Xiaomi's Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week

Xiaomi is attending IFA for the first time this year, and the company is aiming big. It will have a press conference on September 3 at 10:30 AM local time in Berlin (that’s 9:30 AM in London, 11:30 AM in Eastern Europe, and 2 PM in India). Xiaomi’s Mijia – the ecosystem brand that incorporates everything from household appliances to smart home devices and much more, spanning more than 2,000 products in total across over 130 categories – will be the star of the show, it seems.

Xiaomi promises that it will bring its smart home experience to "more consumers across Europe". Xiaomi’s Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week. Xiaomi’s Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week – com news ADVERTISEMENT Xiaomi’s Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week Post your comment Comments (4) Vlad 01 September 2026 Xiaomi Xiaomi is attending IFA for the first time this year, and the company is aiming big.

Mijia products come with "human-centric intelligence that adapts to you", the company says, as well as "proven quality that stands up to everyday life", and "essential design that blends naturally into your home". Xiaomi is teasing a Tri-Drum Washer, an Air Conditioner with mmWave radar, and a refrigerator with something called Cryo Fresh, which apparently "keeps food fresher, longer". Source Add as a preferred source on Google Related articles Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max does Geekbench ahead of launch Xiaomi’s privacy display user interface leaks, here are the options Xiaomi’s Xring O3 examined – at least a two-generations leap in power efficiency Xiaomi 18 Fold appears in new images Reader comments k kdss 0BG 4 hours ago That’s exactly what I was going to write.

Controlling your smart home can now feel satisfyingly old-school. Homey Portal puts a physical dial on your smart home, and it looks pretty good.

Homey Portal launched at IFA: A tiny touchscreen remote for your entire smart home. The device aims to be used by anyone in the room, with each Portal assigned to a specific zone such as the living room or kitchen.

It is now up for pre-order, with shipments expected to begin before the end of the year. One of the first and most interesting smart home announcements coming out of IFA this year isn’t another smart speaker, sensor, or connected appliance.

Anthom, the company behind Homey, announced a new device called the Homey Portal. It’s a €249 smart home controller with a small screen and a large dial that lets you control your smart home devices without reaching for your phone.

Adamya Sharma / The physical controller aims to sit on a desk or hang on a wall.

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