How to find out who is connected to the access point on Xiaomi: all ways

Have you noticed that the Internet on Xiaomi has become slower, or suspect that your access point has been connected by outsiders? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to check the list of devices connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot or router via a Redmi smartphone, POCO or Mi. It does not matter whether you use an integrated Internet distribution function or an external router, we will show you how to identify “extra” gadgets and block them.

Note that the methods differ depending on whether you check your own access point on your smartphone (modem mode) or connect to a Xiaomi router (for example, Mi Router 4A or AX3600). Also note that some methods require administrator rights or special applications.

1. Check connected devices through Xiaomi settings (modem mode)

If you’re sharing the internet from your smartphone (Access Point or Modem Mode), the easiest way to see the list of connected gadgets is to look at the system settings, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with MIUI 12-14 shells, including the latest firmware from 2026.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon).
• 🔍 Go to the section Network and Internet → Access Point/Modem Modem.
• 👥 Click on Connected Devices (or Device Management in older versions) MIUI).
• 📋 You will see a list of the names of the gadgets, their MAC-addresses and connection times.

Check if the access point is on in the notification panel

Update the page by pulling the screen down

Reset the modem modem (turn off and turn on again)

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In this menu, you can block unfamiliar devices by clicking on the cross next to the name or select the option to Disable Connection. Note: Some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) show not only active connections, but also history over the past 24 hours.

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If the list contains strange names like "android_1234" or "iPhone-5s", It could be neighbors who have logged in by mistake. Change the password from the access point to a more complex one. 12 symbols with numbers and special signs).

2. View devices on the Xiaomi router via Mi Wi-Fi

If you are using a Xiaomi router (Mi Router) 4C, AX1800, AX6000 And so, the connected devices are checked through the Mi Wi-Fi app (formerly Mi Router), which gives you more information than the smartphone settings, and you'll see not only the names of the gadgets, but also the names of the gadgets. IP-Addresses, traffic volume, and even device models (if defined by the system).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Wi-Fi app from Google Play or the App Store (for iOS).
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account that is linked to the router.
3. On the main screen, tap the name of your Wi-Fi network.
4. Go to the Devices tab (or Connected Clients in English).

In this section you can:

• 🔒 Block the device (option to disable access).
• ⏳ Limit speed for a particular gadget (helpful if someone eats up all traffic).
• 📊 View usage statistics for the day/week/month.
• 🔄 Prioritize your device (e.g., for a game console or Smart) TV).

3. Use of the router web interface (192.168.31.1)

If the Mi Wi-Fi app is unstable or you prefer the classic method, you can go to the router control panel through the browser, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Mi Router 3G, 4Q and AX9000.

How to open a list of devices:

1. Connect your smartphone or computer to the router network.
2. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com).
3. Enter the login and password (by default – admin and password from the sticker on the router).
4. Go to the Devices section or DHCP-Customers (depending on the firmware version).

In the web interface you will see a table with the following data:

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Not only can you see devices in the web interface, but you can also set up static IPs for them (DHCP → Address Reservations), which is useful if you want to always assign the same IP to a gadget (for example, for port forwarding).

Important: if there are devices with names on the list "Xiaomi_XXXX" or "Redmi_XXXX", But you don't recognize them, they could be your guests' gadgets (e.g., Mi Band fitness bracelets or Mi Smart Speaker speakers.

4. Third-party applications for network analysis

If standard methods don’t give a complete picture (for example, they don’t show hidden devices), you can use specialized utilities that scan the local network and identify all active hosts, including those that can be hidden in the router settings.

Top.-3 apps:

• 🔍 Fing shows devices, open ports, and even vulnerabilities on the network.
• 📡 Network Analyzer – Scanning Wi-Fi and LAN, Determine the manufacturers of the devices MAC-address.
• 🛡️ WiFi Guard – compares current connections to the “white list” and alerts about new gadgets.

Example of working with Fing:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Start the network scan (Refresh button).
3. Click on any device to see the details: MAC, IP, manufacturer and open ports.
4. If you find a suspicious gadget, block it through the router (as described in section 2).

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Warning: Some applications (like NetCut) allow you to not only view, but also disconnect devices from the network, which can be regarded as interference with someone else's network and violation of the law in some countries.

5. Checking through the command line (for advanced users)

If you are familiar with the basics of networking, you can manually scan the network using ping and arp commands. This method works without installing additional applications, but requires access to the terminal (on Android – via Termux or ADB).

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Install Termux from Google Play.
2. Enter the command to scan the local network: for ip in $(seq 1,254); do ping -c 1 192.168.31.$ip | grep "bytes from" & done
3. Look at the table. ARP, see MAC-addresses of active devices: cat /proc/net/arp

The result will look something like this:

IP address       HW type     Flags       HW address            Mask     Device


192.168.31.1     0x1         0x2         00:11:22:33:44:55     *        wlan0




192.168.31.100   0x1         0x2         AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF     *        wlan0

Determine the manufacturer of the device by MAC-address, use services like MAC Vendors, like the address. 78:11:DC:XX:XX:XX It belongs to Apple, and B4:5D:50:XX:XX:XX — Xiaomi.

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If you check the network frequently, save commands to a text file and run them through sh script.sh in Termux.

6. How to block foreign devices

Found an unfamiliar gadget online? Here are 3 ways to block it:

Method 1. via Mi Wi-Fi (for Xiaomi routers):

• 📱 Open the Mi Wi-Fi app.
• 👥 Go to the Devices section.
• 🚫 Click on the suspicious device and select Block.

Method 2. Through the router's web interface:

• 🌐 Get in to 192.168.31.1.
• 🔒 Go to Security. → Blacklist.
• 📝 Add in. MAC-device address on the blocked list.

Method 3: Change the Wi-Fi password:

• 🔑 Change the network password in the router settings (Settings) → Wi-Fi).
• 📱 Reconnect only your devices.

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Lock-in MAC-The address is not the most reliable method, since an experienced user can substitute the address. MAC. For full protection, use cover. SSID + password-plate WPA3 + guest-network.

⚠️ Note: if you block the device by MAC-address, but it keeps appearing online, perhaps someone is spoofing MAC (In this case, only a complete flashing of the router or replacing the equipment will help.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When checking connected devices, Xiaomi users often face the following problems:

Error 1: The list of devices is not updated

🔹 Reason: Mi Wi-Fi app cache or router sync failure.

🔹 Decision:

• 🔄 Restart the router (reset button or via web interface).
• 🗑️ Clear the Mi Wi-Fi app cache in Android settings.
• 📥 Update the router to the latest version.

Error 2: Listing "ghost" devices

🔹 Reason: Router keeps in memory DHCP-licks (rented) IP) even after the devices are turned off.

🔹 Decision:

• ⏳ Wait 24 hours – the router will automatically clear inactive records.
• 🔧 Manually update the list DHCP-clients in the web interface.

Error 3: You can't lock the device

🔹 Reason: You do not have administrator rights on the network (for example, if the router has configured the provider).

🔹 Decision:

• 🔑 Check with the provider login / password to access the settings.
• 🔄 Reset the router to factory settings (reset button for 10 seconds).

⚠️ Note: If you can’t go to the settings on 192.168.31.1 after resetting your router, check the sticker on the back – some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi Router) 4A Gigabit is using another one. IP, e.g. 192.168.0.1.

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