Xiaomi is preparing an important regional service change for the Google Play version of the Xiaomi Home app. According to a notice found in Xiaomi Home version 11.6.602.4004, future versions of the non-mainland China app will no longer support mainland China region services. This means users who downloaded Xiaomi Home from Google Play may eventually lose access to China-region smart home services and will need to switch to the mainland China version of the app.
What caused the change?
The notice shown inside the Google Play version of the Xiaomi Home app says the change is due to a regional service policy adjustment. Xiaomi states that future versions of the non-mainland China Xiaomi Home app will no longer support mainland China services, and users in mainland China should download and use the mainland China version instead.
This change mainly affects users who use the China server/region inside the Xiaomi Home ecosystem while running the Google Play version of the app. Many global Xiaomi smart home users prefer the China region because some Mijia products are launched only in China or receive broader device support there.
Affected app version
- App: Xiaomi Home
- Version mentioned: 11.6.602.4004
- Source: Google Play version
- Affected service region: Mainland China
- Current status: Future versions will stop supporting mainland China services
- Recommended version: Mainland China Xiaomi Home app for China-region services
What this means for users
For global users, the biggest impact is device compatibility. If a Xiaomi smart home device is linked to the mainland China region, the Google Play version of Xiaomi Home may no longer be reliable in future releases. Users who rely on China-only Mijia devices, smart cameras, sensors, switches, home appliances, or automation features may need to install the mainland China version of Xiaomi Home to keep full access.
The Google Play version of Xiaomi Home was recently updated on June 16, adding new automation cycle options, such as repeating actions at fixed intervals. However, this regional service change suggests Xiaomi is separating global and China smart home services more clearly.
