Mijia Air Conditioner GentleAir: Individualized cooling and heating for the smart home

Xiaomi has just unveiled a range of new smart devices, including the Mijia Air Conditioner GentleAir. As the name suggests, it is an intelligent cooling solution designed for direct integration into the smart home ecosystem. Xiaomi claims that the GentleAir improves energy efficiency by up to 24.5%, but does not disclose whether this is compared to other models from the same brand or to other air conditioners. Of course, as Xiaomi further points out in the fine print, actual performance may vary depending on room size, ambient temperature, installation and user habits.

By utilizing AI, the GentleAir adapts to user's preferences and adjusts settings in real time based on the weather, thus reducing the need for constant manual configuration. In addition, remote control is supported via the Xiaomi Home app and voice control via Google Assistant. Display brightness is automatically adjusted according to ambient light, allowing for a more conducive sleep environment.

Three types of airflow are advertised: Halo Flow, which cools in a circular manner, avoiding direct air currents; Canopy Flow, which cools from top-down for wider coverage; and Carpet Flow, which allows warm air to rise from the floor. Rapid temperature adjustment is supported, meaning that cool temperatures are supposedly reached in 30 seconds and full heating in just 60. Last but not least, the Mijia Air Conditioner GentleAir comes in capacities of 2.6 kW, 3.5 kW, 5.2 kW and 7.0 kW for living spaces of different sizes.

Further information on pricing and global availability is still pending.