Xiaomi unveils new Mijia Washing Machine with extra large drum

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Washing Machine Washing and Drying 12kg in China. As its name suggests, it is designed to wash loads weighing up to 12 kg. The large drum should be able to accommodate around 60 t-shirts, making it suitable for a family. 

According to Xiaomi, the new Mijia Washing Machine delivers a 99.999% sterilization rate and will remove 100% of mites. This model has a 1.2 wash ratio, above the average of 1.03 for this market, and is powered by a direct drive motor with a vibration reducing system to help it run more quietly. 

For drying, this Mijia Washing Machine supports an up to 9 kg load. Plus, a sensor inside the machine can detect when the clothes are dry and automatically pause the program, to save on energy usage and to protect the fabric. Users can choose from 26 washing and drying programs, including a 15 minute quick cycle and a steam cleaning mode which is said to be an at-home equivalent to dry cleaning. These can be selected on the integrated touch control panel.

Other features include a 95°C (~203°F) drum cleaning setting, and an AI laundry assistant which can intelligently suggest a cycle based on your habits, and help you to reduce your energy bills by taking advantage of off-peak prices. The Xiaomi washing machine supports HyperOS Connect, with app-based controls, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and compatibility with Xiao AI voice commands.

This is a relatively thin model at 610 mm (~24.0 inches) wide. In China, the Xiaomi Mijia Washing Machine Washing and Drying 12kg retails for CNY 2,299 (~$320). The company has yet to bring its smart washing machines to markets like Europe, where it already sells smart home products like the Smart Plug 2 (curr. €16.94 at Amazon).