The Xiaomi Smart Dehumidifier - Works with Siri, Google, and HomeBridge!
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- The Xiaomi Smart Dehumidifier is not a device for everyone or every location, but if you live in a country with high humidity - even for part of the year - this device hits all the right points. It isn't officially HomeKit compatible, but along with Siri Shortcuts and a HomeBridge plugin, you can get it to work really well.
There are no filters to worry about replacing, so if tackling damp clothes or bedding, or excess condensation is something you suffer from, I would recommend this - especially given that there are no HomeKit dehumidifiers available on the market right now (DeLonghi made one, but it has been discontinued).
Check your regional Xiaomi website to see if this is available, or alternatively, this device can be purchased on AliExpress and other international stores - I won't add links to these stores, as I can't vouch for their collective reliability.
You can read the full written review here - hwp.me/p9NnDL-8Gz
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Timestamps
0:00 intro
0:12 Overview
0:33 Why might I need one?
0:48 Specifications
1:11 What else is in the box?
1:26 On-device controls
2:21 Control Via Mi Home
3:32 The water tank
4:18 It's also mobile!
4:33 Using Siri Shortcuts
5:02 Working with other HomeKit Devices...
5:28 Noise level tests
5:53 Pros vs cons
7:04 Outro
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Thank you for the review. I bought the same item but the manual came in Chinese so your explanation of the buttons helped immensely.
Glad it helped.
thank for the detail review - i ordered mine based on your Wonderfull review which I can't find anywhere else. I'm so happy with the unit so far.
That’s great news, where did you order it from, if you don’t mind me asking?
@@homekitnews I live in Vietnam so I ordered mine which is mainland version from Shopee - a popular e-commerce platform in SEA.
Thanks, we have Shopee in Taiwan too, very convenient.
Thank you for this! Do you happen to know what is the external hose pipe size?
One of the Best review. It's totally complete what i need to know. Luv it.Keep doing
How about the running costs per hour for this one? Energy efficiency?
Thank you for this review and user explanation 🙏👍
Fantastic review thanks! Does the device have a built in microphone for direct voice control?
No, it doesn’t have built in voice control, but if you want to use it with Siri, you can set up automations in the Mi Home app, which can then be triggered via Siri voice instructions. If you can speak Chinese, you can use one of the Xiaomi devices with the built-in Xiao Ai voice assistant to control it too.
Best review on UA-cam! One thing I curious, when the tank is full of water, is it stop or any sign when it full?
Thank you so much
Thanks very much. When the tank is full, you’ll hear three beep sounds, with the top display showing a flashing ‘tank full’ icon. If you’ve added it to Mi Home, you will also get a push notification sent to all phones connected to the same account.
@@homekitnewsi see! Thank you so much 🙏🏻 going to buy it!
Could you please provide information regarding the temperature of the airflow emitted by the dehumidifier during its operation, specifically, does the air flow tend to be cold or warm?
The airflow coming out of the device tends to reflect the general air temperature of the room in my experience, so during the summer it can be quite warm, unless you have the AC on, and the room is cool, in which case the air is only slightly warmer. In winter (even though winters are mild where I am), the airflow will be cool.
Hi Thanks for this amazing video
I wish to know if the water drain out automatically or can be control by the app as I need this feature so much because i’m not at home for a week or longer sometimes
If you use the included pipe and have somewhere for the water to constantly drain out, then it can be kept running.
Hi, is it powerful enough to cover a home area of around 47 sqm? I can't find any specs on this. Thks!
Hi, from what I can see they don’t seem too specify coverage area. The only thing I was able to find is the following text;
“Meet 8 hours of continuous dehumidification: in a laboratory with an area of 24m2, a room temperature of 28.7°C and a humidity of 73%RH, the drying mode is turned on to allow the dehumidifier to operate continuously for 8 hours. The total dehumidification amount is 3927mL, which is lower than the capacity of the tank of 4,500 mL.”
Can you remove the water tank when it's running or do you need to turn it off first?
If you have the ‘drying after power off’ function turned on, then the motor will continue to run even when you remove the tank, although the water will not continue to flow into the space where the water tank normally sits.
Really helpful video, thank you, especially as the manual only came in Chinese. I bought it but came across some problems and am wondering if it's all normal or if I have a defective product. Thanks in advance for any feedback!
(1) The machine emits a squeaking sound every few seconds.
(2) When switching from normal mode to night mode, it takes about 1/2 hr - 1 hr to become quiet.
(3) Humidity level never gets to my target of 50%. The lowest it's gotten is 53%, in a room that's much smaller than the advertised 50 sq m. This is in Kuala Lumpur, where average indoor humidity is 60-70%, so I would have thought you could achieve 50% in a tiny room with closed door & window.
(4) The first time I switched from night mode back to normal mode, humidity indicator jumped from 53% to 62%. I wasn't able to recreate this (but I've only had the machine a couple days).
Hi, I’m not sure what the squeaking sound is, but as there’s only a fan as the main moving part, I can only assume it’s this. As regards the change in volume when switching to quiet mode, check whether you have “drying after power off” option enabled. This normally only works when it’s turned off, but it might be the reason for the issue you’re experiencing too. If it makes no difference, then I’m not sure what it might be, sorry. Finally, as regards humidity levels, make sure there’s enough free space around the unit itself, and also ensure the filter is cleaned regularly. These will all impact the functionality of the unit.
@@homekitnews Thank you so much & appreciate the quick response!
How did you get to type in your shortcut command phrase? Long time ago, it allows me to either type or say the phrase but now it requires that I say the phrase. Do I need to set something in my iPhone? Thanks
You should just be able to tap on the area where a preset phrase is first shown, then the keyboard will pop up.
@@homekitnews they used to display a tiny keyboard at the bottom. Ok now I know, this is great now I know the new method haha thanks.
@@just4therecord I hadn’t used Sir Shortcuts in the Mi Home app for a while and for some reason it has gotten slightly worse. As you can see in the video, it shows up in Chinese, so it’s no longer converting to my preferred language for some reason. It all works though.
@@homekitnews mine still in English 😅. My mihome app is set to mainland China
@@just4therecord I have the Mi Home app set to Taiwan in this instance, so I wonder if they just haven’t bothered to sort out a translation.
Thank you for the information! I have aqara m2 hub and apple tv. Can I use this in aqara app..? I don’t know much about smarthome so plz understand :)
Hi, unfortunately this is not an Aqara product, and it’s not officially HomeKit compatible, so you can’t use it in either the Apple Home or Aqara Home apps. It only works with the Mi Home app, but that also means it will work with Google and Alexa, if that’s of any use to you.
I nearly purchased an air purifier by mistake by clicking your description link. Where can I buy this in the UK?
You would have to import this, as it’s not for sale in the U.K. as far as I’m aware.
Great video!! This might seem like a stupid question-but please assist. Can it act as a humidifier when % is too low? Thanks in advance.
Hi, no it’s not capable of humidification, as the mechanism for such a device is very different from that of a dehumidifier. I’m not sure if such a product exists, but it would probably be large and expensive in order to fulfill both functions.
Really helpful video, thank you! I've now purchased one to ship here to the UK. I'm curious which homebridge plugin you have used please?
Hi, I don’t currently use HomeBridge at the moment, just Siri Shortcuts, but a colleague of mine who uses a lot of HomeBridge plugins informs me there’s one for this.
you can use the Miot Plugin - work fine for me with all the feature and automation
@Jonathan from where did you order it to UK? I couldn't find it anywhere in the EU...
@@ivanpandzic1121 AliExpress!
@@oliverleo Indeed! I found that one in the end and it works perfectly!
Hello from Singapore! 👋🏼 I recently bought one and im extremely impressed! Im getting the 50L one, bigger!
I would like to get the larger one, but these aren’t cheap devices.
@@homekitnews then get within your means. Get the 22L one! But do invest in this particular brand because i have tried several other dehumidifier and this xiaomi is the best.
@@iamsexxy I do have the 22L one - it’s in the video.
@@homekitnews oh hi 👋🏼 🤣
@@homekitnews50l model has contain UVC that may cause cancer and spread harmful UV rays throughout the day in the air under the pretext of sterilizing the air
What do you think? Do you find this feature disturbing? I have stopped buying the 50l model because it contains UVC. Now I am thinking about the 22l model. I am concerned whether it is able to reduce humidity up to 40/45%
The area is approximately 25 square meters
It gives out some hot air right? Where does it comes out from? Thanks again
All my dehumidifiers will either give off warm or cool air, depending on the surrounding air, so it’s not something you can control I don’t think.
Hi, thanks for the detailed review. Were you able to check if there is another mode that it will let it go lower than the auto mode you tested? I think the promo image speak of some night mode.
I was interested in this mainly for the declared noise levels, which is equivalent of a 13L dehumidifier, but 45db is more in line with the other 22/25L dehumidifiers. I should import it, and it gets quite expensive, so it should be worth the extra money.
Another thing, why at 00:57 your specs says it's a 10L model? The size match the 22L model.
Hi, I do mention towards the start of the video that there’s a sleep mode, although I didn’t show it being tested in the noise levels section. Needless to say it’s a lot quieter than the auto and clothes drying mode.
@@ChristianBrandoni Hi, the specs I show near the start are basically from the Xiaomi (Taiwan) website, and although the website removed it as a listed product a while ago, it seems to be back with slightly amended specs (11L now instead of 10L). However, the 10L mentioned is not related to its capacity to store water, it's related to how much water is removed from the air per day, based on specific temperature and humidity levels. So in this case, the new listing shows this (once translated to English) "Daily dehumidification 11L (27℃/60% relative humidity), 20L (30℃/80% relative humidity)* ". I hope I understood you correctly, but if I didn't, let me know. Here's the link to the webpage in question - www.mi.com/tw/product/xiaomi-smart-dehumidifier/
@@homekitnews Thanks, yes that's what I meant. I didn't notice the specs change in relation to temperature. Gotta redo the comparison with the other model I was evaluating. Price is roughly the same, but with shipment it becomes double.
@@ChristianBrandoni in all honesty, whilst it’s been great for me, a couple of others have reported a specific problem that relates to it failing, with a specific error code. I haven’t had that, although the display has slightly failed in the last few months, so some of the LEDs failed, making it harder to discern the numbers on the display. Considering you’d need to import it, it might be safer to buy locally.
Got the same one. But I have a problem, lots of dust goes through the washable filter onto metal fins, metal bends very easily so hard to clean 😪
Common issue? Is Hepa available in China perhaps?
It’s the same for my device here, but aside from manually brushing the dust off, I don’t think there’s anything else you can do. I don’t believe there’s a HEPA filter available as it would be too thick to fit in the thin area.
@@homekitnews thank you for reply
v interesting, only had for a few months, quite a lot of dust, not sure what the metal fins are, do yours bend easily too?
Going to try and cut a filter to fit, else will just put my air purifier horizontal and push air through it first.😂
@UnikumMitsubishi i assume the fins are part of the process of humidity removal, but how I’m not sure. Maybe heat dispersal. If it’s this reason, it makes sense the fins are quite thin, to let heat disperse faster. I’ve tried in the past to be careful with cleaning them, but admittedly it’s not easy. If you’re getting a lot of dust, an air purifier is certainly an important piece of equipment for your home, and not just for the dehumidifier. We have a dog, so a lot of dust and hair is generated.
Nice review , is it HomeKit compatible a year later; now ?
No, and it’s unlikely to get HomeKit compatibility unfortunately.
Brilliant short vid. Thank you. Just bought ours but all instructions in Chinese!!! So your vid helped me understand the basic controls....I agreee with ALL you say.....build quality like with all MI products we have is outstanding. Thx again .......PS their range of Air Purifiers are also a must!!!
I'm so happy to hear the video was of use to someone, especially when you don't seem to have any other options! Hope you have a lot of use from it.
What is the product number? Is it Chinese version or global version?
This is the global version, purchased in Taiwan. I tried adding it to the China server in Mi Home, but it wouldn’t work, so it’s definitely the international version. Model number - CSJ0110DM
How did you pull the filter off so easily?
@@Goatsheadsoup2019 do you mean the filter or the grate that holds the filter?
You mention the LG you also own, if price wasnt an issue would you recommend the LG or Xiaomi?
I prefer the Xiaomi because at least the app it works with (Mi Home) is Siri Shortcuts compatible. You can barely do anything with the LG devices in their own app.
@@homekitnews Thank you very much for replying. I never had such a prompt reply on UA-cam before 😂
@@firestara4830 I always try to reply as soon as possible, and you caught me at the right time!
How do you remove the plastic back panel to clean the filter? I can't figure it out. 😩🤣
Hi, it’s not the best design unfortunately, so you have to pull the grille from the bottom, where the slot for removing the water tank is located. It doesn’t come out smoothly, but it doesn’t require that much force. Also note the grille can only fit in one way, so make sure to fit it the right way up.
@@homekitnews Ahh, thanks!! I didn't want to force it. so I assumed there was some other way. Thanks!
@@skipmcilvaine the actual filter can just bend slightly at one end to force it out of the holding clips on the grille. It’s quite flexible.
Is this wireless/rechargable or do you have to connect to mains?
It connects to mains electricity. The motor and associated parts are too powerful to be used with a battery for any useful length of time.
Thanks. Do you know of any cordless/battery powered dehumidifiers that aren’t just boxes of crystals?
@@mlxlmewq7733 there are some on Amazon, but none of them are a ‘smart’ let alone HomeKit compatible, but then it depends on whether that’s the important part for you. Most of the battery ones seem a bit small, and the larger one would only last a few hours before needing a recharge I assume.
Great review.. is it a good solution for summer ? .. like does it give out a lot of heat and will heat the room too much?
If your room is adequately temperature controlled with an AC, then it’ll pump out cool air, but on a hot day with little climate control in place, it’ll push out warm air. So essentially it reflects the surrounding temperature to a large degree.
Thanks for replying.. i don't have an AC and it could get around 30 degrees easily .
If you put a hand on the warm air exhaust vent is it really hot?
@@joelevi9823 the top section of the dehumidifier, where the air is expelled doesn’t get hot, and as its plastic, there’s not even a remote chance of being burned of scalded.
@@homekitnewsok so it's sounds reasonable.. i heard they get off some heat but if it's a little i think it will keep the room more comfterbul ..thank you
Ok i decided i just ordered the xiaomi from aliexpress there is a sale with coupons now .. thanks for all the help
I bought the mi smart dehumidifier (22l). After using a while, the H6 code appears on the unit display. Is it normal?
I’m not sure what that means and I’ve never seen it before. Did you clean the filter at the back?
It’s a new unit. Only started using today.
@@hunterscollection7179 once it was unboxed did you leave it for a while or did you start using it immediately?
Left it for 3 days
@hunterscollection7179 ok, I’m not sure what the code means. I’ve done a quick Google search but I couldn’t find anything, so I’m not sure what it could be. I assume the H6 code is in place of the humidity number.
Where would one buy this?
You’ll only be able to buy it in either official Xiaomi stores in your region (if it’s for purchase) or places like AliExpress.
how to connect to mi home
If it’s not listed as a device in the Mi Home app, you will need to change the server in Mi Home to match the region you purchased it. So if you got it from China, you would have to set the server/region in the app to China.
Amazing review. I see that you live in Taiwan, i also live in Taipei. I would like you to share the link where you bought this from because i dont want to face issues with connecting to an App or have everything in Chinese. Thanks
Hi, I bought it from one of the Xiaomi stores in Taipei. I’m not sure if they still sell it or not, but it uses the Mi Home app, which is available in other languages besides Chinese, so you will be ok.
@@homekitnews i will pass by now to their store in Xinyi, but it doesnt seem to be on their website. For some reason they dont sell everything here, such as Xiaomi stores. Thanks again
@walaasader7638 yes, the range is limited for xiaomi products in Taiwan. I don’t buy many of their products these days, but this device has been useful, and with Siri Shortcuts support it can work well.
I bought the Panasonic F-Y20JH for the whole house, but its quite loud for the bedroom. I want one for the bedroom. its very difficult to find noise specs on these, and everything is in Mandarin. So today i found about Xiaomi dehumidifier , and the noise seems to be fine for sleeping, when its on sleep mode.
@@walaasader7638 we use the Xiaomi in our bedroom and have it come on (sleep mode) in the morning whilst we’re still asleep, and it’s pretty quiet. It does make an initial noise when it starts up, but i think that’s unavoidable.
tank looks small
I have it on auto throughout the day right now, and it needs emptying twice a day. The company claim it can collect between 10-20L of water from the atmosphere a day, depending on the humidity levels and power settings. If you’re able to feed the included pipe to a drain, then the size of the tank becomes irrelevant, of course. The tank’s actual capacity is 4.5L.
Yes definitely don't actually show us the sound when you're measuring the sound
I brought the wrong model, the Chinese version instead of the global. Do you have any tricks to be able to access it from a global app ?
Unfortunately, there’s no way of getting it to appear in other regions, which is a negative aspect of the Mi Home app,
Hi Laurent
Did you find any way around ? I have the same issue ...... thanks in advance
You can use multiple regions in the Mi Home app, all with the same account, which allows you to add to the China server. The only issue is if you have other devices on different servers, they can’t interact with each other in Mi Home. You can only be signed into one region/server at a time though.
@@homekitnews Thanks !