The smart home appliance ecosystem is expanding once again. Xiaomi has officially opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro (Steam & Bake Version) 6.5L. As the pricing structure was officially announced in Chinese Yuan (CNY), this premium kitchen appliance is currently launched exclusively in China. The smart fryer enters the market today with an attractive initial pre-order price of $96 USD (699 CNY), sitting below its suggested retail price of $103 USD (749 CNY), though slightly above its aggressive early crowdfunding tier of $77 USD (559 CNY).
Technical Specifications and Core Capabilities
Carrying the official model number MAF-ST701, this 6.5L air fryer is engineered for absolute culinary versatility, successfully combining traditional hot air frying with advanced steam-baking technologies.
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Advanced Heating & Pure Steam: At its core, the device boasts an 1850W rated power output alongside a dedicated 900W built-in steam generator. This enables a 130°C high-temperature pure steam mode, which Xiaomi reports boosts cooking efficiency by 30% while retaining moisture for tender results.
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360° Air Circulation: The hardware features a specialized three-dimensional cyclone frying basket and a built-in double-layer grill rack. This stereoscopic heat distribution eliminates the need to manually flip food mid-cook.
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Premium Build Materials: Xiaomi prioritizes health, safety, and durability by utilizing a health-grade 304 stainless steel inner cavity combined with an upgraded 0% fluorine non-stick coating for the main basket.
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Dimensions & Power Specs: The robust unit weighs in at a net 7.8kg, with physical dimensions of 404mm (Depth) x 303mm (Width) x 366.5mm (Height). It operates on a standard 220V~ / 50Hz frequency.
Supported Software & Ecosystem Integration
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Xiaomi HyperConnect: Moving beyond standalone operation, this model officially supports Xiaomi HyperConnect, allowing for seamless, low-latency communication with other smart devices within the modern Xiaomi ecosystem.
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Mi Home App Control: Users can manage the device remotely via the Mi Home App, gaining access to over 100 dedicated cloud recipes tailored specifically for this hardware.
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11 Primary Cooking Modes: The software interface allows users to seamlessly switch between 11 distinct cooking profiles, including Steam, Bake, Steam-Bake composite, Steam-Stew, and low-temperature slow cooking.
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Automated Self-Maintenance: To address long-term hardware wear, the system software includes dedicated utility functions for one-click water stain drying and automated residual odor removal.
Xiaomi’s AIoT Strategy
The introduction of the Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro (Steam & Bake Version) 6.5L highlights Xiaomi’s continuous drive to dominate the premium AIoT smart home market by blending high-end, health-focused hardware with intelligent software ecosystems. By leveraging Xiaomi HyperConnect, the brand ensures that even kitchen appliances act as unified, responsive nodes within the broader smart home environment, rather than isolated appliances.
