How to fully Russify Xiaomi Mijia: applications + Russian voice package

Smart devices Xiaomi Mijia gained popularity due to the combination of price and functionality, but many users are faced with the problem of the lack of Russian language in the interface and voice control. Even if you buy a device with global firmware, some elements (such as voice commands or proprietary apps) can remain in Chinese or English.This article will help to fully Russify your device - from system menus to voice assistant Xiao AI.

We will look at two key areas: application Russification (including Mi Home and Mi Fit) and the installation of a Russian voice package for voice control. All instructions are relevant for Mijia devices from 2020-2026, including smart speakers, lamps, robot vacuum cleaners and sensors. Importantly, the procedure does not require root rights or complex firmware manipulations – just follow the step-by-step recommendations.

If you’ve tried to change your language through standard settings before and it didn’t work, don’t worry: 90% of the time, the problem is solved by installing regional localization packages. Voice control will require additional language downloads, but we’ll detail each step, including possible errors and their solutions.

1. Check the current localization of the device

Before you start Russification, you need to determine which version of firmware and language packs are already installed on your device, which will help avoid unnecessary actions and potential errors.

For most Xiaomi Mijia devices, the check is done via the Mi Home mobile app:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your device in the list.
2. Go to Device Settings → General Information.
3. Check the fields of the firmware version and Region.

If the Region section lists China (CN), it means that the device is running on Chinese firmware, and full Russification requires a change of region. If it says Russia (RU) or Global, but the interface language is still English, the problem lies in the lack of language packs.

2. Russification of Mi Home and Mi Fit proprietary applications

Xiaomi’s proprietary apps are often updated with a delay for the Russian-speaking region, which may result in new features being displayed in English.

For the Mi Home app:

• 🌐 Restart the application and select Russian at the language selection stage.

For the Mi Fit application (for wearable devices):

• 🇷🇺 Select Russian from the list.

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If some devices display Chinese characters after changing the language in Mi Home, try removing them from the app and adding them again, which will reset the localization cache for a particular device.

3. Installation of Russian on the Mijia device itself

If your device supports language change directly in the interface (such as Xiaomi Smart Speaker speakers or Mijia Smart Display displays), follow this instruction:

For screen devices:

1. On the main screen of the device, swipe down to open the notification panel.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Settings.
3. Select Settings → Language & Region → Language.
4. Find Russian in the list and confirm the choice.

For non-screen devices (such as smart lights or sensors):

Russification is done exclusively through the Mi Home app, as described in the previous section, and the device itself does not have an interface for changing the language.

4. Installation of Russian voice package for Xiao AI

The Xiao AI voice assistant, by default, supports only Chinese and English. Adding Russian requires downloading and installing an additional language pack, a process that differs between different types of devices:

For smart speakers Xiaomi Smart Speaker and Mijia AI Speaker:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your column.
2. Go to Settings → Voice Assistant → Language.
3. Click Add Language and select Russian.
4. Confirm the package load (~150MB size).
5. After installation, restart the column, disconnecting it from power for 30 seconds.

For devices with Google Assistant (such as Mijia Smart Display):

In this case, the Russian language is set through Google settings:

1. Open on the device Settings → Google → Assistant settings → Languages.
2. Add Russian to the list of supported languages.
3. Return to the Assistant Settings → Voice Match and turn on the Russian option.

5. Change of region of the device to "Russia" (for Chinese firmware)

If your device is originally designed for the Chinese market (Region: CN), changing the region to Russia will allow you to activate Russian localization and voice packets.

Instructions for changing the region:

1. Open Mi Home and select your device.
2. Go to Settings → General information → Region.
3. Select Russia (RU) from the list.
4. Confirm the change and wait for the device to restart (it can take up to 5 minutes).

After the change of region:

• 🔄 Update the device to the latest version.
• 🗣️ Check the presence of Russian in the settings of the voice assistant.
• 📱 Restart the Mi Home app on your phone.

⚠️ Note: Change of region on some devices (e.g. Mijia Robot Vacuum) may result in loss of stored maps of the premises. → Map. → Exports.

6. Russification through third-party firmware (advanced method)

If standard methods have not worked and your device supports custom firmware installation, you can use alternative firmware with pre-integrated Russification, which is suitable for advanced users and requires caution.

Supported devices and firmware:

Step-by-step instructions for installing custom firmware:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the official source (see table).
2. Connect the device to the computer through USB (Some models will be required ADB-debugging).
3. Run a firmware script (usually flash.sh or update.bat).
4. Wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off the device!).
5. Reset your settings through Settings → Reset.

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial firmware may result in loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device. Before firmware, make sure that the model of your device matches exactly the one supported in the instructions. For robot vacuum cleaners, Mijia is recommended to use Valetudo only on models with a chip. STM32 (Check through the settings → About the device → Model chip).

7. Checking the performance and correcting errors

After Russification, you need to check that all the functions of the device are working correctly.

Checklist for testing:

• 🗣️ Voice assistant: Say a command in Russian (e.g., "Switch on the lights"). If the device doesn't respond, check the microphone in the settings.
• 📱 Mobile App: Make sure all menus and notifications are displayed in English.
• 🔄 Updates: Check for new firmware versions in Settings → Update.
• 🔌 Integration with other services: Connect your device to Yandex Alice or Google Home and check sync.

Common mistakes and their solutions:

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If the device becomes unstable after Russification (for example, spontaneously restarts or does not respond to commands), return the region back to China and repeat the procedure with cleaning the cache. 80% of the time this solves the problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Russification of Xiaomi Mijia