The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 1S is not just a vehicle, but a real gadget with advanced smartphone controls. However, many owners face difficulties when connecting the device to their phone for the first time. In this article, we will discuss all possible pairing methods, including the official Mi Home app and the specialized Mi Scooter, as well as look at typical errors and their solutions.
It’s important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on the firmware version of the scooter and the model of your smartphone. We tested the instructions on Android 10+ and iOS 14+ devices, but the basic principles apply to older versions as well. If you just unpacked your Xiaomi 1S or purchased it from hand, this article will help to avoid common problems.
1. What applications are needed to connect Xiaomi 1S
For full control of the Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 1S scooter, the manufacturer offers two official applications.
- 📱 Mi Home is a universal application for all Xiaomi devices, allows you to control not only scooters, but also other gadgets of the ecosystem.
- 🛴 Mi Scooter (formerly Mi Electric Scooter) is a specialty scooter-only app that provides advanced features: detailed travel statistics, customization of driving modes and firmware updates.
Both apps are available for download on Google Play and the App Store, and it’s important that you need to register a Xiaomi account (or log in via Google/Facebook) to work properly. If you already have an account for other devices of the brand, you can use it.
Tip: Check your smartphone compatibility before installing.
- 🤖 Android 5.0 and higher
- 🍎 iOS 9.0 and higher
- 📶 Bluetooth 4.0 or newer
2. Step-by-step instruction: connection via Mi Home
Let’s start with the universal Mi Home app, as it is often pre-installed on Xiaomi smartphones and is suitable for initial configuration:
- 📥 Install the Mi Home app from the official store.
- 🔑 Sign in to your Xiaomi account (or create a new one).
- ➕ Press the "Add device" button (Icon "+" top-right).
- 🔍 In the search box, type "Mi Electric Scooter" and select the model. 1S.
- 📱 Allow the app to access geolocation and Bluetooth.
- 🔄 Turn on the scooter with a long press of the power button (5 seconds) before the beep.
- 🔗 Wait for the app to find the device and confirm the pairing.
After a successful connection, your scooter card will appear on the main menu with basic information: charge level, mileage and engine temperature, and you can also turn on eco mode or sports mode, if supported by your firmware.
Charge the scooter at least 20% |
Update the Mi Home app to the latest version|
Enable Bluetooth and geolocation on your phone |
Make sure the scooter is within 2 meters of the phone-->
⚠️ Note: If the app doesn't find the scooter, try rebooting the phone's Bluetooth module (disable/enable) or reinstalling the Mi Home.Some smartphone models (especially Huawei) may require additional permission to access the location in the background.
3. Connection through a specialized application Mi Scooter
The Mi Scooter app offers more options for fine-tuning the Xiaomi 1S. Here's how to connect through it:
- 📱 Download and install Mi Scooter (not to be confused with Mi Home!).
- 🔑 Sign in to the same Xiaomi account as in Mi Home (important for data synchronization!).
- 🔍 Click "Connect the scooter" in the main menu.
- 🔄 Hold the power button on the scooter until the double beep (about 3 seconds).
- 📶 Wait for the device to appear in the list of available and select it.
- 🔐 Enter. PIN-code if it was installed earlier (by default - 0000 or 1234).
After connecting to Mi Scooter, advanced features will be available:
- 📊 Detailed travel statistics with speed and energy consumption graphs
- ⚙️ Adjustment of brake stiffness and accelerator sensitivity
- 🔄 Update of the scooter firmware (if a new version is available)
- 🔒 Installation PIN-Code to protect against unauthorized use
| Function | Mi Home | Mi Scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Basic monitoring (charge, mileage) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Setting up driving modes | ❌ | ✅ |
| Firmware update | ❌ | ✅ |
| Travel statistics with schedules | ❌ | ✅ |
| Installation PIN-code | ❌ | ✅ |
Important: If you previously connected the scooter via Mi Home, it will appear automatically in Mi Scooter after you log in to the same account.
Possible errors and their solutions
Even if you follow the instructions correctly, there can be problems, and let's look at the most common mistakes and how to fix them:
- 🔴 "Device not found": Check if Bluetooth is on on the phone and scooter (should beep when turned on). Make sure the distance between devices is not more than 2 meters. Reboot the phone's Bluetooth module (turn off/on in settings).
- 🔴 "Wrong. PIN-code": PIN — If the code has changed before, try to remember it or reset the scooter settings (hold the power button 10 seconds before resetting).
- 🔴 "Connection interrupted": Check to see if antivirus or power saving mode is blocking Bluetooth. Update the scooter firmware via Mi Scooter (if available). Try connecting from another phone to rule out hardware problems.
⚠️ Note: Some scooter firmware (especially after updates) may require factory resets. Hold the power and brake button simultaneously for 5 seconds. PIN-code) back to factory.
What if the scooter does not turn on after an unsuccessful connection?
5. Update the firmware of the scooter via phone
Regular firmware updates improve the stability of Xiaomi 1S and add new features.
- 📱 Open the Mi Scooter app and connect to the scooter.
- ⚙️ Go to the "Settings" section → Firmware update".
- 🔄 If a new version is available, click "Update".
- 📶 Make sure the scooter is at least 50% charged and is near the phone.
- ⏳ Wait until the process is completed (usually takes a lot of time). 5-10 Don't turn off Bluetooth or turn off the scooter!
After the update, the scooter will automatically restart. It is recommended to check the basic functions:
- 🔋 Performance of the accelerator and brakes
- 💡 Battery indication
- 🔗 Stability of connection with the phone
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Before updating the firmware, take screenshots of the current settings in the application (driving modes, PIN-In rare cases, after the update, the settings are reset to the factory.
6. Additional settings and chips
Once connected successfully, you can customize the Xiaomi 1S to your preferences, and here are some useful features:
- 🚀 Driving modes: Eco-mode - speed limit to 15 km / h to save charge. Standard mode - balance between speed (20 km / h) and energy consumption. Sports mode - top speed 25 km / h (not available on all firmwares).
- 🔒 Protection against theft: Install PIN-Enable the "Block When Shut Down" option, the scooter will be locked if it leaves Bluetooth range.
- 📈 Travel statistics: The app keeps a history of the routes, showing the average speed, energy consumption and distance traveled. GPX or KML for analysis in other programs.
Interesting fact: in some regions (for example, in the EU) the maximum speed of the scooter is programmatically limited to 20 km / h. If you need to remove this restriction, custom firmware will be required, but this is unwarranted and may be illegal in your country.
7. Compatibility with other devices
In addition to smartphones, Xiaomi 1S can be connected to other gadgets of the Xiaomi ecosystem:
- ⌚ Smartwatches: Some models (e.g. Mi Band 6 or Xiaomi Watch) S1) They can display notifications about the status of the scooter (charge level, speed.
- 🔊 Voice assistants: you can request the status of a scooter through Alice (Yandex) or Google Assistant (for example: “OK, Google, what charge my scooter has?").
- 📍 Trackers: If you attach a Bluetooth tracker (for example, Xiaomi Smart Tag) to the scooter, its location will be displayed on the map even without connecting to the phone.
However, it is worth remembering that not all features are available outside the official Mi Home and Mi Scooter apps, for example, you can only change your ride settings or update your firmware through them.
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For maximum functionality, use both apps: Mi Home for basic monitoring and Mi Scooter for advanced settings.