Most users know Xiaomi for their mobile phones, but the Chinese manufacturer's product catalog is more extensive than many might imagine. And the best thing is that it does not stop growing, the last proposal is a capsule coffee maker that you can control from your smartphone.
This is the Xiaomi Mijia Capsule Coffee Machine
Xiaomi is one of those brands that any gadget lover adores. Its product catalog is very extensive., so much so that even if you are used to seeing manufacturers with hundreds of different proposals, they end up surprising you. Because the Chinese giant not only has mobile phones, but also external batteries, headphones, activity bracelets, smart watches, computers, monitors and many other products that you would not even imagine. For example, you can find Xiaomi pens, also screwdrivers, umbrellas and even a sofa or sports shoes.
They have practically everything and lately they are betting a lot on products designed for the connected home. Hence its most recent inclusion: the Xiaomi Mijia Capsule Coffee Machine. Exactly, a capsule coffee maker that you will like for its attractive and minimalist design, its connectivity and, of course, its price. It is not the first from Xiaomi, they already had some models under the Scishare brand, but it is the first for Xiaomi Mijia.
As you can see in the images, this connected coffee maker offers that striking aesthetic that the brand has accustomed us to. With a width of just eight and a half centimeters, the white plastic finish makes it attractive and perfect for practically any type of environment. If you want to have it in the kitchen or in your office or work area, you can, because it will surely not be out of place.
On an aesthetic level, the rear tank stands out, offering a plastic finish that is not transparent, which allows you to know at all times how much water is still left. An amount that reaches 600 ml maximum and that depending on the size of coffee selected it will allow up to 15 cups of 40 ml (small cup) up to almost 6 cups of 110 ml (large cup).
In any case, what will most attract the attention of this Xiaomi coffee maker is its connectivity. The Xiaomi Mijia Capsule Coffee Machine offers wireless connection and that allows its control through the Mi Home application. Thanks to this, from the official app and through the different integrations offered by other compatible services, you will be able to carry out actions such as programming when to start up or verify its status.
In other words, before going to sleep you could put a coffee capsule in it, which by the way are identical to those of Nespresso, and program the action so that it starts at a certain time and prepares that first cup of coffee of the day. You could also leave everything ready to use the different voice assistants to ask him to make you a coffee whenever you want. Although for this, according to the wizard, you will have to resort to solutions like IFTTT or not.
Xiaomi capsule coffee maker: price and availability
Xiaomi's capsule coffee maker has recently been introduced in China. Its global launch is not yet confirmed, so you will have to resort to the classic stores that export their products outside their borders if you are interested. Or be patient to see if they end up launching in other markets.
Regarding the price, here it maintains that attractiveness of other proposals and the Xiaomi Mijia Capsule Coffee Machine would have a exchange price of about 45 or 50 euros. A cost similar to what other capsule proposals currently offer, but without that extra that the connectivity of the Xiaomi model provides.