Xiaomi’s electric scooters have long been a symbol of convenient urban transport, but their potential is only revealed when properly configured. Even basic models like the M365 or the flagship Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro require custom calibration to suit the driving style, weight of the rider and operating conditions, without which you risk unstable control, rapid battery discharge or even premature wear of components.
In this article, we'll look at all the steps of the setup, from the first connection to the Mi Home app to fine-tuning the brake system and energy-saving modes. We'll focus on hidden features that the manufacturer doesn't advertise, but that can significantly improve driving comfort. For example, did you know that some models have the ability to turn off the speed limit to 25 km/h? Or that incorrect calibration of the tilt sensor can lead to spontaneous brakes?
The material is relevant for all modern Xiaomi models (2018-2026), but we will separately specify the nuances for specific lines. If you just unpacked the scooter or want to optimize the old model – this guide will help avoid errors and prolong the life of the equipment.
1.Preparation for the first setup: what to do before turning on
Before you press the power button, make sure the scooter is ready for safe operation, and many users skip this stage and then face problems like an accelerometer malfunctioning or a quick battery discharge.
Here is the checklist of mandatory actions:
Check the tire pressure (normal: 2.0-2.5 bar for tubeless, 3.0-3.5 bar for chamber)
Make sure that all bolts (rules, folding mechanism, wings) are tightened with a force of 5-7 N·m
Check brake pads for wear (minimum thickness - 1.5 mm)
Charge the battery to 100% (the first charging cycle should last at least 5 hours)
Install the official Mi Home app (at least 6.5.4 for Android/iOS)
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Pay special attention to tires. Low pressure not only worsens coasting, but can also lead to "snake disease" - tire deformation under high loads. Use a pressure gauge (not by eye!). If you have a model with pneumatic tires (for example, Xiaomi Pro 2), check the pressure every 2 weeks - these wheels lose up to 0.3 bar per month.
⚠️ Warning: Never pump nitrogen in service centers that don't specialize in electric scooters. High-pressure nitrogen can damage the sealed layer of Xiaomi's tubeless tires, leading to sudden depressurization at speed.
Also, before your first trip, be sure to check the mechanical brake.
- Put the scooter on a flat surface and spin the wheel with your hand.
- Press the brake lever - the wheel should stop for 1-2 turns.
- If the braking is weak or accompanied by a creak, adjustment is required (more on this in Section 5).
2. Connect to the Mi Home application: step-by-step instructions
The official Mi Home app is not just a lotion, but a must-have tool for fully customizing the scooter.
- 🔧 Update the firmware (critical for security)
- 📊 View travel statistics and battery wear
- ⚙️ Adjust driving modes and sensitivity of the accelerometer
- 🔒 Activate the anti-theft system
Instructions for connection:
- Turn on the scooter with a long press (3 seconds) on the power button. Wait until the indicator starts flashing blue (pairing mode).
- In the Mi Home app, click "+" → "Add device" → select "Transport" → "Electric scooter".
- The scan will take up to 30 seconds. If the scooter is not located, check: Is Bluetooth on the phone Is the scooter within 1 meter of the phone Is it connected to another device (if so, reset the connection via Settings → Reset Bluetooth in the scooter menu)
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If the connection fails, try an alternative method:
1. Turn off the scooter.
2. Press the power button + brake button for 5 seconds.
3. The indicator flashes red - now the scooter in forced pairing mode.
4. Repeat the search on Mi Home.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi 4 Pro and newer models, you need to confirm the pairing on the scooter itself when you first connect. To do this, double press the power button within 3 seconds after the request appears in the application.
3. Basic setting through the application: driving modes and energy saving
Once connected to the Mi Home, open the scooter control panel, and key settings are available that directly affect speed, range and safety.
The main parameters and their values:
| Parameter | Recommended value | Consequences of improper setting |
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| Driving mode | Standard (for the city), Sport (for the tracks) | In Eco mode, the engine overheats during climbs; in Sport, the battery sits down faster. |
| Sensitivity of the accelerometer | 70-85% (depending on the weight of the rider) | Too high – jerks at start; too low – delay in reaction |
| Regenerative braking | Medium or Strong. | Weak braking reduces the range by 10-15%; strong - increases engine wear |
| Speed limit | 25 km/h (default for Russia) | Removal of the restriction violates traffic rules and cancels the guarantee |
Regenerative braking is particularly noteworthy, and it allows you to recharge the battery when braking, but it depends on the driving style:
- 🚦 City traffic: Set the Average. Frequent stops will restore up to 5-7% charge per trip.
- 🏞️ Long distances: Choose Strong, but be prepared for sharper braking.
- 🏔️ Hill riding: Turn off recovery (off) to avoid overloading the engine.
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If after updating the firmware scooter began to accelerate more slowly, reset the accelerometer settings to factory (Settings → Reset → Calibration of sensors) and perform a re-setting of sensitivity.
For Xiaomi 3 Pro and newer models, adaptive suspension is available. It can be configured in the Settings menu → Comfort:
- 🛣️ Hard – for smooth asphalt (maximum energy output)
- 🌳 Medium – for parkways (balance of comfort and efficiency)
- 🏗️ Soft - for paving stones or gravel (reduces the load on the frame)
Sensor calibration: why the scooter twitches or brakes itself
If your Xiaomi is behaving unpredictably — it will spontaneously slow down, twitch when overclocking or walking along the road — uncalibrated sensors are 90% to blame, a problem that is especially relevant for the M365 and Pro 2 models after a firmware update or battery replacement.
How to perform calibration:
- Put the scooter on a perfectly flat surface (a table or floor with a checked level will suit).
- Turn the scooter on and put it into calibration mode: For models up to 2020: press the power button + brake button for 10 seconds to double. For models 2021 and later: use the command in Mi Home (Settings → Diagnostic → Calibration of sensors).
Don't touch the scooter for 30 seconds.
Turn it off and turn it on again. Check the work with a slight tilt forward, and the motor should be able to gain speed smoothly without jerking.
If the calibration didn't work, the problem might be the tilt sensor, and you can check it this way.
1. Turn on the scooter and put on a flat surface.
2. Open the Diagnostics menu in Mi Home → Sensors.
3. See the value of the Pitch Angle parameter ).
- Normal: 0° ± 1°.
If the deviation is greater than 2°, the sensor is defective or recalibration is required.
What if calibration doesn’t help?
If after 2–3 attempts of calibration the scooter still twitches, check: 1. Bearing condition – worn bearings create vibrations that knock down the sensors. 5. Firmware – if you hear a crunching or backlash – you need to replace it. 2. Fixing the control board – on the M365 models, the board sometimes departs from the mounts when hitting. Carefully remove the bottom cover and check if the board is not dangling. 5. Firmware – on some of the 2019. Mi Mi Mi Mistogotormake a mistake, you can switch the brakes on the car in the cartridge from the cartridge in the cartridge of the car in the cartridge of the year. 4. Brake system setup: disc vs electronic brakes are a critical element on which your safety depends. Xiaomi uses a combined system: disc brake (mechanical) + Electronic brake (regenerative). Incorrect adjustment can lead to an increase in braking distance by 30-50%! How to adjust the disc brake: Check the tension of the cable. Optimal backlash of the lever is 2-3 mm. If the backlash is larger, pull the cable with a adjusting bolt on the handle. Check the brake pads: 🔴 If the thickness is less than 1.5 mm, replace the pads. 🟡 If there are oil stains on the surface of the pads, wipe them with alcohol (oil reduces braking efficiency by 40%). Check the centering of the brake disc. It should not rub against the pads in a neutral position. If there is friction, loosen the caliper mount and center the disc. To set the electronic brake: In Mi Home, go to Settings → Brake. Select the level of recovery: 🟢 Weak - brake way ~4m (suitable for beginners). 🟡 Medium - stopping distance ~2.5 m (optimum for the city). 🔴 Strong - stopping distance ~1.5 m (for experienced riders only) Activate the ABS option (available on 2021 and later models) to prevent wheel locking during emergency braking. ⚠️ Attention: On scooters Xiaomi 1S And Pro 2, when you activate the Strong Regenerative Brake, you can use the overheating protection if you brake for more than 5 seconds in a row: 🛑 Accelerate to 15 km/h and brake sharply. Brake distance should not exceed 3 meters. 🔄 Repeat the test 3 times in a row - if the braking efficiency drops, check for overheating of the disc or pad. 6. Battery optimization: how to extend the battery life The battery is the most expensive component of the scooter (up to the end of the battery life) 40% If it's not used properly, it can drop its capacity. 30% afterward 100 The following settings will help to maximize the life: Basic charging rules: 🔋 Charge the battery at temperature 10–25°C. Charging in the cold (-10°(c) reduces the resource by 20%. ⏳ Do not leave the scooter on charging more 8 hours after 100% The charge begins the degradation of cells. 🔄 Once 3 Complete the full cycle of discharge (up to a month) 0%) and charging (up to) 100%) controller-calibration. Power consumption settings are available in Mi Home: Setting Recommendation Effect Fast Charging Mode (up to) 80%) + Slow (80–100%) Reduces battery heating and increases the resource 15% Auto temperature (disables charging when charging) <5°C or >40°C) Prevents cell damage at extreme temperatures Balancing cells Include (Settings) → Battery → Balancing) Aligns the charge of individual cells, extending the total resource for Xiaomi models 4 Pro and later, the Smart Charging feature is available, and it automatically turns off power when it reaches the port. 80% and bring it up 100% Only before the trip (if scheduled in the Mi Home calendar) this reduces battery degradation on the road. 25–30%. How to check battery status? Open the Mi Home Menu Status → The battery. Pay attention: 1. Capacity - if less 80% The battery needs to be replaced. 2. Internal Resistance – The Norm to 80 me. If higher, the cells have degraded. 3. The temperature - when charging should not exceed 45.°C. If the parameters are out of the norm, contact the service for diagnosis BMS-If the scooter starts to discharge faster, reset the battery statistics: 1. At Mi Home, go to Settings → Reset → Reset the battery data. 2. Completely discharge the scooter (rolling before shutting down). 3. Charge to 100% without interruptions. 4. Recalibrate 2–3 times for accuracy. 7. Additional settings: Unlock speed, light, sounds In addition to basic parameters, in scooters Xiaomi has hidden functions that can be activated through the Mi Home or engineering menu. Unlock speed: By default, scooters are limited to 25 km / h (the traffic requirement of the Russian Federation). To remove the restriction: 🔓 For models up to 2020: Use third-party firmware (e.g. ScooterHacking Utility) but this voids the warranty. 🔓 For models 2021 and newer: Turbo mode is available in Mi Home (up to 30 km / h), but it is activated only when you connect to an account with a confirmed age of 18+. ⚠️ Attention: Acceleration to 30+ km/h increases the load on bearings and frame by 1.8 times. For safe driving at high speeds, be sure to check: - Puffing all bolts (especially the steering column) - Tire pressure (should be at the upper limit of normal) - Condition of brake pads Adjusting light and sounds: 💡 Turn on Auto Lighting (Settings) → Lights - the headlight will light up when the illumination decreases below 50 lux. 🔔 Turn off the audible signals when on/off (Settings) → Sounds. → System signals, if they annoy you. 🚨 Activate the Sound Signal when braking - useful for warning pedestrians in urban conditions. Color-lighting setting is available for Xiaomi 4 Pro models: 🌈 Settings menu → Backlights can be selected color of the headlight (white, blue, green) and flashing mode. 🔄 Backlight synchronizes with Mi Band - for example, can flash into the heart rate rhythm. 8 Firmware update: how to avoid "bricking" the scooter Firmware updates fix bugs, improve energy efficiency and add new features. However, an incorrect update can lead to a complete loss of performance (so-called “bricking»). To avoid this, follow the instructions: Prepare for Upgrade: Battery Charge at least 50% Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi) 4G speedily >5 Mbps) Closed all background apps on the phone Scooter is within a radius of 1 m from the phone Backup copy of current settings (export through Settings → Backup) --> Update process: Open Mi Home and go to the scooter menu. If an update is available, a notification will appear. Press Update. Confirm the start of the process. Do not interrupt the connection - this can damage the boot sector. Wait for completion (usually 5-10 minutes). The scooter will reboot automatically if the update is suspended: 🔄 Wait 15 minutes – sometimes the process slows down due to checksums. 🔋 If the indicator is gone, connect the charging and try again. 📱 If the phone shows an error, restart the Mi Home and scooter. ⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models M365 If you interrupt the update, you may be able to recalibrate the controller with a firmware older than 2019, which requires a flashing through the ST-Link in the service center. After the update: Check all functions (brake, light, accelerometer) and recalibrate the sensors (section 4). Reset battery statistics (Section 6). 💡If after the update the scooter began to accelerate more slowly, check the engine power settings in Settings → Sometimes the firmware drops them to the factory (usually 500 watts instead of 600 watts). FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi electric scooter 🔹 The scooter doesn't turn on after the firmware update. What do you do? There's probably a failure when you write down the boot sector. Try: Connect the charging and hold the power button for 10 seconds. If it doesn’t help, reset through the engineering menu: Press the power button + brake 15 seconds before the beep. Connect to Mi Home and repeat the update. If the scooter still doesn't turn on, contact the flashing service via ST-Link. 🔹 Can the 25km/h speed limit be turned off? Technically yes, but: On models up to 2020, this requires custom firmware (e.g., ScooterHacking Utility) to be installed, which voids warranty. On 2021 models. The newer Mi Home has Turbo mode (up to 30 km / h), but it is only available to users over 18 years old with a confirmed account. Remember that driving at speeds above 25 km / h violates traffic regulations of the Russian Federation and increases the risk of accidents. 🔹 How do you increase your scooter range? The range depends on your driving style and settings. Try: Set Eco mode and reduce the accelerometer sensitivity to 60%. Activate Regenerative Braking at Medium. Check tire pressure - low pressure increases rolling resistance by 15-20%. Avoid sharp acceleration - smooth acceleration saves up to 10% charge. Charge the battery at 10-25°C - extreme temperatures reduce capacity. On Xiaomi 4 Pro models, Energy saving is also available