Xiaomi is heating up South Africa’s smart‑home market
With the bitter winter wind up ahead, Xiaomi is expanding its reach into the smart‑home heating space. In Spain the company already runs a full range of heaters that cater to every kind of space – from tiny office nooks to whole‑home rooms. The lineup shows that Xiaomi is ready to keep anyone cosy no matter their budget or size of the room.
Xiaomi Smart Graphene Heater – Heat in Three Seconds
Xiaomi’s newest offering, the Smart Graphene Heater, stands out thanks to a graphene‑coated heating element. Graphene beats copper or aluminium in how fast it moves heat, so this unit can blast warm air in just three seconds – a real treat when you’re just popping a cold coffee or a sweater on.
- Price – about R1 530 per unit
- Power – 2 000 W, delivering a steady stream of heat
- Swing – 70‑degree oscillation for even warmth
- Control – Syncs to the Xiaomi Home app so you can set the temperature from anywhere in the house.
Xiaomi Fan Heater – Budget‑Friendly Power
If you’re watching the wallet, the Xiaomi Fan Heater offers the same 2 000 W output as its graphene‑coated cousin, but at a more modest price.
- Price – roughly R990
- No graphene, but still a ceramic heating element that stays quiet and steady.
- Built‑in over‑heat and tip‑over protections keep it safe – perfect for bedrooms, offices or that small apartment you call ‘home’.
Xiaomi Desktop Heater – The Pocket‑Size Warmth
For a quick fix right under your desk or in a bathroom, the Xiaomi Desktop Heater is the smallest model yet.
- Price – about R504
- Made from PTC ceramic, it warms up instantly when switched on.
- You can swivel the fan and osciallute the airflow – handy for keeping a desk or a single corner warm.
- Safety comes first: it shuts itself off if it gets too hot or if you accidentally knock it over.
Mi Smart Space Heater S – Power & Versatility
At the high‑end of the range, the Mi Smart Space Heater S packs a punch. Its 2 200 W power rating means it will not only heat a large room quickly, it also doubles as a clothes dryer – drying 1.5 kg of laundry at the same time.
- IPX4 rating – water‑resistant, so it can be used safely in damp areas.
- Bidirectional heat flow ensures the whole space stays cosy, not just the spot in front of the unit.
- A preset mode keeps the temperature just where you like it, cutting down on wasted energy.
Which Xiaomi Heater Should You Pick?
| Heater | Primary Use | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Smart Space Heater S | Large rooms + clothes drying | Busy families who need a quick‑warm, multi‑tasking solution |
| Smart Graphene Heater | Instant heat & smart control | Tech enthusiasts who want rapid relief with app integration |
| Fan Heater | Everyday warmth on a budget | Small apartments, office desks, first‑time buyers |
| Desktop Heater | Personal spot heating | Students, office workers, bathroom or narrow spaces |
No matter which model you show up with, Xiaomi delivers efficient, silent and safe heating that plugs right into your existing smart‑home ecosystem.
Source: Mundo Xiaomi
For the tech‑savvy, Xiaomi’s Smart Space Heater and the Smart Graphene Heater offer the best balances of power, convenience and cost‑effectiveness. If you’re looking for something small and cheap, the Desktop or the Fan Heater are excellent choices.
Happy heating, South Africa – stay warm and stay connected!
