The Xiaomi Home Assistant is a powerful tool for managing and automating various aspects of your home. However, like any complex system, it can sometimes experience issues that affect its performance. In this article, we will delve into troubleshooting and optimizing the Xiaomi Home Assistant, focusing on a recent issue where the energy consumption values were excessively high, as reported by a user. We will explore the steps to reproduce the issue, expected behavior, and provide insights into resolving such problems. Additionally, we will touch upon the importance of keeping your Home Assistant and Xiaomi integration up-to-date, as well as the role of system logs in diagnosing and fixing issues.