The socket 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, 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 outlet 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 connection 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.

The automatic scanner did not find anything for me, 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 WiFi network in which the socket and password for connection will work.

After these actions, the socket will save the settings in the "cloud" and download the necessary 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 socket icon, you can't 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 the 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 others. 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 mains voltage was lost, 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 settings, scenarios and banal on / off switching can be controlled without being on the same network with an outlet, and timers can also be added or changed even while being 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, 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.

Turning off household appliances in long-term standby mode will save electricity consumption. The timer function not only reduces energy consumption, which has a positive effect on the environment, but also makes the use of household appliances even more convenient, while extending their lifespan. For example, you can set a timer for the heater that will automatically turn off when you leave for work and turn on half an hour before returning home, ensuring a comfortable temperature when you are at home.

Reliability and durability

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Socket Plug 2 Wi-Fi case is made of fire-resistant material that can withstand temperatures up to 750 ° C, and is made using wave soldering technology. The build quality of Xiaomi smart plug is approved by the national CQC quality standard. The socket has a built-in temperature sensor that monitors the operation of high-power devices and controls the internal temperature of the socket, and when the temperature rises significantly, it sends a corresponding notification to the user. When overheated, the outlet will automatically suspend the power supply to prevent fire and damage. The inner part is made of high quality 0.6mm carbon bronze, the fork is made of 1.5mm brass.

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 of the gadgets used at the moment. 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. To buy a Xiaomi outlet means to protect your home from fires associated with drops in electricity and forget about most of your daily household chores forever. Affordable prices and convenient addresses for pickup in Moscow, you will be pleasantly pleased.