Xiaomi has added a new countertop ice maker to its Mijia home appliance brand. The device is currently available for crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Youpin platform for 359 yuan ($53), with regular sales scheduled to begin on August 17.
Xiaomi Mijia Ice Maker Specifications
The appliance is designed to take up minimal space. It measures 290 x 260 x 210 mm and weighs 6.1 kg, giving it a footprint similar to an A4 sheet of paper. This size makes it practical for standard kitchen counters, office breakrooms, or small bar areas where space is limited. It operates at a rated power of 110W, which means it can also be powered by a standard car inverter for use outside the home.
For ice production, the machine makes eight cubes per cycle and includes two specific settings: Quick Ice and Standard Ice. The Quick Ice mode produces a batch in about six to eight minutes. The Standard Ice setting takes longer but creates larger, clearer cubes.
According to Xiaomi, the machine uses a freezing process that reduces air bubbles and impurities. This denser ice takes about seven minutes to fully melt in 300ml of water, which is useful for drinks like cold-brew coffee, cocktails, or whiskey where slower dilution is preferred.
The internal hardware includes a 1-liter water tank and a removable 0.75-liter ice basket. The basket holds between 64 and 80 cubes at a time. When running continuously over a 24-hour period, the machine can produce up to 13 kg of ice. It uses R600a refrigerant for cooling and is designed to be used with purified or filtered drinking water.
Xiaomi also included standard maintenance and convenience features. There is a built-in UV lamp for sterilization and a self-cleaning mode. Pressing and holding the Ice Making and Reservation buttons for three seconds runs a five-minute cleaning cycle, after which the water can be drained through a side plug.
The control panel relies on simple LED indicators to show water levels, UV status, and the current ice mode. It also has a scheduling feature, allowing users to delay ice production by three, five, or eight hours so a full basket is ready at a specific time. It also features a transparent window on the top lid that lets users check the ice level without opening the machine, and there is a dedicated compartment to store the included ice scoop.
In related news, Xiaomi has recently launched the Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 5 Pro Foam Edition with active foam cleaning and 26,000Pa suction.
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