How to install or change sounds on a Xiaomi vacuum cleaner: full instructions

Why do you need sound signals in a vacuum cleaner and what they are

Xiaomi’s modern robot vacuum cleaners are not just cleaning devices, but real smart assistants with advanced features. One useful but often underrated element is audio signals. They perform several tasks at once: alerting you when cleaning starts/ends, warning you of errors (stuck, weak charge, full container), and even can voice cues. Without them, you risk missing important events, such as when a vacuum cleaner is stuck under the sofa or the battery is down.

Xiaomi (including its Dreame and Viomi sub-brands) offers several types of sounds:

• 🔊 Standard signals – short melodies for basic events (start, stop, error).
• 🗣️ Voice alerts – phrases in Chinese/English (e.g., “Cleaning complete” or “Please charge me").
• 🎵 Custom tunes – the ability to upload your own sounds (not available on all models).
• 🚨 Emergency signals – loud, repetitive sounds in critical errors (overheating, falling from stairs).

It is important to understand that the functionality depends on the model of the vacuum cleaner and the firmware version. For example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro supports voice packets in several languages, and budget models like Dreame D9 are limited to standard squeaks.

Supported models: on which vacuum cleaners Xiaomi can change sounds

Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners allow customizing sounds. Below is a table with current information on popular models (data for 2026). If your model is not on the list, check the Settings → Sound section in the Mi Home or Dreamehome app.

Important: On voice-enabled models (like the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro), the sounds are tied to the region of your account in the app. If you choose China, the alerts will be in Chinese, Europe will be in English.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi vacuum cleaners with firmware for the Chinese market (CN) You may not be able to change the language of voice alerts even when you change the region in the application, in which case you will need to flash to the global version (Global), which cancels the warranty.

Step-by-step: how to turn on or change sounds through the app

If your model supports audio customization, you can do it through the official app, and consider the process using the example of Mi Home (for Dreamehome, the steps are similar, but with other menu items).

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Go to Settings → General settings → Sound and voice (or Sound Settings in English).
3. Activate the Sound Alerts slider (if it is turned off).
4. Choose the sound type: 🔈 Standard signals - short melodies. 🗣️ Voice Alerts – Phrases (not available on all models).

For voice packets, click Download Voice Package and select the language (if available).

Save the changes and restart the vacuum cleaner (if required).

Make sure the vacuum cleaner is connected to Wi-Fi

Update the Mi Home/Dreamehome app to the latest version

Check the battery charge (minimum 20%)

Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode in the vacuum cleaner settings-->

If the menu does not include Sound and Voice, then your model does not support changing sounds, in which case you can only turn off all alerts (if they interfere) or use alternative methods (about them in the next section).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Viomi) V2, Dreame D10) After the firmware update, the audio settings are reset to the factory.

Alternative ways: how to put your sounds on the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi

The official Mi Home and Dreamehome apps don’t allow users to download custom tunes on most models, but there are workarounds for advanced users:

Method 1: Flashing on custom firmware (for experienced)

Some enthusiasts are developing alternative firmware for Xiaomi vacuum cleaners that open up access to advanced settings, including sound replacement.

• 🛠️ Valetudo – open firmware for robot vacuum cleaners (supports Dreame, Viomi).
• 🔧 DustBuilder – a tool for modifying firmware (requires skills to work with Python).

⚠️ Risks: Flashing will void the warranty, may cause unstable operation or "bricking" of the device.

Method 2: Replace audio files via ADB (Android only)

If your vacuum cleaner is running Android Things (like some Dreame models), you can connect to it via ADB and replace the audio files manually.

1. Install ADB on your computer.
2. Connect to the vacuum cleaner via Wi-Fi (you need to enable debugging).
3. Download audio files in.ogg format (maximum duration - 3 seconds).
4. Replace files in /system/media/audio/notify.

📌 Example of a command to download a file:

adb push custom_sound.ogg /sdcard/


adb shell su -c "mount -o rw,remount /system"




adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/custom_sound.ogg /system/media/audio/notify/

Method 3: Use of third-party applications (limited)

Apps like Home Assistant or Node-RED allow you to integrate Xiaomi vacuum cleaner into your smart home system and configure text alerts (via Telegram, push notifications) instead of audio ones.

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Before you experiment with firmware, back up your original audio files. Connect to ADB and copy /system/media/audio/notify to your computer.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you set up sounds, you're going to see common mistakes, and we're going to look at some of the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The sounds don’t turn on or change

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔄 Outdated firmware - update the vacuum cleaner software through the application.
• 📵 Sync failure – reconnect the vacuum cleaner to Wi-Fi and reboot it (hold the Home button for 10 seconds).
• 🚫 Region restrictions – if the sounds are only available for the Chinese region, try changing it in the Mi Home account settings (risk of blocking!).

Problem 2: Sounds too quiet or inaudible

Check it out.

• 🔊 Volume speaker - on some models it can be adjusted in settings (paragraph Volume).
• 🧹 Contamination speaker - dust and debris can block sound. Clean the speaker holes with compressed air.
• 🔋 Low battery power – at levels below 15%, the vacuum cleaner can turn off “non-critical” functions, including sounds.

Problem 3: Voice Alerts in Uncomprehensible Language

If the vacuum cleaner speaks Chinese and there is no language change option in the settings:

• 🌍 Change the region in the Mi Home app to Europe or the United States (registration may be required).
• 🔄 Update the voice packet manually: remove the current packet in the settings and download it again.
• 🛠️ Install custom firmware (like Valetudo) if official methods don't help.

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If the vacuum cleaner has stopped making sounds after a fall or impact, it may indicate damage to the speaker, in which case repairs are required at the service center.

How to completely turn off the sounds on the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi

Not everyone likes audible alerts, which can be disturbing at night or just annoying, and you can turn them off in two ways:

Method 1: Through the application

1. Open Mi Home or Dreamehome.
2. Go to Settings → General settings → Sound and voice.
3. Turn off the sound alerts (or Voice Prompts) slider.
4. Save the changes.

Method 2: Physically shutting down the speaker (extreme case)

If the software shutdown does not work (for example, on older models), you can:

• 🔧 Disconnect the speaker - requires dismantling the vacuum cleaner and soldering (the guarantee will be lost!).
• 🎧 Scotch taped speaker hole is a temporary solution, but the sound will become quieter.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro and Dreame Bot Z10 Pro some sounds (such as a low-charging signal) can't be turned off -- it's done for safety. They'll play even if you turn off all the alerts in the settings.

Comparison of Xiaomi, Dreame and Viomi sound features

If you haven’t bought a vacuum cleaner yet and want to choose a model with the best audio customization capabilities, pay attention to the comparison table:

If you are critical to the Russification of voice alerts, look for the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro models with global firmware. For maximum customization (including its own sounds), Dreame with support for Valetudo is suitable.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions