Xiaomi unveiled new smart refrigerators. They'll make ice for you in under an hour

Chilled drinks with ice without filling plastic molds, plus a design engineered not to protrude from the kitchen counter. These are the two key features of the new pair of Xiaomi Mijia Refrigerator Pro Multi-Door 546L smart refrigerators, which the Chinese manufacturer unveiled on its global website. Functionally, they are practically identical, differing mainly in the freezer compartment.

Ice maker has the first batch ready in 55 minutes

The main draw of both models is the automatic ice maker. According to Xiaomi’s product page, the first ice will be ready in 55 minutes, and the refrigerator can produce approximately 1.1 kilograms per day. The water tank, pipes, mold, and ice container all have antibacterial treatment, and automatic cleaning of the ice maker takes three minutes. Furthermore, you can schedule ice production in the app.

Both the refrigerator and freezer have their own evaporator and fan, meaning air does not flow between them. In practice, this means that the smell of frozen meat will not reach vegetables, and according to Xiaomi, the temperature in the cooling section fluctuates less. Both compartments are cleaned by Ion Hygiene⁺ ionization, which is designed to reduce bacteria. Fruits and vegetables have been given two separate boxes with a membrane that retains moisture to keep them fresh longer.

Refrigerators differ in freezer design

The total volume for both is 546 liters, with 351 liters for the refrigerator and 195 liters for the freezer. The difference lies in how you access frozen food. The French Door version has extra-wide freezer drawers, which, according to the manufacturer, can accommodate even a tomahawk steak or whole ribs without cutting. The Cross Door version, on the other hand, offers four doors and a freezer divided into six zones with drawers on wheels.

Both refrigerators measure 892 × 600 × 1,912 mm. The depth of 60 cm corresponds to a standard kitchen counter, and Xiaomi also accounts for built-in installation – the cabinet opening must be at least 90 cm wide, 192 cm high, and 60 cm deep. For comparison, the Side-by-Side 621L refrigerator is 71.5 cm deep.

Control via mobile and voice, but not outstanding in energy efficiency

The refrigerators connect to the Xiaomi Home app, where you can remotely switch modes or set the temperature. The software receives updates over the internet and can also be controlled by voice via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, though a compatible smart speaker or other device is required for this. The manufacturer states a noise level of 34 dB and provides a ten-year warranty on the inverter compressor.

A weakness is the energy class E. On the current European scale from A to G, these refrigerators remain rather average and do not excel in energy efficiency. Xiaomi has not yet stated the annual consumption on its website.

We’ll likely learn the price on Tuesday

The manufacturer has not yet revealed the price or sales date. However, the model designation ends with EU, meaning the refrigerators are also heading to Europe. Specific figures will likely be announced on Tuesday, November 17, when Xiaomi globally unveils the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max phones in Paris.

For reference: the older Cross Door 502L started selling in the Czech Republic for 15,999 CZK, while the larger Side-by-Side 621L sold for 17,999 CZK.

Would a refrigerator that makes its own ice appeal to you?

Sources: Xiaomi (1, 2)