Xiaomi: New smoke detector launches with smart features and multiple sensors

Xiaomi now has a new smoke detector on offer, the Xiaomi Smoke Detector 2, which not only features optical sensors, but also measures temperature and humidity. The smoke detector’s sensitivity can be adjusted in three levels, which can be useful for accounting for conditions in different rooms. For example, this may help prevent false alarms in a kitchen, while reacting immediately in bedrooms. The smoke detector notifies owners when it needs to be cleaned of dust, which is important for maintaining sensitivity.

As expected, this is a smoke detector designed to function even without integration into a smart home system and also in the event of a complete failure of the Wi-Fi network. It features a ring indicator and a speaker that sounds an alarm accordingly. Moreover, owners can set up alerts in the app to be notified of a potential fire or smoke detection. In the worst-case scenario, you can at least rush home at the same time the fire department is alerted. The smoke detector can also be silenced remotely, though this is only recommended if you can definitively rule out a fire via security cameras, for example.

The Xiaomi Smoke Detector 2 is advertised as having a battery life of up to 5 years. Currently, it is only available in China for the equivalent of around $22. Whether the device will also get an international launch remains unclear.