Xiaomi Evaporative Humidifier 2 (CJXJSQ04ZM)

Smart and now with a display

Introduced in the summer of 2020, the Xiaomi air washer is an updated version of the popular Smartmi Air Humidifier 2 model. The main change was the appearance of a screen that shows the current humidity level and information about operating modes. Plus, power consumption has significantly decreased: it does not exceed 8 W, therefore, even non-stop operation will not entail a significant increase in amounts in payments.

Like its predecessor, Xiaomi Smartmi Air Humidifier 2 v2 is a smart humidifier. Thanks to Wi-Fi, the model can be controlled from a smartphone, integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem, and even set up various automation scenarios. By the way, things are already better with the localization of the branded application: Chinese characters are not found in the plugin, and the English-language interface is intuitive even with minimal knowledge of the language.

But the manufacturer in the second version of the humidifier abandoned the Bluetooth module, so the model will not be able to act as a gateway in a smart home.

Moisture without the hassle

As it should be with a sink, Xiaomi Smartmi Air Humidifier 2 v2 can not only increase the humidity of the air, but also clean it. The pre-filter in front of the fan will hold coarse dirt, while the dust will remain in the 4-liter water tank and will not return back into the room. In addition, the presence of an antibacterial coating on the inner walls of the tank is claimed, which should prevent the appearance of pathogens.

The user has a separate automatic mode and three intensity levels for manual settings with a peak water flow of 260 mL / h. Accordingly, it will be necessary to replenish liquid supplies no earlier than after 15 hours, and in fact, usually, even less often. By the way, there will be no difficulties with this procedure, because the upper topping up of water is implemented.

Easy Care

Washing maintenance simplifies the dismountable drum: for a thorough cleaning, each evaporator disc can be removed, which is recommended every 2 months or during long breaks in operation. There is also a special dehumidification mode (in the Mi Home application): when it is activated, the humidifier will work for another 8 hours after the end of the water in order to dry the drum and tray.

The disadvantages of Xiaomi Smartmi Air Humidifier 2 v2 include noticeable noise at maximum performance (up to 50 dB). Otherwise, the model looks like a balanced choice in terms of price and quality, especially if you are interested in smart features.