Summer nights. In addition to the infernal heat, there is only one enemy of rest: mosquitoes. Annoying, and for some even dangerous, considering that the stings could cause skin infections. On test the Xiaomi Mijia smart anti mosquito, which combines business with pleasure, not forgetting aesthetics, as always in the foreground when it comes to the products of the Chinese house.
How is it done
Unlike the purple light bulbs that have spread in recent years, the Xiaomi Mijia device uses a different method to exterminate flies and mosquitoes. Inside, in fact, the user will have to load a filter containing a honeycomb paper, impregnated with repellent, which is diffused in the air by a small fan positioned on the bottom of the device, of course only when it is switched on.
On an aesthetic level, this smart killer mosquito looks like a small jar, totally white, with slits on the top, which serve to diffuse the repellent into the air when the fan is on.
The upper part can be raised, an operation that allows you to insert the two AA batteries, included in the package, and the “capsule” containing the repellent, with the honeycomb paper well impregnated. The latter is also present in the package: when opening, therefore, the user will have the entire kit available for using the device.
The anti mosquito killer has an immediate and intuitive operation: after inserting the batteries and connecting the repellent filter, it will be sufficient to press the only button on the back to start the device.
It is particularly quiet, even for the fan located on the bottom of the device is small. It does not disturb the user's sleep, and only by approaching the ear to the device will you be able to hear a slight noise coming from the fan.
Unlike the LED lamp, this Xiaomi Mijia immediately highlights its operation: just get closer to smell the repellent that comes out of the upper slot.
A more traditional method than LED lamps, but which probably remains the most direct one to reach the goal, getting rid of mosquitoes and avoiding annoying bites.
Smart use
The Xiaomi Mijia anti mosquito can be controlled, as well as manually, also from the smartphone. Yes, thanks to the integrated bluetooth module and the Mi Home app. However, some clarifications are required.
We were able to pair the device only by setting the Mi Home app in the “China” region (the app will continue to be totally in Italian). In fact, if the application is set to Europe, this device will not be among the compatible ones, nor can it be combined in any case.
Once the obstacle linked to the region is overcome, mating takes place in a few moments. Even the use via app is absolutely intuitive. In addition to being able to switch the peripheral on and off, it is possible to set timers for the fully automated management of the dispenser. Furthermore, thanks to the application it will be possible to view the remaining days of use. Yes, because the internal filter will not last forever.
The manufacturer ensures with a single filter about 90 days of use, or 270 hours if you leave it permanently on. All in all, this is a satisfactory autonomy, if we consider that the cost of a recharge is a few euros, and that with normal use we can practically do the whole summer season, that is, the one in which the device actually has more sense.
Spare parts
If you exclude the two batteries, classic AA, which can be purchased in any store, it seems more difficult to find the refills with the repellent. A short internet search yielded several results. On eBay the cost of these repellents is close to 10 euros, an absolutely non-competitive price if you think that the entire device is currently on offer on GearBest at around 12 euros.
And then, for maximum convenience, you will have to turn to import sites, where a single filter costs a few euros. The advice, if you plan to use the dispenser all day, or in any case frequently, is to immediately order one or two refills, so as to have them ready when needed.
Conclusions
It is always difficult, when it comes to these objects, to determine if and how much they work. What we can say is that the repellent is felt, and that therefore there seems to be no doubt that flies and mosquitoes will prefer to stay away, unless they come to a bad end.
Aesthetically elegant and modern, also ready to embellish the bedside table on which it is positioned, it offers an absolutely simple and immediate operation, therefore also suitable for a non-smart public.
Who, then, decides to install the app, will have a peripheral that can be controlled from a smartphone, with the possibility of setting the timers for absolutely automated operation.
The price, then, makes it absolutely interesting to most: the smart version, the one that can be controlled from a smartphone, can be purchased for just 11 euros by clicking on this link and applying the coupon GBXMMJMWQ during the purchase phase (the coupon is valid while stocks last).
The charging tablets can be purchased from this direct link .
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