Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L Review

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Xiaomi’s rice cookers aren’t just popular in China but also in other Asian markets such as Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. Just like the brand’s smartphones, Xiaomi rice cookers exude an air of class and elegance but come with a price tag that isn’t too heavy on one’s bank account.

Among Xiaomi’s lineup of rice cookers is the Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L, an upgrade to the brand’s classic induction heating rice cooker. Let’s check it out in this review!


About the Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L

Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L
ManufacturerXiaomi
Model NameMi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L
Model NumberXiaomi Mi Mijia IH 4L
ColorWhite
Product Dimensions334 x 282 x 230 mm
Weight6.45 kg
Capacity4 liters
Product AccessoriesRice spatula, rice measuring cup

In terms of design, the Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L doesn’t stray far from its predecessor. Minimalists will surely appreciate its all-white body that makes it look delicate and beautiful.

Up front sits a lone silver button to push the lid of the cooker open. The lid houses 4 touch buttons, the LED screen for cooking information, and the steam vents.


Benefits of Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L

The Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L is packed with amazing features that you’ll surely love. Have a look:

4L Capacity

There’s nothing sadder than running out of rice even before anyone can dig in. It’s a good thing that this Xiaomi rice cooker has a 4-liter capacity. It can feed everyone in the household and perhaps has enough for those who want seconds or thirds.

Induction Heating and Micro-Pressure Cooking

This rice cooker uses advanced induction heating (IH) electromagnetic technology and micro-pressure heating technology to cook rice to absolute perfection. Combined with the cooker’s cast iron inner pot, the IH technology ensures that the rice grains cook evenly, delivering fluffy and tasty rice.

Moreover, this cooker uses 1.2 atm to push the temperature up to 105 degrees C, preserving the vitamins and minerals in the food it’s cooking.

Works with the Mi Home App

Smart features in a rice cooker mean you won’t have to exert much effort to get a perfect bowl of rice on the table. This Xiaomi rice cooker has a companion Mi Home smartphone app that allows you to scan the barcode on your rice bag to figure out the best method to cook the grains according to the brand, type, and origin. Currently, the app can identify around 200 brands of rice and has more than 2,000 different ways to cook rice.

You can also control your cooker via the smartphone app. It can give you updates on the cooking process and notify you when the rice is done cooking. The Mi Home app also offers numerous recipes you can make with your rice cooker.


Pros and Cons of the Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L

ProsCons
✔️ 4 liter capacity
✔️ Induction heating technology
✔️ Micro-pressure cooking
✔️ Compatible with the Mi Home app
✔️ Adjusts heat and cooking method according to rice brand, type, and origin
✖️ A little pricier than other Xiaomi rice cookers

What People Are Saying About It

Xiaomi has gone a step above just making smartphones. The tech giant now offers smart home appliances that make life easier, from air purifiers to vacuums to electric fans, and rice cookers. The first iteration of the Xiaomi Mi Mijia rice cooker sold over a million units, and it’s not surprising that the upgraded version in the form of the Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L is capturing many households all the same.

With this cooker, there’s no trial and error needed just to cook rice. The Mi Home app can scan the barcode of your preferred rice, and it will then automatically adjust the rice cooker’s settings to deliver the perfect bowl of rice. Almost every cooking process can be done in the palm of your hand.

“The most amazing feature of the Xiaomi rice cooker is the fact that you can scan a pack of rice with the Mi Home app to identify the type of rice, brand and origin. Then, based on that, the rice cooker can adjust its heating methodology to best suit that brand of rice so that the end result is a perfectly cooked pot of rice.”


Rory L. – SoyaCincau

Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L

Xiaomi continues to impress with its smart home appliances, and the Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Rice Cooker 4L is no exception. It has a simple and unassuming exterior, but it packs a great punch with its features.

It uses induction heating and micro-pressure cooking to ensure that rice and other types of food cook evenly and deliciously. It also makes use of a cast iron inner pot, providing thermal stability.

Perhaps the best feature of this cooker is its compatibility with the Mi Home app, allowing users to scan the rice bag and the app will make all the adjustments to cook rice at the most optimal settings.