Linking Your Aircond to the Xiaomi Ecosystem
An aircond linked to other Xiaomi devices unlocks automations a standalone unit cannot manage. Here is what is actually worth setting up.
Why the ecosystem matters
A standalone air conditioner can only respond to what you tell it manually. Linked to sensors and other devices, it responds to the actual state of your home without any input.
This is the main reason buyers pick Xiaomi over brands offering comparable cooling at the same price.
Automations that genuinely earn their keep
Plenty of smart home automations sound impressive but go unused. These survive because they solve a real daily problem.
- Switch on cooling when a temperature sensor passes 28°C
- Cut the cooling automatically when a door sensor detects an open window
- Raise the temperature gradually after midnight to save electricity
- Start the air purifier and aircond together from one voice command
The window automation alone often saves more than expected, because it stops the unit cooling an open space unnoticed.
The devices that pair best
Temperature and humidity sensors
The cheapest device on this list and also the most useful, because it lets every automation act on the real state of the room.
Air purifiers
Worth having in homes near a busy road, since both devices can start together whenever air quality drops.
Smart speakers
Add voice control for adjusting temperature without reaching for a phone. They work with Google Assistant and Alexa on most models.
Setting up your first automation
Automations live in the automation section of the Xiaomi Home app, not on the unit itself. You pick a trigger, then the action to take.
If your unit is not yet connected, start with our Xiaomi Home setup guide before trying automations.
Conclusion
Start with one temperature sensor and one automation, then build from there. Every model in our catalogue supports this, and we install in areas such as Bukit Jalil and Setapak.