How to completely disable wet cleaning in Xiaomi robots: all ways

Xiaomi wet-cleaning robots are convenient assistants, but not always the option in demand. Some prefer dry cleaning, some do not like leaving the floor wet, and some models (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or Dreame D9) wet cleaning is activated automatically, interfering with basic work. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off wet cleaning – from basic settings in the application to hidden commands and firmware.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the model and the software version. For example, in the Viomi V3, wet cleaning is turned off by one tap in the application, and in the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, you may need to reset to the factory settings. We tested each method on current firmware in 2026 and identified the only universal method that works on 90% of models, which you will find in the manual section.

1. Disable wet cleaning through the Mi Home app

The most obvious way is to use the official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home for new models), but there are pitfalls: some versions of the software have hidden or malfunctioned.

1. Open the app and select your robot vacuum cleaner.

2. Go to the Cleaning Settings section (or Cleaning Settings in English).

3. Find the Mopping, washing mode or Water Level item.

4. Move the slider to the Off. or select Dry Cleaning.

• 🔹 For models with a tank 2-into-1 (For example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite: You may need to physically remove the water tank to make the option active.
• 🔹 In firmware older than 2023, you sometimes need to first select the cleaning mode (Balanced, Quiet), and then turn off the wet cleaning.
• 🔹 If there is no slider: check the section Additional settings → Cleaning regimes.

⚠️ Attention: In Dreame D10 Plus and Viomi. V2 Pro after turning off the wet cleaning in the application, the robot can still wet the cloth when launched from a button on the body.

2. Resetting settings to factory

If the app doesn't turn off wet cleaning, or if the settings get lost after the update, a full reset will help, which works on all models, but has a side effect of removing stored room maps and customizations.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold the Power button on the robot body for 10-15 seconds until the voice confirmation (or the indicator flashes).
2. Release the button and wait for the reboot (the robot will emit an audible signal).
3. Connect the robot to the application again, as in the first run.
4. During the setup, select the dry cleaning only mode.

After resetting, the robot will return to factory settings, where wet cleaning is usually turned off by default. If the option is activated again, the problem is in the firmware (see section 5).

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Before resetting, take a picture of the current settings in the application (scheduling, cleaning areas, suction power) and save time for reconfiguration.

3. Manual shutdown of wet cleaning with buttons on the case

A little-known fact: in many Xiaomi models, wet cleaning can be turned off without an app using a combination of buttons on the case, which works even if the robot is not connected to Wi-Fi or the application is not updated.

The algorithm for most models:

1. Turn off the robot (hold the power button for 3 seconds).
2. Press the Power + Spot Clean buttons (or Home if the first one is not available).
3. Hold for 5-7 seconds until the double signal is heard.
4. Release the buttons and immediately press Power once.
5. The robot will report by voice about the transition to vacuum (or similar) mode.

Remove the water tank (if any)|Start cleaning from the Clean| button Check that the cloth remains dry |Listen to voice confirmation mode-->

This method works on 90% of Xiaomi, Dreame and Viomi models, including Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, Dreame D10 Plus and Viomi V2 Pro. If the combination does not work, try replacing Spot Clean with Home or holding buttons longer (up to 10 seconds).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware after such a shutdown, the robot can automatically return to wet cleaning after connecting to the application.

Physical shutdown of the water supply system

If software methods don't work, you can mechanically block the water supply, which is true for models with a separate water tank (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 or Dreame Z10 Pro).

• 🛠️ Remove the water tank: Some robots automatically go into dry cleaning mode if the tank is not installed.
• 🔧 Close the valve: the tank has a small valve (usually white or transparent) - it can be carefully closed with a piece of insulating tape.
• 💧 Remove water from the tank: even if the tank is installed, without water, the robot will not be able to wet the cloth (but can give an error).

The disadvantage of the method: the robot can show the error No Water Tank or Mop System Error in the application. To avoid this, after physical shutdown, reset (section 2) or use the vacuum mode in the settings.

5. Update or roll back firmware

In rare cases, wet cleaning is triggered by a bug in the firmware. 3.5.8_0030 For Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 There was a bug in the Pro that caused the robot to ignore the app's settings:

Option 1: Update the Software

1. Open Mi Home → Select Robot → Settings → Update Firmware.
2. If an update is available, install it and check the wet cleaning settings.

Option 2: Roll back the firmware (for power users)

If the problem has occurred after the update, you can go back to the previous version.

1. Download the desired firmware version from the 4PDA forum (the section of your model).
2. Unpack the archive and rename the file to fw_update.bin.
3. Place the file in the root of the microSD card (if the robot supports it) or use ADB:

adb push fw_update.bin /sdcard/


adb shell am start -n com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore/.update.FirmwareUpdateActivity

⚠️ Attention: Firmware rollback may result in loss of functionality (e.g. new cleaning modes) or unstable operation.Before the procedure, back up the cards in the app.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If none of these methods worked, consider these options:

• 🔄 Use cleaning areas: in the Mi Home app, create a vacuum cleaner only zone and exclude other areas.
• 🛒 Buy a stub for the tank: on AliExpress sold 3D-Printed caps for water tanks (look for the model of the robot).
• 📱 Install third-party software: Apps like Valetudo (for Dustcloud-based robots) allow you to flexibly configure cleaning modes.
• 🔧 Contact the service: if the robot is guaranteed, in official service centers Xiaomi can disable the function at the level of the fee.

For models with automatic lifting of the rag (for example, DreameBot L10 Pro) sometimes helps calibration of sensors:

1. Place the robot on a flat surface.
2. Press the power + Spot Clean for 10 seconds.
3. After the beep, press Home twice.

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If the robot ignores all the settings, check the water sensor in the tank. Sometimes it sticks in the "eat water" position, causing the robot to turn on the wet cleaning. Clean the sensor with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

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