Xiaomi launches new smart appliances as it makes deeper push into IoT
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Xiaomi launches new smart appliances as it makes deeper push into IoT
Brand says sees ‘huge potential’ for appliance market in Southeast Asia
Brand says sees ‘huge potential’ for appliance market in Southeast Asia
Various smart appliances are dsiplayed at the Xiaomi Smart Living Room during the tech brand's event in Bangkok, Thailand. Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News

BANGKOK — Xiaomi launched a new smart air conditioner, refrigerator, and washing machine powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
BANGKOK — Xiaomi launched a new smart air conditioner, refrigerator, and washing machine powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
At the Queen SIrikit National Convention Center, company officials launched the Mijia Air Conditioner Pro Eco Inverter, which is powered by proprietary AI that allows gives better adaptive cooling than traditional aircon units.
At the Queen SIrikit National Convention Center, company officials launched the Mijia Air Conditioner Pro Eco Inverter, which is powered by proprietary AI that allows gives better adaptive cooling than traditional aircon units.
They also launched a new refrigerator, which has “fresh convertible zones”—areas whose temperatures can be controlled independent of the rest of the fridge to keep specific items like meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and drinks fresh.
They also launched a new refrigerator, which has “fresh convertible zones”—areas whose temperatures can be controlled independent of the rest of the fridge to keep specific items like meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and drinks fresh.
The new washing machine, meanwhile, is a front-load wash dryer with a smarty dry detection feature—instead of relying on a timer, it detects when your clothes are dry and stops automatically.
The new washing machine, meanwhile, is a front-load wash dryer with a smarty dry detection feature—instead of relying on a timer, it detects when your clothes are dry and stops automatically.
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The Mijia Refrigerator Cross Door also has a touch panel that allows users to monitor and control the temperature in the fridge. Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News

The Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer uses AI to detect when clothes are dry, helping users save energy. Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News

“This protects your fabrics, saves energy, and gives you one less thing to worry about,” said Jennifer Zheng, Product Marketing Manager, Xiaomi International.
“This protects your fabrics, saves energy, and gives you one less thing to worry about,” said Jennifer Zheng, Product Marketing Manager, Xiaomi International.
TJ Walton, Xiaomi International senior product marketing manager, said the company thinks its appliances will be “extremely appreciated” by the Southeast Asian market.
TJ Walton, Xiaomi International senior product marketing manager, said the company thinks its appliances will be “extremely appreciated” by the Southeast Asian market.
“We are the number four appliance brand in China, and with more than 11 million units shipped just last year,” Xiaomi International general manager for Southeast Asia Alex Tang noted.
“We are the number four appliance brand in China, and with more than 11 million units shipped just last year,” Xiaomi International general manager for Southeast Asia Alex Tang noted.
“Now, we are bringing that success to the global markets with the smart tech, the beautiful design to upgrade your home,” he said.
“Now, we are bringing that success to the global markets with the smart tech, the beautiful design to upgrade your home,” he said.
“I think for us, our end goal… is to provide a smarter, more convenient, easier life for our users, whether it's with our smartphones or whether they're at home,” Walton told reporters at the sidelines of the launch.
“I think for us, our end goal… is to provide a smarter, more convenient, easier life for our users, whether it's with our smartphones or whether they're at home,” Walton told reporters at the sidelines of the launch.
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“We want to provide a seamless, connected, smart experience that we know our users will love,” he added.
“We want to provide a seamless, connected, smart experience that we know our users will love,” he added.
Walton also noted that they do not compromise on the quality of their products even though their prices are lower than their competitors.
Walton also noted that they do not compromise on the quality of their products even though their prices are lower than their competitors.
“I think for us, it's important to ensure that the products are at an affordable rate, where more people around the world can enjoy them and experience them. And what I would say is we don't think about what to cut out,” he said.
“I think for us, it's important to ensure that the products are at an affordable rate, where more people around the world can enjoy them and experience them. And what I would say is we don't think about what to cut out,” he said.
“We think about, ‘Okay, according to this kind of demographic or the people we know will buy these devices, what amazing features can we consider putting into these devices?’”
“We think about, ‘Okay, according to this kind of demographic or the people we know will buy these devices, what amazing features can we consider putting into these devices?’”
“So that's the logical thought behind you know, how we pick and choose what features we want for these devices. It's not like we have this amazing thing, and let's cut all these bunch of features out,” he explained.
“So that's the logical thought behind you know, how we pick and choose what features we want for these devices. It's not like we have this amazing thing, and let's cut all these bunch of features out,” he explained.
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“I would not personally categorize them as cheap products at all,” Walton added. “Our goal is leading tech with amazing design, something that we know our users, one, would love to use, and two, will fit seamlessly into their home life.”
“I would not personally categorize them as cheap products at all,” Walton added. “Our goal is leading tech with amazing design, something that we know our users, one, would love to use, and two, will fit seamlessly into their home life.”
Xiaomi representatives told reporters that the large appliances will be available in the Philippines soon.
Xiaomi representatives told reporters that the large appliances will be available in the Philippines soon.
Xiaomi Corporation's revenue reached 111.3 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025. Revenues from internet-of-things and lifestyle products reached 32.3 billion yuan, up 58.7 percent year-over-year.
Xiaomi Corporation's revenue reached 111.3 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025. Revenues from internet-of-things and lifestyle products reached 32.3 billion yuan, up 58.7 percent year-over-year.
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