Xiaomi‘s smart home continues to expand its product offering with the launch of the MIJIA Smart Switch under crowdfunding. The product comes in two types; a single button model and a double button version. During the crowdfunding exercise, the single button version will be sold for 49 yuan (~$7) while the double button model will go for 59 yuan (~$8). Both comes with free shipping in China.

The MIJIA Smart Switch is yet another was of simplifying tasks in the home. It allows users to control their light bulbs right from the comfort of their beds without having to stand up to go turn off the lights. It is usually difficult to get up from bed during cold weathers like winter period but with this smart switch, that can be done without standing up.

The smartness of the MIJIA Smart Switch come to play in three different aspects of being able to access XiaoAI speakers, Bluetooth gateways and mobile app so as to allow you to control the light using voice control, from the mobile phone and from an IoT multi-device gateway.

In terms of durability, Xiaomi claims that the switch has undergone 80,000 repeated pressing tests, and is V0 fire-resistant and flame-retardant.

In terms of convenience, Xiaomi claims that there is no need for rewiring, it can directly replace traditional switches and can be applied to most lamps on the market. It can control energy-saving lamps with a minimum of 3W.

After the crowdfunding exercise, the device will start shipping on November 7.

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