Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart Pressure Cooker 2 Pro in China, a 5-liter pressure cooker priced at 899 yuan ($132) that leans hard on speed, cleaner ingredient separation, and app control. The headline number is the 2200W induction heating system, which should warm more evenly than the 1000W hot-plate designs that still dominate cheaper cookers, while the dual-pot setup tries to solve the small but annoying problem of rice tasting faintly like last night’s beef stew.
The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Pressure Cooker 2 Pro is also built around connected cooking rather than simple hardware. It ties into the Mijia app and HyperOS ecosystem, adding 24-hour scheduling and recipe guidance alongside the cooking performance.
2200W heating and 112kPa pressure
Under the hood, the cooker uses 2200W IH heating and runs at 112kPa, pushing internal temperatures to 120°C. Xiaomi says that combination cuts cooking time for tougher cuts such as beef or ribs to 15 minutes, which it describes as about 40% faster than older 70kPa models. There is also a stepless pressure adjustment system that automatically changes the pressure curve depending on the ingredients.
- 5-liter capacity
- 2200W induction heating
- 112kPa pressure, up to 120°C internal temperature
- 15-minute cooking time for tough meats, according to Xiaomi
Two pots, two jobs
The bundled cookware is where Xiaomi is trying to look thoughtful rather than flashy. One pot is 304 stainless steel for stews, soup, and open-lid cooking; the other is a fluorine-free ceramic-coated insert for rice, porridge, and desserts. Xiaomi says the ceramic pot meets Class II non-stick standards, and the dual-pot design helps prevent flavor transfer between meals.
Capacity is generous for a kitchen gadget at this price. Xiaomi says the cooker can handle as much as 20 bowls of rice or about 2.5 kilograms of beef in one go. The fast-release system is just as aggressive: an automatic air-cooling exhaust can depressurize the cooker and open the lid in as little as 88 seconds, which is the sort of thing that sounds mundane until you have dinner waiting and no patience left.
HyperOS, XiaoAI, and three years of warranty
The Mijia Smart Pressure Cooker 2 Pro also comes with a tempered glass control panel, 10 cooking modes, and an open-lid option for use as a hotpot or for reducing sauces at the end of cooking. Through the Mijia app and Xiaomi’s HyperOS, users can schedule meals up to 24 hours ahead, adjust texture to chewy, balanced, or soft, and browse more than 100 cloud recipes. XiaoAI voice support is included for checking cooking progress, while Xiaomi backs the main unit with a three-year warranty.
It is a pretty direct challenge to the idea that pressure cookers are boring utility boxes. Xiaomi is betting that buyers want fewer compromises in everyday cooking, and if the company’s recent pace in home appliances is any clue, the next wave of kitchen gear will be smarter, faster, and slightly more opinionated about dinner than most people are.