How to translate the interface of aerogrill Xiaomi into Russian: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi’s aerogrils have gained popularity thanks to a combination of innovative technology and affordable prices, but many users face the same problem: factory settings often come with a Chinese or English interface, which creates serious inconveniences, especially when it comes to cooking, where accuracy of temperature and time settings is important. Fortunately, you can translate the menu into Russian in several ways, from official updates to manual settings.

In this article, we will look at all the current language change techniques for Mi Smart Air Fryer, Mijia Air Fryer Pro and other brand aerogrils released in 2023-2026. It is important to consider that the process may differ depending on the firmware version and the region of purchase of the device. If your aerogril is purchased on AliExpress or other Chinese sites, the probability of a Chinese interface is 90% — but this is not a sentence.

Before you start settings, make sure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network (for online methods) and you have access to a smartphone with the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app. Some methods also require a computer to download alternative firmware.

1.Official method: Update firmware through Mi Home

The safest and most recommended method is to update the firmware through a proprietary app. Xiaomi regularly releases multilingual updates for its devices, including Russian localization.

Step 1: Install the latest version of the Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home for new devices) from the App Store or Google Play. Important: use the European or Russian region in your account settings (in the application profile).

Step 2. Connect the aerogrill to the application:

1. Turn the device into the socket and activate it with the power button.
2. In the app, click Add Device (+) → select Kitchen → Aerogril category.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for connecting to Wi-Fi (make sure the network is running at 2.4GHz).

Step 3. After successfully connecting, go to the device card in the application and check for updates:

1. Slip on the three points in the upper right corner of the device card.
2. Select the device settings → Update the firmware.
3. If a new version is available with the Multilanguage or RU mark, click Update.

Make sure the air grill is connected to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |

Charge your smartphone (minimum 50%) |

Free up 100MB of memory on your phone |

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⚠️ Note: If the update list does not include the Russian version, it means that it has not yet been released for your model or region.

2 Manual language change in aerogrill settings

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L or Mijia Air Fryer Pro 4L) allow you to change the language directly in the device menu, even if the interface is displayed in Chinese.

Step 1: Turn on the aerogrill and press the Menu button (or the gear icon if it's touchscreen). On Chinese models, it might look like (settings).

Step 2: Flick the menu to the item with the icon of the globe or the inscription (language). In some firmware, this item is hidden in the submenu (system settings).

Step 3: Find Russian or Russian in the list of languages. If you don't have one, try English, which will make navigation easier for a while.

⚠️ Note: Some devices may need to restart after changing the language (turn off power for 30 seconds and turn on again).If Russian is not on the list, this means that your firmware does not support it - go to the following methods.

3. Alternative firmware: risks and instructions

If the official methods have failed, the option remains custom firmware, which is suitable for advanced users because it risks losing warranty and unstable operation, but it is often the only solution for Chinese versions of aerogrils.

Step 1. Find firmware with Russian localization.

• 🔹 Forums 4PDA (Smart Xiaomi Techniques” – look for topics marked [RU].
• 🔹 GitHub – repositories with modified firmware (for example, xiaomi-airfryer-ru).
• 🔹 Telegram channels, like, @XiaomiRU or @MiHomeRU.

Step 2. Prepare the device for firmware:

• 🔌 Turn off the air grill.
• 📱 Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone with the developer mode enabled (in account settings).
• 💻 Download the MiFlash utility to your computer (for firmware through USB) or ADB Tools (for wireless firmware).

Step 3. Switch the device over:

1. Connect the aerogrill to your computer via a USB-OTG adapter (if the model supports).
2. Run MiFlash and select the downloaded firmware file (.tgz or.bin).
3. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (the process will take 3-7 minutes).

Critical information: Firmware through USB Only available for Type-C or Micro-USB models (e.g. Mijia Air Fryer Pro 2026). USB-Ports are air-stitched through Mi Home in developer mode.

4.Use of Google Translate for navigation

If you can't change the language temporarily, and you need to use the device now, use Google's offline translator, which won't change the interface, but it will help you understand the settings:

Step 1: Install the Google Translate app on your smartphone and download the offline package for Chinese and English.

Step 2: Activate the camera translation function:

1. Open the app and select the Camera section.
2. Point the camera at the screen of the air grill - the text will be automatically translated.
3. For convenience, turn on the screen freeze mode (pause icon).

Step 3: Main Chinese inscriptions and their translation:

• 🔥 — Heating/Start
• ⏱ — Time.
• 🌡 — Temperature.
• ⚙️ — Settings
• 🔄 — Regime.

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Take photos of the translations of the main buttons and print them out – this will help you quickly navigate the menu until you are fully Russified.

⚠️ Attention: Camera translation may not correctly recognize characters on glossy screens due to glare. Use matte tape on the screen to improve text visibility.

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Manual language change in settings |

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5. Communication with support Xiaomi: how to accelerate the release of Russian firmware

If none of these methods work, you have to contact Xiaomi for official support, which does not guarantee instantaneous solution, but increases the chances of producing Russian firmware for your model.

Step 1: Find support contacts:

• 📧 E-mail: support.ru@xiaomi.com (for Russia or support.global@xiaomi.com (elsewhere).
• 💬 Online chat: on the site mi.com/ru/support.
• 📞 Phone: +7 (495) 644-05-50 (for Russia, pn-pt 9:00–18:00).

Step 2. Make a template letter:

Topic: Request for Russian localization for [air grill model]



Hello, there!





I purchased an aerogrill [specify a model, for example Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L] with factory firmware in Chinese. The settings do not have the option of choosing Russian, and the official updates through Mi Home do not contain Russian localization.





Please inform me:




1. Is it planned to release firmware with support for Russian language for this model?




If so, at what time frame?




3. Can I get a beta version of the firmware with a Russian interface for testing?





Serial number of the device: [specify]




Region of purchase: [specify, for example, AliExpress]




Firmware version: [specify, find in Mi Home → Device settings → About device]





Thanks for your help!




[Your name]

Step 3. Attach to the letter:

• 📸 Photo of the screen of the aerogrill with the firmware version (section About in Mi Home).
• 📄 Check or confirmation of purchase (if the device is new).

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The more users send similar requests, the more likely Xiaomi will add Russian localization in the next update.

6. Purchase of air grill with pre-installed Russian language

If you haven’t purchased an aerogrill yet, but you’re planning to, look at the region where you’re selling: Devices purchased from Xiaomi’s official stores in Russia or Europe almost always come with a multilingual interface, including Russian.

Official sources:

• 🏬 Mi Store (branded stores in the shopping center).
• 🌍 Official website mi.com/ru.
• 🛒 Partners: M.Video, Eldorado, Citilink (check the mark "Russian version").

What to check before buying:

• 🔖 The product description should contain the phrase: "Russian language support" or "Multilanguage".
• 📦 On the box, look for a sticker with the inscription RU Russian flag.
• 💬 Ask the seller: "Confirm that the interface is in Russian language".

⚠️ Warning: Avoid buying from sellers with a rating below 95% on AliExpress or Wildberries if reviews have complaints about the Chinese interface.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Russification of aerogrill Xiaomi