How to Use Smart Home Devices with Mi Home App Across Different Regions

Handling Regional Restrictions in Mi Home App

Option 1: Install Two Versions of the Mi Home App

1. Install the Official Mi Home App:

• Download and install the Mi Home app from the official app store.
• Set the region to China for devices that only work with the Chinese server.

2. Create clone for Mi Home App: (this is not works for Apple users, there only one option is switching regions in the Mi Home app)

• If you are using Xiaomi smartphone with MIUI shell, go to Settings -> Apps -> App Clone and select Mi Home app. In result, you will have 2 independent Mi Home apps, where you can set different regions.
• On other Android smartphones you can install third-party application for app clone.

Option 2: Use a Region-Free modified Mi Home App

• Uninstall the official Mi Home app.
• Download a modified version of the Mi Home app that supports multiple regions from a trusted source.
• Enable installation from unknown sources in your phone settings.
• Install the modified app and feel free to use devices designed for different regions

Integrating Tuya Devices with Mi Home System

Method 1: Use Home Assistant

1. Install Home Assistant:

• Set up Home Assistant on a compatible device (e.g., Raspberry Pi, server). Here is the example how to run Home Assistant in router.

2. Add Tuya Integration:

• In Home Assistant, go to Configuration > Integrations.
• Click on Add Integration and search for Tuya.
• Follow the prompts to log in with your Tuya account and link your devices.

3. Add Mi Home Integration:

• Similarly, add the Mi Home integration to Home Assistant.
• Link your Mi Home account and devices. In the link above you can read about Xiaomi Gateway 3 integration project, which allows to add and manage all existing Mi Home devices by Home Assistant.

4. Create Automations:

• Use Home Assistant to create automations that involve both Tuya and Mi Home devices, allowing them to work together seamlessly.

Method 2: Use Google Home

1. Link Mi Home to Google Home:

• Open the Google Home app and go to Add > Set up device > Works with Google.
• Search for Mi Home and follow the prompts to link your account.

2. Link Tuya to Google Home:

• Similarly, link your Tuya account to Google Home.

3. Control Devices via Google Home:

• Use Google Home to control both Tuya and Mi Home devices through voice commands or the Google Home app.