How to Set Up, Connect, and Control the Xiaomi Mi ZNCZ05CM Smart Socket with Voice, Schedules, Timers, and the Mi Home App

How to set up the Xiaomi Mi smart socket?

Setting up the Xiaomi Mi smart socket is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps to get your smart socket up and running:

What you need

• Xiaomi Mi smart socket
• Xiaomi Mi Home app (available for iOS and Android)
• 2.4GHz WiFi network

Instructions

1. Download the Xiaomi Mi Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Turn on the power to your Xiaomi Mi smart socket and press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED light starts blinking.
3. Open the Mi Home app and tap "Add Device" or the "+" symbol.
4. Select the "Socket" option and tap Next.
5. Make sure your phone is connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi network and enter your WiFi password.
6. The app will automatically detect and connect to the smart socket.

Once connected, you'll be able to control and monitor your Xiaomi Mi smart socket from the Mi Home app. You can set schedules, timers, rules and more. Enjoy the convenience of smart home control!

How to connect the Xiaomi Mi smart socket to WiFi?

Connecting your Xiaomi Mi smart socket to your WiFi network is simple. Just follow these steps:

Pre-requisites

• Xiaomi Mi smart socket
• Xiaomi Mi Home app (for iOS or Android)
• 2.4GHz WiFi network

Instructions

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Turn on the power to your Xiaomi Mi smart socket.
3. Press and hold the power button on the socket for 5 seconds until the LED light starts blinking.
4. Open the Mi Home app, tap "Add Device" or "+" and select "Socket".
5. Make sure your phone is connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi network.
6. Enter your WiFi password in the Mi Home app.
7. Wait for the app to automatically detect and connect to the socket.

Once connected, you'll be able to control your smart socket from anywhere using the Mi Home app. You can switch the socket on/off, set schedules, timers and more. If the connection fails, repeat the process and make sure to enter the correct WiFi password.

How to control the Xiaomi Mi smart socket with voice commands?

One of the great features of the Xiaomi Mi smart socket is the ability to control it using just your voice. Here is how to set up voice control and start issuing commands to your Xiaomi smart socket.

Set up a voice assistant

First, you need a voice assistant app on your phone or a voice assistant device like Amazon Echo. The Xiaomi Mi smart socket works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri and more.

Link your smart socket

In the app for your voice assistant, look for the option to add or link Xiaomi Mi Home or Mijia and sign in with your Mi Home account details. This will link your Mi Home devices like the smart socket.

Discover devices

Your voice assistant should now be able to find your Xiaomi Mi smart socket and add it as a device you can control with voice commands.

Start controlling!

Now you can control your Xiaomi Mi smart socket using voice commands like:

• "Alexa, turn on Bedroom Socket"
• "Hey Google, turn off My Desk Socket"
• "Siri, switch on the Kitchen Socket"

You can also try asking questions like:

• "Alexa, is the Living Room Socket on?"
• "Hey Google, what is the status of the Office Socket?"

And for routines:

• "Alexa, run my Bedtime Routine" (turns off Bedroom Socket)

The voice capabilities give you hands-free control to easily manage your Xiaomi Mi smart devices. Ensure your voice assistant and Mi Home account are linked properly to start enjoying this useful feature.

How to use the Xiaomi Mi Home app to control the smart socket?

The Xiaomi Mi Home app allows you to control and customize your Mi Smart Socket from your Android or iOS device. Here's how to use the key features:

Connect the socket

First, connect your Mi Smart Socket to the Mi Home app and your WiFi network. Turn on the socket, press and hold the power button to enter pairing mode, and follow the in-app instructions.

Turn on/off

• Tap on the socket in the Devices tab in the app
• Toggle the power button on/off

Scheduling

• Select "Automation" on the socket's control screen
• Tap "Add Rule" and select days/time to schedule the socket

For example, schedule it to turn on your lamp at sunset.

Timers

• Tap "Timer" on the socket control screen
• Set the duration and actions like turn on/off

Use a timer to automatically turn off devices after some time, like a fan after 30 minutes.

Groups

• Create a group like "Bedroom lights"
• Add your smart bulb and socket to control together

Grouping lets you control multiple devices easily in one tap.

Voice

Link your Mi Home account in Google Home, Alexa or Siri to control your socket via voice commands.

The Mi Home app unlocks many possibilities to customize and automate your smart home devices.

How to set schedules and timers for the Xiaomi Mi smart socket?

The Xiaomi Mi smart socket can be automated using schedules and timers in the Mi Home app. Here's how to set them up:

Schedules

Schedules allow the smart socket to turn on or off at specific times and days.

1. Open the Mi Home app and select the socket
2. Tap "Automation" > "Add Rule"
3. Choose the days and set the power on/off times
4. Tap "Save" to finish

For example, create a schedule to turn on a fan every weekday at 7 AM.

Timers

Timers allow the socket to turn on or off after a set duration.

1. Open the socket controls in the Mi Home app
2. Tap "Timer" > "Add Timer"
3. Select the action like Turn Off and set the duration
4. Tap "Save"

You can set a timer to turn off devices automatically, like setting bedroom lights to turn off after 30 minutes at night.

Tips

• Give names like "Bedroom Fan" to identify sockets easily
• You can set multiple schedules and timers for one socket
• Edit or delete existing rules anytime

Automating the Xiaomi Mi smart socket will make your home smarter and give you more control over your devices.

How to reset the Xiaomi Mi smart socket?

Resetting your Xiaomi Mi smart socket can help resolve connectivity issues or remove any configured settings. Here are the steps to successfully reset the socket:

When to reset

Some common cases when you may need to reset your Mi smart socket:

• Socket is unresponsive or won't connect to WiFi
• Unable to control socket from the Mi Home app
• Want to remove settings like automation rules
• Connecting socket to a new WiFi network

Reset methods

There are two main ways to reset the Xiaomi Mi smart socket:

Method 1

1. Long press the socket power button for 10-15 seconds
2. The LED light will first turn solid blue then start blinking
3. The reset is now complete

Method 2

1. Delete the socket in the Mi Home app
2. Long press the socket button for 5 seconds to re-enter pairing mode
3. Add the socket again in the Mi Home app

After resetting, you'll have to reconnect the smart socket to WiFi before you can control it through the app again. All previous settings like schedules will be erased after a reset.

• How to set up the Xiaomi Mi smart socket?
• What you need
• Instructions
• How to connect the Xiaomi Mi smart socket to WiFi?
• Pre-requisites
• Instructions
• How to control the Xiaomi Mi smart socket with voice commands?
• Set up a voice assistant
• Link your smart socket
• Discover devices
• Start controlling!
• How to use the Xiaomi Mi Home app to control the smart socket?
• Connect the socket
• Turn on/off
• Scheduling
• Timers
• Groups
• Voice
• How to set schedules and timers for the Xiaomi Mi smart socket?
• Schedules
• Timers
• Tips
• How to reset the Xiaomi Mi smart socket?
• When to reset
• Reset methods
• Method 1
• Method 2