How to Install Russian on Xiaomi Vacuum: All Ways for Mi Robot, Dreame and Viomi

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are some of the most popular smart home assistants, but many users face a problem: after buying the device, it “speaks” in Chinese or English, and the menu on the screen (if any) is displayed in characters, especially for models brought from abroad or bought at international venues like AliExpress.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can change your language to Russian, from standard settings in the Mi Home app to manual firmware updates for older versions. You’ll learn how to check the current version of the software, which models support multilingualism out of the box, and what to do if voice prompts remain in Chinese after the language change. We’ll also look at the nuances for the Dreame and Viomi brands (part of the Xiaomi ecosystem), as their settings may differ.

Important: the procedure depends on the vacuum cleaner model and firmware version. For example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite changes the language through the app in 2 clicks, and Dreame D9 may require manual firmware. To avoid wasting time, first determine the exact model of your device — it is indicated on the sticker under the lid or in the documents.

1. Check the current version of the firmware and the model of the vacuum cleaner

Before you try to change the language, make sure your model supports Russian. Some budget or outdated versions (such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot 1S in the first installment) may not have multilingual firmware.

• 🔍 Find a model on the case: flip the vacuum cleaner over and look at the sticker under the battery cover. STYJ02YM (it's an internal designation).
• 📱 Check in the app: open Mi Home, select your vacuum cleaner → Settings → It's going to have a firmware version and a model.
• 🌐 Check the official list: Mi Home has a table of supported languages for each model (Support section»).

If your model is released after 2020, it is likely to support Russian. For devices from 2018-2019 (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1), you may need to manually update your firmware – we will talk about this in section 4.

⚠️ Note: If your vacuum cleaner is purchased on AliExpress or in a Chinese store, it may be tied to mainland servers (China), in which case the language change via Mi Home will not be available - a change of region will be required (about this in section 3).

2. Change the language through the Mi Home app (the easiest way)

For most modern models (Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2/Pro, Dreame D9/D10, Viomi V3), the language change takes less than a minute.

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to Settings → General → Device Language.
3. In the list, find the “Russian” and confirm the choice.
4. Wait for the vacuum cleaner to restart (it will take ~30 seconds).

After the reboot, all voice prompts and menus (if there is a screen) will be in Russian.

• 🔄 You have an outdated firmware - update it (section 4).
• 🌍 Vacuum cleaner tied to China region - change server (Section 3).
• 🚫 The model does not support Russian - check the table above.

If the voice prompts remain in Chinese after changing the language, try:

1. Reboot the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Disable and reconnect the device in Mi Home.
3. Update the firmware (section 4).

3. Change the server region in Mi Home (if Russian is not available)

If the language settings are not Russian, it's likely that your vacuum cleaner is tied to a Chinese server (mainland), which is typical for devices purchased in China or on AliExpress.

1. Open Mi Home and go to profile (the icon of the person in the upper right corner).
2. Click on Region and select “Russia” (or “Europe” if Russia is not listed).
3. Leave the account and log in again.
4. Remove the vacuum cleaner from the list of devices and add it again (click Add Device → Vacuum cleaner).

After the region changes, Russian should appear in the settings. If not, check the firmware version.

⚠️ Warning: If you change region, all stored maps of cleaning and vacuum cleaner settings will be reset, take screenshots of important parameters (such as cleaning areas) in advance, or export the map if your model supports it.

4 Manual firmware updates for older models

If your vacuum cleaner is released before 2020 (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot 1S, Viomi V1), it may not be Russian due to outdated firmware, in which case manual updating through a firmware file will help.

• 💻 Computer with Windows or Mac.
• 🔌 USB-cable (usually Micro-USB or Type-C, depending on the model).
• 📁 Firmware with support for Russian (you can download on the forums) 4PDA or Xiaomi.eu).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for your model (for example, for Mi Robot). 1S Look for a file type mirobot_vacuum_v1_*.pkg).
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your computer via USB (usually the connector is hidden under the cover).
3. Copy the firmware file into the root folder of the vacuum cleaner flash drive (it will be defined as a removable disk).
4. Turn the vacuum cleaner off the USB and press the reset button on it (usually a small hole next to the power button).
5. Wait for the update to complete (the vacuum cleaner will flash orange ~5-10 minutes).

Critical: Do not disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the power during the upgrade - this can lead to "bricking" (the device will stop turning on).If the process is stalled during the copying phase of files, repeat the steps with another firmware.

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Before updating your firmware, check it to be compatible with your model! Installing an inappropriate version can make the vacuum cleaner unusable. If you are not sure, contact the 4PDA forums or Xiaomi support.

5. Features for vacuum cleaners Dreame and Viomi

Dreame and Viomi devices, though part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, can have their own nuances when changing languages.

Dreame (D9, D10, F9, etc.)

For Dreame vacuum cleaners, there are two ways to change your tongue:

1. Mi Home: The algorithm is the same as for Xiaomi (Section 2).
2. Through DreameHome: If there is no Russian in Mi Home, download the official DreameHome app - there may be more languages.

Important: Some Dreame models (like the DreameBot L10 Pro) only support Russian in DreameHome, but not in Mi Home.

Viomi (V2, V3, SE)

Viomi vacuum cleaners are often supplied with Chinese firmware.

1. Update your firmware through Mi Home (if an update is available).
2. If there are no updates, download the firmware from Xiaomi.eu and install it manually (Section 4).
3. Viomi V3 models may need to be reset to factory settings (Settings → Reset) if the language does not change.

⚠️ Attention: Viomi vacuum cleaners V1 and early versions V2 You may not support Russian even after the update, in which case you just have to disable voice prompts in the settings (Settings) → Voice. → Turn it off).

6. Solving problems after changing language

Sometimes, after a change of language, you have a problem: the vacuum cleaner doesn't save the settings, the voice stays in Chinese, or the characters appear on the screen. Here's how to fix them:

• 🔊 Voice prompts in Chinese: restart the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds) or update the firmware.
• 📱 The menu on the screen is displayed in hieroglyphics: reset the settings to the factory (Settings) → Reset) and repeat the language change.
• 🔄 Language resets after update: disable automatic firmware update in Mi Home (Settings) → Update of the PO → Turn it off).
• 🚫 No option to choose Russian: check the region in Mi Home (section 3) or install firmware manually (section 4).

If nothing helps, try contacting Xiaomi support via the Mi Home app (Profile) → Support. Please indicate when applying:

• A vacuum cleaner model (e.g., STYJ02YM).
• The firmware version (you will find in Settings → About the device).
• The region to which the vacuum cleaner is tied (e.g. mainland or Europe).

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If after all the manipulations, Russian never appeared, chances are your model does not support it, in which case you can either accept the English/Chinese interface, or sell the vacuum cleaner and buy a newer version with multilingual firmware.

7. Alternative ways of management without Russian language

If your vacuum cleaner does not support Russian, but you do not want to part with it, you can use alternative control methods:

• 📲 Voice assistants: connect the vacuum cleaner to Alice (Yandex) or Google Assistant. Commands like “Start cleaning” or “Go back to base” will work in Russian, even if the vacuum cleaner itself “speaks” in Chinese.
• 🖥️ Third-party applications: for example, Home Assistant or IoT Mi Controller allow you to control the vacuum cleaner through a web interface with Russian-language tips.
• 🎮 Physical buttons: Most models have a clean-up button on the case – it can be used without the application.

To connect to Alice:

1. Open the Yandex app with Alice.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → Xiaomi.
3. Sign in through your Mi Home account and select your vacuum cleaner.
4. Now you can give voice commands in Russian.

If you use Home Assistant, add Xiaomi Miio integration and configure the Russian-language interface in the configuration file:

miio:


vacuum:




host: 192.168.1.100 # IP- vacuum cleaner address




Token: YOUR_TOKEN # Device Token (can be obtained via Mi Home Token Extractor)

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the language on Xiaomi vacuum cleaners