Xiaomi makes major leap to control smartphones

Xiaomi has started internal testing for its new AI system-level agent, named micLaw, which has the ability to execute tasks independently. According to Xiaomi AI Product Lead Li Wei, the new platform allows users to control smartphone functions, manage schedules, and control smart home devices without having to send real-time commands.

These inventions have enabled the company to be at the forefront of the so-called “year of AI agents” in 2026, where intelligent agents are capable of performing tasks independently.

What to expect from micLaw AI agent?

Unlike other artificial intelligence, which responds to questions and answers, micLaw, the new AI agent, is capable of reading and writing text messages and files, controlling built-in system tools, and connecting to the company’s extensive IoT ecosystem, which has over one billion connected devices.

For example, if a user buys a ticket, micLaw can automatically check schedules, calculate commute time, and set calendar events, alarms, and reminders.

The angel investor for this AI agent Guo Tao, stated that the development marked the third stage of the evolution of AI smartphones, with the key factor being the deep integration of intelligent agents and devices. “Xiaomi micLaw connects the company’s 'human-car-home' ecosystem and enables dynamic coordination between devices,” Tao stated.

The development sets a new trend in the use of agentic AI agents, as the agents are no longer limited to answering questions on multiple devices.

The company, Tencent, had earlier given free deployment of its OpenClaw, and the development had attracted thousands of developers. OpenAI had also introduced GPT-5.4, an AI agent that could issue mouse and keyboard commands to control computers.