If you remember a few months back we did review a smart purifier, and you can click here to find out. Now it is admitedly quite important to have some electronics around our house to actually keep our health checked and to enhance our lifestyle, since most of the time we are still largely working from home. Besides purifiers in the market, Humidifier seems to gain popularity too due to its use to add moisture to the air.
Now what is a Humidifier ?
Humidifier is a device that gives moisture to the surrounding area or a room, this is to prevent dryness and keep the enviroment moist, as air circulates, and our skin is kept in check as well, so that it will not be dry, and not just skin, even your lips. Besides that it is also known that Humidifiers can ease symptoms caused by flu, dry cough and sinus congestions.
Design
The design of the Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2 is one modern looking piece of electronic that can be placed on a tableside or on top of any table. Its weight of 1.57KG (without the water inside) makes it really portable and considerable lightweight. With its 450 ML load capacity this also means that the total overall size is consider as compact and easily placed, non distracting and I find it really fits on one of my new top drawers. The color matches well in white, which is also in line with most of the Xiaomi IOT products found today. There is only one button to control and switch the modes, which also includes turning on or off, with some LED indicators located below, the top is the place where the mist comes out and also act as a tray to prevent spilling out of water. We will explain some of the features when we get to the setup.
Features
So these are the known features of the Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2
UV-C sterilisation – It features an UV-C strelizer to eliminate germs, including harmful mirco organisms within the surrounding areas.
Smart Humidity Control – Xiaomi has built in a sensor where it analyses the surrounding humidity enviroment to prevent excessive humidity, this can work over automatic mode which user can set.
Dual Mist Outlet – Features a dual outlet which can be adjusted manually and capable of releasing 350ML mist per hour, which if fully filled in, can last 2 to 3 days.
One of the Quiet humidifiers – Even when in full active mode, the Humidifier can tune down itself to a very close to quiet mode, as low as 32dB.
Aromatherapy Diffuser – Located at the back of the humidifier, with just a push of the tray, you can fill in any of your aromatherapy oil flavors which will improve your mood and relaxation further.
Remote Control – The Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2 can be controlled via Mi Home App which you can download from Google Play and Apple App Store, which allows the user to control remotely, at home or away. This also gives the ability to control other Xiaomi IOT compatible devices the same way, and can be configured to the user’s liking.
Experience & Setup
Setting up the purifier is easy, seriously, it is easy, all you need to do is fill in the water, plug in and power it up with the power button. There is only 2 buttons, one to turn on and off and another to select the humidifier flow modes in three levels and the last one is constant humidity.
Now this portion is optional, but if you wish to add some aromatherapy oil to it, you can, by just removing the small cover located at the back of the humidifier, you can pull the small tray out and put a few drops of it, you will be able to smell and enjoy the flavors of the oil.
Next is the setting up via our favorite smartphone, where all you do is install Xiaomi Home from Google Play or Apple App Store and pair it, setting up and link with your router. From there you can schedule on/off timing, humidity monitoring (even when turn off), indicator settings, remote control even when away from home, speed settings and constant humidity adjustments.
Specifications
Product name | Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2 |
Product model | lMJJSQ05DY |
Rated voltage | 220 V~ |
Rated frequency | 50 Hz |
Rated power | 28 W |
Humidification rate | 350 mL/h |
Noise level | ≤38dB(A) |
Water tank capacity | 4.5L |
Net weight | 1.57kg |
Product dimensions | Φ190×335 mm |
Verdict and Conclusion
The Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2 is one approach for Xiaomi in expanding their smart electronic home appliances which towards the use and experience, is beneficial to most families and individual homes, moreover it comes with a very attractive price of RM229, it is a very affordable inexpensive point as a start and yet can be placed nicely with its design and outlook itself that is nice to look at, and appreciated with the ability of controlling it with just a few taps from your Smart Phone. Moreover humidifiers are great for areas or rooms with air conditioners too.
For More information on the Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2, CLICK HERE to find out.