Xiaomi continues to expand its robust smart home ecosystem with the introduction of the Mijia Smart Range Hood 3C Side Suction. Launched via the Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunding platform, this premium kitchen appliance is currently exclusive to the Chinese market. It brings flagship-level suction power, touchless gesture controls, and seamless IoT integration to modern kitchens at an incredibly disruptive price point: a crowdfunding price of approximately $138 USD (999 CNY), stepping up to an MSRP of around $180 USD (1299 CNY).
Specifications & Key Features
Designed to tackle heavy oil and smoke—a common challenge in high-heat cooking—the Mijia Smart Range Hood 3C is built around a fully encapsulated high-speed motor. This engineering choice ensures both durability and peak performance.
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Massive Airflow: The device delivers a powerful 24m³/min suction rate, ensuring rapid extraction of sudden bursts of smoke during intense stir-frying or searing.
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High Static Pressure: Rated at 500Pa, the high static pressure ensures smooth and consistent smoke exhaust even during peak cooking hours when shared residential exhaust flues are congested.
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Wide-Angle Collection: It features 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 dirtying the sleek glass panel, the hood utilizes advanced gesture-sensing technology. Users can turn the unit on or off, and adjust fan speeds, with a simple wave of the hand.
Smart Functionality
What sets the Mijia Smart Range Hood 3C apart from traditional appliances is its deep integration into Xiaomi’s broader smart software ecosystem.
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Xiaomi HyperConnect: Moving away from isolated smart appliances, this hood fully supports Xiaomi HyperConnect (formerly referred to in China as Surge Smart Connect). This allows for seamless cross-device communication natively within the OS.
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Automated Linkage: The hood supports cooktop-range hood linkage. When a compatible smart stove is ignited, the exhaust fan turns on automatically.
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Remote & 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 activating the fan if a linked smoke detector goes off.
Availability
By pricing a high-performance, smart-enabled side-suction hood well under the $200 USD mark, Xiaomi is aggressively democratizing premium smart kitchen tech. The touchless controls and automated stove linkage directly address the real-world pain points of maintaining a clean kitchen and dealing with cooking odors. Currently, the product is in its crowdfunding phase on Xiaomi Youpin (April 20th to April 27th) and is exclusively available in China.
