Xiaomi is further expanding its smart home range in Germany and is launching a versatile water dispenser on the market. While Xiaomi has so far mainly been represented in Germany with smartphones, wearables and smaller smart home devices, the new Xiaomi Smart Water Dispenser Hot And Cold marks the company’s entry into a somewhat more unusual product category. It is aimed at users who value the quick preparation of drinks – whether tea, coffee or chilled water on hot summer days.
Technical details at a glance
The new water dispenser from Xiaomi offers a wide range of temperature settings:
- Cold water: from 7 °C to 15 °C, adjustable in 1 degree increments
- Hot water: from 40 °C to 90 °C, also adjustable in fine increments
- Boiling hot: there is also a mode for bubbling boiling water
Xiaomi does not use a classic refrigerant for cooling, but an alternative process that cools water down to 7 °C. This makes the appliance equally suitable for ice-cold water as well as tea or instant drinks. The dispenser is operated via an integrated display with several function buttons. It can also be controlled via the Xiaomi Home app, allowing users to conveniently set temperatures and dispensing quantities via their smartphone.
The device has a 3-liter water tank that is filled manually. A fixed connection to the domestic water pipe is not necessary, which increases flexibility. However, this also has a disadvantage: users have to refill the tank regularly. In addition, it is not a filter system – so the water quality still depends on the respective pipe.
Areas of application and target groups
The Xiaomi dispenser is particularly suitable for households where hot or cold water is required in small to medium quantities.
- Singles and couples benefit from the compact design and quick preparation.
- Parents of small children can prepare baby food with water at exactly the right temperature.
- Tea drinkers and coffee fans will be delighted with the precise temperature settings.
- Offices or small working groups have a flexible alternative to large, permanently installed water dispensers.
- The appliance could be an attractive solution for rented apartments or shared kitchens in particular, as no structural alterations are necessary.
Price-performance rating
With a price of €119.99, Xiaomi has deliberately positioned the water dispenser in the affordable range. While premium solutions from other manufacturers are sometimes significantly more expensive, the new model is aimed at a wider audience. However, the lack of a filter function could be a disadvantage for some buyers – those with particularly high water quality requirements will have to resort to external filter solutions.
Conclusion: Practical, but with limitations
The Xiaomi Smart Water Dispenser Hot And Cold offers an exciting mix of smart functions, flexible temperature settings and an affordable price. It expands the manufacturer’s smart home ecosystem in a new direction and should be of particular interest to anyone looking for a simple, flexible solution for chilled or hot water.
an exciting new gadget on offer.
For frequent users or households that value integrated filtration, however, there is still room for improvement. Nevertheless, the launch in Germany is a clear indication that Xiaomi is also increasingly focusing on smart household appliances in this country – and that the boundaries between classic household helpers and smart home gadgets are becoming increasingly blurred.
