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Xiaomi has launched a new foot bath in China. The Mijia Sterilization Foot Bath, as it goes, has a suggested retail price of 429 yuan (~ $64), but is available initially at a discounted price of 329 yuan (~ $49).
Xiaomi is using a patented pipe design for the foot bath’s sterilization system. Instead of placing an ultraviolet lamp inside the tub, the UV component is built deep inside the plumbing. It treats the water as it circulates through the system; as a result, the company claims a 99.9% sterilization rate.
Xiaomi says the design also avoids the dead spots and possible UV leakage associated with exposed ultraviolet lamps. This means the water can be disinfected while you are using the foot bath, without needing to run a separate cleaning cycle.
Xiaomi first introduced this pipe-based sterilization approach with the MIJIA Smart Sterilizing Foot Bath in 2023. It later used a similar system in the Mijia Smart Airbag Foot Bath 2 Pro launched last November.
Three massage modes and a larger basin
For massage, the foot bath uses two rotating discs under a TPE silicone pad. The discs move forward and knead in reverse to simulate a hand massage, with three modes to choose from. The massage disc is covered in a seamless, one-piece silicone layer, which can be rinsed with water to clean it.
The foot bath stands 358mm tall and has a 250mm-deep inner basin. It uses Xiaomi’s DPS water-electricity separation technology for heating, while NTC sensors help maintain the selected temperature during longer sessions. You can set the water temperature between 35°C and 48°C in 1°C steps. For controls, it has an LED panel.
Xiaomi has also included seven layers of safety protection. The DPS heater uses insulation around 2mm thick, which the company says is about 10 times thicker than that of a standard PTC heater.
A leakage-protection plug can cut the power within 0.1 seconds when it detects abnormal current. The safety system also includes protection against overheating, low-temperature burns, dry heating, electrical-control problems, and electromagnetic issues.
The base combines straight and omnidirectional wheels. You can lock the foot bath in place when using it or roll it around when you need to move it. A low-positioned drain outlet makes it easier to empty the water after removing the cover. Xiaomi has also added a rack for storing the power cable and a removable, washable filter that catches residue before it can clog the system.
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