Xiaomi’s New Smart Control Screen Works as a Hub, Supports Touch, Voice, and Remote Use

Xiaomi has officially started selling its Smart Control Screen. This is the same model that was crowdfunded not long ago. The standard version slides neatly into a regular 86-type wall switch box. Thus, it should fit into most homes without any extra work.

It comes in two familiar finishes, white and grey. It keeps the 399-yuan (about $56) price that appeared during crowdfunding. With this release, Xiaomi is clearly aiming to make smart home control feel more natural. It wants it to be more accessible to everyday users.

It comes in a simple, bright look. At first glance, it looks more like a light switch than a smart gadget. This device uses a full display that is tap and swipe-responsive. Meaning it doesn't have the regular buttons.

This makes it easy to adjust lighting or switch scenes in a few touches. It’s the kind of device that blends in quietly. However, it still feels useful every time you walk past it.

Inside, the screen runs Xiaomi’s own Hyper OS. This system is designed for smart home control. It also acts as a gateway more than a screen, thanks to built-in Mesh 2.0 support.

One unit can handle up to 48 devices. It works with over 5,500 products inside the Xiaomi ecosystem. It also works with devices from third-party brands. System updates are delivered OTA. Therefore, new features and fixes arrive on their own. Users do not have to install anything manually.

Touch is only one way to use the screen. It also supports voice commands through Xiao Ai. This allows you to control devices with simple requests. It also allows users to ask follow-up questions or run routines without touching the display. If you prefer using your phone, a remote control is available too. This means you can adjust your home settings even when you’re not there.

This device supports dual-band Wi-Fi to enable interconnectivity and a stable signal across different rooms. It also comes with a 24GHz millimetre-wave radar sensor designed to detect movement more accurately. Lights can turn on when you enter a room, dim when things are quiet, or trigger routines based on presence. It also connects with Xiaomi security cameras, letting you view what’s happening at home or set up automatic responses when motion is detected.

Now that it’s officially available to buy, the Smart Control Screen feels like a practical entry point for anyone building a smart home. It’s compact, affordable, and built to manage a wide range of devices without much effort, making everyday living a bit more fluid and connected.