Xiaomi continues to expand its robust smart home ecosystem with the introduction of the Mijia 3C side-extraction smart range hood . Launched through the Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunding platform, this premium kitchen appliance is currently exclusive to the Chinese market. It brings modern kitchens flagship-level suction power, touchless gesture controls, and seamless IoT integration at an incredibly disruptive price: a crowdfunding price of approximately $138 USD (999 CNY), which translates to a suggested retail price of around $180 USD (1299 CNY).
Specifications and main features
The Mijia 3C smart extractor hood, designed to tackle heavy oil and smoke—a common problem in high-temperature kitchens—is built with a fully encapsulated, high-speed motor. This engineering choice ensures both durability and maximum performance.
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High airflow: The appliance provides a powerful suction flow of 24 m³/min, ensuring rapid extraction of sudden bursts of smoke during intense sautéing or singeing.
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High static pressure: With a nominal pressure of 500Pa, the high static pressure ensures a smooth and uniform flue gas outlet, even during peak cooking times when shared residential flue gas outlets are congested.
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Wide-angle collection: It has a 60° wide-angle smoke collection cavity with an automated tilting plate to physically intercept rising smoke before it can escape into the room.
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Touchless gesture control: To prevent greasy hands from soiling the elegant glass panel, the range hood uses advanced gesture detection technology. Users can turn the unit on or off, and adjust the fan speed, with a simple hand gesture.
Smart functionality
What sets the Mijia 3C Smart Extractor Hood apart from traditional household appliances is its deep integration into Xiaomi’s extensive smart software ecosystem.
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Xiaomi HyperConnect: Moving away from isolated smart appliances, this range hood is fully compatible with Xiaomi HyperConnect (formerly known as Surge Smart Connect in China). This enables seamless communication between devices natively within the operating system.
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Automatic pairing: The hood supports pairing with the cooker. When a compatible smart cooker is switched on, the extractor will automatically turn on.
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Remote and voice control: The unit can be monitored and controlled remotely via the Mi Home app and supports voice commands through Xiao Ai smart speakers. It can also be integrated into custom smart home scenes, such as triggering an alert or automatically turning on the fan if a linked smoke detector is set off.
Availability
By pricing a high-performance, smart side-extraction range hood for under $200, Xiaomi is aggressively democratizing high-end smart kitchen technology. Touchless controls and automated connection to the cooktop directly address the real-world problems of keeping a clean kitchen and dealing with cooking odors. The product is currently in its crowdfunding phase on Xiaomi Youpin (April 20-27) and is available exclusively in China.
