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Xiaomi Smart Multimode Gateway 2 hub launches with Bluetooth Mesh and Zigbee support

The Xiaomi Smart Multimode Gateway 2 supports Bluetooth, Bluetooth Mesh and Zigbee protocols. (Image source: Xiaomi)
The Xiaomi Smart Multimode Gateway 2 supports Bluetooth, Bluetooth Mesh and Zigbee protocols. (Image source: Xiaomi)
The Xiaomi Smart Multimode Gateway 2 is currently crowdfunding in China. The smart home hub supports the Bluetooth, Bluetooth Mesh and Zigbee protocols, and you can also connect to the device via dual-band Wi-Fi. The gadget allows you to link various smart home gadgets, enabling you to set up multi-product scenarios.

Xiaomi has announced the Smart Multimode Gateway 2, a smart home hub which allows you to connect various devices. This is a second-generation model of the original Xiaomi Smart Multimode Gateway. The gadget supports three smart home protocols: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Mesh and Zigbee 3.0. Plus, you can connect to the hub via 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

By linking your smart home gadgets, you can set them to work simultaneously; for example, you could trigger lighting and an air purifier via a motion sensor which detects when you get home. Compatible gadgets include the Mijia Curtain Companion and the Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum Cleaner Pro.

The Smart Multimode Gateway 2 has a 1 GHz dual-core processor and large memory with 128 MB RAM, double the memory of its predecessor. You can connect over 100 devices to the hub simultaneously, and the gadget has a USB-C power input port and an RJ45 network port for an Ethernet cable for a more stable and efficient connection.

The Xiaomi Smart Multimode Gateway 2 is now crowdfunding in China for the discounted price of 189 yuan (~US$28); the gadget is expected to retail for 229 yuan (~US$34) in the future. The device is currently only available in white with a casing made from anti-IV material to prevent yellowing and a non-slip silicone pad on the base.

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Polly Allcock, 2022-08-20 (Update: 2022-08-20)