Motion detection. That’s what makes Xiaomi’s new ceiling light a potential game-changer for anyone tired of fumbling for wall switches in the dark. The company has created something that sounds almost too simple to be groundbreaking – a ceiling light that knows when you’re there.
The smart radar motion sensors work in real-time, detecting human presence within a 120-degree angle. Forward sensing reaches 5-6 meters, while side detection covers 2.5-3 meters. Walk into a room, the light turns on. Leave or stop moving for 15 seconds, it shuts off. No switches required.
But here’s where it gets interesting. The light-sensitive sensor means this thing won’t blind you at 2 AM. It only activates when ambient brightness drops below 10lx. Smart enough to know the difference between day and night, apparently.
The design screams minimalist with its ultra-slim 6cm depth. Available in multiple diameters – 250mm, 350mm, and 450mm – depending on room size. Xiaomi’s custom lens ensures uniform light distribution without those annoying dark spots that make rooms look like amateur photography attempts.
Wi-Fi connectivity brings app control through Xiaomi Home. Users can adjust brightness, timing, and even color temperature from 2700K warm to 5700K cool. The system integrates with other Xiaomi smart devices via Bluetooth gateway. The light also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Home for voice control functionality.
Three control methods exist: app, motion sensor, or traditional wall switch for the stubborn.
Performance specs are solid. Up to 3000lm luminous flux for larger models, Ra97 color rendering index, and zero visible flicker. The blue light blocking feature supposedly reduces eye strain, though that claim joins thousands of others in the “marketing promises we can’t verify” category. The device offers two lighting modes with low brightness producing 3 lumens while high brightness delivers 15 lumens luminous flux.
Power consumption ranges from 17W to 45W, while IP50 dust resistance keeps bugs and debris out. Temperature, brightness, movement speed, and body size all affect sensor performance – because nothing works perfectly all the time. The light offers energy efficiency benefits that could lead to noticeable savings on utility bills over time.
The pricing might actually surprise people. €39.99 in Germany for the smart ceiling light model. Available in Hungary and Spain through Xiaomi’s official webshops, with UK pricing still pending.
Traditional wall switches suddenly seem outdated.
