Dubai real estate company Emaar Properties has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese technology giant Xiaomi to launch Emaar Smart Home so householders can experience the latest smart home technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
 
The product will launch this year as an exclusive set of digitally enabled residential developments, powered by Xiaomi and featuring a smart home experience with a set of pre-installed smart home and IoT products. The MoU positions Emaar as the first developer outside of China to enter into a strategic partnership with Xiaomi for a smart home experience.
 
The agreement is aligned with Emaar’s commitment to create communities that meet the demands of tomorrow’s customers. Emaar selected Xiaomi as its partner for its position within the smart home technology sector. With over 213 million connected smart devices, Xiaomi has a range of smart home technologies across entertainment, utilities, energy savings, security and wellness.
 
“Emaar Smart Home is a testament to the commitment Emaar and Xiaomi share for creating advanced living experiences,” said Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar. “Together, our partnership delivers a novel product never-before-seen in the region, offering connectivity, comfort and convenience for the customers of tomorrow, today. This is based on our collective understanding and insight into what customers will demand from us in the future.”
 
Emaar Smart Home will provide connected smart home experiences that are controlled and monitored through Xiaomi’s Mi Home app. The app, along with products that support smart voice assistant controls, allows users to manage instantly and seamlessly their personal smart home ecosystem.
 
For example, Xiaomi’s Mi smart door lock provides security and convenience through keyless entry into the home using smartphones, wearables and passcodes. Within the home, the Xiaomi robot vacuum can be scheduled to provide daily hands-free cleaning.
 
“One of Xiaomi’s core strategies focuses on artificial intelligenceand the internet of things,” said Chew Shou Zi, senior vice president at Xiaomi. “With Emaar as our partner, we are confident that we will showcase just how advanced the latest Xiaomi smart home products are. We believe this partnership brings together two of the world’s foremost industry leaders with shared digital ambition, customer-centricity and focus on high product quality. We are excited to be launching our range of smart home products in the region with Emaar.”
 
Beginning with the UAE, Emaar Smart Home will be made available across the Middle East and North Africa as part of an upcoming rollout plan.